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One man was slated to be released from the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility two weeks ago, but his transfer was delayed because of the coronavirus. A loved one says that since then, he's been exposed to the virus.
Charlie Neibergall
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Harvard Global Health Institute
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a mandate on face coverings, which the county attorney has said will be enforceable, unlike a previous resolution. -
University of Iowa Health Care is looking for diverse participants for its COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial. Two hundred-fifty participants are needed for phase one.
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As schools weigh the risks of reopening, many are making plans to lower the risks of coronavirus transmission. Here's how to vet your school's proposals.
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A new national poll of teachers from NPR/Ipsos finds broad trepidation about returning to the classroom, with 77% of those surveyed worried about risking their own health.
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Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Wednesday that he is authorizing the city to suspend water and electricity service to properties hosting large parties, which have drawn scrutiny in recent weeks.
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Gov. Roy Cooper said on Wednesday the state will stay in Phase 2 of its Safer at Home plan for five more weeks as students return to school, saying "now is the time to double down on safety measures."
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Both social networks said the president's false claims that children are "almost immune" from COVID-19 violated its policy on coronavirus misinformation.
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The Siouxland District Board of Health wants to approve a countywide cloth face mask recommendation to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus but stopped short of a mandate.
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Mayors in Linn County are joining with the county's board of supervisors and board of health in urging Gov. Kim Reynolds to let them issue local mask mandates.
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The National Hockey League has resumed its season in two "bubbles" in Edmonton and Toronto, Canada. The league says it's administered 7,000 coronavirus tests to players, with zero positive cases.
