Monday coronavirus update
Dec 29, 2020
No deaths from coronavirus were reported in Iowa Monday (12/28). That keeps the state’s COVID-19 death total for the pandemic at 3745. There were 540 new positive tests for COVID-19 reported Monday, bringing the state…
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Scientists work to save farm-friendly bats from deadly disease
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BY MATT KELLEY Researchers are making progress in trying to combat what’s known as white-nose syndrome, which has killed many thousands of bats in Iowa and millions across the continent. Jeremy Coleman, the national white-nose syndrome coordinator…
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COVID vaccinations bring hope, but precautions still advised
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BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - University of Iowa hospital employees have started receiving the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine. Patricia Winokur oversaw the U-I’s Pfizer vaccine trial — and was pleased to be a…
Thomas wants clarification of October conviction
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An Ottumwa woman convicted of killing her daughter wants the court to clarify its ruling against her. Kelsie Thomas was charged with first degree murder in the death of 5-year-old Cloe Chandler in July 2018. …