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Iowa Department of Public Health officers announcing slight increase in COVID cases

Coronavirus Numbers

Iowa reports 91 more COVID deaths, 10.5% positivity rate in weekly update

Find the latest Iowa data on COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations here.
Nation World

Global COVID death toll hits 6 million in 2 years of pandemic

The grim milestone comes even as the U.S. is shedding masks and many businesses are returning to the office.
Coronavirus

COVID outbreaks at long-term care facilities reach peak not seen since Jan. 2021

The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 107 outbreaks this week, up 12 from last week.
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23rd Iowa inmate dies of COVID-19, Department of Corrections announces

A total of 23 inmates in Iowa's correctional facilities have died from COVID-19, according to the Department of Corrections.
Coronavirus

Community-based COVID testing options limited in metro Quad Cities

Leaders at the Rock Island County Health Department are asking for more permanent testing sites in the region on regular calls with the state health department.
VERIFY

Yes, at least 30% of COVID-19 patients suffer from 'Long COVID'

Several studies show symptoms from COVID-19 can linger beyond infections.
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QC hospitals at full-capacity as omicron becomes dominant US variant

Hospital officials compare current case spikes to overloads the area saw last fall.
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Quad Cities hospitals at capacity as Omicron now makes up 73% of cases nationwide

"We don't have any room, we have no bed available. There's no bed available in the region."
Vaccine

1 in 100 Americans 65 or older have died from COVID-19: Local seniors find comfort in booster shots

Nationwide only 50% of Americans 65 or older have received their booster shot
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Local seniors find comfort in venturing out thanks to vaccines, booster shots, and masks

Around 50% of Americans over 65 have received their booster shots
Coronavirus Numbers

COVID-19 cases on the rise in Rock Island County

The health department reported Friday 256 new cases of the virus since its last report on Wednesday, December 1.

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Iowa Department of Public Health officers announcing slight increase in COVID cases

Iowa reports 91 more COVID deaths, 10.5% positivity rate in weekly update

Global COVID death toll hits 6 million in 2 years of pandemic

COVID outbreaks at long-term care facilities reach peak not seen since Jan. 2021

23rd Iowa inmate dies of COVID-19, Department of Corrections announces

Community-based COVID testing options limited in metro Quad Cities

Yes, at least 30% of COVID-19 patients suffer from 'Long COVID'

QC hospitals at full-capacity as omicron becomes dominant US variant

Quad Cities hospitals at capacity as Omicron now makes up 73% of cases nationwide

1 in 100 Americans 65 or older have died from COVID-19: Local seniors find comfort in booster shots

Local seniors find comfort in venturing out thanks to vaccines, booster shots, and masks

COVID-19 cases on the rise in Rock Island County

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