Iowa Department of Public Health
Recent News About Iowa Department of Public Health
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Adult adoptees in Iowa can apply for copy of birth certificate under new law
A new law went into effect Jan. 1, declaring every adult adoptee over 18 years of age, or entitled family in case the adult adoptee is deceased, is able to apply for a noncertified copy of the original certificate of adoption.
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‘Make sure you protect yourself’: Iowa sees surge in COVID-19 deaths
As the omicron variant continues to run rampant, Iowa sees 59 more COVID-19 deaths reported for the state.
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IDPH: ‘Don’t wait, vaccinate’ against flu, COVID-19
The Iowa Department of Public Health is encouraging Iowans to prepare for the flu season even as COVID-19 data shows a decline in positive tests and hospitalizations.
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From Hawkeye Reporter
Half of COVID-19 deaths were residents in long-term care facilities, Reynolds reports
More than half of Iowans who have died from COVID-19 were residents in longterm care facilities, Iowa Gov. Gov. Kim Reynolds said during a press conference Tuesday, May 5.
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From SE Iowa News
DPH: Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration
Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration.