(Des Moines, IA) — The Iowa Department of Public Health’s latest COVID-19 data released shows a downward trend in hospitalizations. There were 626 people in the hospital in the data reported Monday — which was down by five. Health Department data also shows around 75 percent of patients in Iowa hospitals are unvaccinated.
IDPH Reports Downward Trend In COVID-19 Hospitalizations
Oct 12, 2021 | 6:22 AM
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LOCAL NEWS
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LOCAL SPORTS
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