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A nurse draws full a syringe with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The demand for the vaccine in Marshall County has increased since eligibility opened, but the supply remains steady at 500 doses per week.
According to information from the Iowa Department of Public Health COVID-19 website, 8,732 Marshall County residents have received COVID-19 vaccinations.
Last week — before vaccine eligibility was opened to everyone age 16 and older on Monday — 7,356 residents had been dosed.
Marshall County Public Health Nurse Pat Thompson said even though the eligibility has opened considerably, the vaccine shipments remain at 500 per week. Fortunately, she said people are understanding about supply not meeting demand.