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The bill marks the latest push in a years-long effort by Iowa Republicans to add more checks on eligibility for the state s public assistance programs.
The bill marks the latest push in a years-long effort by Iowa Republicans to add more checks on eligibility for the state s public assistance programs.
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The state has recommended that Iowans 75 and older as well as certain high risk populations be in the next phase for the COVID-19 vaccine.
State health officials have released guidance for which groups will be included in the next COVID-19 vaccination phase.
The group was based on recommendations from the state’s Infectious Disease Advisory Council. It includes people 75 and older and other vulnerable populations such as those with developmental disabilities and experiencing homeless living in congregate settings, employees of food and manufacturing plants who cannot social distance, correctional facility staff and inmates, school staff and childcare workers and first responders.