JACKSON, Mississippi — Leo Carney worries that bigger crowds and mask-less diners could endanger workers at the Biloxi, Mississippi, seafood restaurant where he manages the kitchen. Maribel Cornejo, who earns $9.85 an hour as a McDonald's cook in Houston, can't afford to get sick and ...
Beginning Monday, Iowa vaccine providers can officially start vaccinating additional priority populations. People 64 years of age and younger with medical conditions that are or may be an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 will be eligible. Those conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control are: • Cancer • Chronic kidney disease • COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) • Down Syndrome • Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies • Immunocompromised state from solid organ transplant • ...
The desire Marshalltownians have to help each other out has lasted through the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest example comes from the Marshalltown Community School District Lenihan Intermediate School. Fifth grade teacher Laura Fricke and secretary Lisa Crouch were founders of ...
The Marshalltown Community School District confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 among students and employees on Friday: • Total cases among students: two • Total cases among staff: one This week’s COVID number report from the district is identical to the last one issued on Feb. 26. When comparing previous MCSD COVID-19 reports, it is apparent the number of confirmed cases is declining. On Feb. 19, there were five confirmed cases. The highest number of cases in a single week for January was 16. In November, the COVID case count peaked with 34 confirmed in a week. The ...
The Marshalltown Community School District confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 among students and employees on Friday: • Total cases among students: two • Total cases among staff: one This week's COVID number report from the district is identical to the last one issued on Feb. 26. When comparing previous MCSD COVID-19 reports, it is apparent the number of confirmed cases is declining. On Feb. 19, there were five confirmed cases. The highest number of cases in a single week for January was 16. In November, the COVID case count peaked with 34 confirmed in a week. The district ...
Marshall County Public Health Nurse Pat Thompson is hoping the number of COVID-19 doses will increase in the weekly shipments sometime in March. “They said we should receive the same amount we are now until mid-March,” she said. “The talk is it will increase after.” Since February, ...
