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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Carver-Hawkeye Arena is seen empty after a men’s basketball game on Dec. 22, 2020.

UI athletics reports one positive COVID-19 test from last 328 tests conducted

Robert Read, Pregame Editor May 3, 2021

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 328 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of April 26-May 2 and received one positive tests and 327 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to...

Medical syringe of vaccine injection.

University of Iowa to resume Johnson & Johnson vaccinations

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 28, 2021

The University of Iowa is once again offering the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations to students through Student Health. In a campus-wide email on Wednesday, the university...

Carver-Hawkeye Arena is seen empty after a men’s basketball game on Dec. 22, 2020.

UI athletics reports four positive COVID-19 tests from last 438 tests conducted

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 26, 2021

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 438 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of April 19-25 and received four positive tests and 434 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

Students make appointments for their next COVID-19 vaccine in the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

University of Iowa continues to have increased supply of Pfizer vaccines for students’ second dose

Sabine Martin, News Reporter April 26, 2021

An increased supply of COVID-19 vaccines from Johnson County has allowed University of Iowa Student Health to begin providing a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech to UI students.  The American...

Student Kyleigh Harm receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

University of Iowa offers second Pfizer dose, vaccinates more than 2,000 students

Rachel Schilke, News Editor April 23, 2021

Students will now be able to receive the second dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine from Student Health regardless of where they received their first dose because of an increased supply of...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

In wake of Chauvin trial, University of Iowa to provide mental health support

Sabine Martin, News Reporter April 21, 2021

The University of Iowa Counseling and Student Disability Services will provide open space for students to discuss self-care, burnout, and Zoom fatigue through two virtual sessions next week.    The...

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is drawn up on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Gov. Reynolds says Iowa COVID-19 vaccine demand not meeting supply

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor April 21, 2021

More than 40 counties across Iowa have declined some or all of the vaccine shipments allocated to the county on account of vaccine hesitancy increasing across the state, Gov. Kim Reynolds said at a...

The Ped Mall is seen on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed due to coronavirus. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County continues to meet COVID-19 vaccine demand as public health leaders urge people to get vaccinated

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter April 19, 2021

As Johnson County continues to meet demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, local leaders are turning their attention toward combating vaccine hesitancy within the community. With vaccine supply outpacing...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

University of Iowa distributes COVID-19 relief dollars to 6,500 students

Sabine Martin, News Reporter April 19, 2021

The University of Iowa distributed $8.085 million to 6,500 students in the second round of funding from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. The UI Office of Financial Aid dispersed the funding...

Teams huddle during a timeout during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Badgers, 77-73.

UI athletics reports five positive COVID-19 tests out of 451 tests conducted

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 19, 2021

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 451 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of April 12-18 and received five positive tests and 446 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

People wait for their vaccinations in the prayer room on Saturday, April 12, 2021. A clinic was being held by Hartig Pharmacy at the Al-Iman Mosque in Iowa City.

How independent pharmacies have stepped up to provide vaccination over the past year

Rin Swann, Projects reporter April 18, 2021

There is an expected sense of organization within one of the most widespread vaccination efforts in decades. Bright colored masks, the sharp smell of antiseptic, rigid social distancing, and cheery...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

University of Iowa to hold vaccine clinic for students

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter April 16, 2021

The University of Iowa will host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 21 and April 22 in the Iowa Memorial Union’s main lounge. According to a campus-wide email...