Siouxland is reporting lower positivity and hospitalization rates this week due to COVID 19. Yesterday, Siouxland District Health reported the positivity rate is almost 7%, with only three hospitalizations due to COVID only at Sioux City Hospitals. However, the number of people vaccinated increased by about point-six (.6) percent. South Dakota is again seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and 43% more hospitalizations. Almost 400 more South Dakotans have tested positive for COVID-19, with one

This week on The Exchange, we take a look at how international events and issues, like the US military pullout from Afghanistan and the resurgance of the coronavirus, are affecting Americans and Siouxland residents. We also learn about the work of an Iowa State University professor who is trying to improve "upcycling" of the ocean of plastic bottles that dominate landfills around the country. And we find out how a northeast Nebraska community is joining with other cities and towns to use wind

UnityPoint Health-St. Lukes’s recently appointed a new regional president and CEO. Lorenzo Suter started in his new role in Sioux City about a month ago after serving as a hospital administrator in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He takes over for Lynn Wold, who left in November after 18 years in the position. He shares his philosophy on healthcare, inspiring history, and thoughts on the COVID-19 Pandemic with Siouxland Public Media’s Sheila Brummer.

In a weekly update, Siouxland District Health reported lower COVID-19 positivity rates and hospitalizations in Woodbury County. The positivity rate is almost 7% with only three hospitalizations due to COVID only. However, the number of people vaccinated rose by point-six (0.6) percent. Deputy Director Tyler Brock says .6% is actually a decent increase for one week for the number of people finishing their two-dose series. One week ago, local officials urged anyone age 12 and older to get their

Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Nebraska as the highly contagious delta variant continues to spread, but those reported totals may be undercounting the actual number of cases because the number of tests being performed each day is down significantly compared to last fall. Infectious disease expert Dr. James Lawler with the University of Nebraska Medical Center said the state isn't testing enough. Data published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows that Nebraska reported

081621 304 With cases and hospitalizations spiking once again — despite the availability of a vaccine — Iowa is experiencing its third significant surge of the 18-month COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Quad-City Times. COVID-19 cases in Iowa are surging. The rolling, two-week average of daily new cases is seven times higher than it was roughly six weeks ago and is at its highest since late February, according to the most recent state data. COVID-related hospitalizations also are increasing

Courtesy of coronavirus.iowa.gov Edit | Remove News noon 081321 Yesterday, it was reported that the FDA granted emergency approval for some people to receive a third dose of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for COVID. Siouxland District Health’s Tyler Brock says while that’s an important decision, it’s only one step in the process and a few other steps need to occur before booster doses will start being administered. Brock says the CDC and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices need to

News 081221 304 After roughly a half-year of precipitous decline, new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have been increasing sharply over the past two months, according to state public health data. The 214 Iowans hospitalized with COVID is roughly quadruple what it was two months ago, and the highest since April. And the rolling, two-week average of daily new cases is seven times higher than it was just more than six weeks ago. That state data is now updated only once per week, instead of

A public meeting is scheduled this afternoon to address homelessness in Sioux City. The gathering at City Hall scheduled for 1:15 comes after a protest at last week’s City Council Meeting surrounding the removal of a homeless camp near 4 th and Wesley Parkway. The information gathered will be shared with the Inclusive Sioux City Advisory Committee who will then provide recommendations to the City Council on ways to improve current practices. Tomorrow morning, local leaders are scheduled to hold

Tonight, the Sioux City Community School Board meets to discuss the district’s Return-to-Learn plan and Pandemic relief funding. Students started last school year with a hybrid model of learning with two days in the classroom. That continued for a few weeks and again after the winter break. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. The third round of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency money or ESSER includes $38 million dollars. Board member Dan Greenwell sent a statement to Siouxland Public Media