Iowa health officials say 80 of the state’s 99 counties declined some or all of their COVID-19 vaccine doses for next week, showing a dramatic decline in demand for immunizations

Davenport, IA – According to the statement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Iowa has fully vaccinated just over 1 million people.

That is 32% of the population.

Iowa Department of Public Health said that the decrease in demand is being seen in several other states.

The health officials are working with community leaders to understand the source of the resistance.

According to the Iowa Department of Public Health vaccination dashboard, 2,309,070 total COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in Iowa.