COVID-19 Updates: May 2020

Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccines

IowaBio partnered with the Iowa Medical Society, Iowa Public Health Association, and Iowa Immunizes Coalition to develop an informative and easy to understand one-pager titled "Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccines". This document highlights the vaccine clinical trial phases, the Emergency Use Authorization process, the review boards used to establish the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, and how the state of Iowa has been a part of the vaccine development efforts. 

COVID Vaccine Facts

BIO has partnered with the NIH and CDC to create covidvaccinefacts.org, a website with vaccine development and safety information that can be downloaded, rebranded and reshared via social media or other methods. Click here for the easily sharable information.

Ultra-Low Freezer Donation

Renewable Energy Group (REG) has an Ultra-Low Freezer available to donate to support COVID-19 vaccine storage efforts. The freezer has the capability of achieving -86°C, which can accommodate storage of both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines. See below for the freezer specs and contact information to secure the donation:

• Manufacturer: Thermo Scientific (click picture to enlarge)
• Model: Ultima II
• Outside Dimensions: 85"(h) x 44.5"(w) x 34.5"(d)

REG Contact
Chris Enyeart CSP, CIH | Director, Safety and Health
(O) +1 515-239-8264 | (M) +1 563-321-5656
chris.enyeart@regi.com