The next phase of the Iowa COVID-19 vaccination plan is expected to advance in February, which will allow those older than 65 to receive the vaccine from Warren County Public Health and local partners such as HyVee or Medicap Pharmacy. Warren County Emergency Management Coordinator Troy Bass tells KNIA News one of the simplest ways to get through the pandemic is to follow CDC guidelines, however if you don’t feel that you need to you should respect those who do.

“If you don’t want to wear a mask, be respectful to those who do. That’s a lot of the stuff you see people arguing about, you see it on the news and our law enforcement deals with it every day as well. Be patient, be kind, and things will get better.”

For more information, listen to the full interview below.