Black Hawk County Public Health

4/6/2020 Press Briefing

Guidance on wearing cloth face coverings in public. It is now encouraged that all residents wear face coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19.

To encourage further social distancing and mitigation efforts, the proclamation orders additional closures effective at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7th until Thursday, April 30th: Malls; Tobacco or vaping stores; Toy, gaming, music, instrument, movie, or adult entertainment stores; Social and fraternal clubs, including those at golf courses; Bingo halls, bowling alleys, pool halls, arcades, and amusement parks; Museums, libraries, aquariums, and zoos; Race tracks and speedway; Roller or ice skating rinks and skate parks; Outdoor or indoor playgrounds or children’s play centers; Campgrounds.

4/2/20 Press briefing.

Iowans who would like to donate homemade masks should follow the included guidelines on where to drop off donations, and the specifications for constructing masks.

3/30/20 COVID-19 Update

3/29/20 COVID19 Numbers update

Schools, community organizations, and employers are mobilizing to support our important medical personnel and first responders, to ensure our healthcare system, as well as other essential systems of support, are strong and able to respond to the emerging issue of COVID-19. The State has already recognized and commended Black Hawk County for being ahead of the curve in preparing to respond to child care needs.

COVID19 Questions and Answers in Multiple Languages