Wednesday, 11/18/2020, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that modifies existing public health measures to provide clarity and simplify the measures applicable to recreational activities and fitness centers.
COVID-19Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency for another 30 days. The proclamation imposes a number of additional public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. These new measures will be effective at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11 and will continue until 11:59 p.m. on November 30, 2020.
COVID-19An update on the challenges of contact tracing during the surge of COVID-19 in Black Hawk County. Guidance on what to do while waiting for test results or if you have been notified as a contact of someone who tests positive. Black Hawk County residents can help limit the spread of COVID-19 by staying home as much as possible, avoiding social gatherings, wearing a face covering when in public, and practicing social distancing. Those with questions on COVID-19 guidelines are encouraged to review the current guidance on the CDC, IDPH, and www.blackhawkcovid19.com websites. The health department is experiencing a large number of phone calls and email messages related to COVID-19 concerns and working to respond as soon as possible.
COVID-19Black Hawk County Test Iowa location changes; Veterans Day holiday hours update
COVID-19A list of Black Hawk County School Districts and their websites and social media pages.
COVID-19Return to learn guidance from Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Department of Public Health.
COVID-19Local Public Health Directors from ten Iowa counties issued a letter to Governor Kim Reynolds strongly urging her to consider mandating the use of cloth face covering in order to reduce and avoid the spread of COVID-19. The full letter can be found here.
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