Published On:
December 3, 2020
On December 2, 2020 the CDC issued updated guidelines that provide alternatives to the 14 day quarantine period following an exposure to COVID-19.
COVID-19Recent News Articles
*Press Release* 12032020_Black Hawk County Health Department Updated COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance
*Press Release 12022020* COVID-19 Vaccine Survey
Published On:
December 2, 2020
Please share the COVID-19 Vaccine survey widely for best community response.
COVID-19COVID-19 Holiday Guidance
Published On:
November 20, 2020
This year is not like other years. Please do your part, to help slow the spread of COVID-19, and also protect your family and your friends. This post offers guidance for what to consider before joining gatherings over the holidays. How can you make your holiday as safe as possible?
COVID-19Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation modifying public health measures
Published On:
November 20, 2020
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-19Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration
Published On:
November 10, 2020
Today, 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-19Black Hawk County Contact Tracing 11/09/20
Published On:
November 9, 2020
An 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-1911/4/2020 Test Iowa announces Black Hawk County Site moves, holiday hours for Veterans Day
Published On:
November 4, 2020
Black Hawk County Test Iowa location changes; Veterans Day holiday hours update
COVID-199-29-20 Black Hawk County Health Department Trick-or-Treating GuidanceCOVID-19
Published On:
September 29, 2020
Black Hawk County Schools Return to Learn
Published On:
August 20, 2020
A list of Black Hawk County School Districts and their websites and social media pages.
COVID-19Black Hawk County Health Department's Statement on Data Reporting_08202020COVID-19
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August 20, 2020
Return to Learn Guidance from Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Department of Public Health
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July 30, 2020
Return to learn guidance from Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Department of Public Health.
COVID-19Public Health Directors Issued Letter to Governor Kim Reynolds_Universal Masking Policy
Published On:
July 30, 2020
Local 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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