Wednesday, April 8, Update

97 Additional Cases in Iowa, One Additional Death
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 97 additional positive cases for a total of 1,145 positive cases in Iowa. There have been an additional 1,151 negative tests for a total of 12,821 negative tests to date. According to IDPH, an additional death was also reported, an elderly adult in Linn County. There were no additional positive cases reported for Dubuque County today.  Read the full announcement at:  https://idph.iowa.gov/News/ArtMID/646/ArticleID/158329/Additional-COVID-19-Cases-in-Iowa-Additional-Death-Confirmed-4820

Governor Provides Additional COVID-19 Business Closure and Mass Gathering Guidance
Governor Kim Reynolds has issued several Proclamations of Disaster Emergency regarding the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) that close business and retail establishments and prohibit certain social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings.  For answers to frequently asked questions related to business closures and mass gathering restrictions, visit: https://tinyurl.com/wy3l67o

Even if a business has not been closed or a gathering prohibited, the Governor and public health officials have consistently instructed individuals to implement social distancing to slow the spread of the virus and avoid overburdening our healthcare system.  Individuals should use discretion in determining whether the purpose of an outing is essential, and whether a safer alternative is available.

April 8 Video Update
Today’s video update from the Dubuque County Public Health Incident Management Team includes information on the state’s regional response to the pandemic, vaccines and medications under development to treat COVID-19, and a reflection on collective vulnerability. Watch today’s video at https://youtu.be/ir0kQmUqAL8 

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