Monday, July 20, 2020

14 New Cases in Dubuque County, 280 New Cases and One More Death in Iowa

Positive Cases
Between 11 a.m. yesterday and 11 a.m. today, the IDPH reported 14 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubuque County, increasing the total number of confirmed cases in the county to 1,192.  

Statewide, 280 additional cases were reported in that same time frame, giving Iowa a total of 38,917 positive cases. 

Deaths

There were no additional deaths reported in Dubuque County since 11 a.m. yesterday so the county total remains 23. 

One additional death was reported statewide, increasing the state death total to 793. 

Testing
As of 11 a.m. today, the IDPH website reported that 17,319 Dubuque County residents have been tested, up 182 from yesterday. Yesterday's positive test rate was 8.5 percent and the county's overall positive test rate is 6.9 percent. One in six Dubuque County residents has been tested.

419,271 Iowans have been tested, an increase of 3,555 since yesterday.  Yesterday's positive test rate was 6.5 percent while the state's overall positive test rate is 9.3 percent. One in eight Iowa residents has been tested.

Hospitalizations & Recoveries
According to the IDPH, the number of Dubuque County residents reported hospitalized due to COVID-19 as of July 17 was 8. This statistic is updated at 12:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.

221 Iowans are hospitalized due to COVID-19, and increase of seven from yesterday.   

Statewide, 27,972 Iowans have recovered (97 more than reported yesterday), including 470 Dubuque County residents (two more than yesterday).

Long-Term Care Facility Outbreaks
According to the IDPH, there are 16 long-term care facilities in Iowa with COVID-19 outbreaks, the same as reported yesterday.  There are no long-term care facility outbreaks in Dubuque County. 

For the most current information on COVID-19, visit https://coronavirus.iowa.gov. For COVID-19 information specific to Dubuque County, visit www.dubuquecounty.org/COVID19

Dubuque Test Iowa Clinic Hours This Week

The Test Iowa Clinic at Epic Health & Wellness at 1075 Cedar Cross Road in Dubuque will continue to offer testing for any Iowa resident until further notice. The testing schedule for this week is:

Monday, July 20:  5 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Tuesday, July 21:  5 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Wednesday, July 22:  5 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Thursday, July 23:  5 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Friday, July 24:  No Testing

If you go to this testing clinic, please abide by the posted traffic instructions and do not block driveways.  If you are advised by traffic control or clinic staff that you will not be tested that day due to the length of the waiting line, please leave and come back another day or go to another Test Iowa site in another community.

Any Iowan who would like to be tested for COVID-19 at these locations must first complete the Test Iowa assessment at www.testiowa.com. They will then be provided an identification number, which is required to be tested.  To take an assessment or request a test, visit www.testiowa.com.

Residents without internet access or who need assistance completing the assessment should contact the Dubuque Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) for assistance at 563.556.6200.

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This message is from the Dubuque County Public Health Incident Management Team, which includes staff from the from the Dubuque County Health Department, City of Dubuque Health Department, Dubuque County Emergency Management Agency, and the Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association.
 
Please do not reply to this message.  If you would like additional information on this issue, please visit www.dubuquecounty.org/covid19