Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Over 50% of County Population Fully Vaccinated.
Under 100 Active Cases in County.
6 New Positive Individuals Since Monday.

Is it safe for my child to get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Yes. Studies show that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Like adults, children may have some side effects after COVID-19 vaccination. These side effects may affect their ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Children 12 years and older are now eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines have been used under the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history, including studies in children 12 years and older. Your child cannot get COVID-19 from any COVID-19 vaccine.

Why should I get my child vaccinated against COVID-19?

COVID-19 vaccination can help protect your child from getting COVID-19. Although fewer children have been sick with COVID-19 compared to adults, children can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, can get sick from COVID-19, and can spread the virus that causes COVID-19 to others. Getting your child vaccinated helps to protect your child and your family. Vaccination is now recommended for everyone 12 years and older. Currently, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is the only one available to children 12 years and older.

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations for adolescents at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/adolescents.html

DUBUQUE COUNTY CHANGES & TOTALS

(1 p.m. Monday to 1 p.m. today)

VACCINATIONS OF COUNTY RESIDENTS
https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/pages/vaccineinformation

Vaccinations Completed: 48,810
(329 more than Monday)
50.2% of all Dubuque County residents fully vaccinated
Vaccinations Started (1st dose): 2,698
For current information on Dubuque County vaccination opportunities, visit www.dubuquecounty.org/sleevesup

Graph of Total County Population Fully Vaccinated

POSITIVE INDIVIDUALS

https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/pages/case-counts

6 new positive individuals since Monday
Total positive individuals to date = 13,505

Graph of New COVID-19 Cases in Dubuque County

ACTIVE CASES

98 active cases in Dubuque County (14 less than Monday)

Graph of Active COVID-19 Cases in Dubuque County

POSITIVITY RATE

https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/pages/case-counts
Positivity rate based on total positive tests, not individuals.

Past 14-day positivity average = 2.4%
Past 7-day positivity average = 3.0%

Graph of Dubuque County Test Positivity Rate

HOSPITALIZATIONS

https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/pages/rmcc-data

Dubuque County Residents Hospitalized = 1 as of June 14. (1 less than June 13)

DEATHS

https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/pages/outcome-analysis-deaths

No new deaths.
Total deaths related to COVID to date = 211
Underlying Cause Deaths = 195, Contributing Factor Deaths = 16

Please do not reply to this message. If you have questions, please call 563.556.6200. For COVID-19 information specific to Dubuque County, visit www.dubuquecounty.org/COVID19

For current statewide data, please visit coronavirus.iowa.gov/