Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Who Can Get a Booster

Eligible for 1 Booster:

Everyone ages 12 years and older can get 1 booster after completing their COVID-19 vaccine primary series.

Eligible for 2 Boosters:

Adults ages 50 years and older
People ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised
People who got 2 doses (1 primary dose and 1 booster) of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine.

For additional information on boosters, including WHEN you can get your first or second booster, visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html

County Public Health Incident Management Team Video Update

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66* New Cases Reported Since April 20

NEW POSITIVES

https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Reporting

66* new positive cases reported since Apr. 20.
Total positive cases/individuals reported to date = 26,053

* Due to the wide availability of at-home rapid tests, the results of which are usually not reported/recorded, it is widely believed that new COVID cases are underreported. The number reported in this update is the number of new cases reported to the Iowa Department of Public Health.

HOSPITALIZATIONS

8 County Hospitalizations: Today, MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center has 3 inpatients with COVID-19 and UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital has 5 inpatients hospitalized with COVID for a total of 8 persons hospitalized with COVID in Dubuque County.

DEATHS

No new deaths reported since Mar. 16.
Total deaths related to COVID to date = 294

COMMUNITY LEVEL

Dubuque County COVID-19 Community Level = LOW

CDC Guidance for Low Community Level:

Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters
Maintain improved ventilation throughout indoor spaces when possible
Follow CDC recommendations for isolation and quarantine, including getting tested if you are exposed to COVID-19 or have symptoms of COVID-19
If you are immunocompromised or high risk for severe disease:
- Have a plan for rapid testing if needed (e.g., having home tests or access to testing)
- Talk to your healthcare provider about whether you are a candidate for treatments like oral antivirals, PrEP, and monoclonal antibodies

VACCINATIONS

64.5% of all county residents are fully vaccinated
56.0% of all county residents fully vaccinated have received a booster

For current information on Dubuque County vaccination opportunities, visit www.dubuquecounty.org/sleevesup.

For information on local COVID-19 testing options, visit www.dubuquecounty.org/covidtesting

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