Wednesday, June 15, 2022

OMICRON SUBVARIANTS DRIVE INCREASE IN CASES

The Omicron variant and subvariants continue to circulate in Iowa and Dubuque County as evidenced by the continued increase in new cases over the past several weeks.

The Dubuque County Public Health Incident Management Team urges all county residents to stay up-to-date on vaccinations and boosters to help prevent serious illness, hospitalization, or death.

For more information on eligibility and local vaccine providers, visit www.dubuquecounty.org/sleevesup.

TRAVEL PLANS?

'Tis the season for vacations, holiday events, family gatherings, and other travel. Visit the link below for the CDC's latest latest recommendations for safe travel:

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html

181* New Cases Reported Since June 8

NEW POSITIVES

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

1681* new positive cases reported since June 8.
This is the highest 7-day increase since Feb. 23.
Total positive cases/individuals reported to date = 27,065

* Due to the wide availability of at-home rapid tests, the results of which are usually not reported/recorded, 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 6 inpatients with COVID-19 and UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital has 2 inpatients hospitalized with COVID for a total of 8 persons hospitalized with COVID in Dubuque County.

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

COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION LEVEL

Dubuque County COVID-19 Community Transmission Level = HIGH

The CDC's Community Transmission Level is based on the number of new cases per 100,000 population and is used by local healthcare facilities to determine internal protocol and procedures.

Dubuque County is currently at a HIGH level of community transmission of COVID-19. Click here to visit the CDC's COVID Data Tracker site.

DEATHS

No new deaths reported since June 1.
Total deaths related to COVID to date = 299

VACCINATIONS

64.9% of all county residents are fully vaccinated
56.7% 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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