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4/6/2020 COVID-19 Press Briefing

COVID-19

The 4/6/2020 press briefing can be found here. Speakers included representatives from Black Hawk County Sheriff Department, Black Hawk County Health Department, Waterloo Community Schools, Hudson Community Schools, People's Clinic and Unity Point Mental Health Counseling Center/EAP.

Black Hawk County Health Department gave an update on the COVID-19 numbers in Black Hawk County and gave an update on closures included in the Governor's recent expanded proclamation. Dr. Egboounye encouraged residents to stay home whenever possible and to use cloth face masks when conducting essential business. A video of the Surgeon General's face mask tutorial can be found here.

Other speakers gave updates on school response to extended school closures, parenting tips, and mental health tips.