Published On:
March 21, 2020
Gov. Reynolds, IDPH recommend self isolation for those who traveled out of state. Two additional cases reported in Black Hawk County.
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Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, and Black Hawk County
3/20/2020 COVID-19 Press Briefing
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March 20, 2020
3/20/20 COVID-19 Press Briefing at the Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, Reynolds held a press conference today at 3:30 p.m.
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March 19, 2020
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 6 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 44 positive cases. 642 negative tests have been conducted at the State Hygienic Lab.
COVID-19Black Hawk County Health Department participates in KWWL Special ReportCOVID-19
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March 19, 2020
3/18/20 3pm COVID19 EOC Press Briefing
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March 18, 2020
Black Hawk County Health Department press brief at 3:00 pm March 18th, from the Emergency Operations Center with a COVID-19 update.
COVID-193/18/20 11:00 am COVID19 EOC Press Briefing
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March 18, 2020
Black Hawk County Health Department press brief at 11 am from the Emergency Operations Center with a COVID-19 update.
COVID-19Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa
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March 17, 2020
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of six additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 29 positive cases. According to IDPH, three individuals are residents of Johnson County; the other three are residents of Adair, Blackhawk and Dallas Counties.
COVID-19Black Hawk County Officials Open Emergency Operations Center
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March 17, 2020
In response to COVID-19, Black Hawk County is opening the Emergency Operations Center. This decision is due to the rapidly changing nature of COVID-19. The function of the EOC is to share information and recommendations from disease experts, monitor response activities, and coordinate resources as necessary across the county.
COVID-19Gov. Reynolds issues a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency
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March 17, 2020
Gov. Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency activating the public health response and recovery aspects of the State Disaster Emergency Plan effective at noon today, March 17th.
COVID-19Press Conference Scheduled for Tuesday, March 17th at 3:00 p.m.
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March 17, 2020
The Black Hawk County Health Department will be holding a joint press conference at 3:00 pm today at the Emergency Management Office in Waterloo.
COVID-19Community Spread Confirmed in Iowa, No Confirmed Case in Black Hawk County
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March 13, 2020
Black Hawk County Prepares for COVID-19 Governor Kim Reynolds confirmed Saturday March 14, 2020 at 8:30pm there is now community spread of COVID-19 in the state after an 18th Iowan tested positive for the virus. The new case is an older adult (61-80 years) in Dallas County.
COVID-19BHCHD and EMBARC Provides Update in 7 Different Languages
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March 12, 2020
The Black Hawk County Health Department is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak. There are no confirmed cases in Black Hawk County. In partnership with EMBARC, here is an update on the latest information in 7 different languages: Spanish, Karenni, French, Karen, Burmese, Lingala, and Swahili.
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