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April 9, 2021
The purpose of this newsbrief is to provide information regarding the current status of COVID-19 vaccine for Black Hawk County.
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Black Hawk County Public Health Celebrates National Public Health Week with an Award and Promotional Campaign
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April 2, 2021
Black Hawk County Public Health is recognizing National Public Health Week, April 5th-11th, by thanking residents for coming together during a global pandemic.
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March 26, 2021
The purpose of this newsbrief is to provide information regarding the current status of COVID-19 vaccine for Black Hawk County.
COVID-1903082021 BHC Press Release- Variant Identified in Black Hawk County
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March 18, 2021
On March 17, 2021 the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that additional cases of the COVID-19 variant, SARS-CoV-2 B. 1.1.7 were confirmed in Iowa. The variant is often referred to as the U.K. variant because it was first detected in the United Kingdom. The variant has been confirmed in Black Hawk County.
COVID-19Public Health News_03122021
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March 12, 2021
The purpose of this newsbrief is to provide information regarding the current status of COVID-19 vaccine for Black Hawk County.
COVID-19030521 Public Health News
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March 5, 2021
The purpose of this news brief is to provide updated information regarding the current status of COVID-19 vaccine for Black Hawk County. Please visit the BlackHawk County COVID-19 Vaccine website for updated information.
COVID-1903052021 Press Release_Iowans with Underlying Conditional Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
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March 5, 2021
Iowa Department of Public Health announced that beginning March 8th, Iowa vaccine providers can officially begin vaccinating additional priority populations. Black Hawk County is currently planning the transition to Phase 1C in support of this new guidance. There will be a period of adjustment as we move forward into Phase 1C, and continue vaccination efforts for residents age 65 and older. Previous priority populations remain eligible as we move into the new Phase.
COVID-1902262021_Press Release COVID-19 Update
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February 26, 2021
The purpose of this newsbrief is to provide updated information regarding the current status of COVID-19 vaccine for Black Hawk County.
COVID-1902192021 Public Health News
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February 19, 2021
A weekly newsbrief to provide updated information regarding the current status of COVID-19 vaccine for Black Hawk County.
COVID-1902122021 Public Health News
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February 12, 2021
The purpose of this newsbrief is to provide updated information regarding the current status of COVID-19 vaccine for Black Hawk County.
COVID-1902122021 Joint Press Release School Vaccine Allocations
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February 12, 2021
Black Hawk County Public Health and Health Systems Partners announce the beginning of vaccination efforts for K-12 teachers and staff in Black Hawk County.
COVID-1902102021_Press Release_Black Hawk County Residents Urged to Continue COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts
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February 11, 2021
On Friday, February 5th, the Governor of Iowa issued an update to the proclamation of Disaster Emergency, removing key COVID-19 safeguards and enhanced prevention measures. While this proclamation relieved the restrictions in place regarding mask wearing, social distancing and gathering limitations, it continues to encourage businesses and those gathering publicly to social distance, practice increased hygiene and implement other public health measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
COVID-1902-05-2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Newsbrief
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February 5, 2021
The purpose of this newsbrief is to provide updated information regarding the current status of COVID-19 vaccine available in Black Hawk County.
COVID-19Black Hawk Co. health experts talk vaccines during COVID-19 roundtable on KWWLCOVID-19
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February 5, 2021