AUDIO: April 7, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Availability - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
Posted: April 7, 2020
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AUDIO: April 6, 2020 Scott County Iowa & Rock Island County Illinois Health Department Press Briefing
Posted: April 6, 2020
Scott County Health Department (SCHD) has been notified of the first COVID-19 death of a Scott County resident, an elderly adult (>81 years old).
Posted: April 5, 2020
AUDIO: April 3, 2020 Scott County Iowa & Rock Island County Illinois Health Department Press Briefing
Posted: April 3, 2020
VIDEO: Our community is committed to working together to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in the Quad Cities. Many elected officials have joined together to share the important “Keep Staying at Home” message with our community. #TogetherQC Do your part: Stay Home. Save Lives. https://www.TogetherQC...
Posted: April 3, 2020
AUDIO: April 2, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Availability - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
Posted: April 2, 2020
Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, extends the Public Health Emergency Declaration through April 30, 2020. Read the full proclamation: https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/gov-reynolds-signs-new-proclamation-continuing-state-public-health-emergency-2
Posted: April 2, 2020
AUDIO: April 1, 2020 Scott County Iowa & Rock Island County Illinois Health Department Press Briefing
Posted: April 1, 2020
AUDIO: March 31, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Availability - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
Posted: March 31, 2020
AUDIO: March 30, 2020 Scott County Iowa & Rock Island County Illinois Health Department Press Briefing
Posted: March 30, 2020
AUDIO: March 27, 2020 Scott County Iowa & Rock Island County Illinois Health Department and Quad Cities COVID-19 Coalition Partners Press Briefing
Posted: March 27, 2020
AUDIO: March 26, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Availability - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
Posted: March 26, 2020
AUDIO: March 25, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
Posted: March 25, 2020
Join public health, health systems, and community partners to minimize the spread of COVID-19 by social distancing! Remember, it’s not just about you, but about your family, friends, and community! Public Health staff have started sharing why they are social distancing. You can too! Check out the...
Posted: March 25, 2020
AUDIO: March 24, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Availability - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
Posted: March 24, 2020
AUDIO: March 23, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
Posted: March 23, 2020
As of 3/22/2020, it is recommended that Iowans self-isolate for 14 days if you have: Traveled outside of Iowa for business or vacation in the last 14 days. Taken a cruise anywhere in the world in the last 14 days. Traveled internationally to a country with a level 3 travel warning in the last 14 days. Live with someone who has symptoms of COVID-19 or has tested positive for COVID-19. Learn more: https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/health/covid19/recommendations
Posted: March 22, 2020
VIDEO: A case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in a Scott County resident who is a middle aged adult (41-60 years of age).
Posted: March 21, 2020
VIDEO: Scott County Health Department Director, Ed Rivers, thanks the Quad Cities community for rising up when asked to respond to the spread of COVID-19.
Posted: March 21, 2020
VIDEO: Scott County, Iowa, Health Department Director, Ed Rivers, explains social distancing to limit the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by new (novel) Coronavirus.
Posted: March 20, 2020
AUDIO: March 20, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
Posted: March 20, 2020
VIDEO: An important message from director, Ed Rivers regarding a COVID-19 case in Scott County.
Posted: March 19, 2020
AUDIO: March 19, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
Posted: March 19, 2020
County Offices and Departments Closed to the Public. Effective 4:00pm March 18, 2020, county departments and offices are closing to the public. This includes the Administration Center and offices in the courthouse, along with other administrative offices throughout the county. Court activities may remain open for essential proceedings, additional guidance will be offered by the courts.
Posted: March 18, 2020
AUDIO: March 18, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
Posted: March 18, 2020
AUDIO: March 17, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
Posted: March 17, 2020
Governor Reynolds issued a proclamation closing all dine-in restaurants and bars in Iowa beginning today, March 17th, 2020 at noon. Food service establishments can continue to operate by carryout, drive-thru or delivery. This will be in effect until March 31, 2020 at 11:59 pm. The proclamation also...
Posted: March 17, 2020
ATTENTION: Effective immediately, we are CANCELLING all Immunization and STD/HIV clinics at Scott County Health Department until further notice.
Posted: March 17, 2020
What does it mean when people say practice social distancing? Right now, it means: Keep at least 6-feet between you and others. For many adults, that is approximately their arm span. Avoid shaking hands or hugging as a social greeting. Consider avoiding social gatherings/community events where you...
Posted: March 14, 2020
VIDEO: Quad Cities COVID-19 Coalition Press Conference March 13, 2020
Posted: March 13, 2020
Quad Cities COVID-19 Update – 3/13/2020 Due to a global increase in COVID-19, a coalition of Quad Cities area health, business, government and emergency management officials have united to assess our regional situation and provide recommendations on how to minimize the risk for community spread. We...
Posted: March 13, 2020
The Iowa Department of Public Health has established a hotline for questions regarding COVID-19/coronavirus. Dial 2-1-1 to have your questions answered.
Posted: March 10, 2020
Monday, March 9, 2020: Dr. Louis Katz, Medical Director for the Scott County Health Department, and community health partners provided a local update on COVID-19:
Posted: March 9, 2020
On February 6, 2020, the Scott County Board of Supervisors passed and approved new Chapter 39 - Tanning Facilities to the Scott County Code of Ordinances . The code establishes an ordinance for minimum standards for inspections and provides penalties for violation of the provisions of tanning...
Posted: February 6, 2020
Food is sometimes the best part of the Super Bowl! Follow this food safety rules to make sure your game day buffet is a win! https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/rules-of-game.html
Posted: January 27, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) are closely monitoring the spread of novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) in the U.S. and Iowa.
Posted: January 23, 2020
PDF of PowerPoint Presentation Attached 12/5/2019 Public Meeting to Obtain Input on Proposed Park View Rental Registration and Inspections Regulations
Posted: November 20, 2019
New Publication Highlights Connection Between Education and Life Expectancy Publication: Preventative Medicine Reports 2019 Article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335519301512?via%3Dihub A recent study has focused on the link between education and life expectancy. In public...
Posted: November 4, 2019
Our Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report has been posted. https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/…/board-heal…/annual-reports
Posted: October 30, 2019