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Message from Director Amy Thoreson on Scott County in the SUBSTANTIAL level of community transmission and the CDC's guidance that masks be work in indoor public spaces.
American Heart Association reports 8-10 times higher risk of blood clots due to COVID-19 infection than after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Read more here.
On Thursday, March 4, the Iowa Department of Public Health announced that beginning Monday, March 8, health care providers are now authorized to vaccinate individuals 64 years of age and younger with medical conditions that are or may be an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Qualifying...
On February 27, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the third vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19. Learn more about the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/janssen-covid-19-vaccine
Edward Rivers, Health Director of the Scott County Health Department, has announced his retirement following 10 years of services. His retirement will be effective March 5, 2021. During his time with Scott County Health Department, Ed most notably was involved in the revision and update of the Scott...
Public Health Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Thank you for your patience as our department rolled out the first public clinic and the use of a new vaccine management system. We recognize the intense interest in the very limited amount of vaccine, 500 doses total. Due to extreme demand even...
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