COVID-19 is circulating in Iowa communities and many more Iowans are likely to become ill in the coming weeks. This guidance describes isolation recommendations for ill and well essential services personnel, as well as all Iowans. Essential Services Personnel includes the following categories: Healthcare providers Law enforcement Fire & EMS personnel Long Term Care…
UPDATE – MARCH 25, 2020 Beginning Wednesday, March 25, all patients and visitors entering Mahaska Health facilities will need to participate in an in-car screening. After the screening, patients and visitors will be directed to the correct entrance. MARCH 17, 2020 In an effort to further protect our team members and patients, effective Tuesday,…
Community: A group of people living in a defined geographic area, who are linked by social ties and engage in joint activities, such as work or recreation. Community Spread: Occurs where individuals have been infected with the virus in an area and cannot specifically identify the source fo the infection, or do not know how…
What is happening with COVID-19 testing in Iowa? More testing is becoming available each day through the State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) and through private labs. Your health care provider will make the determination on whether you need a test, and can consult with public health if they have questions. Testing guidance is available here: http://shl.uiowa.edu/dcd/covid19.xml…
COVID-19 community spread confirmed in Iowa, state agencies take additional measures to limit spread and assist Iowans Community spread occurs when individuals have been infected with the virus in an area and cannot specifically identify the source of the infection, or do not know how or where they became infected. Due to the detection of…
