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Black Hawk County Public Health News_05072021

This is the weekly news brief providing updated information regarding the current status of COVID-19 vaccine for Black Hawk County. You can also sign up for Notify Me and get these updates sent directly to you each week.

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050421 Press Release_ BHCHD-Variant Confirmed in State of Iowa

The Black Hawk County Health Department reports that the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed two cases of the COVID-19 variant, SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617 in Iowa. This variant is also referred to as the India variant because it was first detected there. We are still learning about the characteristics of this strain.

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Public Health News _04302021

This is the weekly news brief providing updated information regarding the current status of COVID-19 vaccine for Black Hawk County. You can also sign up for Notify Me and get these updates sent directly to you each week.

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Joint Press Release- Community Health Partners Encourage Vaccination_04302021

Black Hawk County Public Health, MercyOne, Peoples Community Health Clinic and UnityPoint Health, along with local pharmacies are joining efforts to vaccinate the community against COVID-19.

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Press Release_04262021_Black Hawk County Health Department-Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause Lifted

Following a recent announcement from the CDC, FDA, and Iowa Department of Public Health, the Black Hawk County Public Health has issued guidance to vaccine providers in Black Hawk County and Johnson & Johnson vaccination shall resume.‍

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Black Hawk County Public Health News_04232021

This is the weekly news brief providing updated information regarding the current status of COVID-19 vaccine for Black Hawk County. 50.7% of Black Hawk County residents 18+ have received a COVID-19 vaccine as of 4/19/21. Take the shot! Share your story!

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042021_Press Release_Community Vaccine Clinic

The Health Department thanks those who have waited their turn for vaccination. You no longer need to wait as vaccine appointments are now available throughout Black Hawk County. Please get vaccinated this weekend!

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Black Hawk County Public Health News_04162021

This is the weekly news brief providing updated information regarding the current status of COVID-19 vaccine for Black Hawk County. You can also sign up for Notify Me and get these updates sent directly to you each week.

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CDC and FDA Release Joint Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Out of an abundance of caution, the CDC is recommending a pause in administering the J&J vaccine until further notice.

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Black Hawk County Public Health News_04092021

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

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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Public Health News_03262021

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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03082021 BHC Press Release- Variant Identified in Black Hawk County

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.

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Public Health News_03122021

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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