Black Hawk County Public Health

An update on the challenges of contact tracing during the surge of COVID-19 in Black Hawk County. Guidance on what to do while waiting for test results or if you have been notified as a contact of someone who tests positive. Black Hawk County residents can help limit the spread of COVID-19 by staying home as much as possible, avoiding social gatherings, wearing a face covering when in public, and practicing social distancing. Those with questions on COVID-19 guidelines are encouraged to review the current guidance on the CDC, IDPH, and www.blackhawkcovid19.com websites. The health department is experiencing a large number of phone calls and email messages related to COVID-19 concerns and working to respond as soon as possible.

Black Hawk County Test Iowa location changes; Veterans Day holiday hours update

A list of Black Hawk County School Districts and their websites and social media pages.

Return to learn guidance from Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Department of Public Health.

Local Public Health Directors from ten Iowa counties issued a letter to Governor Kim Reynolds strongly urging her to consider mandating the use of cloth face covering in order to reduce and avoid the spread of COVID-19. The full letter can be found here.

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration.