Just as area students return to in-person learning this week, CDC has changed the Dubuque County COVID Community Level Back to High

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The CDC switched Dubuque County's COVID Community Level from medium back to high on August 18.  Residents are encouraged to follow the CDC's guidance for this level:

  • Wear a well-fitting mask indoors in public, regardless of vaccination status (including in K-12 schools and other indoor community settings)
  • If you are immunocompromised or high risk for severe disease:
    - Wear a mask or respirator that provides you with greater protection
    - Consider avoiding non-essential indoor activities in public where you could be exposed
    - Talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to take other precautions (e.g., testing)
    - Have a plan for rapid testing if needed (e.g., having home tests or access to testing)
    - Talk to your healthcare provider about whether you are a candidate for treatments like oral antivirals, PrEP, and monoclonal antibodies
  • If you have household or social contact with someone at high risk for severe disease:
    - consider self-testing to detect infection before contact
    - consider wearing a mask when indoors with them
  • Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters
  • Maintain improved ventilation throughout indoor spaces when possible
  • Follow CDC recommendations for isolation and quarantine, including getting tested if you are exposed to COVID-19 or have symptoms of COVID-19.

None of the above information is mandated or required by any County, State, or Federal Law or proclamation.  They are suggested recommendations to help fight the spread of COVID-19.

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