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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE

Update - 03/25/2020 - Additional Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Scott County Residents

Two additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Scott County residents. Both are middle aged adults (41-60 years of age) who are currently hospitalized.

“We expect to see the number of confirmed cases increase in the community as testing becomes readily available and the virus becomes more widespread in the community,” said Scott County Health Department Director Edward Rivers. “We must act together to do what we can to minimize the spread.” Actions to minimize the spread include:

 Social distancing by staying at home as much as possible.

 Washing hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds each time.

 Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow/upper arm.

 Staying home when ill.

Approximately 80% of Iowans infected with COVID-19 will experience only a mild to moderate illness. Most mildly ill Iowans do not need to go to their healthcare provider or be tested to confirm they have COVID-19. Sick Iowans must stay home and isolate themselves from others in their house. Stay home and isolate from others in the house until all of the following have been met:

1. You have had no fever for at least 72 hours (that is three full days of no fever without the use of medicine that reduces fevers) AND

2. other symptoms have improved (for example, when your cough or shortness of breath have improved) AND

3. at least 7 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared.

If you think you may need healthcare, call first. Your provider can assess whether you need to be seen in the office or if you can recover at home. There may also be options for you to talk to a medical provider from home using technology. * Please note: As COVID-19 illness becomes more widespread in the community, the Scott County Health Department will not be issuing press releases to announce new positive cases in Scott County. It is anticipated that the Iowa Governor’s Office and Iowa Department of Public Health will continue to report positive cases by county here: https://idph.iowa.gov/EmergingHealth-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus.

Update - 03/21/2020 - First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Scott County Resident

A case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in a Scott County resident who is a middle aged adult (41-60 years of age). The individual was seen in a Scott County medical clinic earlier this week and is self-isolating at home.

“While this is Scott County’s first case in a resident, it may not be the last, and that’s why we encourage all residents to continue to make prevention a priority,” said Scott County Health Department Director Edward Rivers. These actions include:
• Social distancing by staying at home as much as possible.
• Washing hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds each time.
• Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow/upper arm.
• Staying home when ill.

Approximately 80% of Iowans infected with COVID-19, will experience only a mild to moderate illness. Most mildly ill Iowans do not need to go to their healthcare provider or be tested to confirm they have COVID-19. Sick Iowans must stay home and isolate themselves from others in their house. Stay home and isolate from others in the house until:
• You have had no fever for at least 72 hours (that is three full days of no fever without the use of medicine that reduces fevers)
AND
• other symptoms have improved (for example, when your cough or shortness of breath have improved)
AND
• at least 7 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared.

If you think you may need healthcare, call first. Your provider can assess whether you need to be seen in the office or if you can recover at home. There may also be options for you to talk to a medical provider from home using technology.

For up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the Scott County Health Department webpage at https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/health/covid19 or the IDPH webpage at https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus.

No additional information regarding this case is available.

Update: 03/19/2020 - Positive Case of COVID-19 in Scott County

The Scott County Health Department has been notified by the Iowa Department of Public Health that an individual has tested positive for COVID-19 in Scott County. This individual, a middle aged adult (41-60 years of age), is not a resident of Iowa or Illinois and the case is travel related. The individual is currently recovering in the hospital.

While this person is not a resident in our community, this confirms what public health officials have been saying that COVID-19 is in our community.

We continue to encourage all individuals to listen to the social distancing recommendations:

• Keep at least 6-feet between you and others. For many adults, that is approximately their arm span.
• Avoid shaking hands or hugging as a social greeting.
• Self isolate if you have:
o     Taken a cruise anywhere in the world in the last 14 days
o     Traveled internationally to a country with a Level 3 travel warning in the last 14 days
o     Live with someone who has symptoms of COVID-19 or has tested positive for COVID-19
o     If you are ill with fever or respiratory symptoms like cough or difficulty breathing
• Stay at home if you are feeling sick.
• If you are an older adult, or have an underlying health condition, stay home as much as you can.

The City of Long Grove will be following the guidelines set forth by the Scott County Emergency Management Administration and the CDC. The Mayor is being briefed on the issue daily and will be providing information as he receives it. As such, the City of Long Grove City Hall will remain closed during this time until further notice. However, the phones will be operational during regular business hours and employees will remain available for communication via email and phone. For more specific information related to the coronavirus, please refer to the following CDC link:   

www.coronavirus.gov

Additional information can be found on the following links:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

• Illinois Department of Public Health:

http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus

• Iowa Department of Public Health:

https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus

• Illinois COVID-19 Hotline: 1-800-889-3931 or email to DPH.SICK@illinois.gov

• Iowa COVID-19 Hotline: Call 2-1-1

March 17, the Governor issued a proclamation of a “State of Public Health Disaster Emergency”, which in part will cause local restaurant and beverage establishments to close doors for the next 30 days to restrict public or social gatherings of 10 or more individuals.  These establishments may still provide food services, but they are limited to carry out or drive-up service.  Please call any local establishment to see how they are adjusting to this order.  The proclamation is very detailed and can be found on the State of Iowa website at :

https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/gov-reynolds-issues-a-state-of-public-health-disaster-emergency

To view an electronic copy of the Mayors letter to Long Grove residents please click the following link: 

COVID-19 2020 Letter to the Residents

Please feel free to email clerk@longgroveia.org or call 563-285-4904 for questions or concerns.

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