COVID-19 UpdateCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
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March 7, 2022
Presentation(s) # 1.
COVID-19 Update
Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan will provide an update on
the COVI D-19 pandemic and response activities.
Dubuque
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TO: Mike Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist
SUBJECT: COVID-19 City Council update
DATE: March 7, 2022
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Health Services Department
City Hall Annex
1300 Main Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Office (563) 589-4181
Fax (563) 589-4299
TTY (563) 589-4193
health@cityofdubuque.org
www.cityofdubuque.org
The Dubuque County Public Health Incident Management (IMT) team consisting of City
of Dubuque Health Services Department (Mary Rose Corrigan) Dubuque County Health
Department, (Interim Director, Samantha Kloft) VNA (Stacey Killian) and the Dubuque
County Emergency Management Agency (Tom Berger), along with both hospitals
continue in full activation. The IMT also consists of City of Dubuque Health Services
Department Environmental Sanitarians Tim Link and Sydney Moquin. We are
coordinating our response efforts in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public
Health (IDPH), and with guidance from CDC via weekly webinars and direct contact with
our regional IDPH epidemiologist. Randy Gehl serves as the Public Information (PIO)
officer for the IMT.
CURRENT INFORMATION
Iowa redesigned the state Coronavirus dashboard based on the expiration of the
Governor's Public Health Emergency Proclamation on Feb 15, 2022. Current case
counts and other related COVID -19 data can be found at
https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus/COVID-1 9-Reporting
Data Via CDC:
https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#datatracker-home
Vaccination scheduling and access information can be found at
https://www.cityofdubugue.org/2965/COVID-19-Vaccinations and
and at https:Hvaccinefinder.org/
County Vaccination data:
https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view
Dubuque VNA
VNA continues to operate the public call center for Dubuque County 7 days/week for
general COVID questions. To date VNA has fielded over48,373 calls/contacts from the
community and administered 11,250 vaccines. VNA distributes home Testlowa COVID
test kits to anyone needing a test, free of charge.
VNA offers vaccinations through community events as applicable. VNA will continue to
direct individuals to Friday walk- in clinics at the VNA office to be responsible with
inventory, however any individuals seeking a vaccine at VNA on any day will not be
turned away. VNA offers COVID vaccine to all age eligible children participating in VNA
Vaccines For Children (VFC) immunization clinics.
The COVID-19 hotline staffed by VNA seven days a week has resulted in 102 calls
from the community regarding isolation and quarantine.
Emergency Management Agency (EMA)
The EMA distributes N95 masks, procedure masks, masks for the public and rapid tests
based on requests, while supplies last. As of mid -February, with the expiration of the
State Emergency Proclamation, the nodes are being decommissioned and supplies will
be distributed to the counties in our region. We will have a small supply on hand for
distribution from the training center. This does not include the 30-day emergency
supply we have in warehouse for another event.
Without a State Disaster proclamation in effect, any new requests for assistance from
local EMAs on behalf of their communities cannot be acted upon by the state, except for
that assistance that can be provided under an agency's "normal" authorities.
In partnership with Hartig Drug, we are awaiting a shipment of N95 masks which will be
distributed throughout the community based on need and requests.
Hospital Capacity Planning
With COVID-19 hospitalizations significantly decreasing in the past month, the IMT is
now meeting bi-weekly with hospitals to assess local capacity. Local hospital data can
be accessed via the Health and Human Services Public Health Protect Website:
https://protect-pubiic.hhs.gov/pages/hospital-utilization
The IMT will continue to monitor hospital capacity and capability and communicate
with MercyOne and UnityPoint Finley Hospitals as needed.
Public Information
The City Public Information Office (PIO), in conjunction with the Incident Management
Team (IMT), revised the weekly COVID-19 updates to align with current data and
metrics available through the IDPH and CDC. The PIO office continues with frequent
social media posts, responds to news media requests for interviews and information,
and assist with general messaging/communication needs. The PIO continues to track
multiple metrics for the IMT and update the COVID-19 webpage on the City
website. Videos featuring Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan are produced
when needed and distributed through all available channels. In addition to continued
marketing of vaccinations, PIO staff are promoting booster doses and the public clinics
planned for the POD and other locations.
COVID- 19 Vaccination
The IMT continues to manage the IDPH vaccine allocations and distribution.
As of February 28, 2022, 34,045 booster doses have been administered in Dubuque
County and 63.8% of the total county populations are fully vaccinated.
To facilitate access to vaccination appointments, the Dubuque County Sleeves Up
phone line at (563) 587-4950 continues, staffed by the City Manager's Office. Call
takers facilitate vaccine clinic locations, appointment making and internet navigation
though inbound and outbound calls to connect people to vaccines.
In addition to multiple vaccine providers in Dubuque County, Ongoing walk-in VNA
clinics at 660 Iowa St are available on the following:
Mondays 3-6 pm -WALK INS: 3/7, 3/21, 4/4, 4/25
Fridays 8-430pm-WALK INS: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29
Testing
Local providers offering COVID-19 now have adequate test supplies and availability.
Testing providers report less demand for COVID-19 testing over the past two weeks.
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and State Hygienic Lab (SHL) continue to
provide at-home test kits free of charge to Iowa residents through a mail order system
or via pick-up locations at healthcare and public health sites in communities.
Information about where to obtain these free in- home test kits can be found at:
httas://www.testiowa.com/en
Federal test via mail: https://www.covidtests.gov/
Dubuque County in home testlowa pick-up sites include:
https://www.cityofdubugue.org/2940/Local-COVI D-19-Testing-Options
Testing options are updated regularly and posted at
https:Hwww.cityofdubugue.org/2940/Local-COVID-19-Testing-Options
The Variants
SARs COV2 variant Omicron emerged November 23, 2021 and continues as the
dominant strain in Iowa and Dubuque County. The State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL)
continues to sequence approximately 300 positive samples per week for variants.
Omicron accounted for 100% of the positive COVID tests in Dubuque County during
February that were sequenced for variants by the SHL.
Looking ahead
• Continue new community information strategies in lieu of traditional contact
tracing
• Implement operational changes to the IMT COVID-19 response based on the
expiration of the State Public Health Disaster Emergency Proclamation and
community needs.
• Provide ongoing education and access for COVID -19 testing, vaccination and
other guidance to all populations, with the assistance of the Equity Immersion
Committee and many community partners.
• Continue community vaccine education and administration as eligibility and
availability changes, utilizing multi -media and community outreach, with a focus
on school age, immunocompromised and achieving "up to date" status for the
general population
• Implementing and distributing ever changing guidance from CDC, IDPH.
• Monitor and provide community education on SARS CoV2 variants.
• Provide COVID-19 guidance for special events and activities
• Continue assurance of COVID 19 testing access and in -home kit distribution as
supplies and testing providers are available
• Monitor county transmission rates and community level status to provide up to
date information on masking and other mitigation strategies.
• Currently approximately 60-70% of my time is devoted to COVID-19
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DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL
COVI Dm 19 UPDATE
Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health S ecialist
March 7, 2022
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Positive Cases - Rolling 7 Day Volume Dubuque County
Mar 1, 2020 - Mar 6, 2022
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Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2020 2021
Max 1,488
Avg 245.68
Min 0
Jan Feb Mar
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POWEREC """
HIGH COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION
NEW COVID-19 CASES IN DUBUQUE
COUNTY IN LAST 7 DAYS
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2/2/2022 2/9/2022 2/16/2022 2/23/2022 3/2/2022
Decreasing cases since 2/2/22
Last 7 days- 62 cases reported
HOSPITAL
ICAPACITY, CAPABILITY
& LOCAL DATA
DUBUQUE COUNTY
HOSPITALIZATIONS WITH COVID-19:
FEB. 2 -MAR. 2
14
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21212022 219/2022 2116/2022 2/23/2022 3/2/2022
IDPH no longer collecting/reporting hospital data
1.3
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Daily Hospital Admissions - 7-Day M ova rg Average
May 1, '20 Sep 1, '20 ,Jan 1, '21 May 1, '21 Sep 1, '21 Jan 1, '22
CDC"S COVI D-19 COMMUNITY LEVELS AND INDICATORS
New Cases
(per 100,000 population in Indicators
the last 7 days)
New COVID-19 admissions per 100,000
Fewer than 200
200 or more
population (7-day total)
Percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by
COVID-19 patients (7-day average)
New COVID-19 admissions per 100,000
population (7-day total)
Percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by
COVID-19 patients (7-day average)
Low
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<10.0%
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Medium
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0.0-14.9%
<10.0
<10.0%
High
>_20.0
>_15.0%
>_ 10.0
>_ 10.0
The COVID-19 community level is determined by the higher of the inpatient beds and new admissions indicators,
based on the current level of new cases per 100,000 population in the past 7 days
U.S. COVID-19 Community Levels by County Map
Updated Mar.3, 2022 LerJL-aJe=- Prir:
Data provided by CDC
Updated: March 3, 2022
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Community
Level
WHAT DOES LOW MEAN?
Individual- and household -level prevention
behaviors
• 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
• If you are immunocompromised or high
risk for severe disease
- 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
Community -level prevention strategies (as
recommended by state or Local authorities)
• Distribute and administer vaccines to
achieve high community vaccination
coverage and ensure health equity
• Maintain improved ventilation in public
indoor spaces
• Ensure access to testing, including through
point -of -care and at-home tests for all
people
- Communicate with organizations and
places that serve people who are
immunocompromised or at high risk
for severe disease to ensure they
know how to get rapid testing
• Ensure access and equity in vaccination,
testing, treatment community outreach.,
support services for disproportionately
affected populations
VACCINATIONS
Dubuque
Totals
• IDPH Feb 28, 2022
3,395 58,203 2,257 156,103 34,045
CDC data Mar 5, 2022:
People Vaccinated
At Least One Dose
Full} Vaccinated
Total
66,577
62,116
of Total Population
68,4%
63. %
Population > 5Yea rs of Age
66,573
62,116
% of Popuilation > 5 Years of Age
73%
68.1 %
Population �: 12 Yea rs of Age
63,949
59,779
% of Population �i 12 Years of Age
77,4%
72.3%
Population_ 18 Years of Age
59,858
55,978
% of Population >_ 18 Years of Age
79.6%
74.4%
Population �L 65 Years of Age
18,327
17,341
of Population �i 65 Years of Age
95%
95%
% Fully
Vaccinated
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62.1
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Dubuque County COVID-19 Vaccinations
March 4, 2022
70.23% of the County's 5+ population completed vaccination series or is in process.
97.5% of the County's 65+ population completed vaccination series or is in process.
56% of residents 12+ who are already fully vaccinated, now are up to date
Vaccinations available at:
httDS://www.dubuauecountviowa.Lyov/567/COVID-19-Vaccinations
Ongoing walk-in VNA clinics at 660 Iowa St
Mondays 3-6 pm -WALK INS: 3/7, 3/21, 4/4, 4/25
Fridays 8-430pm-WALK INS: March 4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29
SleevesUp Phone Line: (563) 690-6253
VNA Phone Line: (563) 556-6200
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IS FUNDAMENTAL TO THE
ATTAINMENT OF PEACE
CONSTITUTION OF THE
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