COVID-19 UpdateCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
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July 5, 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.
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TO: Mike Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Director
SUBJECT: COVID-19 City Council update
DATE: July 5, 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 monitoring the pandemic and providing guidance. However, members of the
IMT and community healthcare partners are now gradually resuming "pre -pandemic"
activities. The IMT also consists of City of Dubuque Health Services Department
Environmental Sanitarians Tim Link and Sydney Moquin who are spending much less
time on the pandemic response. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) provides
information via Health Alerts and their website. Randy Gehl continues to serve as the
Public Information (PIO) officer for the IMT.
CURRENT INFORMATION
Iowa Coronavirus dashboard with case counts and other related COVID -19 data can be
found at
https:Hidph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Reporting
Case and Vaccination Data Via CDC:
https:Hcovid.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/
Dubuque VNA
VNA continues to operate the public call center for Dubuque County 7 days/week for
general COVID questions along with quarantine and isolation specifics. To date VNA
has fielded over 48,511 calls/contacts from the community and continues to administer
vaccines. Along with free vaccinations, VNA distributes home Testlowa COVID test kits
to anyone needing a test, free of charge.
Emergency Management Agency (EMA)
Since March 2022, no requests for supplies have been received at the county EMA. In
partnership with Hartig Drug, N95 masks continue to be available to community
members and organizations upon request through the EMA office.
Hospital Capacity Planning
Although COVID-19 hospitalizations remain fairly steady, the IMT meets bi-weekly with
hospitals to assess local capacity, capability and patient load. Local hospital data can
be accessed via the Health and Human Services Public Health Protect Website:
https://protect-public.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. Hospitals continue to be
very busy with a variety of conditions and illnesses. Few of the COVID-19 patients are
in the ICU.
Public Information
The City Public Information Office (PIO), in conjunction with the Incident Management
Team (IMT), continues to produce and distribute weekly County COVID updates with
important messages to residents as well as new data on new cases, hospitalizations,
deaths, and vaccinations. The PIO office responds to news media requests for
interviews and information and assists the IMT 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 clinics where they are available. We will be deploying targeted messaging and
information for children and teens vaccinations.
COVID- 19 Vaccination
The IMT continues to manage the IDPH vaccine allocations and distribution, primarily
through the VNA.
As of June 20, 2022, Iowa providers can administer Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19
vaccinations for those age 6 months through 4 years.
As of June 7, 2022, 35,593 booster doses have been administered in Dubuque County
and 65% of the total county population is fully vaccinated. This is a slight increase from
the 64.5% reported on June 6, 2022.
As of June 7, 2022, about 71.00 % of the County's total population 5+ who has either
completed their vaccination series or is currently in the process.
As of June 7, 2022, about 98.10% of the County's total 65+ population who has either
completed their vaccination series or is currently in the process.
As of June 7, 2022, about 58.00% of residents 12+ who are already fully vaccinated,
now having a booster dose. The Dubuque County Sleeves Up phone line at (563) 587-
4950 will continue to be staffed by the City Manager's Office. IDPH updates vaccination
data monthly.
In addition to multiple vaccine providers in Dubuque County, Ongoing walk-in VNA
clinics at 660 Iowa St are available on:
Monday 3-6pm-WALK INS: 7/18, 8/8, 8/29
Friday 8-430pm-WALK INS: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26
Testing
Local providers providing COVID-19 tests continue to have adequate test supplies and
availability. Testing providers report less demand for COVID-19 testing. In addition to
isolating when you have COVID symptoms, the Dubuque County Public Health Incident
Management Team encourages residents who are symptomatic for COVID-19, but test
negative with a rapid self -test, to follow-up that test with a Test Iowa PCR test.
Test Iowa test kits are free and available for pick-up at multiple locations in Dubuque
County, for a complete list, visit https://www.testiowa.com/en#find-a-pick-up-site
Currently, the average time for Test Iowa results (email confirmation) after being
received at the lab is 12-24 hours.
Federal test via mail: https://www.covidtests.gov/
Dubuque County in home testlowa pick-up sites include:
https://www.citVofdubugue.org/2940/Local-COVID-19-Testinq-Options
Testing options are updated regularly and posted at
https://www.citVofdubugue.org/2940/Local-COVID-19-Testinq-Options
The Variants, Cases and Transmission
The State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) continues to sequence approximately 300 positive
samples per week for variants. Omicron and its sub -variants accounted for 100% of the
positive COVID tests in Dubuque County during February through June, that were
sequenced for variants by the SHL. The variants during June, 2022 are 100% B.A2,
B.A2.12.1 and BA5. The CDC transmission rate remains at "high", however it is not an
accurate indicator of the spread since negative cases are not reported along with home,
rapid tests etc. The CDC transmission indicator is used by health care organizations.
Dubuque County is in the "Medium" community level category, however over the past
few weeks, this has fluctuated between low and medium. Levels can be low, medium,
or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions,
and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area.
After Action Report
The IMT has selected a consultant to conduct the COVID-19 pandemic after action
report (AAR). Dubuque County will execute a contract with the consultant, which will
include a separate component to evaluate City of Dubuque COVID -19 response
operations, specifically public education regarding COVID-19 and municipal service
delivery, safe workplace guidance and employee safety, and Departments Continuity of
Operations Plans.
Looking ahead
• Modify the IMT COVID-19 response based on the case transmission, CDC
Community Level and community needs.
• COVID-19 After Action Report: Begin with data gathering and planning for
community input in conjunction with
• Create and disseminate vaccinations educational materials for parents and
families of children 6 months though 4 years of age to disseminate via childcare
providers.
• 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.
• 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 35% of my time is devoted to COVID-19
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COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION & HOSPITALIZATION
NEW COVID-19 CASES IN DUBUQUE
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181 cases Last 7 days (est)
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VACCINATION :OR ALL CHILDREN
COVID-19 Vaccine Dosage Is Based on Age on the Day of
Vaccination, Not on Size or Weight
Children get a smaller dose of COVID-19 vaccine than teens and adults that is the right amount for their age group.
COVID-19 primary series vaccination for children and teens
Child's Age Pfizer-BioNTech Moderna JSJIJanssen
6 rnonths-4 years old 3 dose primary series 2 dose primary series Not authorized
5 years old 2 dose primary series 2 dose primary series Not authorized
6-17 years old 2 dose primary series Not authorized Not authorized
For more information on COVID-19 vaccines and dosage for children and teens, visit:
• Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Overview and Safety
• Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Overview and Safety_
For information on an additional primary dose for children who have a weakened immune system, visit COVID-19
Vaccines for People Who Are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised.
Learn more about recommended COVID-19 vaccine boosters.
VACCINATION INFORMATION
71% of the County's total 5+ population has either completed their vaccination series or is
currently in the process.
98%of the County'stotal 65+ population has either completed their vaccination series or is
currently in the process.
58% of residents 12+ who are already fully vaccinated, now have a booster dose.
Vaccination information available at:
www.cityofdubuque.org/sleevesup
Ongoing walk-in VNA clinics at 660 Iowa St
Every 3rd Monday: 7/18/22
Every Friday: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26
SleevesUp Phone Line: (563) 690-6253
VNA Phone Line: (563) 556-6200
3-6pmWALK INS
8 - 4:30pm WALK INS
VACCINATIONS- JUNE 69 2022
Fully Vaccinated by Age
Doses Administered
Dubuque
Totals
54.0% 47.5%
53.8% 63.9% 69.6% 74.9% 85.5% 94.8% 63.2%
3,068 59,163 2,299 159,286 35,593
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Order Free At -Home
Rapid CCVID-19 Tests
REMINDER
■ COVID-19 Testing
www.cityofdubuque.org/covidtesting
Free COVID-19 Test Fits
Free, At -Home Rapid Test Kits
Results in 10 minutes, 2 tests per kit
Crescent Community Health Center has free test kits available for pick-up at 1690 Elm Street, Suite 300, Dubuque: IA 52001. Monday -
Thursday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday- 8 a.m_ - 5 p.m.
Hartig Drug Free Self -Collection PCR Test Kits
Results ready in 3 - 5 business days
Hartig Drug offers free self -collection Covid-19 PCR test kits at all locations. Customers are required to complete an online
assessment at www_iNeedaCovid19test_com and select a Hartig Drug location. Once completed, individuals will receive a
voucher to pick up the free test. Vouchers may be printed or shown on a smartphone. Specimen collection must be done at
home. Individuals should return the specimen bag to the designated dropbox at Hartig Drug an the same day it was collected.
Test results will be emailed and may take 3 to 5 business days.
Test Iowa Test Kits
Results ready in 24 - 48 hours of the lab receiving the test kit
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is providing self-administered COVID-19 test kits which are available free of
charge to all Iowans. For details, or to order a kit or kits to be delivered to your home or business, visit www.testiowa.com.
1. Call the test kit pick-up location of your choice prior to arrival to receive site -specific pickup instructions_
2. Provide saliva sample as directed. Watch Demonstration Video
3. Drop off your completed test kit at your nearest UPS drop-off location_ (No postage)shipping fee is necessary_}
You will receive an email notifying you that your results are available on the patient portal. This email will be sent within 24
hours after the sample is received by the laboratory. Results are usually available within 24-46 hours of the lab receiving the
test kit.
Find A Test Iowa Kit
Pick -Up Location
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