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WHEREAS, One of the greatest responsibilities of any elected official is the protection
of the electorate served and the protection of the greater public health and
safety; and
WHEREAS, On March 17, 2020, the Governor of Iowa issued a Proclamation of Public
Health Disaster Emergency after multiple cases of COVID-19 had been
confirmed in Iowa and the Iowa Department of Public Health determined
that community spread was occurring within the state; and
WHEREAS, An ongoing Proclamation of Public Health Disaster Emergency has
been in continuous effect since March 17, 2020 and remains in effect;
and
WHEREAS, Section 372.14(2) of the Iowa Code authorizes the Mayor "to govern
the city by proclamation, upon making a determination that time of
emergency or public danger exists"; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to the powers vested in me as Mayor under Section 372.14(2)
of the Iowa Code and Section 7-3-1 of the City Code of Dubuque, I
issued a Proclamation of Civil Emergency due to the dangers presented
by the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) and declared my intention
to take such extraordinary measures as are in my judgment necessary
to maintain health, welfare and safety within the community; and
WHEREAS, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its
guidance on wearing face coverings which differentiates between those
vaccinated and unvaccinated; and
WHEREAS, According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fully
vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or
physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal,
or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and
workplace guidance; and
WHEREAS, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has determined that face
coverings and other precautions remain important for those who are
unvaccinated; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Article III, Section 38A of the Iowa Constitution, the powers
vested in me as Mayor under Section 372.14(2) of the Iowa Code, Section
7-3-1 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, I deem it essential that
when present within the City of Dubuque all persons comply with the
guidance of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other
federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and
workplace guidance.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FOREGOING AND OTHER
VALID EMERGENT CONCERNS, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, PROCLAIM AND ORDER THE FOLLOWING:
hereby determine that a state of emergency or public danger in the City of Dubuque
exists and continues.
I hereby adopt the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance for
COVID-19 to include the following:
If you have been fully vaccinated:
• You can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic.
• You can resume activities without wearing a mask or staying 6 feet apart, except
where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and
regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.
• If you travel in the United States, you do not need to get tested before or after
travel or self -quarantine after travel.
• You need to pay close attention to the situation at your international
destination before traveling outside the United States.
o You do NOT need to get tested before leaving the United States unless
your destination requires it.
o You still need to show a negative test result or documentation of recovery
from COVID-19 before boarding an international flight to the United States.
o You should still get tested 3-5 days after international travel.
o You do NOT need to self -quarantine after arriving in the United States.
• If you have been around someone who has COVID-19, you do not need to stay
away from others or get tested unless you have symptoms.
• However, if you live or work in a correctional or detention facility or a homeless
shelter and are around someone who has COVID-19, you should still get tested,
even if you do not have symptoms.
For now, if you have been fully vaccinated:
You will still need to follow guidance at your workplace and local businesses.
If you travel, you should still take steps to protect yourself and others. You will still
be required to wear a mask on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public
transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States, and in U.S.
transportation hubs such as airports and stations. Fully vaccinated international
travelers arriving in the United States are still required to get tested 3 days before
travel by air into the United States (or show documentation of recovery from
COVID-19 in the past 3 months) and should still get tested 3-5 days after their
trip.
• You should still watch out for symptoms of COVID-19, especially if you've been
around someone who is sick. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should
get tested and stay home and away from others.
• People who have a condition or are taking medications that weaken the immune
system, should talk to their healthcare provider to discuss their activities. They
may need to keep taking all precautions to prevent COVID-19.
For now, if you have not been vaccinated:
• If you cannot socially distance a face covering should be worn.
• People who have a condition or are taking medications that weaken the immune
system, should talk to their healthcare provider to discuss their activities. They may
need to keep taking all precautions to prevent COVID-19.
• Travel should be delayed until vaccinated.
• If you must travel:
o Get tested before you travel with a viral test 1-3 days before your trip.
o While you are traveling:
■ Wear a mask over your nose and mouth. Masks are required on
planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation
traveling into, within, or out of the United States and in U.S.
transportation hubs such as airports and stations.
■ Avoid crowds and stay at least 6 feet/2 meters (about 2 arm
lengths) from anyone who is not traveling with you.
■ Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60%
alcohol).
o After you travel:
■ Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel AND stay home and
self -quarantine for a full 7 days after travel.
• Even if you test negative, stay home and self -quarantine for
the full 7 days.
• If your test is positive, isolate yourself to protect others from
getting infected.
■ If you don't get tested, stay home and self -quarantine for 10 days
after travel.
■ Avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe
illness for 14 days, whether you get tested or not.
■ Self -monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you
develop symptoms.
■ Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements.
I continue to strongly encourage all citizens to adjust to life with COVID-19 in an open
economy, by:
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1) Regularly washing your hands for twenty (20) seconds and routinely sanitizing
frequently touched surfaces;
2) Practicing social and physical distancing whenever possible; and
3) Monitoring your personal health and if you are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms
or have been exposed to a positive COVID-19 case, staying home and
contacting your medical provider.
The provision of any prior proclamations shall continue until modified, rescinded, or
extended. This Order shall remain in place until rescinded.
Pursuant to City Code Section 7-3-1, a violation of this Order or any directive given
pursuant hereto by any police officer shall be unlawful and punishable as a simple
misdemeanor. Citation shall be a last resort to obtain compliance.
This Proclamation of emergency and public danger is part of an ongoing response of the
City of Dubuque to an ever -changing situation to protect public health and safety. This
proclamation may be modified or superseded with more restrictive proclamations at any
time as circumstances warrant. Please be aware these decisions have been made based
upon the information available today. You can find the most recent information about the
City's response to COVID-19 at www.citvofdubuque.org.
PROCLAIMED THIS .DAY OF i 2021 BY THE AUTHORITY
VESTED IN ME BY THE CODE OF IOWA AND THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF
ORDINANCES.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
be affixed this day of
2021.
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Roy D. ol, Mayor
Attest:
Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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