Based on guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health, Henry County Public Health will now focus COVID-19 case investigation on outbreaks and vulnerable settings like long term cares and end routine COVID-19 case investigation calls for all positive reports. This means if you test positive for COVID-19, a Public Health official will no longer call you to do an investigation. This adjustment helps refocus resources and efforts on the variety of issues that affect the public’s health and reflects a much wider understanding among the public on how to protect themselves. If conditions change, Henry County has the discretion to resume case investigation calls as needed. If you have any questions related to your positive test, you may still call Public Health at 319-385-0779.
Furthermore, Test Iowa clinics and drive thru sites will cease operations by July 16. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or know you have been exposed in the past 14 days, you may contact the Mt. Pleasant Rural Health Clinic, Hy-Vee Pharmacy, or QuickVisit Urgent Care for an appointment.
Ending this pandemic is a group effort and we need to use every tool available. The COVID-19 vaccine is a safe, effective way to protect our families and communities. If people don’t get the virus, they don’t spread the virus—which is why vaccination is so important to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Henry County Public Health urges you to make the choice to get vaccinated.
Find more information and download your consent form at HealthyHenryCounty.org/covid.