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As Dubuque Students Return to Class CDC Returns Dubuuqe’s COVID-19 level to HIGH
Just as area students return to in-person learning this week, CDC has changed the Dubuque County COVID Community Level Back to High
PHOTO CREDIT DUBUQUE COUNTY HEALTH
The CDC switched Dubuque County's COVID Community Level from medium back to high on August 18. Residents are encouraged to follow the CDC's guidance for this level:
- Wear a well-fitting mask indoors in public, regardless of vaccination status (including in K-12 schools and other indoor community settings)
- If you are immunocompromised or high risk for severe disease:
- Wear a mask or respirator that provides you with greater protection
- Consider avoiding non-essential indoor activities in public where you could be exposed
- Talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to take other precautions (e.g., testing)
- 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 - If you have household or social contact with someone at high risk for severe disease:
- consider self-testing to detect infection before contact
- consider wearing a mask when indoors with them - 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.
None of the above information is mandated or required by any County, State, or Federal Law or proclamation. They are suggested recommendations to help fight the spread of COVID-19.
PHOTO CREDIT: DUBUQUE COUNTY HEALTH
For a county-by-country breakdown of COVID-19 cases CLICK HERE
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