City of Hiawatha COVID-19 Update

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City of Hiawatha COVID19-Update

To protect the health and safety of Hiawatha City employees and the general public, the city of Hiawatha continues its closures of most city facilities to the general public until April 12, 2020. Due to the Presidents extension of the COVID19 guidelines through April, the probability of extending our April 12 date is pretty high. This extension continues to align with federal and states extension of prohibiting mass gatherings of 10 or more people. City services will remain operational and available to the public either online or via phone or email. Departments are making efforts to ensure minimal disruption to public services during this time. Contact information for all city departments is available at Hiawatha’s website.

 

Hiawatha Closures include these City facilities:

  • Hiawatha City Hall
  • Hiawatha Public Library
  • Public Works and Water Department
  • Police Department will continue to patrol, respond to emergency and routine calls for service.
  • Fire/Ambulance Department

The city of Hiawatha continues to work with our partners to help ensure the health and safety of our community during this time. Linn County Public Health (LCPH) is working closely with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as local public and private partners in response to COVID-19.

Linn County Public Health and the Linn County Board of Supervisors ask residents to follow recommendations offered by health care providers and public health officials to stay home as much as possible and to practice social distancing.

The City of Hiawatha continues to remind and share COVID-19 prevention guidelines:

  • First and foremost, please stay home if you are exhibiting flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath. It is recommended that people with these symptoms stay home from school, work, public spaces, and social gatherings to prevent others from getting ill.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and throw the tissue away immediately after you use it. If a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into your inside elbow area.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you cough or sneeze. If you are not near water, use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
  • Avoid shaking hands or exchanging business cards. If you do, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

 

Trusted Resources:

Please follow trusted resources for additional information about COVID-19 and Coronavirus are available here:

 

Please visit the Linn County Public Health’s website for local updates and related information. 

 

A public hotline has been established for Iowans with questions about COVID-19. The line is available 24/7 by calling 2-1-1 or 1-800-469-2211.