Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care public health department continues to work with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local partners to monitor and respond to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The virus was first detected in Wuhan, China in December 2019, and has since been detected in other parts of the world, including the U.S.
As Spring Break nears, many Iowans are making travel preparations. IDPH and Community and Home Care remind vacationers to make protecting their health part of their plans. Whether traveling to a sunny beach, a ski resort or enjoying a staycation, take time to learn about and prepare for health concerns.
Across the country, the greatest health risk to northeast Iowa residents is from influenza; however, it is appropriate to take precautions against the COVID-19 virus.