Scott County Health Department (SCHD) has been notified of the first COVID-19 death of a Scott County resident, an elderly adult (>81 years old).

VIDEO: Our community is committed to working together to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in the Quad Cities. Many elected officials have joined together to share the important “Keep Staying at Home” message with our community. #TogetherQC Do your part: Stay Home. Save Lives. https://www.TogetherQC...

Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, extends the Public Health Emergency Declaration through April 30, 2020. Read the full proclamation: https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/gov-reynolds-signs-new-proclamation-continuing-state-public-health-emergency-2

AUDIO: March 31, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Availability - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.

AUDIO: March 27, 2020 Scott County Iowa & Rock Island County Illinois Health Department and Quad Cities COVID-19 Coalition Partners Press Briefing

AUDIO: March 25, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.

AUDIO: March 24, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Availability - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.

As of 3/22/2020, it is recommended that Iowans self-isolate for 14 days if you have: Traveled outside of Iowa for business or vacation in the last 14 days. Taken a cruise anywhere in the world in the last 14 days. Traveled internationally to a country with a level 3 travel warning in the last 14 days. Live with someone who has symptoms of COVID-19 or has tested positive for COVID-19. Learn more: https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/health/covid19/recommendations

VIDEO: Scott County Health Department Director, Ed Rivers, thanks the Quad Cities community for rising up when asked to respond to the spread of COVID-19.