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.

AUDIO: March 20, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.

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

AUDIO: March 18, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.

Governor Reynolds issued a proclamation closing all dine-in restaurants and bars in Iowa beginning today, March 17th, 2020 at noon. Food service establishments can continue to operate by carryout, drive-thru or delivery. This will be in effect until March 31, 2020 at 11:59 pm. The proclamation also...

What does it mean when people say practice social distancing? Right now, it means: Keep at least 6-feet between you and others. For many adults, that is approximately their arm span. Avoid shaking hands or hugging as a social greeting. Consider avoiding social gatherings/community events where you...

Quad Cities COVID-19 Update – 3/13/2020 Due to a global increase in COVID-19, a coalition of Quad Cities area health, business, government and emergency management officials have united to assess our regional situation and provide recommendations on how to minimize the risk for community spread. We...

Monday, March 9, 2020: Dr. Louis Katz, Medical Director for the Scott County Health Department, and community health partners provided a local update on COVID-19:

Food is sometimes the best part of the Super Bowl! Follow this food safety rules to make sure your game day buffet is a win! https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/rules-of-game.html

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New Publication Highlights Connection Between Education and Life Expectancy Publication: Preventative Medicine Reports 2019 Article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335519301512?via%3Dihub A recent study has focused on the link between education and life expectancy. In public...