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Linn County Public Health Encourages Residents to Get Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

As we head into the upcoming respiratory illness season, Linn County Public Health wants all residents to be safe and healthy. One of the steps to help us reach this goal is by getting the updated COVID-19 vaccine. The updated COVID-19 vaccine is recommen...

Linn County Public Health Launches Linn Iowa EASY Air

Linn County Public Health is excited to announce the launch of Linn Iowa EASY Air, a new online permitting system for the Air Quality branch. 

"The launch of the Linn Iowa EASY Air system has been a work in progress, and Linn County Public He...

My Care Community Increases Access to Local Services

Linn County Public Health, in partnership with area agencies through the My Care Community initiative, is excited to announce a new website functionality to help people get connected to needed resources and programs.

People in need of assistance can now su...

Linn County Board of Health Calls for Increased Testing to Combat Rising Congenital Syphilis Rates

This week, the Linn County Board of Health approved a position statement that calls for increased testing to prevent congenital syphilis. 

"This statement reaffirms our commitment to decreasing the spread of sexually transmitted infections (S...

Linn County Public Health Partners with Local Pharmacies for Free STI Testing

Linn County Public Health (LCPH) is partnering with local pharmacies to provide testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at no charge.  

STIs can cause serious issues if left untreated. Infections can cause infertility, pelvic ...

Linn County Public Health Releases Annual Report

“Although the pandemic is still with us, we have renewed our focus on delivering our regular public health services. This report summarizes our ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as our continued work in building a healthier Linn...

Some Linn County Schools Go Idle Free

LINN COUNTY, IA - As school starts, parents and visitors to the Mt. Vernon Community School District (MVCSD) may notice something a little different this fall. Based on the assessment recommendations from Linn County Public Health (LCPH), Mt. Vernon’s ...Read on...

[DRAFT] Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

October 6, 2021

Linn County Case Count Data 

As of 9:00 AM October 5, 2021

• Active cases: 3,276
• Currently hospitalized: 38
• Total deaths: 390
• Total recovered: 24,384
• Total cases to date: 28,050

Case Trends

 Note: The State of Iowa has transitioned ...

[DRAFT] Linn County COVID-19 Status Update

November 4, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

On Tuesday, November 2, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated agains...