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COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Moving Toward Phase 1B
While Linn County is finishing Phase 1A vaccine administration, Linn County Public Health is working with local partners to finalize plans to begin Phase 1B vaccinations no later than February 1. In Linn County, individuals 65 years and older are eligible for vaccine beginning January 26, and may receive vaccine at any time during Phase 1B, and in future phases of vaccine rollout.
However, vaccine remains in short supply. This means not everyone 65 and older or in Phase 1B will be able to get vaccine right away. To help balance vaccine supply with the Phase 1B demands, the Iowa Department of Public Health has implemented a tiered prioritization as seen in the graphic below. Additional details on how county residents eligible for vaccine can get vaccinated will be shared as soon as it is available.
Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines and administration.
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Linn County Officials Sworn in to Office
Linn County welcomed newly elected District 3 Board of Supervisor member Louis J. Zumbach and welcomed back Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner and Linn County Auditor Joel Miller in a swearing-in ceremony on December 30, 2020, at the Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center.
For more information about these offices, visit www.LinnCounty.org.
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Linn County Conservation Conducting Salvage Log Harvest
In response to the derecho that devastated much
of Linn County this past August, the Conservation
Department is continuing its efforts to remove the
devastation to its areas, while taking steps to
replenish the woodlands. The derecho is one of
the most expensive storms in history for this
area. The financial impacts are not only for
removal of storm debris, but to rebuild what was
lost in our park areas.
Restoration efforts this winter will include salvage
harvests in the most impacted areas:
approximately 283 acres in the southern portion
of Wanatee Park, and 17 acres just north of the
Wickiup Hill Learning Center.
Learn more about the salvage log harvests and watch the informational video from Linn County Conservation.
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Welcome Back to the Linn County Connection!
With 2020 in hindsight, it’s a new year and Linn County would like to re-introduce our blog The Linn County Connection. This blog will be a source for timely and accessible information about County programs and services and the work we do in the community.
Read our most recent blog post and sign up for blog notifications.
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Actions to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Remain Important
Even as vaccine becomes available to additional populations, it is important to continue practicing COVID-19 mitigation strategies to prevent to spread of the virus.
Due to the improving burden of COVID-19 in our community, Linn County Public Health recommends moving to Tier 2 of the “Actions to Combat Increase in COVID-19.” These recommendations include
- In general, limit interaction with non-household members, and limit out of state travel
- For gatherings and social events, limit indoor and outdoor gatherings to 25 or less, or 25% of room capacity, whichever is fewer
- For bars and restaurants, limiting seating capacity to 50%
- Do not allow seating/congregating or ordering at the bar, and to not seat multiple parties together.
- For businesses, promote telework for as many workers as possible
- For retail businesses, limit groups to household members only, and provide personal services by appointment only.
In addition to these actions, residents should continue to practice the three W's of wearing a face covering (even after being vaccinated), waiting 6 feet or more from others, and washing hands frequently. See the full list of recommendations from Linn County Public Health. |
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