COVID-19 Updates from IDPH 6/5/2020
QUESTION: Do you have guidance for concession stands and temporary food events?
RESPONSE: Any social, community, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events of more than 10 people that do not comply with these requirements shall continue to be prohibited at all locations and venues. Event sponsors shall:
- Limit indoor and outdoor seating capacity to 50% of normal operating seating capacity. For outdoor venues, this includes grandstands or other permanent seating;
- Arrange seating to provide a minimum of six feet between each group or person attending alone; and
- Implement reasonable measures for the circumstances of each gathering to ensure social distancing of gathering participants, increased hygiene practices, and other public health measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19.
FYI
Adventureland Resort in Altoona will open to Season Pass Holders only on June 3rd and 4th. On Friday, June 5th the park will welcome the general public, but only at 50% occupancy. The park will have a real-time attendance counter on its webpage to warn guests if the park is getting near capacity. 'Valid any day' ticket holders will be allowed in on a first-come, first-served basis.
Adventure Bay Water Park in Altoona remains closed.
Arnold's Park Amusement Park in the Okoboji area will open to the general public beginning June 3rd. New signage encouraging social distancing while waiting in lines and increased sanitizing of high touch surfaces have been added to the park. The park is also asking visitors to help keep each other safe by washing hands and wearing masks.
RESOURCES
Maintaining essential health services: operational guidance for the COVID-19 (updated 6.1.20)
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is gathering resources and information that may be of use to partners across Iowa. (Updated: JUNE 2, 2020) The IEDA published guidance for businesses working to reopen to the public. Click here for reopening signage, checklists and additional guidance.
TESTING
·Nasal (Anterior Nasal) Specimen Collection for SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic Testing – Fact Sheet from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
·Guidance - Proposed Use of Point-of-Care (POC) Testing Platforms for SARS-2 (Covid-19) from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
·GUIDANCE on Interpreting COVID-19 TEST Results – from CDC
·SHL - Clinical Specimen Test Request Form Instructions A completed test form is required to perform the testing. Affix a patient information label to the test request from or fully complete the information. Specimen must have two identifiers that match the test request form. Mark the test(s) to be performed.
BUSINESS
·General Guidance for Reopening for All Businesses |IEDA (Updated: JUNE 2, 2020)
·Reopening Checklist for Personal Services Businesses Services — including hair and nail salons, tattoo artists, body piercers, massage therapists, estheticians and others — after reading through the available guidance for your business sector at (Iowa Reopen Guidelines) use this checklist to ensure that you have taken the necessary steps to open your business safely, protecting the health of your employees and customers.|IEDA
·Reopening Signage |IEDA
·Interim guidance for specific worker groups and their employers
This section provides information for specific worker groups and their employers who may have potential exposures to SARS-CoV-2. Guidance for each worker group generally follows the hierarchy of controls, including engineering controls, administrative controls, safe work practices, and PPE. However, not all types of controls are provided in each section; in those cases, employers and workers should consult the interim general guidance for U.S. workers and employers of workers with potential occupational exposures to SARS-CoV-2, above.
o Border protection and transportation security
o Correctional facility operations
o Emergency response and public safety
o Environmental (i.e., janitorial) services
o Farmworkers (developed in partnership with CDC)
o Manufacturing (developed in partnership with CDC)
o Meat and poultry processing (developed in partnership with CDC)
o Solid waste and wastewater management
o Travel to areas where the virus is spreading
·Understanding Employer Paid Leave Requirements Under FFCRA, Presentation
·COVID Update Roundtable with Kelsey Knowles, Attorney at Belin McCormick, Webinar
·COVID Update Roundtable: Returning to Work Planning, Webinar
FAIRS
·2020 COUNTY Fair Announcements Use this page as a directory for the information and updates that will be available throughout the coming months. This page will change over time, so check back often. The Association of Iowa Fairs (AIF) does not have the authority to cancel fairs that decision is entirely up to the local Fair Board. (Updated 6.3.2020)
·IOWA STATE FAIR (UPDATE 6.1.2020) In an effort to give us the best chance at the safest and healthiest possible Iowa State Fair in 2020, they continue to review their plans while carefully navigating the ever-changing COVID-19 landscape. You can expect the 2020 Iowa State Fair decision to be announced by June 15th.
FUNDING
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s (Department) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers and enforces the new law’s paid leave requirements. These provisions will apply from the effective date through December 31, 2020.
FARMERS MARKETS
·Guidance for Farmers Markets | IDALS, IDPH, DIA, ISU Extension (Issued April 24, 2020)
·COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions for Farmer’s Markets | DIA (Issued May 1, 2020)
·Farmers Market and U-Pick Best Practices and Regulations | ISU Extension- food safety guidance and examples to farmers markets and u-pick operations on how to as safely as possible open for business during this COVID-19 pandemic. (Updated 4.29.20)
HEALTH EQUITY
COVID-19 Resources for Underserved Populations| IDPH| This includes resources in other languages, caregivers for someone who is ill, older adults, young children, teens and young adults, people at risk of domestic or sexual violence, with disabilities, homeless, LGBTQ+, households with mixed or undocumented. This is not connected to the main IDPH COVID-19 page at this time.
Iowa Multi-lingual COVID-19 Phone Line | RACI and LSI | Free and confidential.
ANIMAL & LIVESTOCK CARE
·Guidance for Facilities Handling Animals and Interacting with the Public | IDALS and IDPH (Issued March 25, 2020)
·SARS-CoV-2 in animals, including pets | American Veterinary Medical Association
·FAQs for Veterinarians and Veterinary Clinics | American Veterinary Medical Association
·Animal Services' Role in COVID-19 Support | University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine
·Interim recommendations for intake of companion animals from households where humans with COVID-19 are present | American Veterinary Medical Association
·Infection prevention and control guidance for veterinary clinics | CDC
·Guidance for Auction Markets | IDALS (Updated 4/29/20)
Quarantine Laws and Regulations -The table below summarizes state law authority for quarantine and isolation within state borders, including authority to initiate quarantine and isolation, limitations on state quarantine powers, and penalties for violations. Please note this may not be a comprehensive list. (National Conference of State Legislatures NSCL)
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Authority. The state board of health shall provide a forum for the development of public health policy in the state of Iowa and shall have the following powers and duties: Prevention of epidemics and the spread of disease, including communicable and infectious diseases such as zoonotic diseases, quarantine and isolation, sexually transmitted diseases, and antitoxins and vaccines. |
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Penalties. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, a person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter, or of the rules of the department or a local board, or any lawful order, written or oral, of the department or board, or of their officers or authorized agents, is guilty of a simple misdemeanor. |
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Police Power & Limitations: Area quarantine or isolation must be imposed by the least restrictive means necessary to prevent the spread of disease. A person subject to forced quarantine or isolation may employ, at the person's own expense, a health care professional of the person's choice. |
Expired Driver’s License/ID - The Iowa Department of Transportation has issued guidance regarding expired driver’s licenses and IDs. Either of the following may temporarily be considered valid proof of identification, assuming it meets all other requirements (such as date of birth, etc.):
- An expired Iowa driver’s license plus 6-month extension notice (sample attached) from the Iowa DOT,
or - An expired Iowa driver’s license or ID card with an expiration date of January 16, 2020 or after that date.
Last updated 5/28/20
STATE PARKS, FORESTS AND PRESERVES (UPDATED 6/1/2020)
State Parks, Forests and Preserves visitors are reminded to strictly abide to the social distancing rules and not gather in groups. Remember to stay home if you feel sick, wash your hands regularly, avoid touching your face, and bring supplies from home including disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer and other hygiene products. Groups must follow gathering size, social distancing and increased hygiene requirements and recommendations.
Park Facility Changes (Updated 6/1/2020):
§ Campgrounds are open. Some campgrounds may be closed due to construction or maintenance issues. Visitors are allowed in the campground.
§ Youth group campsites are open but restricted to 50 percent capacity.
§ All modern restrooms and shower buildings are open. Drinking fountains remain closed.
§ Cabins and yurts are open. All kitchenware has been removed from cabins, including dishes, pots and pans; please bring your own from home. Additionally, check-in time is now 5:00 p.m. and check-out time is now 9:00 a.m. to allow for extra time to clean between rentals.
§ Shelters and lodges are open but restricted to 50 percent capacity. Check-in time is now 10 a.m.
§ Playgrounds are open. Equipment is not sanitized, user discretion is advised.
§ Programs and events at all state parks are limited in order to follow gathering size, social distancing and increased hygiene requirements and recommendations.
§ Visitor centers, museums and nature centers managed by state parks remain closed. Most will open by mid-June. Check the closure information below for specific park facilities.
§ Other areas of state parks and forests that remain open for day use include: trails, roads, lake and river access points, boat ramps, shorelines, and open spaces such as grassy areas.
Here’s how you can help:
- According to State of Iowa recommendations, limit your group size and stay at least 6 feet away from other park visitors.
- If you have been sick in the last two weeks, please stay at home for your health and the safety of others.
- Avoid popular areas where people may congregate such as scenic overlooks, buildings, beaches, etc.
- Please maintain distance between you and other park visitors according to guidelines and recommendations by health officials. Please take into consideration the health of others when spending time outdoors.
- Pack extra soap or hand sanitizer. Soap or sanitizer will not be easily available at state parks due to limited supplies. Be sure and bring your own and wash your hands frequently.
- Additional information on best practices for keeping you and your family safe can be found online at the CDC website.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility. We appreciate your support of Iowa state parks as we all work together to keep each other safe.
State Park Alerts - Closures and Important Information
Green Valley State Park - Union County
CAMPGROUNDS OPEN: Campgrounds are now open to visitors. Campers and visitors should follow social distancing and increased hygiene requirements and recommendations. Youth group campsites are now open, with group sizes limited to 50% of the site occupancy. (Updated 06/03/2020)
- CABINS/YURTS OPEN: Check-in time has changed to 5 pm and check-out time has changed to 9 am. Kitchenware (pots/pans/utensils) and dishes have been removed from modern cabins. Renters will need to bring their own kitchenware and dishes. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- SHELTERS OPEN: Shelters are now available but limited to 50% capacity. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- PLAYGROUNDS OPEN: All park playgrounds are open. Equipment is not sanitized. User discretion is advised. (Updated 06/01/2020)
Lake Anita State Park - Cass County
CAMPGROUNDS OPEN: Campgrounds are now open to visitors. Campers and visitors should follow social distancing and increased hygiene requirements and recommendations. Youth group campsites are now open, with group sizes limited to 50% of the site occupancy. (Updated 06/03/2020)
- LODGES OPEN: Day-use lodges are open but limited to 50% capacity. Renters must follow gathering size, social distancing and increased hygiene requirements and recommendations. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- SHELTERS OPEN: Shelters are now available but limited to 50% capacity. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- PLAYGROUNDS OPEN: All park playgrounds are open. Equipment is not sanitized. User discretion is advised. (Updated 06/01/2020)
Lake Manawa State Park - Pottawattamie County
SHELTERS OPEN: Shelters are now available but limited to 50% capacity. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- PLAYGROUNDS OPEN: All park playgrounds are open. Equipment is not sanitized. User discretion is advised. (Updated 06/01/2020)
Lake of Three Fires State Park - Taylor County
CAMPGROUNDS OPEN: Campgrounds are now open to visitors. Campers and visitors should follow social distancing and increased hygiene requirements and recommendations. Youth group campsites are now open, with group sizes limited to 50% of the site occupancy. (Updated 06/03/2020)
- LODGES OPEN: Day-use lodges are open but limited to 50% capacity. Renters must follow gathering size, social distancing and increased hygiene requirements and recommendations. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- CABINS/YURTS OPEN: Check-in time has changed to 5 pm and check-out time has changed to 9 am. Kitchenware (pots/pans/utensils) and dishes have been removed from modern cabins. Renters will need to bring their own kitchenware and dishes. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- SHELTERS OPEN: Shelters are now available but limited to 50% capacity. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- PLAYGROUNDS OPEN: All park playgrounds are open. Equipment is not sanitized. User discretion is advised. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- EQUESTRIAN TRAILS CLOSURE: Effective May 14th, 2020. The equestrian trails have been closed due to wet conditions. Trails will remain closed until they've had a chance to dry out. This bulletin will be removed when the trails have been re-opened
Nine Eagles State Park - Decatur County
CAMPGROUNDS OPEN: Campgrounds are now open to visitors. Campers and visitors should follow social distancing and increased hygiene requirements and recommendations. Youth group campsites are now open, with group sizes limited to 50% of the site occupancy. (Updated 06/03/2020)
- CABINS/YURTS OPEN: Check-in time has changed to 5 pm and check-out time has changed to 9 am. Kitchenware (pots/pans/utensils) and dishes have been removed from modern cabins. Renters will need to bring their own kitchenware and dishes. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- SHELTERS OPEN: Shelters are now available but limited to 50% capacity. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- PLAYGROUNDS OPEN: All park playgrounds are open. Equipment is not sanitized. User discretion is advised. (Updated 06/01/2020)
Prairie Rose State Park - Shelby County
CABINS/YURTS OPEN: Check-in time has changed to 5 pm and check-out time has changed to 9 am. Kitchenware (pots/pans/utensils) and dishes have been removed from modern cabins. Renters will need to bring their own kitchenware and dishes. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- SHELTERS OPEN: Shelters are now available but limited to 50% capacity. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- PLAYGROUNDS OPEN: All park playgrounds are open. Equipment is not sanitized. User discretion is advised. (Updated 06/01/2020)
Springbrook State Park - Guthrie County
CAMPGROUNDS OPEN: Campgrounds are now open to visitors. Campers and visitors should follow social distancing and increased hygiene requirements and recommendations. Youth group campsites are now open, with group sizes limited to 50% of the site occupancy. (Updated 06/03/2020)
- CABINS/YURTS OPEN: Check-in time has changed to 5 pm and check-out time has changed to 9 am. Kitchenware (pots/pans/utensils) and dishes have been removed from modern cabins. Renters will need to bring their own kitchenware and dishes. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- SHELTERS OPEN: Shelters are now available but limited to 50% capacity. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- PLAYGROUNDS OPEN: All park playgrounds are open. Equipment is not sanitized. User discretion is advised. (Updated 06/01/2020)
Viking Lake State Park - Montgomery County
- CAMPGROUNDS OPEN: Campgrounds are now open to visitors. Campers and visitors should follow social distancing and increased hygiene requirements and recommendations. Youth group campsites are now open, with group sizes limited to 50% of the site occupancy. (Updated 06/03/2020)
- SHELTERS OPEN: Shelters are now available but limited to 50% capacity. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- PLAYGROUNDS OPEN: All park playgrounds are open. Equipment is not sanitized. User discretion is advised. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- Beach Closure: The lake was drawn down in 2019. DNR is estimating that the lake will not be to full capacity until the end of July 2020, but that is dependent on the weather. (Updated May 26, 2020)
Waubonsie State Park - Fremont County
LODGES OPEN: Day-use lodges are open but limited to 50% capacity. Renters must follow gathering size, social distancing and increased hygiene requirements and recommendations. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- CABINS/YURTS OPEN: Check-in time has changed to 5 pm and check-out time has changed to 9 am. Kitchenware (pots/pans/utensils) and dishes have been removed from modern cabins. Renters will need to bring their own kitchenware and dishes. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- SHELTERS OPEN: Shelters are now available but limited to 50% capacity. (Updated 06/01/2020)
- PLAYGROUNDS OPEN: All park playgrounds are open. Equipment is not sanitized. User discretion is advised. (Updated 06/01/2020)
Wilson Island State Recreation Area - Pottawattamie CountyWilson Island is closed due to flooding of the Missouri River in 2019. This affects all uses of the park including camping, fishing, hiking, mushroom hunting, Missouri river access and biking as all entry is prohibited. A date for reopening has not been set. Please call the park office for additional information. While notices of the park being open in relation to COVID-19 are listed as well, this message supersedes those. 712-642-2069 Updated 4/29/2020
MENTAL HEALTH/SELF CARE
·Illustrated guide on psychosocial skills for COVID-19 responders | WHO (June 1, 2020)
·Aimed at those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response – from food store staff to employers to emergency responders – WHO has released illustrated advice for taking care of one’s own mental well-being, communicating with empathy, and helping people suffering from stress or severe distress.
·Basic Psychosocial Skills: A Guide for COVID-19 Responders (Published May 26, 2020)
·My Hero is You, Storybook for Children on COVID-19 (Published March 31, 2020) Go to the link and there are several translations of the book that you may print.