Updated CDC Guidance

• The CDC provided updated guidance this past week that provides recommendations on mask use and testing in certain areas for both vaccinated and unvaccinated persons.
•  There has been a recent increase in virus activity in Ida County along with the presence of the more transmissible delta variant.
• Every Iowan should remember that the most important thing we can all do is get vaccinated. Vaccination helps to limit the spread and severity of this virus.
• In addition to vaccination, public health continues to recommend the use of other mitigation approaches including staying home when you're sick, washing your hands, and using facemasks and social distancing as a layered approach to make virus spread less likely.
•  Vaccine supply in the state is stable and vaccines are readily available.
• Iowans with questions about the vaccine should reach out to their health care provider or local public health.
• The public health best practice recommendations and CDC information can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html