Press Releases and Updates
Click on the link to read the latest Press Releases and Information regarding COVID-19
08-31-2021:
Protect Yourself Covid 8.30.21
07-28-2021:
State of Iowa Proclamation of Disaster Emergency
07-21-2021:
At Home Test Kits Available at Smith Building
07-15-2021:
Covid Vaccinations At The Winneshiek County Fair Friday July 16th 1-3 PM
05-20-2021:
Winneshiek County Public Health Joint Press Release 05-19-2021
J&J vaccine (1 shot only) walk-in clinic this week
Winneshiek County Public Health will be holding walk-in clinics for the J&J Covid vaccine (1 shot only) on
• Friday, May 21, 2021 @ 1 – 6 pm
Location: 911 So. Mill St. (Upper Iowa Insurance building) located across from the Decorah Bank & Trust drive-up and Leon’s Service. Watch for the signs.
NO appointments needed. Walk-ins only. This is for ages 18 and older.
If questions, please call 563-382-4662.
05-12-2021:
J&J vaccine (1 shot only) walk-in clinic this week
Winneshiek County Public Health will be holding walk-in clinics for the J&J Covid vaccine (1 shot only) on
• Thursday, May 13, 2021 @ 12 noon – 6 pm
Location: 911 So. Mill St. (Upper Iowa Insurance building) located across from the Decorah Bank & Trust drive-up and Leon’s Service. Watch for the signs.
NO appointments needed. Walk-ins only. This is for ages 18 and older.
If questions, please call 563-382-4662.
04-27-2021:
J&J Vaccine (1 shot only) walk-in clinics this week
Winneshiek County Public Health will be holding walk-in clinics for the J&J Covid vaccine (1shot only) on
• Tuesday, April 27, 2021 @ 12 noon – 6 pm
• Thursday, April 29, 2021 @ 12 noon – 6 pm
Location: 911 So. Mill St. (Upper Iowa Insurance building) located across from the Decorah Bank & Trust drive-up and Leon’s Service. Watch for the signs.
NO appointments needed. Walk-ins only. This is for ages 18 and older.
If questions, please call 563-382-4662.
04-13-2021:
04 13 2021 Press Release regarding Janssen (J&J) vaccination clinics
03-31-2021:
01-08-2021:
12-10-2020:
Iowa Department Of Public Health Enhanced Public Health Measures 12-10-2020
11-16-2020:
State of Iowa Public Health Proclamation 11-10-2020
09-01-2020:
Decorah's Face Covering Ordinance - Ordinance, Resources & Frequently Asked Questions
08-25-2020:
Mayor's statement regarding signing of Ordinance 1257
08-21-2020:
The city council met on Friday, August 21 and approved Ordinance 1257, a face covering mandate for the City of Decorah. While the council voted 6-1 to approve the ordinance it will not go into effect until it is signed by the Mayor and published, this is anticipated to occur by the end of August. As of August 21, the mandate is not in effect.
City staff, including the Police Department are working through the ordinance to develop an administrative response and plan to support education and awareness of the ordinance as well as face covering and COVID personal protective measures.
Iowa Department Of Human Rights Weekly Covid 19 Newsletter 08-21-2020
07-07-2020:
Iowa Department Of Human Rights Weekly Covid-19 Update 08 07 2020
07-27-2020:
Iowa Human Rights Newsletter July 24
07-23-2020:
State Launches #StepUpMaskUpIA to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
07-13-2020:
COVID-19 Death Confirmed in Winneshiek County
07-02-2020:
From Winneshiek County Public Health - Increased of Covid-19 Cases in Winneshiek County
06-29-2020:
Iowa Department Of Human Resources Weekly Covid-19 Update 06-19-2020
06-12-2020:
Iowa Department Of Human Rights Weekly Covid-19 Update 06-12-2020
06-10-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 06-10-2020
06-05-2020:
Iowa Department Of Human Rights Weekly Covid-19 Update 06-05-2020
05-29-2020:
Iowa Department of Human Rights Weekly Covid-19 Update 05-29-2020
05-26-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 05-26-2020
05-22-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 05-22-2020
Iowa Department of Human Rights Weekly Covid-19 Update 05-22-2020
05-20-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 05-20-2020
05-15-2020:
Iowa Department of Human Rights Weekly Covid-19 Update 05-15-2020
05-14-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 05-14-2020
05-13-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 05-13-2020
05-12-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 05-12-2020
05-11-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 05-11-2020
05-08-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 05-08-2020
Iowa Department of Human Rights Weekly Covid-19 Update 05-08-2020
05-07-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 05-07-2020
05-06-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 05-06-2020
05-05-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 05-05-2020
05-04-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 05-04-2020
05-01-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 05-01-2020
Iowa Department of Human Rights Weekly Covid-19 Update 05-01-2020
04-30-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 04-30-2020
04-29-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 04-29-2020
04-28-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 04-28-2020
04-27-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 04-27-2020
04-24-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 04-24-2020
Iowa Department Of Human Rights Weekly Covid 19 Update 04 24 2020
04-23-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 04-23-2020
04-21-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 04-21-2020
Message regarding Mask Usage from Mayor Borowski
04-17-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 04-17-2019
Public Health Press Release Regional Proclamation
04-16-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 04-16-2020
04-13-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 04-13-2020
04-10-2020:
Winneshiek Co Public Health Covid 19 Easter Observances 04-10-2020
Covid-19 JIC Update 04-09-2020
04-08-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 04-08-2020
04-07-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 04-06-2020
COVID 19 Guidance For Cloth Face Coverings 04-06-2020
04-06-2020:
Covid 19 JIC Update 04-04-2020
04-02-2020:
Covid-19 JIC Update 04-01-2020
03-28-2020:
Homemade Mask Design Guidance From IDPH
03-27-2020:
Winneshiek County Covid-19 Press Release 03-27-2020
03-25-2020:
Joint Press Release City Of Decorah & Winn Co Public Health 03 25 2020
FMCSA Issues Waiver for Commercial Driver Determinations and Certification
03-24-2020:
Gundersen Health Systems: What to do if you suspect exposure to Covid-19
03-23-2020:
From the Social Security Administration:
On Tuesday, March 17, 2020 the Social Security Administration closed ALL local Social Security offices to the public for in-person service.
Full press release about the situation: https://socialsecurityofficenear.me/coronavirus-covid19/
Local Social Security resource page: https://socialsecurityofficenear.me/in/oklahoma/
03-20-2020:
Governor Reynolds Statement 03-20-2020
03-18-2020:
Winneshiek County First Covid-19 Winneshiek County Press Release 03-18-2020
Winneshiek County Covid-19 Press Release 03-18-2020
03-17-2020:
Winneshiek County Covid-19 Press Release 03-17-2020
03-17-2020:
City of Decorah Press Release 03-16-2020
Decorah Public Library Closure Release 03-16-2020
03-13-2020:
Decorah Public Library Press Release 03-13-2020
Public Health Resources
Winneshiek County Public Health https://www.winneshiekhealth.org/
Iowa Department of Public Health Main Page https://idph.iowa.gov/
Iowa Department of Public Health Covid-19 Page https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main Page https://www.cdc.gov/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Page https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
World Health Organization Main Page https://www.who.int/
World Heath Organization Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) Page https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Resources & Information
Public Health Resources
- Winneshiek County Public Health
- Iowa Department of Public Health Main Page
- Iowa Department of Public Health Covid-19 Page
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main Page
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Page
- World Health Organization Main Page
- World Heath Organization Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) Page