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COVID-19 Emotional Support Counseling

10/13/2020

The State of Iowa has received federal funding from FEMA to offer free virtual counseling and assistance to those affected, in any way, by COVID-19. Counseling sessions with virtual counselors are available by video, chat or phone. COVID Recovery Iowa provides counseling, virtual activities, referrals and help finding resources to any Iowan seeking assistance or a listening ear.

Iowans of all ages may join groups online to find support and learn creative strategies for coping with the effects of the pandemic. COVID Recovery Iowa will announce additional programs in the coming weeks to help Iowans build coping skills and resilience. Click here for more information.

A TEMPORARY COMMUNITY-BASED COVID-19 DRIVE-THROUGH TESTING SITE WILL RETURN TO ROCK ISLAND COUNTY FROM AUG. 19-30.

8/14/2020

A temporary community-based COVID-19 drive-through testing site will return to Rock Island County from Aug. 19-30.
The location and hours are different from the site that was open in July. Testing will be in the parking lot of the TaxSlayer Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Community-based testing sites are available to any Illinois resident to get tested, regardless of symptoms or other criteria. No appointment or doctor referral is needed at state-operated drive-through sites. Photo identification is required. Testing is available at no cost to the individual, but those with medical insurance may be asked to provide their insurance card.
Anyone who will be tested must be seated at a functioning window. Once you get in line at the testing site, you will not be permitted to exit your car. Walk-up testing services also will be offered; please follow directions at the test site.
Due to the demand for this service, there could be significant wait times. Please be patient. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate care.
Testing is encouraged for residents showing symptoms consistent of COVID-19. These symptoms include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. For additional information about COVID-19 symptoms, use the CDC Symptom Self-Checker Tool.
For additional information related to COVID-19, visit www.dph.illinois.gov or call the state’s COVID-19 hotline at any time at 800-889-3931.
This testing site is possible through a partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Rock Island County Emergency Management Agency, the TaxSlayer Center and the Rock Island County Health Department.

Food Safety from Rock Island County Department of PUblic Health

8/11/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                 Contact: Janet Hill
August 11, 2020                                                                                 309-558-2881

Due to expected the Quad-Cities’ expected long-term power outages, the Rock Island County Health Department’s environmental health team has put together this information sheet regarding food safety. Bottom line: When in doubt, throw it out.
Refrigerators: Regarding this power outage, if your electricity was off overnight, food in the refrigerator already must be thrown away.
When power goes off in the refrigerator, you can normally expect food inside to stay safely cold for four to six hours. High-protein foods (dairy products, meat, fish, poultry) should be consumed as soon as possible if power is not restored immediately. They cannot be stored safely at room temperature. Whole fruits and vegetables can be kept safely at room temperature until there are obvious signs of spoilage (mold, slime, wilt). Discard all food items in disposable plastic bags. Freezers: Keep the doors closed!
When the electricity is off, a fully stocked freezer should keep food safe for TWO days If the door remains closed, a half-full freezer can keep foods safe for about ONE day. If your friends have electricity, divide your frozen foods among their freezers. Seek freezer space in a store, church, school, or commercial meat locker or freezer that has electrical service. Know where you can buy dry and block ice. Dry ice freezes everything it touches; 25 pounds of it will keep a 10-cubic-foot freezer below freezing for three to four days. When using dry ice, though, be sure to take several precautions. Never touch dry ice with bare hands! Also, do not stick your head into a freezer that contains dry ice. It gives off carbon dioxide, which replaces oxygen, so leave the door open a short time before examining your food. Boil orders: Some areas of Rock Island city are under a boil order. Check with your municipality/water supplier.
For drinking, cooking, hand washing, teeth brushing etc.: boil your water for a minimum
of 3 minutes or use bottled water. Tap water may be used for bathing, household cleaning and dishwashers. After boil order is lifted, flush water lines and clean faucet screens. Empty coffee makers, ice makers etc. and flush out ###

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A TEMPORARY COMMUNITY-BASED COVID-19 DRIVE-THROUGH TESTING SITE WILL RETURN TO ROCK ISLAND COUNTY FROM AUG. 19-30.

Food Safety from Rock Island County Department of PUblic Health