The number of deaths in Greene County due to Covid-19 has increased to eight as of Monday morning, Feb. 1. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf shared no information about the person.
The 14-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing is at 4.2 percent as of Monday morning, Wolf reports. There were no new cases diagnosed in the previous 24 hours, two new cases in the last three days, six new cases in the last seven days and 21 new cases in the last 14 days.
Overall, 738 county residents have had Covid-19. Of the total, 88 are active cases.
Vaccines are being administered to individuals in Tier 1B as of last week.
Tier 1 of Phase 1B includes persons 65 and older, first responders (firefighters, law enforcement, dependent adult abuse and child welfare social workers, and PK-12 school staff, early childhood education and childcare workers.
Other groups in Phase 1B are:
Tier 2:
- Food, agriculture, distribution and manufacturing workers who work in or live in congregate setting that do not allow for social distancing
- Individuals with disabilities living in home settings and their direct care staff
Tier 3:
- Staff of and individuals living in congregate settings (does not include college dormitories)
- Governmental officials, to ensure continuity of government including staff, engaged in state business at the Iowa Capitol during the legislative session
Tier 4:
- Inspectors responsible for hospital, long-term care, child safety
Tier 5:
- Correctional facility staff and individuals incarcerated
Persons who are eligible in Tier 1B can complete an online waiting list request at https://hipaa.jotform.com/210254625890152; email public health at covid@gcmchealth.com, or call 515-386-0564.
