Hunter
08/11/21
The cities of Coralville and North Liberty have joined Iowa City in requiring masks while visiting indoor public buildings, effective today.
The mandate is effective regardless of vaccination status.
This policy, in line with public health guidance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Johnson County Public Health, is targeted to help protect the community from the highly contagious Delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19, which is responsible for increasing hospitalizations, including among children.
Johnson County is currently listed at substantial community transmission on the CDC’s COVID data tracker. Wearing a mask, social distancing, and hand hygiene are effective ways to help keep the spread of COVID-19 and the Delta variant as low as possible.
While the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant is concerning, health experts say the best way to protect yourself, your family and your community from COVID-19 is to get a free vaccination, available for those 12 and older at local pharmacies and hospitals. Visit vaccinate.iowa.gov to find a site for a free, safe and effective vaccination convenient for you.