1. Public Health
  2. Coronavirus

Coronavirus

parent and child wave to someone on a video call as they prep food in their kitchenWe want to remind all residents to:

  • Limit the amount of people you come in contact with. Working from home, gathering virtually, and using curbside or delivery ordering are still the safest and best options to protect yourself and others.
  • Stay home if you’re sick or feel off. Testing is available at many places in our community, including the Alliant Energy Center.
  • Lower your risk at gatherings. The more contact you have with others, the more likely it is that you'll be exposed to COVID-19. To lower your risk, stay 6 feet from others, stay outside, and wear a mask. 
  • Wear masks. Masks are required indoors, outdoors in groups of more than 50, and in other scenarios. We strongly recommend them outdoors anytime you are near others.
  • Assume you could have come in contact with COVID-19 anytime you go out. Watch for symptoms like fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. If you have these symptoms, call your doctor or visit our testing page for information on how to get tested.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Learn more about vaccine planning efforts. Keep in mind COVID-19 vaccine is not likely to be available to the public until spring 2021 or later.

Current Order

Read the current order and find answers to common questions about the order.

Data & Metrics 

In addition to the data dashboard, find weekly Data Snapshots and review the current metrics.

What to Do if You are Sick or Possibly Exposed

Read our recommendations for what to do if you are sick or possibly exposed. Businesses and workplaces should see our page What to Do If an Employee is Sick or was Possibly Exposed for common questions and answers, including a grid so you know what actions you need to take for a variety of employee illness scenarios.

Recommendations & Guidance

Find ways for individuals and families to stay safe and read more about requirements and resources for businesses and workplaces. 

Testing

Anyone can be tested for COVID at the community test sites. There are a number of options for testing in our community.