COVID-19 UPDATE
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Guidance for May 1 Reopening of Businesses & Restaurants
Business Guidance

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) released general guidance for businesses allowed to reopen starting May 1. These guidelines are in addition to the measures outlined in the Governor’s Proclamation .
Restaurant Guidance

The Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) released restaurant-specific guidance detailing certain public health measures that they recommend implementing to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. As a reminder, bars may continue to-go sales, as were allowed under the previous proclamations, but may not reopen to the general public. 
Joint Information Center Press Conference
CG Public Health has been developing tools and resources for business owners and managers, staff and the customers to ensure safety is front of mind as they re-open. Tune in to today’s press conference at 3:30PM on Facebook for additional information about businesses and restaurant re-opening, along with new information on MercyOne North Iowa's plans for resuming elective surgeries.
 
These tools and resources are located here on cghealth.com, toward the bottom of the page. For additional questions or concerns, call CG Public Health at 641-421-9300, Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM. 
Wellness Tip
Taking care of our mental health during this uncertain time is crucial to maintaining our overall wellness. Each Monday, Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative has a Mental Health Monday COVID-19 Coping Tip.

If you missed this week's presentation on "How to talk about traumatic events," you can still view it online here .

Mark your calendar for the next Mental Health Monday at 6:30PM on May 4. Dr. Sasha Khosravi, DO, with MercyOne Des Moines, will talk to the audience about anxiety and coping strategies for children and adults in the presentation " My family is experiencing anxiety. How do we manage? "


For additional mental health resources, click here or visit our health & wellness page on our website.  
As your local Chamber of Commerce, we will do our best to continue sending important information as we receive it, without overburdening you with emails. For additional resources and information on COVID-19, please visit our website . 
Mason City Chamber | 641.423.5724 | chamber@masoncityia.com | www.masoncityia.com