COVID-19 Resources
Here's the link to the CDC COVID-19 tracker.
The most recent Illinois Department of Public Health figures show 43,556 cases of COVID-19 with 526 deaths in Rock Island County. Case numbers do not reflect the actual number of infected individuals because postivie test results from home testing kits are not reported to the health departments.
Vaccines
- Find a place to get a vaccine here: Vaccines.gov.
- The Scott County Health Department may have information for local residents about vaccines. Its phone number is 563. 326.8618.
- The Rock Island County Health Department may also have information for residents. Its address is 2112 25th Ave. Rock Island, IL. And the department's phone number is 309.793.1955.
- Other local vaccine providers include hospitals, health clinics, doctors' offices, and pharmacies.
- CASI, the Center for Active Seniors, in Davenport has served as an information resource for Scott County residents 65 and older. The number is 563.386.7477.
COVID-19 Testing Information
- Information about self-testing is available HERE.
- Many pharmacies offer COVID-19 testing. They also sell at-home test kits.
- Iowa residents can learn about free COVID-19 tests at TestIowa.com.
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The Rock Island County Health Department wants people to help prevent COVID, the flu, and other respiratory illnesses this fall and winter. -
On September 7th, American Airlines will stop flying at the Dubuque Airport. One local leader says the loss is a wake-up call to change the rules of government subsidies for airlines.
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As thousands of people visit this year's Walcott Truckers Jamboree, they can get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Katz is the Medical Director of the Scott County Health Department.
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As of April 6th, 2022, no one in Rock Island County and Scott County had died of COVID-19 in the previous week, but the number of cases increased.
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Cities and counties are currently deciding how to spend millions of dollars in federal coronavirus recovery funds. But some local businesses and nonprofits are worried about not receiving any of that money.
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Starting tomorrow, the Rock Island County Health Department will offer second, COVID-19 booster vaccines for older people and others.
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It's been two years since health officials started warning the public about SARS-CoV2, the novel coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 infection.
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The Rock Island County Health Department says today, the CDC changed its categories for COVID-19 transmission.
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Even before the pandemic, school districts in Iowa and Illinois were having problems hiring teachers and other staff. But COVID has made it all worse, and it's hard to predict when and if the situation will improve.
