Scott County Health Department

That means fewer, not more, kids are becoming addicted to nicotine. While that is good news, school officials continue to deal with children who vape.

The conronavirus continues to kill residents of the Quad Cities area.

Total COVID-19 deaths and cases have increased dramatically this month in the Quad Cities. Hospitals are full of infected patients, and recovery takes weeks.

Hospitals in the Quad Cities are overflowing with patients, and health officials are asking everyone to help by getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and wearing masks in public, indoor places.

Dr. Louis Katz will keep a close eye on local COVID-19 statistics over the summer.The Medical Director of the Scott County Health Department says the number of cases in the Quad Cities has been falling, and the number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus has also dropped.Still, Michelle O'Neill reports Katz continues to encourage everyone who's eligible to get vaccinated.

One local expert agrees with new guidance from the CDC, that those fully vaccinated don’t have to wear a mask outdoors or indoors. Dr. Louis Katz, Medical…

COVID-19 vaccine supply in the Quad Cities is rising, as demand is plateauing. The Rock Island and Scott County Health Departments are stressing the…

The age of patients hospitalized from COVID-19 is now skewing younger. Genesis Health System reports higher hospitalizations in patients under 49. Scott…

Distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has stopped in the Quad Cities, following the discovery of a rare side effect. Out of nearly 7 million…

As COVID vaccinations continue in Rock Island County, the health deparment is working on plans for residents to get a second dose.Department Administrator…