• Dubuque County: Hospitalized =  7 as of Sept. 3. Two fewer than Sept. 2.
• Iowa: Currently hospitalized = 315. Two fewer than yesterday.

RECOVERIES 

• Dubuque County: New recoveries = 13. Total number of recoveries = 1,669 
• Iowa: New recoveries = 551. Total number of recoveries = 49,495
  
  A positive COVID-19 patient is considered recovered if it has been at least 10 days since symptoms first appeared, they have gone at least 24 hours with no fever without fever-reducing medication, and symptoms have improved. 
  
  

LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY OUTBREAKS 

• Dubuque County: No long-term care facility outbreaks. 
• Iowa: 29 outbreaks (Same as reported yesterday) 

For the most current information on COVID-19, visit https://coronavirus.iowa.gov. For COVID-19 information specific to Dubuque County, visit www.dubuquecounty.org/COVID19.

As Iowans gather with their families this Labor Day to celebrate the accomplishments of American workers, and mark the unofficial end of summer vacation, IDPH reminds all Iowans that COVID-19 is still circulating in Iowa. All Iowans should continue to take precautions to protect the health of themselves and their families. Before attending a family gathering or cookout, please take a moment to review this guidance to help you understand how the virus spreads and how to protect yourself and others. 

Know how the virus spreads

• The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
• The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person:
  - Between people who are in close contact with one another(within about six feet).
  - Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs,sneezes or talks.
• You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.

Everyone Should

• Wash your hands often
• Wash your hands often, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place or after using the restroom.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mask, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact

• Stay at least six feet away from people who are sick, and from people who don’t live in your home.
• Keeping distance from others is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.

Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others

• Everyone should wear a mask in public settings, especially when social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
• The mask is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
• Masks should not be placed on children under age 2, or anyone who has trouble breathing.
• A mask is not a substitute for social distancing. Continue to stay at least six feet from others.

Clean and disinfect

• Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.