Iowa City Governor Extends Coronavirus Public Health Emergency Declaration

Iowa City IA

10 January, 2021

10:20 AM

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Press release from the City of Iowa City: January 08, 2021 On Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, the Governor extended the State's COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration. The Declaration extended most in-place health mitigation efforts through Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. In-place health mitigation steps include masks for indoor public spaces. One change in the Governor's latest order includes lifting the limits of spectators for sporting and recreational gatherings, including for high school-sponsored events, but not college or professional sporting events. To read the entire declaration, visit the Governor's website. The City's face covering mandate also remains in-place and can be read online. For more information about COVID-19 and the City, visit our COVID-19 resources website. This press release was produced by the City of Iowa City. The views expressed here are the author's own.