Coronavirus Resources

1. Basic COVID-19 Information: how it spreads, symptoms, how to avoid the disease
2. Economic Resources: for those with lost wages, and national, state, and local resources
3. Impact on City and County Services: how the virus has altered City and County Services
4. News Updates: news releases related to COVID-19
5. Provide Help and Support: resources on how healthy individuals can help the community
6. Recovery and Support: recovery resources (child care, healthcare, emotional support, food, etc.) for those in need in our community

7. Vaccine Information: vaccine availability and information

COVID-19 Information Sheets:  Arabic I English I French I Nepali I Somali I Spanish

Face Covering Order in Iowa City

Mayor Bruce Teague has issued an order that, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, every person in the City of Iowa City must wear a face covering when in a public place. The order states that a face covering that covers the nose and mouth must be worn in all public spaces. 

Mayor Bruce Teague has extended the order until May 31, 2021. You can read the extended order here.

Other Languages: Arabic I French I Mandarin Chinese I Spanish

Mayor Teague extends Face Covering Order

Public Health Disaster Emergency Timeline

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has issued several announcements and closure extensions since the State of Public Health Disaster Emergency.

• March 17, 2020: State of Public Health Disaster Emergency
• April 17, 2020: extension of school closures through the end of the school year
• April 27, 2020: extension of the Emergency Declaration until May 27, 2020
• May 6, 2020: continuation of the Public Health Disaster Emergency with limited re-opening
• May 13, 2020: continuation of the Public Health Disaster Emergency with re-opening for certain businesses including restaurants, salons, libraries, and fitness establishments
• May 20, 2020: continuation of the Public Health Disaster Emergency with re-opening for certain businesses including movie theaters, zoos, and museums
• May 26, 2020: continuation of the Public Health Disaster Emergency until June 25, 2020
• June 10, 2020: continuation of the Public Health Disaster Emergency until June 25, 2020
• July 17, 2020: new public health proclamation advancing Iowa’s Return to Learn strategy
• July 24, 2020: continuation of the Public Health Disaster Emergency for another 30 days
• August 21, 2020: continuation of the Public Health Disaster Emergency for another 30 days
• August 27, 2020: continuation of the Public Health Disaster Emergency
• September 25, 2020: continuation of the Public Health Disaster Emergency in Johnson County
• October 16, 2020: continuation of the Public Health Disaster Emergency
• November 10, 2020: continuation of the Public Health Disaster Emergency with added measures
• November 16, 2020: new Governors orders mandating masks in indoor public spaces 
• December 9, 2020: new proclamation modifying public health measures
• January 7, 2021: new proclamation modifying public health measures 
• February 5, 2021: new proclamation signed that relaxes current public health measures
• March 5, 2021: new proclamation that extends critical regulatory relief

City Response and Facility Closures

Learn what to do with City Hall closed here.

The City of Iowa City is working with local, county, state, and federal partners to keep our community informed about COVID-19. In addition to monitoring information from these sources, the City’s focus remains the continuity of critical operations: the police and fire departments, providing clean water, sewer services, trash and recycling collection, and transit. Changes in operating schedules, cancellations, or other alterations to City operations and facilities will be communicated as circumstances evolve.

These facilities are closed until further notice: 

• Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center
• Robert A. Lee Recreation Center (Visit the Parks and Recreation website for more information on closures.)
• City Hall 
  • The front lobby of City Hall will remain open to allow access to the Iowa City Police Department, which will continue to operate normally.
  • The public can pay City utilities, request permits, and access other City services using our easy online payment options.
• Environmental Education Center at the East Side Recycling Center 

The City continues to monitor COVID-19's impact. Community members seeking information and status updates related to City facilities, operations, and events may choose to subscribe.