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COVID-19 Symptoms, Care & Prevention
With the information and impacts of COVID-19 changing as more is learned, it is imperative that you seek information from reputable sources. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are the leading medical resources for information during this pandemic. Below are CDC links that you may find helpful.
Reopening Guidance
- The Jasper County Health Department has put out reopening guidance. The guidance can be found here.
- The Newton Chamber of Commerce, Newton Main Street and the City of Newton created a REopening & Recovery Toolkit for Business. The toolkit can be downloaded here.
Other Local, State and National Resources
- Local closures and cancellations: My Iowa Info (KCOB 95.9 FM/1280 AM, ENERGY 106.7 & KGRN 1410 AM)
- School information: Newton Community School District or State of Iowa Department of Education
- Report COVID-19 Fraud or Scams: Department of Justice
- Coronavirus Rumor Control: FEMA
- Unemployment information: Iowa WorkForce Development
- Child care information: Iowa Department of Human Services
- Taxpayer information: Internal Revenue Service or Iowa Department of Revenue Tax Information
- Regional business assistance: Greater Des Moines Partnerships’ COVID-19 Rapid Response Hub
- Statewide business recovery assistance: Iowa Economic Development Authority
- Industry/manufacturing resources: Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service
- Mental health resources:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
- ISU Extension Iowa Concern: (800) 447-1985
- National Suicide Prevention: (800) 273-8255
- National Alliance on Mental Illness: Text NAMI to 741741
- Parent Helpline: (855) 427-2736
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: (800) 662-4357
- Your Life Iowa: (855) 581-8111