The mission of Des Moines County Public Health is to improve, protect and promote the health, the environment and well being of residents of Des Moines County.
September 12, 2025
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) is investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases among individuals living in north central Marshalltown. Since the beginning of the investigation, 21 individuals have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease and an older adult with underlying health conditions has died. Iowa HHS shares our condolences to the family and friends of this individual.How long should I isolate if I have COVID?
Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prention, (CDC) for isolation and mitigation strategies:
Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19 | CDC
Who do I call regarding bats, poor food handling techniques, or well testing?
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