East-Central District Health Department : Public Health Emergencies : Press Releases and Health Alert Network (HAN) Information

Press Releases

Prior Press Releases and information can be found on our Archives page in this section.

COVID-19 Death Total in Four Counties Reaches 30
East Central District Health Department offers clarification of new, State Directed Health Measures, and offers definitions of quarantine and isolation for COVID-19 cases.
Drinking water warning; City of Genoa has high levels of nitrate in drinking water

Health Alert Network Updates

Categories of Health Alert Network messages:

Health Alert - Requires immediate action or attention; highest level of importance

Health Advisory - May not require immediate action; provides important information for a specific incident or situation

Health Update - Unlikely to require immediate action; provides updated information regarding an incident or situation

HAN Info Service - Does not require immediate action; provides general public health information