COVID-19 at MCHC
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC) has taken appropriate steps to ensure the safety of our patients and staff.
Effective, Wednesday, September 24, 2022; masks are no longer required. Screening for everyone has been discontinued. As always, masks will remain available for those wishing to wear them.
In the event that COVID-19 measurements change, mask wearing may resume.
Safety guidelines for everyone:
- Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- Practice physical distancing.
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Disinfect surfaces and objects using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
As a reminder, we encourage the community to follow the best practices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) to help prevent the spread of all viruses.
Find a COVID-19 testing location near you
To request a kit or pick up a kit:
Increased demand for testing is putting additional strain on health care clinics and emergency rooms. To ensure that Iowa’s health care resources are available for those who need care, Iowa Department of Public Health recommends that Iowans consider the following testing options:
- Iowans with mild symptoms or who have been exposed to a COVID-19 positive individual should seek testing in a health care setting or use Test Iowa at home.
- Iowans seeking testing for travel or other proactive purposes should purchase a home test kit from a retailer or pharmacy, or schedule a pharmacy appointment.
- Individuals experiencing severe symptoms or those who are at high risk of serious illness should seek medical care.
To learn more about COVID-19 in Iowa
Learn more about Monroe County, Iowa, please visit:
Monroe County Public Health
1801 S. B. St., Albia, IA 52531
P: 641-932-7191
Best Practices & Reminders
MCHC encourages the community to follow the best practices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), Monroe County Public Health, Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and State Hygienic Laboratory to help prevent the spread of all viruses:
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.
- Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Disinfect surfaces and objects using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.