Ringgold County Public Health announced today the first death associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county. The individual was an elderly adult.  No further details will be released. “We wish to extend our sympathy to this individual’s family,” said Becky Fletchall, RN, BSN Ringgold County Public Health Nurse Administrator. “Ringgold County Public Health and […]

An open letter to the American public, Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have urged the American people to protect themselves, their neighbors and their loved ones amidst the worst global health crisis in generations. After months of physical distancing and staying at home, infections and deaths began to decline. But in the […]

Sometimes our toddlers ask us questions that are hard to answer — especially when we’re not sure what the right answer is, like the situation many communities are facing with COVID-19. For young children, it’s best to answer their questions simply in language they understand. If children ask about people wearing masks or other face […]

PRESS RELEASE May 24, 2020 Two additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in residents of Ringgold County.  According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, one of the individuals is an adult aged 18-40 and the second individual is aged 41-60.  Both cases are related to targeted testing at a surrounding county employer.  […]