Confirmed COVID-19 Cases At Dubuque Specialty Care Rising

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Dubuque Specialty Care is approaching 50, that’s according to the long-term care facility’s parent company. Forty-nine cases now have been diagnosed at Dubuque Specialty Care — 40 residents and nine employees. As of Sunday, the state was reporting 30 confirmed cases at the facility. According to the company, employees are screened for symptoms before and after ending every shift. Residents’ vitals and temperature are checked at least twice per day.