Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Page last edited Tuesday, June 2, 2020
This page has information that pertains to DIA operations related to the 2020 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
- State COVID Website: For current statistics and links to other resources as well as information from other State agencies
- IDPH COVID Website: For additional information about the outbreak, or call 2-1-1
- IDPH Long-Term Care Info: COVID-19 Long-Term Care information from the Iowa Department of Public Health
- Iowa Workforce Development Website: For health care workers or food service workers whose employment has been impacted by COVID-19 closures
- Iowa Dept. of Economic Development Website: For business owners who are impacted by a COVID-19-related closure
- DIA Food and Consumer Safety Bureau Email: For questions related to your food establishment business/license and COVID-19
- Alcoholic Beverages Division Website: For questions specific to bars and alcohol in response to the governor's proclamations, also email or call 515.281.7400
- Iowa Dept. of Human Rights Website: For COVID-19-related information available in different languages
- Enforcement of Governor's Proclamation: For concerns about bars, restaurants, or other food establishments are not following the governor's closure order, contact local law enforcement
Administrative HearingsBeginning June 1, 2020, the department will begin scheduling in-person hearings. Telephonic hearings are still available for litigants. If you need to contact the division, you can do so via email or by phone at 515.281.6468. Revised: 5/22/2020 |
Certified Nursing Assistants: For those who wish to assist during the pandemicCertified Nursing Assistants who are interested in assisting acute or long-term care facilities that become overwhelmed during this COVID-19 outbreak or suffer a loss of staff due to illness, please follow these instructions:
Revised: 3/25/2020 |
Click to Schedule Food Establishment Virtual Food Safety CheckBecause of the Coronavirus pandemic, our food safety inspectors have been unable to perform regular inspections for your businesses. If you have a food establishment in one of the counties that is licensed and inspected by DIA, and would like would like to schedule a voluntary, non-regulatory virtual food safety check with one of our food inspectors, please complete this form! Posted: 5/19/2020 |
Frequently-Asked Questions: Farmer's Market OperationsOn April 24, 2020, the governor issued a proclamation, which lifts prohibitions on farmer's markets as a mass gathering of 10 or more people, provided a farmer's market complies with certain requirements. On May 13, the governor issued a proclamation extending these guidelines until 11:59 p.m. May 27, 2020. Read the original farmer's market guidance here. Revised: 5/19/2020 |
Frequently-Asked Questions: Bars, Restaurants, Hotels and other Food EstablishmentsOn May 26, 2020, the governor issued a proclamation which allowed bars to open statewide along with restaurants for limited on-site service as of 12:01 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2020, through at least 11:59 p.m. June 17, 2020. Revised: 5/28/2020 |
Frequently-Asked Questions: Health Care FacilitiesGuidance for facilities, health-care workers and other staff at facilities, and the public. Topics include: general information, screening, visitation, focused infection-control surveys, complaints, certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and long-term care. Revised:6/1/2020 |
Health Care Facilities: Memo Regarding Positive COVID-19 CasesRead the DIA memo about what steps a health facility should take for an employee, resident, patient, or tenant who has tested positive for COVID-19. Revised: 3/30/2020 |
Restaurants, Bars, and Hotels: Other Helpful Links
Revised: 4/24/2020 |
Restaurants, Bars, and Hotels: Criteria for Reopening and OperatingRead the guidance allowing for limited on-site dining in all 99 counties (original document applied to 77 counties). Revised: 5/28/2020 |
Guidance for Concession Stands and Temporary Food Events During COVID-19Read the guidance specifically for temporary food events and concession stands, including those at high-school events. Posted: 6/01/2020 |
Webinar: Mandates and Best Practices for May 1, 2020, Reopening for On-Site Dining at Iowa RestaurantsWatch/listen to the webinar provided by DIA, the Iowa Restaurant Association, and Iowa's Small Business Development Centers regarding the reopening of restaurants for limited on-site dining in all 99 counties (originally applied for only 77 counties). Revised: 5/19/2020 |
Social and Charitable GamblingThe department has instituted temporary policies regarding short-term charitable gambling license activities that are impacted by COVID-19-related closures, cancellations, and restrictions. Affected license holders and applicants may contact the Social and Charitable Gambling Unit to inquire about options via email or by calling 515.281.6848. Revised: 3/6/2020 |
Waivers: Available for Health Care FacilitiesLearn about federal and State waivers, including how to apply, for such health care facilities as long-term care facilities (nursing homes), residential care facilities, home health care agencies, intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and hospices. Revised: 6/2/2020 |