Visit Quad Cities - COVID-19
March 13, 2020
Quad Cities (Friday, March 13, 2020) – As the Quad Cities regional destination confronts the impacts of the COVID-19 virus on the hospitality industry and visitor economy, Visit Quad Cities will continue to monitor information locally, nationally, and globally that is pertinent to tourism and travel.
The public safety of our visitors and Quad Citizens is the leading priority. We will continue to follow the expertise and leadership from the region’s public health departments. In addition, Visit Quad Cities is engaged with the “Quad Cities COVID-19 Coalition” which includes area health, business, government, and emergency management officials.
We strongly encourage visitors and residents to rely on expertise and guidance from the public health officials.
Healthy Habits:
- Wash your hands often
- Avoid close contact
- Stay home if you’re sick
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Clean and disinfect
Helpful Information and Links:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Illinois Department of Public Health
http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-andconditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus
Iowa Department of Public Health
https://hhs.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus/Vaccine
Rock Island County, Illinois Health Department
Scott County, Iowa Health Department
https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/health
U.S. Travel Association
https://www.ustravel.org/toolkit/emergency-preparedness-and-response-coronavirus-covid-19
Destinations International
https://www.destinationsinternational.org/article/covid-19-resource-hub
Quad City International Airport
https://www.qcairport.com/news/quad-city-airport-covid-19-response/
Illinois COVID-19 Hotline: 1-800-889-3931 and [email protected]
Iowa COVID-19 Hotline: Call 2-1-1
We continue to monitor policies and recommendations from our federal, state and local governments and officials. For the most current statements from our Iowa and Illinois Governors please visit these links:
Iowa Governor Reynolds - https://governor.iowa.gov/newsroom
Illinois Governor Pritzker - https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/coronavirus/Pages/news.aspx
“Visit Quad Cities will not speculate on the regional economic impacts of the COVID-19 health situation on the visitor economy,” said Dave Herrell, President and CEO, Visit Quad Cities. “We are in communication with our industry partners concerning events and meetings and will continue to share pertinent information with them from our state and local public healthcare officials.”
We have heard from Quad Cities area hotels, restaurants, attractions, and venues that have and continue to take increased sanitation protocols. There will be events in the QC that will either be postponed or cancelled, and we encourage you to check visitquadcities.com and other websites, and their communication platforms before you consider attending.
The Quad Cities regional destination is resilient and filled with passionate Quad Citizens who love our community and want the very best for our guests and residents.
About Visit Quad Cities
Founded in 1990, Visit Quad Cities is the official Destination Marketing and Management Organization (DMMO) for the region. Visit Quad Cities is a private 501(c)(6) non-profit engine charged with driving economic opportunity through tourism, building our authentic brand, telling & selling the Quad Cities story, and enhancing Quad Citizens’ quality of life. For more information, visit us online at www.visitquadcities.com and connect with us on social media.
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Media Contact: Charlotte Doehler-Morrison, Vice President Marketing and Communications, Visit Quad Cities, Direct: 309.736.6821 or Cell: 309.781.4235