COVID-19
DHS and laboratory partners confirm a third variant strain of SARS-CoV-2 in Wisconsin
On March 25, 2021, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and laboratory partners confirmed a third variant strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in Wisconsin. This variant strain, referred to as P.1, differs from variant B.1.1.7 and B.1.351, which have both previously been confirmed in Wisconsin. The newest variant, P.1, was first…
Read MoreGovenor Evers announces FEMA COVID-19 Mass vaccination clinic site to open in Eau Claire on April 8
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that a federally supported mass vaccination clinic will open on April 8 at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Zorn Arena for COVID-19 vaccinations. In coordination with state and local partners, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 5 will coordinate staff and support…
Read MoreDHS announces people with medical conditions eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine March 29
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced March 11 that individuals age 16 and older with certain medical conditions will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 29. This eligibility group includes individuals with medical conditions associated with an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Based on the recent and anticipated increases…
Read MoreWest CAP launches the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program (WERA) for West Central Wisconsin
West CAP is now providing financial assistance for housing rent, mobile home lot rent, and security deposits for eligible residents of Pierce, Pepin, St. Croix, Dunn, Chippewa, Barron, Polk, Washburn, and Burnett counties in west central Wisconsin. Funding is available for area residents who meet the following criteria: • Qualifies for unemployment or has experienced…
Read MoreGroups now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
As of March 1, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces the following groups are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine (in priority order): • Frontline health care personnel • Residents of long-term care • Police and fire personnel, correctional staff • Adults age 65 and older • Education and child care staff • Individuals…
Read MoreIndoor visits starting this week at Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Center
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — It’s been a long time coming, but with the positivity rate for COVID-19 now below 10 percent in Dunn County, indoor visits are starting at the Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Center. Certain rules apply, of course. For example, visits are by reservation only and are only available in a…
Read MoreHealth Alert – COVID-19 mask use update for Dunn County residents
As of February 25th, The Dunn County Health Department (DCHD) strongly advises mask wearing by everyone anytime they are outside of their home and around other people, particularly when social distancing is difficult. Masks should be worn properly and consistently to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While there is progress being made in vaccinating, only…
Read MoreDunn County COVID-19: Mass Gathering Recommendations
Dunn County Wisconsin, February 18th, 2021 – The Dunn County Health Department (DCHD) is announcing new updates to the COVID-19 gathering recommendations. “Dunn County residents have been doing a great job washing up, backing up and masking up. Because of this hard work our local COVID-19 case activity and percent positivity by test has come…
Read MoreJoint statement from chancellors at UW-Stout, UW-River Falls and UW-Eau Claire about plans for fall
Nothing is more important to our three universities in western Wisconsin than ensuring our students have the opportunity to succeed and thrive. We know that we all do that best through a more traditional college experience, where students, faculty and staff interact and engage in person. That is why we are joining with UW System…
Read MoreWI COVID-19 vaccine registry launching March 1
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is launching a new service March 1 that will help connect people with available vaccine. The Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry will provide a central place to let people know where and when they can they can get vaccinated, and let them schedule an appointment. The Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine…
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