Health investigators across the country are finding it nearly impossible to keep up with the deluge of new COVID-19 infections and carry out contact tracing efforts that were once seen as a pillar of the nation’s pandemic response. States are hiring new staff and seeking volunteers to bolster the ranks of contact tracers that have been completely overwhelmed in some cases by surging coronavirus cases. Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller […]
FORT ATKINSON, Wis. (AP) — The Fort Atkinson School Board has implemented a mask mandate for all students following the death of a middle school student whose mother said died after contracting COVID-19. Parents on both sides of the issue addressed school officials Thursday night. Some parents cried as they demanded a mask mandate, saying their children now fear dying from the virus after losing a classmate. The mask mandate […]
The St. Agnes Hospital president says the recent spike in COVID-19 patients is taking it’s toll. Katherine Vergos says the hospital has seen a significant increase in the last few weeks. Vergos says with the current spike in cases employees are worried about what is coming this fall, especially with flu season right around the corner. "Especially during a time where not only around the nation and state but here […]
The Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer says she is saddened by the recent COVID-19 deaths in the county and concerned about the young ages of some of the victims. The Health Department reported Friday that three men, ages 48, 53 and 55 had died from COVID-19. An obituary in the newspaper reported Friday a 50 year old man died at St. Agnes Hospital Friday from complications due to COVID-19. Public Health Officer […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers is ordering all executive branch employees to submit to weekly COVID-19 tests if they haven't submitted their vaccination status or aren't fully vaccinated. Evers' administration announced the mandate Tuesday. The order drew immediate opposition from the Republican leader of the state Senate, who said he would look for ways to stop it. The requirement will go into effect on Oct. 18 and apply […]
Free mobile COVID-19 testing for all Fond du Lac County residents ages two and older has been delayed by one week. The testing scheduled to begin this week, will start next Tuesday. Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says the Health Department is partnering with Accelerated Clinical Laboratories to provide the mobile testing in Rosendale and Fond du Lac starting Tuesday September 21. Testing will be held from noon to 5pm Tuesdays at the Rosendale […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch says she raised $1.2 million from individuals in the days after she launched her campaign for governor on Thursday. The Republican Kleefisch announced the fundraising totals on Monday. That is on top of the $190,000 she had in her campaign account at the end of June. Several other Republicans are considering getting into the race but have yet to announce. Those […]
More than 400 people have already responded to an online survey giving their thoughts on how the city of Fond du Lac should use federal COVID relief money. The city of Fond du Lac is deciding how to use its portion of the American Rescue Plan Act funding and is asking residents, businesses and community organizations to provide feedback. City Manager Joe Moore says one area where the funds could […]
The Oakfield School superintendent says data will dictate whether students and staff need to wear masks this school year. At a special meeting last week the Oakfield School Board dropped it’s mask requirement. But superintendent Tracey Conners says a mask requirement will be implemented if certain COVID metrics are met. Conners says if ten percent of students at any site in the district are out with COVID that site would mask for 15 days. […]