Public Health received an overwhelming response for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic for adults age 65 and older that was announced January 19. Due to the large amount of interest among this population, Fond du Lac County Health Department has met capacity for the clinic on January 27, 2021. If you do not receive a call back by the end of this week, you will be placed on a waitlist for […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly Health Committee has heard a bill proposing that everyone in the state would be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by mid-March, regardless of how much vaccine is available. The bill sponsored by committee chairman Rep. Joe Sanfelippo was heard at a public hearing Wednesday. It grew out of Republican criticism about vaccine distribution. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers the state’s health leaders have defended […]
The Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer says a new daily record for COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin over the weekend may stem from a surge in cases last November. Wisconsin set a new daily record on Saturday with 128 COVID-19 deaths. Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says it’s frustrating to hear that news. Responding to reports that the federal COVID-19 vaccine stockpile was already exhausted when the vice president and U.S […]
The Waupun School District administrator says he’s glad to see that teachers are among the group next in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Wisconsin’s plan for the next phase of vaccinations covers essential workers, including teachers. Administrator Steve Hill says a District-wide survey found that about 65 percent of teachers plan to get the vaccine. While Hill says he would like to see that percentage to be higher, he thinks there are […]
The president of Envision Greater Fond du Lac is encouraging area businesses to apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans under the latest stimulus package approved by congress. Envision president Sadie Parafiniuk says applications for the new round of PPP loans opened last week, and more applications are expected to be open this week. Parafiniuk says if you haven’t applied, check with your local financial institution.
FOND DU LAC, WI – The WI Department of Health Services (WI DHS) announced that individuals age 65 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning January 25. This marks another step into phase 1b, as police and fire personnel began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations this week. Currently, vaccine rollout is for those in phase 1a and specific groups within phase 1b. Eligible groups within phase 1b include individuals […]
Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday. The state Department of Health Services said Tuesday that prioritizing that population will help save lives. Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says the challenge statewide will be vaccinating about 700,000 people over age 65, when the state receives only about 70,000 doses of first-dose vaccine each week. Those over 65 join frontline health […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin pharmacist accused of trying to spoil dozens of vials of COVID-19 vaccine has been charged with attempted misdemeanor property damage. Online court records indicate Steven Brandenburg was charged Tuesday in Ozaukee County Circuit Court. He pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors have warned more serious charges could follow if tests show the Moderna vaccine doses were ruined. Investigators believe Brandenburg intentionally removed 57 vials from a […]
The Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer says administering the Pfizer vaccine is more complicated and time consuming than most people may think. Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says it’s not like getting a flu shot. Mueller says there are five doses in each vial. She says it takes about 30 minutes to thaw, and once it’s thawed the vaccine has to be used within five days. When it’s drawn up […]