Six more COVID-19 deaths have been reported in Fond du Lac County. That brings to 52 the total number of deaths related to COVID-19 in the county since the start of the pandemic. Meanwhile there were 154 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Fond du Lac County Wednesday, including more than 40 cases at the Taycheeda women’s prison. Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says COVID cases are back up following lower numbers […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The incoming leader of Wisconsin Senate Republicans says the Senate will not take up any COVID-19 relief measures before January. Assembly Republicans have said they would vote on bills this month and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has urged swift action before federal money runs out. Incoming Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu told The Associated Press in an interview Wednesday that the Senate is not coming back […]
Advisors to president-elect Biden are pushing for Democratic leaders in congress to reach a quick stimulus deal with senate Republicans, even if it falls short of the larger package Democrats are seeking. A bipartisan proposal was unveiled this week and retired Ripon College economist Paul Schoofs says with the increasing possibility of a “double-dip” recession early next year, he thinks that would be the best move at this point. "We do know there […]
Republican congressman Glenn Grothman says he’s concerned another massive coronavirus economic stimulus package may do more harm than good to the economy in the long run. Bipartisan lawmakers unveiled a 908 billion proposal this week aimed at curbing economic damage from the pandemic. It does not include another $1200 direct payment to most Americans, something Grothman says was not necessary. Grothman says he would support helping businesses that have been struggling soley because of […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers plans to deliver his third State of the State address virtually on Jan. 12, saying the unprecedented move is consistent with his recommendations to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic and limit interactions and gatherings. Evers also announced Wednesday that he's asked to deliver his state budget address virtually on Feb. 16. He’s asking the Legislature to convene virtually for both speeches. Governors […]
Three more COVID-19 deaths were reported in Fond du Lac County over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. There are now 45 coronavirus deaths in the county since the start of the pandemic. There were 333 COVID-19 cases confirmed over the weekend, bringing to 8,436 the total number of cases in the county.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Officials at a Madison high school say a student has died after a brief coronavirus-related illness. In an email to students and families, East High School’s principal said junior Isai Morocho died unexpectedly during the Thanksgiving break. Principal Brendan Kearney described Morocho as “a caring friend and family member with a ready smile and great sense of humor,” as well as an excellent student. The high […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has reported a decline in coronavirus cases, but health officials worried that holiday gatherings could undo recent progress in slowing infections. The Department of Health Services reported 5,095 new cases of the virus _ the sixth day that new cases have declined. But health officials also reported 62 more deaths, bringing the state’s death toll to 3,240. Over the past two weeks, the rolling average […]
The Fond du Lac County Public Health officer is urging local residents to celebrate Thanksgiving with their immediate family only. Kim Mueller echoed comments from the state Health Services secretary warning people to scrap plans for Thanksgiving gatherings as COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the state. Mueller says the problem is that two days before the onset of symptoms you are potentially at your most infectious period. "It's not […]