Author Archives: Health Dept

On January 12, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and laboratory partners identified a variant strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in Wisconsin. The particular variant, referred to as B.1.1.7, was first discovered circulating widely in England during … Continue reading →

Forest County is helping to provide COVID-19 vaccine to organizations that have frontline healthcare personnel that are not affiliated with a healthcare system, hospital, or long-term care facility. Individuals who provide direct patient service or engage in healthcare services that … Continue reading →

On December 12, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine.  The Department of Health Services (DHS) is distributing the Pfizer vaccine to regional hubs across the state. On December 18, the … Continue reading →

Forest County Public Health officials have confirmed additional persons have been diagnosed with novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) for a total of 806 cases in Forest County. County health officials and local partners are contacting others with whom the individuals who … Continue reading →

Forest County Public Health officials have confirmed additional persons have been diagnosed with novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) for a total of 786 cases in Forest County. County health officials and local partners are contacting others with whom the individuals who … Continue reading →