Covid 19
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Local blood centers struggle to stay ahead of need
By Kris Leonhardt CENTRAL WISCONSIN – As medical facilities deal with an influx of rescheduled treatments and those affected by COVID-19, blood banks are ... -
Layers of challenge: Local food pantries work to provide a continuum of services
By Kris Leonhardt CENTRAL WISCONSIN – The current environment has introduced us to a contactless world. While local food pantries work to meet growing ... -
Joint statement from MCHS, Ascension, and Aspirus: Health systems see increased hospitalizations
From the Marshfield Clinic Health System, Acension, and Aspirus Our regional health systems are continuing to see an increase in COVID-19 related hospitalizations and ... -
Evers declares public health emergency, issues new face coverings order
For MMC MADISON — Governor Tony Evers has declared a new public health emergency in Wisconsin due to a recent surge in cases. Evers ... -
Wood County Health Department to host drive-through COVID testing Aug. 12
For the City Times WOOD COUNTY – Wood County Health Department, with assistance from the Wisconsin National Guard, will host drive-through style COVID-19 nasal ... -
Governor issues executive order declaring public health emergency and requiring face coverings statewide
For MMC MADISON – On July 30, Governor Tony Evers declared a public health emergency and issued an Emergency Order requiring individuals to wear ... -
From the Wood County Health Department: Notification of possible COVID exposure
The Wood County Health Department has received notification of possible exposures where people who have tested positive for COVID-19 had visited during their infectious ... -
City council rescinds decision on further geo-restricting aquatic center
By City Times staff WISCONSIN RAPIDS – During a July 24 special meeting, the Wisconsin Rapids city council rescinded their July 21 decision to ... -
From the Health Department: Auburndale Music attendees test positive
By the Wood County Health Department Multiple individuals, including some Wood County residents, who attended the Auburndale Music Fest activities held on June 27-28 ... -
City Band season is another casualty of COVID-19
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids City Band has announced that they will not perform their weekly concerts at Robinson ...
