On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that due to a national shortage of COVID-19 laboratory testing materials, the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) and the Milwaukee Health Department Laboratory (MHDL) are limiting testing to the highest priority patients and health care workers. Although both laboratories have … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Department of Health Services Provides Guidance on COVID-19 Testing Criteria
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Green County Sheriff’s Office Response to COVID-19
Green County Sheriff’s Office Response to COVID-19 The Green County Sheriff’s Office has been working cooperatively with the Green County Public Health Department, Green County Emergency Management Division, Green County Government Officials, area law enforcement and first responders, healthcare providers and other community leaders to exchange information and provide our … [Read more...] about Green County Sheriff’s Office Response to COVID-19
Monroe Police Alters Response Due to COVID-19
Monroe Police Department Introduces Altered Police Responses Due to the Coronavirus Crisis Effective Immediately. • Officers will try to minimize responding directly to non-emergency calls. Instead, folks are asked to call the Police Department, 608-329-2400. A dispatcher will screen the call for what is being reported. An officer will come in to the Police Department … [Read more...] about Monroe Police Alters Response Due to COVID-19
Green County Public Health Needs Everyone to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Thursday, March 12, Governor Tony Evers declared a Public Health Emergency in response to new cases of COVID-19 occurring in WI. At this time Green County does not have anyone who has tested positive for the COVID-19 disease however, testing of people with symptoms and risk exposure is occurring. Green County Public Health is working closely with Green County Emergency … [Read more...] about Green County Public Health Needs Everyone to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19