Monroe – Green County Public Health has been notified that two cases of the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant have been identified in Green County. This variant was first discovered in England in November of 2020 and reported in Wisconsin on January 12th, 2021. This new strain may spread more rapidly and easily than the original strain of COVID-19. The B.1.1.7 strain may also be … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Variant Strains in Green County
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COVID-19 Activity Level Data Dashboard
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched a new data dashboard today designed togive Wisconsinites the tools they need to most effectively respond to COVID-19. “Our fight against COVID-19 isn’t over—folks need to remember that this virus continues to spread inour state,” said Governor Tony Evers. “We want to make sure Wisconsinites have accurate … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Activity Level Data Dashboard
Green County Reports First Positive Case of COVID-19
The Green County-Green County Public Health Department announced today that there is one confirmed positive COVID-19 case in Green County.. This individual is 29 years old and is in isolation at home. There is no known direct contact with a positive case, although there is known travel in Florida. Out of respect for the patient’s privacy, no additional information will be … [Read more...] about Green County Reports First Positive Case of COVID-19
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Provides Guidance on COVID-19 Testing Criteria
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
Green County Public Health Recognizes Community Spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
On Tues., March 17, 2020, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that community spread of COVID-19 has occurred in Wisconsin. This means that there are people who have tested positive who have no exposures to a known case nor did they travel to a location where there is known community spread. At this time Green County does not have anyone who has tested … [Read more...] about Green County Public Health Recognizes Community Spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin