In Case You Missed It: Clark County Health Department Planning Accordingly for Coronavirus
Monday, March 9th, 2020 -- 11:35 AM
-The Clark County Health Department and Clark County Emergency Management are reassuring county residents that they are planning accordingly for the spreading coronavirus.According to a release from the department, the news about the new coronavirus continues to develop, and we understand there is concern about how this will impact our community. COVID-19 is a new respiratory virus that was first identified in China in December 2019, and has now spread to other countries including the U.S. The symptoms are similar to the common cold and influenza ??" fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. At this time, we have no cases of COVID-19 in Clark County, and only one case in Wisconsin at the beginning of February. We have not seen spread of the illness in Clark County or Wisconsin, and the risk to residents is currently low. It is, however, a rapidly changing situation. Please know that the health and safety of all community members is our highest priority.
The Clark County Health Department is meeting and working closely with local and state partners to follow federal guidance and prepare our community in the event that we do have a COVID-19 case in the county. To protect yourself from sickness, practice everyday health habits. Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth. Stay home from work if you are sick. If your children are sick, keep them home from school or daycare. Avoid others who may be sick. To find up-to-date information, visit the CDC website at cdc.gov. If you have any questions, please contact the Clark County Health Department at 715-743-5105.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.