Latest Information on COVID-19 Pandemic for March 23rd Including Clark County Statistics and More
Monday, March 23rd, 2020 -- 2:30 PM
-The latest COVID-19 update:As we reported earlier, Governor Evers will be issuing a Safer at Home Order on Tuesday. During a press conference Monday afternoon, Governor Evers stated that they are still working out the final details of the order, but it will be coming on Tuesday.
The Safer at Home Order closes all nonessential businesses and asks all residents to stay home unless absolutely necessary. Essential businesses like hospitals, pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations and others will still be open. You can still leave your homes to get groceries, gas, pick up your medications, etc., but otherwise you are asked to avoid any unnecessary travel and stay home.
You can still leave your home to go for a walk, work in the yard, walk the dog, ride your bike, etc, but just practice social distancing when you do so. These efforts will help “flatten the curve” and keep others from catching the COVID-19 virus. They also ask you continue to practice good hygiene and make sure you contact your doctor before you go to the hospital if you’re experiencing symptoms. These efforts will help protect those at risk, like the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, and keep from overwhelming our hospitals and keep the hospital staff healthy. The “Safer at Home Order” has already been strongly endorsed by Major Health Care Groups.
Taking a look at some state numbers, as of 2pm this afternoon, the state has had 7,050 negative cases, 416 positive cases and 4 deaths. Looking closer to home, according to the Clark County Health Department as of 9:30am this morning, Clark County has no positive cases, 11 negative results and 13 are still awaiting their results. However, health officials have stated it’s a matter of “when” and not “if” especially considering it has been detected in most of our neighboring counties including Wood, Marathon, Eau Claire and Chippewa.
Some other information, Snietamn Pharmacy in Neillsville has changed its procedures for filling prescriptions. The Lobby of Snietman Pharmacy is closed. But, they are still serving their customers and filling prescriptions and they have several options for you to do so. Please see our website or Facebook page for that information.
Also, Marshfield Clinic Health System is reaching out to their local communities and asking for help in getting facemasks for their patients and workers. Christie Country Quilts in Neillsville is acting as a drop off location for those masks. If you can sew, Christie Country Quilts also has information on their Facebook page on how you can sew masks for hospitals and clinics. This can be an excellent way to give back to the community if you’re quarantined or self-isolating.
Finally, as the Governor and health officials stated during their press conference. This falls on all of us. If people don’t take this seriously, things are going to get much worse. The sooner you follow the guidance of the CDC and the state, the sooner we can get Wisconsin back open for business and get things back to normal. But you must take this seriously. We must put aside petty partisan politics and work together. This is a trying time, but we will get through it with the right mindset and if we work together and help each other along during these difficult times. But above all, stay calm, buy your groceries one week at a time like always and take care of yourself.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.