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Evidence of community spread in Brown Co.
Coronavirus is now spreading in the community in Brown County. Ted Shove of the county’s health department says their second case didn’t travel recently, and caught it somehow in the commu...
Mar 19, 2020
County health officials told to prioritize testing
Health care providers around the state are being asked to limit coronavirus testing to just people with what appear to be the most serious symptoms. Kim Goffard is a communicable disease nurse for Win...
Mar 19, 2020
Jails set procedures for new inmates
Sheriff’s departments are taking steps to try to keep coronavirus from spreading to their inmates. Brown County deputies are now screening all new inmates, and Lt. Scott Brisbane says they’...
Mar 19, 2020
UWO campus basically shut down
The UW-Oshkosh campus will resemble a ghost town for the rest of the spring. Chancellor Andrew Leavitt says they’re going to hold all classes online through early June. Students who can go home ...
Mar 19, 2020
Some businesses closing voluntarily
Some businesses where workers have to come in close contact with customers are choosing to close their doors. Greg Smith owns Avalon Healing Center in De Pere, and he’s not offering theraputic m...
Mar 19, 2020
Oshkosh company helps with take-out packages
An Oshkosh company is hoping to help local restaurants while they have to rely on take-out and delivery orders. Westgate Products is a national producer of food packages, and owner Patrick Carroll is ...
Mar 19, 2020
Oshkosh Half Marathon cancelled
The Oshkosh Half Marathon is cancelled. Race Director Ben West can’t be sure that rules on social gatherings will be lifted by the original April 26th date. He says they’ll hold a virtual ...
Mar 19, 2020
Oshkosh schools seek donations for family meals
The Oshkosh school district is asking for donations to pay for meals for non-students. Schools are handing out pre-packed meals for lunch and breakfast, and federal funding covers the cost for student...
Mar 19, 2020
All FVTC buildings closed
All buildings on Fox Valley Technical College campuses are now closed. Administrators say they’re trying to continue their current classes and training, and faculty and staff are working from ho...
Mar 19, 2020
COVID-19 cases up to 155, community spread in Brown Co.
There are now 155 confirmed coronavirus cases in Wisconsin. The state Department of Health Services is also reporting there is evidence of community spread in Brown County, where there are two cases. ...
Mar 19, 2020
