COVID-19 Updates

In response to the surge of COVID-19 cases in Oconto County, Oconto County Public Health and Emergency Management have requested COVID-19 testing assistance from the Wisconsin National Guard. The Wisconsin National Guard will be providing free drive-through COVID-19 nasal swab testing in northern Oconto County.  Testing will take place at the Doty Town Hall located…

OCONTO, WI (October 9, 2020)-There is significant uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 in Oconto County.  This uncontrolled spread directly impacts the healthcare system, schools and public health response.  The uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 has led to an increase in hospitalizations and is straining our health care system.  Oconto County hospitals have activated their emergency plans.  Currently,…

OCONTO, WI (September 2, 2020)-COVID-19 cases in Oconto County have increased dramatically since late July, health officials report today.  According to data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, in Oconto County: In the first two weeks of July, approximately 2% of tests were positive for COVID-19.  In the last two weeks of August, approximately…