COVID-19 Updates
Oconto County Public Health (OCPH) will administer COVID-19 vaccine to individuals in phase 1A as defined by the Wisconsin State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee (SDMAC), including police and fire personnel. At this time, COVID-19 vaccines are not available for the general public. The COVID-19 vaccine clinic for those in phase 1A will be held Tuesday,…
Oconto County Public Health is continuing a planning process to ensure safe distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. The safety of the COVID-19 vaccines is a top priority. According to the CDC, the data and findings from the vaccine clinical trials show that the benefits of receiving the vaccine outweigh the harms of becoming infected with…
Due to the continued partnership between Oconto County Public Health, Oconto County Emergency Management and the Wisconsin National Guard, free COVID-19 testing will continue in northern Oconto County into early 2021. The Wisconsin National Guard will be providing free drive-through COVID-19 nasal swab testing at the Doty Town Hall located at 14899 County Road T,…
Oconto County Public Health and Emergency Management continue to partner with the Wisconsin National Guard to provide free COVID-19 testing in northern Oconto County. The Wisconsin National Guard will be providing free drive-through COVID-19 nasal swab testing at the Doty Town Hall located at 14899 County Road T, Mountain WI 54149. The scheduled dates…
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…
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