by Kevin Zimmermann
SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) – As of this Thursday afternoon, one more case of the coronavirus in Sheboygan County has recovered and no longer needs to isolate. A total of three have now recovered, while another four remain in home isolation and are being closely monitored by the Sheboygan County Division of Public Health according to their daily update.
The 7 confirmed cases are those who exhibited symptoms of the COVID-19 virus and tested positive. Another 70 tests have now returned negative results. The latest case had no contact with any known positive and as such, is considered “community spread.” The three original cases had traveled internationally and the second set of three had contact with known positive cases. At this time, all travelers returning to Wisconsin from domestic or international locations should monitor their health and practice social distancing, but are not formally restricted. However, Sheboygan County Public Health is asking those who are returning to Sheboygan County from places of warmer weather during the winter months to do their part and stay home.
Under orders of the Governor, people are asked to stay home except for essential trips such as for food, medicine, doctors appointments and other things necessary to carry on at home, and non-essential businesses have been ordered to close until April 24th. People are also prohibited from gathering in groups larger than 10 persons, should practice “social distancing” by staying at least 6 feet apart, and avoid direct contact with others. Hands should be washed thoroughly – for at least 20 seconds, and contact with the face should be avoided.
Responding to questions about the State’s ability to test for the virus, the Wisconsin State Lab said: “We will be prioritizing testing for COVID-19 because of a shortage of ingredients needed to run the tests. Many states across the country are grappling with this same problem. We have been working with partners in the private sector and public universities to try to get the ingredients needed to run these tests. We are working with our partners to ensure that we can continue to run testing.”
Sheboygan County Public Health also made available several contacts for those having difficulty dealing with isolation and anxiety during the pandemic. The following information was offered:
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting changes to our lifestyles, can make anyone anxious or even depressed. Do not hesitate to ask for help if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Call 800-985-5990 to speak to a trained crisis counselor or text TalkWithUS to 66747.
While you may not be able to be in the same room with your support system, you can still call or video chat with them.
