Antigo Times

Top Menu

  • E-Editions
  • Contact Us

Main Menu

  • News
    • Business
  • Covid 19
  • Opinion
  • Courts
  • Arts & Ent
  • Sports
    • Sports News
    • High School Sports Scores
  • Classifieds
    • View Ads
    • Place Ads
  • Legal Ads
    • Our Legals
    • Statewide
  • Obits
  • Best of 2023
  • E-Editions
  • Contact Us

logo

Antigo Times

  • News
    • Business
  • Covid 19
  • Opinion
  • Courts
  • Arts & Ent
  • Sports
    • Sports News
    • High School Sports Scores
  • Classifieds
    • View Ads
    • Place Ads
  • Legal Ads
    • Our Legals
    • Statewide
  • Obits
  • Best of 2023
HealthLocalLocal InterestNews
Home›Health›Mass Gathering Statement from the Langlade County Health Department

Mass Gathering Statement from the Langlade County Health Department

By Antigo Times
March 14, 2020
3512
0

With growing concerns regarding Coronavirus (CoVID-19) and out of an abundance of caution, the Langlade County Health Department recommends that all non-essential gatherings of more than 50 people be cancelled or postponed until further notice.

Early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes:

  • Older adults
  • People who have serious chronic medical conditions like:
    • Heart disease
    • Diabetes
    • Lung disease

While the severity of illness can vary it is important to prepare and prevent the spread of this disease. There is currently not a vaccine for COVID-19, thus personal hygiene and social distancing are tools to prevent and control the disease.

  • Stay home when you are sick
  • Avoid sharing personal household items
  • Get your seasonal flu shot
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
  • Cover your cough or sneezes
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces or objects that are frequently touched
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water is not available you can use hand sanitizer that contains 60-95% alcohol.

We urge all to seek out reputable and credible information and recommend the following websites:

1) CDC Website:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html 

2) WI Department of Health Services Website

3) Local Response updates will be posted to the Langlade County website

When organizing your events, consider:

1) Potential for attendance from older adults, individuals with underlying health care conditions, or other vulnerable group

2) Potential for attendance from individuals from a wide range of geographic areas across Wisconsin, the United States, or other countries.

3) The setting of the event, particularly if it involves sustained interaction between attendees in close physical proximity

If you have further questions, please contact the Langlade County Health Department at 715-627-6250.

Previous Article

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information/Guidelines from the Unified School ...

Next Article

Governor Evers and DHS Secretary-designee Palm Close ...

Related articles More from author

  • News

    Mattoon Market Stocking Giveaway a Success

    December 12, 2014
    By Dan Turczynski, Editor
  • BusinessNews

    2014 North Woods Women in Business Week Winner Announced

    December 16, 2014
    By Dan Turczynski, Editor
  • News

    Langlade County Board Welcomes New Veterans Service Officer

    December 18, 2014
    By Dan Turczynski, Editor
  • News

    Famous Saved by the Bell actor arrested in Wisconsin

    December 26, 2014
    By Dan Turczynski, Editor
  • NewsSports

    Northern Snowmobile Trails to open in Langlade County on 12/31

    December 30, 2014
    By Dan Turczynski, Editor
  • BusinessHealth

    Health Insurance Coverage: A Message from the USDA

    January 5, 2015
    By Dan Turczynski, Editor
Copyright © 2020 Multi Media Channels LLC.
All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted without the prior written consent of Multi Media Channels LLC.
×