Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Vernon County reports 47% COVID-19 test positivity; health department prepares for "crisis notification" and vaccine distribution
Summary
Vernon County Health Department reported a 47% test positivity rate the week of Nov. 12, 2020, and said rising cases and stretched contact-tracing capacity could prompt a shift to formal "crisis notification." Staff also outlined plans for vaccine distribution and National Guard testing.
The Vernon County Health Department reported on Nov. 12 that recent testing showed a 47% positivity rate for the past week, with 350 individuals tested and 163 positive, and an estimated 60% of spread classified as community transmission.
Department staff told the Board that rising case counts and stretched contact-tracing capacity have prompted preparations to enter a formal "crisis notification" status…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat