DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Door County health officials say the pandemic has put a strain on its medical resources and first responders.
The Door County Health Officer issued a first-ever Health Advisory and the Door County Board took action last week to emphasize what needs to be done to slow the spread of the virus.
The Health Advisory advises residents to wear a mask, stay at home whenever possible, maintain social distancing, wash hands, avoid gatherings even with extended family, and avoid large holiday gatherings.
- In the past month Door County Medical Center (DCMC) has had an entire department out sick at the same time due to COVID
- Fire departments and other emergency services throughout the county working with limited staffing due to COVID infections
- COVID infections in five long-term care facilities have been reported, putting the most vulnerable at risk
- DCMC has been at and above capacity in the last three weeks caring for COVID patients but have been able to effectively care for all patients
- The COVID pandemic is affecting other health care needs as beds and nursing resources are directed to COVID patient care
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