Green County Health Department Reaches Out to Community Members

To our fellow community members,
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Green County Emergency Operations Center, or EOC, has worked collaboratively to address the threat of COVID-19 in our community. This group is comprised of officials from public health, emergency management, law enforcement, human services, health care, business, fire and EMS, coroner, schools, and long-term care, as well as county and municipal officials. Together, we address the concerns that our organizations, and the Green County community are facing. All of us from the EOC care deeply about the health and wellbeing of our community, and we need your help to continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Over the past six months, we have all had aspects of our lives upended in order to keep this virus at bay. This has undoubtedly been a difficult time for many of us, and at times it may feel too overwhelming to keep up with the preventative measures that help keep us safe. However, these preventative measures are what’s going to help all of us in the long run. Limiting the spread of COVID-19 means that schools have the opportunity to have in person classes, employees can continue to go to work and make a living, and that residents in long-term care facilities can stay well. It has become more evident now than ever before that the health of community members is connected, and we must all work together to sustain our community’s health.
Since the beginning of August, Green County has experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases. Last week, Green County surpassed 500 total cases of COVID-19 with three deaths; on August 14th the county was at 201 total cases with one death. As the EOC continues to work together to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we need your help to take action against this virus. Please utilize the following preventative measures to protect the health of yourself and others: Avoid gathering with people who are not from your household; Wear a mask when you’re around other people; Stay at least 6 feet away from other people; Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer; Stay home, especially when you are sick; Get tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms.
We ask this of you as fellow community members of Green County. COVID-19 does not have to be spreading at the rate that it is in Green County. During this time, events and gatherings are discouraged because of the potential to spread COVID-19 among many people. Consider alternative ways to connect with others or celebrate; and recognize the impacts that a large gathering could have on the people who attend, and others in the community. Our actions can directly impact the health of others.
We encourage everyone to stay up-to-date on the COVID-19 situation in Green County, and in Wisconsin. Please visit the Green County Public Health Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Green-County-Public-Health-850550455053311 and website, https://gcpublichealth.org/, and The Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ website at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ and social media pages.
Sincerely,
The Green County Emergency Operations Center Members: Art Carter, Green County Board Chair; Jeff Skatrud, Green County Sheriff; Tom Moczynski, Green County Chief Deputy; Tanna McKeon, Green County Emergency Management; RoAnn Warden, Green County Public Health; Joni Marty, Green County Public Health; Arianna Voegeli, Green County Clerk; Chris Hughes, Brodhead Police Department; Fred Kelley, Monroe Police Department; Jerry Dahlen, Monroe Police Department; Dan Smits, Monroe Fire Department; Bridget Craker, Green County Public Health; Monica Hack, Green County Coroner; Dan Williams, Green County Human Services; Kent Anderson, SW Wisconsin Incident Management Team; Terry Snow, Pleasant View Nursing Home; Rick Waski, Monroe School District; Mike Sanders, Public Information Officer; Mary Tessendorf, Monroe Clinic – a member of SSM; Cara Carper, Green County Development Corporation; and Drake Daily, New Glarus Village Administrator