383 MAPS students in quarantine, 29 active cases district wide
383 MAPS students in quarantine, 29 active cases district wide By Lauren Andrego | March 16, 2021 at 10:55 PM CDT - Updated March 16 at 10:55 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) â Mankato Area Public Schools is reporting a major spike in students in quarantine.
In addition to 29 cases reported at schools across the district last week, 383 students are quarantined due to close contact reported within a school.
âWhat weâre looking at is where the person who is positive is seated in the classroom. The second thing we look at is how many days were they infectious and in school.â
In-home caregiving job opportunities grow amid pandemic
In-home caregiving job opportunities grow amid pandemic By Bernadette Heier | February 2, 2021 at 5:39 PM CST - Updated February 2 at 6:41 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) During these unprecedented times amid the pandemic, many have lost jobs. But one industry is experiencing an increase in demand: In-home caregiving.
Helping seniors with tasks that enable them to remain at home comfortably, one of the many missions of in-home care.
Home care can involve treatment by medical professionals, but the largest aspect involves assisting people with daily tasks.
From personal care, prepping meals, running errands and providing companionship.
The need, greater amid the pandemic.