A month of record high COVID-19 cases posed staffing challenges to the Sokaogon Chippewa Community in Mole Lake. But as cases start to drop, the community is hoping it’s nearing herd immunity.
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Some changes within the Sokaogon Chippewa Community in Mole Lake are more obvious that others.
To get into the recently reopened casino you have to get your temperature taken and answer some screening questions.
A giant marquee in town encourages people to get a COVID-19 test at the SCC health clinic if they need it.
Other changes, like newly installed fiber optic cables for better broadband, can’t be seen on the surface.
But all the changes are a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It was a lot of work. We made a lot of sacrifices over the last year. However, I believe it was well worth it,” said SCC Public Information Officer Jake Goodin.