For the first time since early September, the 7-day average in Wisconsin has dropped below 1,000. The Department of Health Services is reporting 681 new
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Enrolled veterans in the Northwoods can schedule appointments to get their COVID-19 vaccine. The window to make an appointment is only open between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9.
There will be vaccine clinics set up at the VA facilities in Marquette and Iron Mountain, Michigan, and Rhinelander. Eligible veterans can call 906-774-3300 and dial extension 33115. These clinics are open to any veteran who is enrolled and participating in VA services.
The vaccine clinic in Iron Mountain will be on February 13 and 15. The ones in Rhinelander and Marquette will be on February 15.
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The County Emergency Management Department helps direct people and keeps lines moving. Health department workers and volunteers get people signed in and on their way.
And people from all different places are helping administer the shots. Some are volunteer nurses and EMTs that are doing this in their free time.
Others are from the Rhinelander Fire Department like Luke Drummond.
“There’s people that don’t like needles and they’re a little bit nervous and afraid of that, but for the most part, I think people are excited. It’s one step closer to a normal life again,” said Drummond.
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Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg is reminding residents that, no matter what action is taken on the wearing of face coverings in Madison, the city s own local resolution remains in place.
“I know it’s exhausting. I know people are sick of it, really sick of it,” Rosenberg said. “But just keep at it.”
Late last week the state senate and assembly voted to throw out Governor Evers emergency order.
That was their first vote related to the pandemic in some 300 days.
It regarded face coverings statewide.
Sixty minutes later, the governor issued a new emergency mask order.
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The National Weather Service reports Hazardous travel conditions are likely from late Wednesday night through Friday morning.
It will start as a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain before transitioning to heavy snow by midday Thursday. Moderate to heavy snow is likely at times on Thursday afternoon before ending late Thursday night.
Gusty northwest winds may hamper efforts to treat roads on Friday morning, according to NWS.
Those conditions aren’t great for traveling. It could also cause minor delays at airports or prevent delivery trucks from getting out.
However, it’s unlikely to do much in terms of disrupting COVID-19 vaccine delivery.