By Naomi Kowles
Jan 21, 2021 7:04 PM
MADISON, Wis. Health officials at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services asked for patience on Thursday as they warned vaccine shipments from the federal government were unlikely to increase for at least three to four more weeks. Since the state announced that the 65+ year old population was eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine earlier this week, health care systems say they’re fielding a torrent of calls from patients asking when they’d be able to get theirs.
“We have definitely seen an influx of calls coming in,” Natalie Tollefson from Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics. “Not only to our health care organization…but also throughout our county.”
January 7: News from around the Driftless Area
‘News from Around the Driftless Area’ is a compilation showcasing the excellent work and interesting tidbits from the community journalists sprinkled throughout our area.
VIROQUA –Vernon Communications Cooperative (VC Co-op) and Leum Technologies, Inc. are excited to announce a new joint venture in Viroqua. On December 15, the Vernon Tech Center opened at VC Co-op’s former Viroqua office located at 214 N. Main St. This community technology center will be a one-stop shop that offers technology advice, products, and services to local homes and businesses. The hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Services include: Computer Repair & Tune-Up; New Computers & Custom Built PCs; Computer Installation & Setup; Computer Parts & Accessories; Digitizing Photos & Videos; Website Design & Hosting; and Technology Consulting & Business Services… Featured in the Vernon County Museum’s new exhibit for Januar