By Kevin DamaskCorrespondentGREEN BAY – Another flu season is upon us, but unlike past years, residents in the Green Bay area will have to brace for a triple threat of viruses that’s even more potent in children: Influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. The flu bug is nothing new, and COVID-19 has been part of daily life …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The school board unanimously decided at a special meeting Monday, Oct. 12, to extend remote learning in the district at least another three weeks through Nov. 6. Ashwaubenon switched districtwide Oct. 1 to virtual instruction because of the spread of COVID-19 in the community with the possibility in-person …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor DE PERE – The De Pere school board learned at a committee meeting Monday, Oct. 5, district schools will remain closed to in-person instruction through at least Nov. 6. “Based on some of the information you’ve heard today and the information being given throughout the week through the medical community, it’s …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – With the Green Bay metro area as one of the worst in the country for COVID-19 cases, Dr. Ashok Rai, president and CEO of Prevea Health wants people to break the chain. “This virus can’t live on its own,” Rai said. “If you’re positive with COVID-19, it’s going …
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By Lea Kopke Correspondent GREEN BAY – Starting next Monday, Green Bay residents could be required to wear a mask while inside public spaces under a proposed face covering requirement plan by Mayor Eric Genrich. Genrich announced the plan during a press conference, which was originally planned to be held outside Green Bay City Hall, …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – A spike in positive COVID-19 test results from younger people is a concern for Dr. Ashok Rai, president and CEO of Prevea Health. “The spike to focus on is the percent positivity – in other words, just having positive results in the context of not how many were …
By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – With summer unofficially here and a community that has been Safer at Home for more than two months, people may be itching to get outside and support local businesses. However, the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision to lift the Safer at Home order early doesn’t mean COVID-19 is no …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – The extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer at Home order April 16 due to continued COVID-19 fears doesn’t surprise Dr. Ashok Rai, president and CEO of Prevea Health. “I don’t think it surprises anybody that we’re going to get an extension because the current practices are working to …
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