Category Archives: Local COVID-19 Updates
Brown County and Appleton Health Departments Confirm Coronavirus Cases
The first two cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Brown County. Both individuals reportedly traveled domestically and developed symptoms, and the individuals have remained under self-quarantine a...
Mar 19, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Grow It Forward Continuing to Promote Local Producers
Despite the fact the Grown It Forward in Manitowoc has stopped running the winter farmer's market, they are continuing to promote local food producers who offer delivery or pick up options. Grow It Fo...
Mar 19, 2020 Coanri/Rita / CC
Reis Foundation Contributes To Manitowoc County Food Pantries
The Reis Endowment announces a $13,000 contribution to the Manitowoc County Community to help, in their words, "in a small way to offset the burden imposed on people and families by the COVID 19 virus...
Mar 18, 2020
UW-Green Bay Extends Alternative Class Delivery Through Spring Semester
As a part of ongoing University efforts to keep students, faculty and staff healthy and safe, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay announced that it is extending alternative class delivery through th...
Mar 18, 2020
Manitowoc County Emergency Services Director Talks About COVID-19
The Manitowoc County Emergency Services Department has been following the news surrounding the Coronavirus for the past couple of months, but since it has made it's way to surrounding Counties, prepar...
Mar 18, 2020
Fourth Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Sheboygan County
The latest update can be found here There has been another confirmed case of the Coronavirus in Sheboygan County. According to reports, this individual was in contact with one of the individuals who w...
Mar 18, 2020 sergio santos / CC
COVID-19 Cases Rise in Wisconsin: Gatherings of 10 or More People Banned, Bars and Eat-in Restaurants to Close
Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that at 5pm tonight bars will be closed and restaurants will be take-out or delivery only statewide. In a tweet he said, "Our top priority at this time is to keep ...
Mar 17, 2020
City of Manitowoc Mayor Declares State Of Emergency
Mayor Justin Nickels has officially declared a state of emergency for the City of Manitowoc to help combat the COVID 19 pandemic. The proclamation lists the following that are effective immediately th...
Mar 17, 2020
Holy Family Memorial Implements New Visitor Policy Effective Immediately
Holy Family Memorial has adopted a "no visitor" policy, with few exceptions, until further notice. According to President and CEO Brett Norell, this is to "ensure a safe environment for patients, visi...
Mar 17, 2020
MPSD Allowing Students to Pick Up Their Belongings Today, Offering Free Lunches
With schools being closed for the foreseeable future, the Manitowoc Public School District have been working to try and keep the student's education going. Teachers have been creating digital programs...
Mar 17, 2020
