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Spencer YMCA Continues To Offer Childcare Services
March 19, 2020
While YMCA’s and all similar facilities are shut down due to COVID-19 concerns, Megan (mee-gun) Whitaker of the Spencer YMCA says childcare operations there are continuing
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Most Area Police Departments & Sheriff’s Offices Now Off-Limits To Foot Traffic
March 19, 2020
Most Sheriff’s Offices and Police Departments in the region are now off-limits to foot traffic until further notice to protect staff, officers and deputies from the spread of COVID-19.
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Health Officials: COVID-19 Testing Is Not Required And Not Feasible For Those Returning To Work Following An Illness
March 19, 2020
Healthcare providers and emergency departments at local hospitals say they’ve been contacted by citizens who state they’re being required by their employer to be screened for COVID-19 prior to being permitted to return to work following an illness.
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Iowa Dept. Of Public Health Reports 9 New Cases Of COVID-19 In The State
March 18, 2020
The Iowa Department of Public Health late this (Wed.) afternoon announced nine additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 38.
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IDPH Asking Businesses & Organizations To Donate Any Personal Protective Equipment They May Have
March 18, 2020
The Iowa Department of Public Health is urgently asking businesses and organizations to donate any extra personal protective equipment they may have to assist healthcare providers and healthcare facilities responding to COVID-19.
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ILEC Cancels Annual Meeting; Closes Lobby And Outlying Service Centers
March 18, 2020
Officials with Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative announced today (Wed.) their annual meeting that was scheduled for April 4th has been canceled.
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Corridor, IGL & SL Chambers Reaching Out To Businesses Impacted By COVID-19
March 18, 2020
The CEO’s of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation and the Spirit Lake and Iowa Great Lakes Area Chambers of Commerce say they’re working closely with businesses being directly affected as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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First Presumptive Positive Cases Of COVID-19 Now Being Reported In The Region With Two Cases In Martin County, Mn.
March 18, 2020
The Department says they include a person in their 50’s and one in their 60’s. Both are hospitalized.
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Local ISU Extension & Outreach Offices Closed Until Further Notice
March 18, 2020
A number of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offices in northwest Iowa are now closed until further notice, with staff working remotely.
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Avera Medical Group Spencer Implementing Drive-Up Testing For Influenza, RSV Or Strep Throat; Doctor’s Order Is Required
March 18, 2020
Avera Medical Group Spencer (AMGS) has implemented drive-up testing for patients who have been referred by an AMGS provider to specifically come to the clinic to be tested for influenza, RSV or strep throat.
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