Wood County COVID-19 Information Hub

COVID-19 is still a new disease and what we know about it continues to evolve.

The CDC and others continue to study COVID-19 in order to provide the best guidance possible. All recommendations are based on the latest available scientific data for the prevention and control of disease, including outbreak investigations and tracking cases. This means guidance will continue to change as the CDC learns more about what works best to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection.

Updates

Health Department Health Alerts
Announcements from the Wood County Health Department providing new information about COVID-19 in Wood County as it becomes available.

COVID-19 Exposures and Investigations
A listing of public places and dates that medium- and high-risk exposures may have occurred within Wood County in the last 14 days, and what to do if you think you may have been exposed.

WCHD COVID-19 Newsletter Signup
Sign up for our newsletter which provides weekly updates on COVID-19 news and resources specific to Wood County, Wisconsin.

If You are Sick or Have Been Exposed

Recommendations for Isolation and Quarantine

Review the CDC updated recommendations for shorter Isolation and Quarantine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Review Frequently Asked Questions concerning COVID-19 and If You Are Sick or Have Been Exposed

Isolation and Quarantine Quick Guide

Review the Quick Guide for clarification on when to isolate or quarantine.

Testing and Vaccination Information

Local COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 testing is covered by federally-funded programs or most insurances for anyone who is experiencing a symptom of COVID-19, or if you are a close contact.

Vaccine Clinics
Find a vaccine clinic near you.

Vaccine Information
COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, free, and widely available. Everyone 5 and older should get vaccinated to prevent COVID-19.

Guidance

COVID-19 Up-to-Date Information
A COVID-19 information portal and resource guide provided by the Wood County Health Department.

COVID-19 Business Resources
Guidance and resources for businesses to keep staff and customers safe during the pandemic.

COVID-19 Childcare Centers & Schools
Guidance for childcare providers and return-to-school tools for parents provided by the Wood County Health Department.

Summer Camp and Activities
Guidance and resources for parents and camp administrators to keep children healthy this summer.

Data & Statistics

COVID-19 Wisconsin Summary Data
A COVID-19 GIS map and statistics portal previously provided by the Wood County Health Department and Wood County Land Information Office is now provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

CDC COVID-19 Data Tracker
Find maps and charts tracking cases, deaths, and trends of COVID-19 in the United States.

County and School District Area Weekly Metric Reports
School district reports published on a weekly basis.

CDC COVID-19 Vaccinations in the United States
Overall US COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries and Administration

CDC COVID-19 Community Level by County
COVID-19 Community Levels are a new tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data.

CDC Rates of COVID-19 Cases and Deaths by Vaccination Status
Monitoring COVID-19 rates by vaccination status can indicate changes in vaccine effectiveness that can be confirmed through robust, controlled studies.