Webster County Health Unit

Updated COVID-19 case information can be found on our dashboard at www.webstercohealth.com/COVID-19. #staysafe #wearamask #socialdistance #webstercountyhealth #washyourhands #COVID19

As we enter the winter months, here's some important information from our partners at the National Weather Service. Stay Safe Friends!

The Health Unit will be closed Tuesday, Oct 27, due to staff training.The Health Unit will be closed Tuesday, Oct 27, due to staff training.

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the COVID-19 drive thru test site for Monday, October 26th will be moved to the Marshfield Fire Department at 521 S. Prairie Lane in Marshfield. Testing will be provided from 9:00 - 11:00 am. Appointment not necessary.

Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or seasonal flu. The simple truth is, that during a pandemic, the safest thing to do is to celebrate at home. If families decide to venture out however, the Webster County Health Unit encourages residents to plan alternate ways to participate in Halloween this year. Make trick-or-treating safer by avoiding direct contact with trick-or-treaters, give out treats outdoors if... possible, set up a station with individually bagged treats for kids to take, wash your hands before handling treats / use disposable gloves, socially distance as much as possible, and wear a mask. Cloth masks can be designed to become a part of a child’s costume. A costume mask however, is not a substitute for a cloth mask. It’s important to never wear a costume mask over a cloth mask, as it can make breathing more difficult. Masks should not be worn by children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing. If you are taking your children out trick-or-treating, or hosting trick-or-treaters, be sure to have hand sanitizer with you and use it after touching objects or other people. Hand sanitizer should contain at least 60% alcohol, and parents should always supervise young children using hand sanitizer. The Health Unit encourages getting creative this year and considering options like going on an outdoor themed scavenger hunt, visiting a pumpkin patch, take a socially distancing walk through a corn maze, or have a special Halloween just for family members living in your home. However you celebrate this year, please remember to wear a cloth mask, stay at least six feet away from others, and wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer. More information can be found at https://www.cdc.gov//2019-/daily-life-coping/holidays.html.

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