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From the Mayo Clinic Health System:
This fall, there has been a surge of COVID-19 infections across Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin, including in communities served by Mayo Clinic Health System.
Some Mayo Clinic Health System locations have activated hospital emergency surge plans to manage the...
Due to rising COVID numbers in local area communities, staff from Mercy One—Northwood Family Clinic have been moved to the Regency Clinic and Mercy One hospital in Mason City. Appointments (telehealth or in person), questions or concerns can still be made by calling the Northwood Clinic or Regency...
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is dedicated to helping prevent the spread of COVID-19. Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the area, the following care location updates are being implemented on a temporary basis to ensure all who are in need continue to receive personalized, excellent...
Last week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order that initiated the closing of restaurants, bars, fitness centers and other businesses, as well as putting a halt to high school sports.
The order comes as rates of COVID-19 continue to rise, and hospitalizations put a strain on the...
Iowa remains a red zone, and had the fourth highest rate in the nation, according to the classifications of the White House Coronavirus Task Force on November 8. Meanwhile, Worth County's rates are on the rise, and by the same Task Force measures, would also be considered a red zone.
According to...
Following discussion amongst elected officials and department heads, Worth County buildings and offices are once again being closed to the public, except by appointment, and instituted a mask policy for visitors and employees, amongst other measures.
The supervisors held a special meeting on...
The Worth County Sheriff's Office is looking for help to keep students warm this winter.
The WCSO is looking for donations of new hats, mittens, snow pants and scarves, for use by students of all ages at Central Springs and Northwood-Kensett schools, who may not be able to afford adequate winter...
There is good news amongst all of the frightening statistics about this COVID-19 pandemic: a vaccine is anticipated to be coming in the foreseeable future. Some additional welcoming news is the authorized use of an antibody therapy for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19. This is intended to...
The statement below is from Rod Schlader, President, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
“As we see COVID-19 numbers surge in our county, reaching a new record of 954 active cases per 100,000 residents, we are asking you – as a business owner, to help us beat this virus. Over the past week, MercyOne...
Several MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center locations now offer rapid COVID-19 testing for symptomatic patients. With a rapid COVID-19 test, results are available in as quickly as 20 minutes. Individuals experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms must contact their primary care provider to schedule an...