The COVID-19 situation in Wright County has significantly worsened this week. Over the days earlier in the week for which we have complete testing back, we have been seeing about 8 cases per day in the county (and of course this doesn’t include people without symptoms who do not get...
Yesterday, Governor Reynolds announced that quarantine restrictions for COVID-19 in the state are being changed so that if both people in an exposure situation were wearing masks properly throughout the exposure, quarantine is not required. This change gives schools that are being very careful with masking some additional flexibility to...
The Wright County Charitable Foundation recently contributed funds towards the purchase of a hover mattress for the OB department at Iowa Specialty Hospital – Clarion. A hover mattress is used before and after every caesarian section. This type of bed is a vital part of the surgical process as it...
There are several significant events regarding COVID-19 occurring currently that are important for us to all be mindful of. Across the country, the number of COVID-19 cases is decreasing at a rate of roughly 15% every two weeks. Unfortunately, this is not occurring in Iowa. Without much doubt this is...
Over the last couple of days, we’ve seen what looks like the start of an increase in cases in Wright County, which have largely been in the Belmond area. More on this to come, but we haven’t been able to get the number of local cases down from what we...
First you must clean…..Then you may disinfect! • You can help to reduce the spread of the coronavirus by cleaning and disinfecting high touch surfaces, such as doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, sinks, faucets, and tables frequently. • Please put gloves on before cleaning and disinfecting & Dispose of...
The following is a press release from the Office of the Governor. A new Test Iowa clinic site is scheduled to open in Wright County on Monday, August 10, 2020. The new site will be located at Iowa Specialty Hospital, 403 1st Street SE in Belmond. Regular testing hours will...
We're proud to announce the birth of 300th baby of 2020, Zaiden Vernan Bustos. Baby Zaiden was born on August 2nd at 3:23 in the afternoon to parents Shyanna Carpenter and Wesley Bustos. He weighed 6 pounds 12.9 ounces, was 18.5 inches in length, and he has black hair and...
The following is an open letter from Dr. Michael McLoughlin regarding COVID-19. We are sharing this letter in both English and Español. Please share with your friends and family. The number of cases of COVID-19 reported daily across the country continues to increase. On Friday, July 17th a new single-day...
The following is a response from Dr. Michael McLoughlin regarding whether it’s safe for children to return to school this fall: Decisions about school are very difficult and we can only base our decisions on the information about COVID that we have. For one the American Academy of Pediatrics is...
