Updated Mask Guidance For Barron County

Barron County is currently experiencing “substantial” levels of community transmission. At this time Barron County Public Health advises all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, should wear masks when in public.

Updates To Mask Guidance For The Prevention Of COVID-19 Transmission

"At this time the Washburn County Health Department advises all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, should wear masks when in public."

COVID-19 Semi-Weekly Update: Monday, August 02, 2021

Semi-Weekly COVID-19 update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

COVID-19 Semi-Weekly Update: Friday, July 30, 2021

Semi-Weekly COVID-19 update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Growing Case Activity And Circulation Of Delta Variant Prompt Updated CDC And DHS Guidance

"Vaccination and mask guidance are best response tools for an evolving situation"

COVID-19 Semi-Weekly Update: Monday, July 26, 2021

Semi-Weekly COVID-19 update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

COVID-19 Semi-Weekly Update: Friday, July 23, 2021

Semi-Weekly COVID-19 update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

COVID-19 Weekend Update For Area Counties

Weekend COVID-19 update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

COVID-19 Friday Update: July 16, 2021

Weekly Friday COVID-19 update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Potential Toxic Producing Blue-Green Algae Detected At Coon Lake

Potential blue-green toxic producing algae has been detected at Coon Lake in Frederic

Updated Water Sampling Results For Toxic Algae In Loveless Lake

Based on the unpredictable pattern of the toxic algae bloom, caution should be used when participating in recreational water activities at Loveless Lake.

Blue-Green Algae Reported On Lake In Washburn County

You should avoid entering the water and keep dogs out of the water anywhere blue-green algae is present.

COVID-19 Weekend Update: Monday, July 12, 2021

Weekend COVID-19 update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

COVID-19 Friday Update: July 9, 2021

Weekly Friday COVID-19 update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

COVID-19 Weekend Update: Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Weekend COVID-19 update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

COVID-19 Weekly Update: Friday, July 2, 2021

Here is our weekly Friday COVID-19 update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Healthy Minute: Job-Ercise

Here are some simple but effective exercises that can be done in your office or home office to help you fit physical activity into your busy day

COVID-19 Update: Monday, June 28, 2021

Today's COVID-19 daily update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Spooner Health’s COVID-19 Testing Site Closing To Public; Will Be Used For Hospital Testing Only

"With a successful vaccine roll-out, the need for COVID-19 testing has decreased dramatically"

COVID-19 Update: Friday, June 25, 2021

Today's COVID-19 daily update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

COVID-19 Update: Thursday, June 24, 2021

Today's COVID-19 daily update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

COVID-19 Update: Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Today's COVID-19 daily update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

COVID-19 Update: Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Today's COVID-19 daily update for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

NIH: Cannabis Use May Be Associated With Suicidality In Young Adults

NIH Study Suggests Link Between Cannabis Use And Higher Levels Of Suicidal Ideation, Plan, And Attempt