COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 is the name given to the virus that triggered our recent global pandemic that began in 2020. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person through respiratory droplets and small particles produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. The virus spreads easily in crowded or poorly ventilated indoor settings. Some people who are infected show no symptoms while others develop illness that ranges from mild-severe.

Door County Public Health encourages everyone to stay at home if ill, use care if exposed, and continue to be cautious in public places. 

Symptoms may include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.

Testing:

If you believe you were exposed to COVID-19 or have symptoms, testing is offered through our healthcare system partners; home tests are available for purchase at pharmacies and other retailers. Door County Public Health no longer has home tests available for pick up. These tests will detect the currently circulating COVID-19 variants. 

If you test positive for COVID-19 or are sick and suspect you have COVID-19, please follow the current CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance.


CDC Newsroom Release 3/1/2024: CDC updates and simplifies respiratory virus recommendations

For the general public, the CDC no longer recommends that you isolate for five days if you test positive for COVID. Instead, stay home if you’re sick and return to school and work once you’re feeling better and fever-free for at least 24 hours. Once you resume normal activities, take additional precautions for the next five days to avoid getting others sick, such as wearing a well-fitting mask and keeping a distance from others. This change matches the advice for other respiratory illnesses, like the flu.

Immunizations:

Please visit Staying Up to Date with Your Vaccines for current vaccine recommendations and call Door County Public Health to confirm availability, eligibility, and to schedule.

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