For most of 2020, La Crosse’s nursing homes had lost no one to covid-19. “Your first responsibility as a local government is really to protect the health and safety and welfare of your residents,” he said. In recent briefings, Wisconsin health secretary designee Andrea Palm said the state is doing worse than it was in March and April and has pleaded with residents to avoid going to bars and to practice social distancing. ADADSince June, Cogbill has been working with the county, other medical professionals and nursing home officials to curb coronavirus infections. Henry Becker, 86, died Oct. 9 after contracting the virus last month in his La Crosse nursing home.

Source: Washington Post October 21, 2020 22:07 UTC