covid-19

COVID-19

The Lake City Graphic is making all of its COVID-19 pandemic-related coverage available without a subscription. If there's a story related to the pandemic that you can't access, please let us know by emailing andrew@lakecitygraphic.com and we will make it available as soon as possible.

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Questions about masks

Jul 22, 2020
How many who wear masks get the virus. How many who don’t wear masks don’t get the virus. Would all visitors be required to wear masks?

County gives guidance for dining out, social gatherings

Jul 15, 2020
With the long holiday weekend and the reopening of restaurants, bars and businesses we have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases in Wabasha County and statewide. As a community, we all need to take action to help reduce the chances of getting sick. We need to make sure we are doing our best to slow...

Council discusses mask mandate

Jul 15, 2020
For now the Lake City City Council has adopted a wait-and-see approach to a potential ordinance mandating masks in some public spaces. At the July 13 council meeting, Mayor Mark Nichols said he has heard from advocates of a mask requirement and asked fellow councilmembers to weigh in. The Centers...

Public safety building requires masks

Jul 15, 2020
Members of the public who enter the Lake City public safety building are now required to wear masks. The Lake City Police Department announced the new policy Monday, July 13, on its Facebook Page. Due to the barrier between employee and public areas in the building, the public may see people in...

Letter: Make masks mandatory

Jul 15, 2020
Please join me in urging Mayor Mark Nichols to implement a mandatory mask order in Lake City. Winona Mayor Mark Peterson announced a citywide mask order to begin Friday, July 10, joining Rochester and Mankato. These orders require all residents and visitors to wear face coverings indoors in public...

Letter: Masks now, hugs later

Jul 15, 2020
I’m a proud Lake City resident who is sheltering in place on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. As a single guy I have been reflecting upon the cool reception I have received from some of the pretty single Lake City ladies. I now realize that they did not find me unattractive, but rather that...

COVID-19 testing sites to converge in Rochester

Jul 15, 2020
Beginning Monday, July 13, Mayo Clinic’s Northwest Clinic drive-through testing site shut down and all testing has been consolidated to a single testing location, according to Kari Etrheim, Olmsted County Public Health.Individuals needing a COVID-19 test will be directed to the Graham Park...

Doing our best to slow the spread of COVID-19

Jul 8, 2020
Many community members may be asking yourself, “when will this COVID-19 pandemic be over?!”  The answer is, “not for a while, we are in this for the long haul.”  As a community we all need to take actions to help reduce the chances of getting sick.  As we are turning the dial and starting to reopen...

Recognizing and responding to suicide risk during pandemic

Jul 8, 2020
During the COVID-l9 pandemic, some people with mental health problems may be at elevated risk for suicide. This is because the levels of stress that many are experiencing can lead to feelings of hopelessness and despair. People who are already in treatment for suicide risk may need additional...

County looks to improve driver’s license service

Jul 8, 2020
The Wabasha County Board discussed making the driver’s license process easier at its June 30 meeting. No action was taken at this time, but the unanimous feeling of the board was to move forward with the process. All commissioners were present, including Rich Hall who has been attending meetings...

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