Jefferson County Moves to Medium COVID-19 Community Level

According to an update from the Jefferson County Wisconsin Health Department, Jefferson County is now designated as having a medium Community Level of COVID-19. This means that the number of people experiencing severe illness from COVID-19 and the number of hospitalizations has increased and is having some impact on local health care systems. The health department continues to monitor the spread and impact of COVID-19 in Jefferson County, using the CDC Community Levels as a measure to help them understand the current risk COVID-19 poses to the community, and determine the prevention steps they recommend people take to protect their own health and the health of others.