Frederica Freyberg:

La Crosse County is seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases at a rate of 40% higher than the state average. As a result, a severe risk red alert has been issued. This week, the public was notified of possible exposure if they visited any of seven bars and restaurants in the downtown La Crosse area. Residents are being advised to stay at home and reduce gatherings to no more than ten people.

Jennifer Rombalski:

I know we can do this. I know we can do better. I know that we can make choices to always wear fabric face coverings and always physical distance. And we can change this outcome that we are currently seeing. So don’t be — don’t be discouraged that we are in red. If we take this seriously as a community, all together, not just individuals, then we will see these numbers go down.