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As the school year begins in Eau Claire, health officials report an increase in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease cases, mainly in daycares, emphasizing the importance of good sanitation and handwashing to prevent its spread, especially among young children.
Eau Claire's city attorney has written a letter to HSHS and Prevea, expressing concerns about the potential illegality of the hospitals' closure and the reported violation of the WARN Act. The letter urges the health system to meet its legal obligations and emphasizes the impact of the closures on the community, particularly in terms of regional inpatient behavioral health care. The city attorney calls for cooperation from HSHS to minimize the impact of the closure on the community.
The opening of a new Chick-fil-A restaurant in the Oakwood Mall area is expected to increase traffic and potentially cause restrictions at the mall entrance closest to Hwy. 53. Drivers are advised to watch for potential back-ups, avoid blocking entrances or intersections, and consider alternate access routes on the west side of the mall.
Shane Helmbrecht, a man charged with homicide in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, who had been found incompetent to stand trial and ordered to stay at a mental health facility, was reported missing from a Tomah group home in September. However, he has now been located safe by the Pojoaque Tribal Police Department near Santa Fe, New Mexico, and released at the direction of Eau Claire County authorities. A new competency exam report was filed in August, and a hearing is scheduled for January.
Costco Wholesale has announced that their new store in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, will open on November 22, just in time for the holiday season. The 160,000 square foot warehouse will also include a gas station and car wash, and is expected to employ around 150 to 200 workers. The nearest Costco to Eau Claire is currently located in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Costco has announced that its new warehouse in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is set to open on November 22, 2023. The facility will offer various services including a tire service center, hearing aid center, optical department, pharmacy, and gas station.
The Eau Claire City-County Health Department in Wisconsin has observed an increase in COVID-19 case numbers and wastewater data, indicating a potential spread of the disease. Although hospitalizations and deaths have not seen significant increases, the health department is closely monitoring the situation as wastewater data can serve as an early indicator of disease spread. The rise in cases aligns with previous trends during this time of year.
Justin Vue, a 26-year-old UWEC alumni, who went missing while tubing and swimming in the Chippewa River, has been found dead. The Eau Claire Fire Department conducted a search utilizing various resources and volunteers, ultimately locating Vue's body in the river. The incident occurred when Vue was snorkeling and swimming away from his group, and despite the efforts of multiple agencies, he was unable to be rescued.
Justin Vue, a 26-year-old UWEC alumni, who went missing while tubing and swimming in the Chippewa River, has been found dead. The Eau Claire Fire Department conducted a search utilizing various resources and volunteers, ultimately locating Vue's body in the river. The incident occurred when Vue was snorkeling and swimming away from his group, and despite the efforts of multiple agencies, he was unable to be rescued.
Two cases of legionnaires' disease have been confirmed in an Eau Claire care facility, with both cases occurring within the last three months. Legionnaires' disease is a form of pneumonia caused by inhaling legionella bacteria from a warm water source. The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is working with the facility to identify the source of the bacteria, while assuring the general public that the risk is low for healthy individuals but higher for those over 50 with chronic lung conditions or compromised immune systems.
Two cases of Legionnaires' Disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, have been confirmed in an Eau Claire care facility. The disease is more likely to affect individuals over 50, those with compromised immune systems, underlying lung conditions, or a history of smoking. The facility is taking precautions by not using running water until all potential bacteria spots can be tested. Legionnaires' Disease can be fatal, with roughly one in ten infected individuals dying from complications, and the risk increases to one in four in healthcare settings.
A fire broke out at Banbury Place in downtown Eau Claire on Sunday evening, with fire crews finding fire inside a chimney exhaust system near the American Phoenix business, as well as on the first floor manufacturing area and on the rooftop penthouse. No injuries were reported, and all employees were accounted for. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.