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Coronavirus

H-PT parents complain about tighter mask requirements

HOUGHTON — Several parents came to Houghton-Portage Township Schools’ board meeting Monday to ask the district to return to more lenient face-covering requirements. Tom Rajala, who has three children in the school district, said his eighth- and 10th-graders are also now taking virtual ...

Two potential COVID exposure sites announced in Houghton County

HANCOCK — The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has identified two Houghton County businesses as possible exposure sites for COVID-19 this month. The WUPHD listed: • Nutini’s Supper Club, at 321 Quincy St. in Hancock, on Sept. 9 through Sept. 16. • Downtowner Lounge, 100 ...

Potential COVID-19 site exposures for Houghton County

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) has identified possible exposure sites in Houghton County. Local residents visiting these sites may be at a higher risk for exposure as employees or patrons were present while infectious, and masking and social distancing guidelines were not ...

Aspirus urges flu shots early in 2020-21 season

As Aspirus prepares for the 2020-21 flu season, health experts urge everyone that while a flu shot is always recommended, this year getting a flu shot is more important than ever. Amid the existing COVID-19 pandemic, two serious viruses will be circulating concurrently. Both COVID and ...