La Crosse Co. has first COVID-19 death


La Crosse Co. has first COVID-19 death

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – La Crosse County has had its first death from complications of COVID-19.

The La Crosse County Health Department said Friday morning that a county resident in his 70s who was hospitalized died.

The health department said to protect the family’s privacy, they aren’t releasing any other information at this time.

The health department urges people to continue to practices to keep the virus from spreading such as washing hands frequently, social distancing, and wearing face covering when outside the home.


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According to the CDC, symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea


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