No additional fallout so far from the weekend news of an active COVID-19 case on the island. Concern for a few about what was being done in response seems to have settled after it became clear that those responsible had a response plan and were implementing it. No change this morning in data reported by […]
From America’s Emerald Isle, this is the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for Tuesday, May 26th, 2020. First, some news… No additional fallout so far from the weekend news of an active COVID-19 case on the island. Concern for a few about what was being done in response seems to have settled after it became clear that […]
Beaver Island’s AMVETS post held a memorial ceremony this morning that was the same but different. Missing were a student led Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. COVID-19 restrictions or work obligations stopped that as the Post worked to keep the group involved in the ceremony to below 10 persons. Alvin LaFreniere stepped […]
News that there is now one positive COVID-19 test for an islander has raised questions about contact tracing. Beaver Island EMS director Cody Randall, Beaver Island Rural Health Center director Tammy Radionoff and Health FNP Cecilia Peasley have discussed those steps with WVBI in prior editions of Beaver Island Perspectives. You can listen to those […]
The COVID-19 Chicken finally came home to roost here on the island with the first reported positive COVID-19 test involving someone who had been on the island. The Northern Islander reported on Sunday that a person without symptoms being tested ahead of surgery had a positive test. Health Center director Tammy Radionoff says they are […]
From studios in the BIC Center on America’s Emerald Isle, this is the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, 2020. First, some news… The COVID-19 Chicken finally came home to roost here on the island with the first reported positive COVID-19 test involving someone who had been on the island. The Northern […]
DATE: 5/24/2020 The Northern Islander reported this morning that the island has its first positive COVID-19 test. A person without symptoms being tested ahead of surgery had a positive test. Health Center director Tammy Radionoff says they are following the plan they had in place for such an event. Contact patterns for the patient are […]
The BIC Centert is set to re-open today at 9:00 a.m. No movies for now, but the building is open along with the COncession Stand–so you can grab a Nathan’s dog for lunch if like. Suddenly a sea of dining choics….a big change from last week. Pickleball and other activities are coming, but plans are […]
More changes coming on the island as businesses start down the path back from shutdowns and shut-backs… New PABI C-E-O announced yesterday that the BIC Center is re-opening today. “I’m glad to finally be ablye to greet some people here at the Community Center,” she said. “Even if it is still at six or more […]
From studios in the BIC Center on America’s Emerald Isle, this is the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for Friday, May 22nd, 2020. First, some news… More changes coming on the island as businesses start down the path back from shutdowns and shut-backs… New PABI C-E-O announced yesterday that the BIC Center is re-opening today. “I’m glad […]