COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, is a respiratory virus. While COVID-19 is not considered
to be a foodborne illness by the Centers for Disease Control, it is contagious. Actions that you can
take to prevent foodborne illness can be taken to mitigate coronavirus.
Of the food safety steps in helping to mitigate coronavirus, cleaning is the most important; cleaning
hands and cleaning surfaces. Avoiding contact with others while sick is also important.
WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY AND THORO
At this time, the Grant County Extension Office and the Grant County Fair Office will be closed to the public until further notice. Support staff can be reached by e-mail or by calling (608) 723-2125. Support staff will be checking voicemails periodically and e-mails daily.
Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and recommendations from Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Madison, federal agencies and county, our office will have limited availability and access. Our Educators are working
