The first death reported in Oneida County came at the end of March. On March 23, Madison County announced its first COVID-19 related death. People overstocked on food and household supplies so heavily that grocery shelves were bare.
Schools, faith organizations, local governments, and people everywhere learned to navigate Zoom, Skype, and Facetime as the main mode of communication. “The worldwide supply chain that we are accustomed to rely on is now stretched to the max and then some,” said Madison County Director of Emergency Management Dan Degear.Īrea hospitals shutdown elective surgeries and increased their capacity. Supplies, such as testing swabs, masks, gowns, and gloves were limited, too. Testing was restrained and limited, reserved only for the most severe cases and those with pre-existing conditions or further complications. Consequently, on the same day, a 100% workforce reduction for all non-essential businesses went into effect statewide. Madison County reported at a press conference its first cases of COVID-19 on March 22.
March 17 marked the announcement of the first positive COVID-19 test in Oneida County. This sentiment would echo throughout restaurant and other service industries for months to come. “We have taken an incredible hit,” said Charles Wilburn, owner and chef at the Poolville Country Store in Poolville. All at once, businesses were flooding social media with messages like “closed until further notice” and “curbside pickup available.” A waiver for carry-out alcohol was also provided.
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