Pandemic Hits Wisconsin Nursing Homes Hard In August, Foraging Food Friday

Air Date:
Heard On Central Time
Morel Mushrooms found in Richland County, Wisconsin
Morel Mushrooms found in Richland County, Wisconsin. D.Jewell/WPR

We learn more about how nursing homes were impacted by COVID-19 cases and the Delta variant in the month of August. Then on this week’s Food Friday, we discuss making meals from foraged foods.

Featured in this Show

  • Wisconsin Nursing Homes See A Spike In Covid Cases

    Wisconsin nursing homes reported a spike in COVID-19 cases in August. A reporter explains how the Delta variant is impacting long-term care facilities, even with vaccinations.

  • Food Friday: Foraging

    A chef and foraging enthusiast joins the show to give some tips on gathering ingredients in nature — and how to make a meal when you bring your goodies back home.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Sarah Volpenhein Guest
  • Alan Bergo Guest

Related Stories