Communicable Disease
Wisconsin State Law requires certain communicable diseases to be reported to local Public Health Departments and requires local Public Health Departments to act and prevent the spread of infection to others.
Our Role
Manitowoc County Health Department plays an important role in detecting, preventing, and controlling communicable diseases in the community. Department staff are responsible to:
- Investigate and follow-up on all reportable diseases and disease outbreaks in Manitowoc County
- Educate and notify the public about disease outbreaks
- Assure treatment
- Monitor disease rates and trends
- Guide public and private strategies to prevent infections
General Public Reporting
If you suspect or identify a communicable disease, we encourage reporting it to our department by calling 920-683-4155 and ask to speak with the nurse on call or Contact Us.