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State Health Officials Await Data On Omicron

State Health Officials Await Data On Omicron

Monitoring the emergence of new COVID-19 variant as state hits 11-month high in cases.

Health Care Providers Preparing For COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

Health Care Providers Preparing For COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

Booster of Pfizer and Moderna will likely be available by late September.

State Sees Historically Few Flu Cases

State Sees Historically Few Flu Cases

Only 38 influenza cases as of January 30th. COVID-19 mitigation likely reduced the spread.

When Someone in Household Has COVID-19

When Someone in Household Has COVID-19

How to avoid getting it. Expert tips for limiting spread and boosting your immune system.

UW Rapid COVID-19 Test Missed Many Asymptomatic Cases

UW Rapid COVID-19 Test Missed Many Asymptomatic Cases

A CDC study finds a test used by UW-System schools missed 59% of asymptomatic cases.

Tee Times During a Pandemic

Tee Times During a Pandemic

Some public golf courses saw a 15% to 30% increase in usage in 2020.

The Battle Over Face Masks

The Battle Over Face Masks

The limits of persuasion in a polarized state. Can science save lives and prevent threats?

41% of State’s Grocery Shoppers Wear Masks

41% of State’s Grocery Shoppers Wear Masks

Researchers checked 26 grocery stores around state, women more likely to wear a mask.

Who Will Be Denied Medical Resources?

Who Will Be Denied Medical Resources?

State’s disability groups call for equal treatment should life-saving supplies need to be rationed.

Story of State’s First Coronavirus Case

Story of State’s First Coronavirus Case

Nation’s 12th case; virus now being studied at UW-Madison research lab.

Coronavirus and When to Wear Masks

Coronavirus and When to Wear Masks

As the disease spreads, what do public health officials advise?

2019 Novel Coronavirus Case is Confirmed in Wisconsin
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2019 Novel Coronavirus Case is Confirmed in Wisconsin

Risk to Wisconsin Public Remains Low