Health
Paid Sick Leave Has Health Benefits
Report finds universal paid sick leave would reduce pandemic’s spread by 10%.
Jan 30th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State Launching Vaccine Appointment Website
It launches in February. Anyone can sign up, those ineligible will go on wait list.
Jan 30th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
1 in 10 Milwaukee County Residents Have Tested Positive For COVID-19
But under 10,000 people in Wisconsin have tested positive in past week for first time since September.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Vaccination Program Delayed by Old Computer System
Health Department interim commissioner points to long term underfunding, deluge of work during pandemic.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bucks VP Alex Lasry Gets Vaccinated by “Pure Happenstance”
Lasry offered vaccine by wife's uncle when doses were close to expiring.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID-19 Cases Decreasing in Milwaukee County
County saw half of all COVID-19 deaths in last three months.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
DHS Expanding Vaccinators for Assisted Living Facilities
DHS is partnering with independent pharmacies, local health departments to hasten rollout.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Halts Mask Mandate Repeal
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said bill not being taken up, for now.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
New COVID-19 Cases Still Coming in Faster Than Any Point Last Summer
Seven-day rolling total keeps falling, but is still ahead of any date before September 17th.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Why GOP Wants to Spread COVID-19
72% of state voters support mask mandate. But Republicans worry only about Trump supporters.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Pandemic Causes Youth Prison Problems
New report finds switch to virtual education and other changes taking a toll on youth, staff at Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
