Health
2,177 New COVID-19 Cases
Average reported daily death total and positive case rate trending downward.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneEmergency Mental Health Facility Planned for 12th and Walnut
Milwaukee County and four private partners plan new center.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMass Vaccination Bill Clears Committee
One provision would expand vaccination to everyone by March, DHS says bill doesn't address "critical limitation."
Jan 21st, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner1,522 New COVID-19 Cases
Testing at its lowest point since May 23rd, cases at their lowest point since September 21st.
Jan 20th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneState Expands Eligibility for Vaccination
Proposal for next phase expands eligibility for vaccines to nearly half the population.
Jan 20th, 2021 by Graham KilmerAssembly Bill Seeks to Vaccinate Everyone
Would overrule health officials, who say making everyone eligible would overwhelm limited vaccine supply.
Jan 20th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerHow To Get a COVID-19 Vaccine If You’re 65 Or Older in Milwaukee
County residents should use HealthyMKE.com website.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneVaccines for Senior Citizens Start Soon
As of January 25, people 65 and older can get vaccinated. State committee still finalizing other recommendations.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Graham KilmerState Collecting At-Home COVID-19 Tests
In December state began distributing and receiving test kits. 1,600 collected so far.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioBarrett Seeks to Reverse Racial Disparity for Vaccines
Majority of vaccine doses have gone to white, young Milwaukee County residents.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWhen Someone in Household Has COVID-19
How to avoid getting it. Expert tips for limiting spread and boosting your immune system.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism