Health
Evers Extending Mask Mandate Into 2021
New order expected in coming days, despite pending legal challenges.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneContact Tracing Effort Is Far Behind
COVID-19 cases rising too fast, state would need 20-fold increase in tracers to keep up.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerState Officials Prepare for COVID-19 Vaccine
Looking for facilities with ultra-cold freezers.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioPolice Will Accompany Health Inspectors
Inspectors need protection, city decides, after deaths threats and a physical altercation.
Nov 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFree COVID-19 Testing Expanded to Saturday
The city's Miller Park site will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
Nov 17th, 2020 by Graham KilmerRecord 92 Deaths and 318 New Hospitalizations
7,090 new cases.
Nov 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneActive COVID-19 Hospitalizations Double in 30 Days
4,389 new cases, 12 deaths.
Nov 16th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAurora Cuts Back Electives, Redeploys Staff
Healthcare provider feeling strain from surge in COVID-19 cases, but is optimistic.
Nov 16th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneNursing Homes Need More Resources, AARP Says
Report documents shortages of staff and PPE supplies amid rising pandemic.
Nov 16th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerOne in Three Wisconsin Residents Has Tested Negative For COVID-19
New active hospitalization high. Milwaukee County falls to 21st worst all-time outbreak.
Nov 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene5,146 New Cases, 2,034 Actively Hospitalized
Record 20 patients in Alternate Care Facility
Nov 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene