Health
The Deadly Claims of Trump and Johnson
Distracting and misleading Americans about the pandemic.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Bill KaplanWisconsin’s Legislature Laziest in U.S.?
Other states with full-time legislators have met 18 times more frequently than in Wisconsin.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyPlaintiffs Harmed By Mask Order, Lawyer Argues
Conservative group asks court to end Evers mandate as state's COVID-19 cases soar.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerSchool Districts Battle Over In-Person Classes
Parents push for this as health officials, teachers say state’s spiking pandemic makes this unsafe.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Restricts Bar, Restaurant Capacity
All public, indoor facilities cannot exceed 25% of capacity. Order runs through November 6th.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneHealth Departments ‘Cracking Under Strain’ of Pandemic
Top epidemiologist say state needs more contact tracing staff, expanded testing to slow virus spread.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio3 New COVID-19 Test Sites Include Miller Park
City opening new ones as National Guard testing sites will close October 17th.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCOVID-19 Hospitalizations Up 127% In Three Weeks
Active hospitalizations set a record high for third day in a row,
Oct 5th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWhy Should Court End Mask Mandate, Judge Asks
Legislature has power to end Evers mandate, he notes, why should court usurp that right?
Oct 5th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonJudge Schimel Won’t Self-Quarantine
Exposed to Sen. Ron Johnson who tested positive, but won’t wear mask in court. Attorneys fear risk for themselves and clients.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyRecord Number of COVID-19 Hospitalizations
In total, 7,646 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 714 are currently.
Oct 4th, 2020 by Urban MilwaukeeWhere to Get A Flu Shot in Milwaukee
Health officials strongly encourage getting a flu vaccination.
Oct 4th, 2020 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service