Health
Wausau Hospital Sends COVID-19 Patients Home, Saving Space for Critically Ill
Aspirus Wausau is sending COVID-19 patients home to make room for sicker patients.
Nov 19th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioDid You Like the “Active Streets” Program?
Take a survey from the City of Milwaukee and help guide future efforts.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Graham KilmerEvers 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 Examiner