Health
School 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 Examiner
Evers Restricts Bar, Restaurant Capacity
All public, indoor facilities cannot exceed 25% of capacity. Order runs through November 6th.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Health 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 Radio
3 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 Jannene
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up 127% In Three Weeks
Active hospitalizations set a record high for third day in a row,
Oct 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Why 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 Johnson
Judge 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 Murphy
Record 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 Milwaukee
Where 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
2,892 New COVID-19 Cases, A New High
Active hospitalizations hit another record high.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
Evers Urges Citizens, Practice COVID Safety
As cases surge, governor has given up on GOP legislators, urges people to stay home, wear masks.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
COVID Controversy At Suburban Post Office
South Milwaukee USPS employee tested positive but other mail carriers not being tested.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
