Health

Data Wonk: Why Wisconsin, U.S. Failed Against COVID-19
Data Wonk

Why Wisconsin, U.S. Failed Against COVID-19

Conservative network, including key state operatives, quietly fought solutions other advanced countries pursued.

Why Are Bars Still Open?

Why Are Bars Still Open?

They are key spreaders of COVID-19. So why are city and county health officials okay with bars being open?

City Hall: Don’t Call 911 On City Mask Mandate
City Hall

Don’t Call 911 On City Mask Mandate

Emphasis on voluntary compliance. "We don't want a bunch of Karens making complaints."

WI Daily: New High, 964 New COVID-19 Cases
WI Daily

New High, 964 New COVID-19 Cases

State sets new case record for fourth time in past week and a 30-day hospitalization high.

Back in the News: Wisconsin Behind on COVID-19 Testing
Back in the News

Wisconsin Behind on COVID-19 Testing

How state compares to other in testing, rate of positive cases and rate of hospitalization.

Conspiracy Theories Dog COVID-19 Contact Tracers

Conspiracy Theories Dog COVID-19 Contact Tracers

Misinformation about actions to protect health are exhausting local officials in the state.

WI Daily: COVID-19 Early Indicators Are “Very Troubling”
WI Daily

COVID-19 Early Indicators Are “Very Troubling”

Medical College of Wisconsin CEO warns of accelerating spread of COVID-19. Positive case rate has increased for 25 days.

City Hall: Milwaukee Adopts Mask Mandate
City Hall

Milwaukee Adopts Mask Mandate

Council unanimously adopts indoor and outdoor mandate. Goes into effect Thursday.

WI Daily: Four Straight Days of Over 750 New COVID-19 Cases
WI Daily

Four Straight Days of Over 750 New COVID-19 Cases

But a negative death total, how did that happen?

State Institutes Mask Mandate for Executive Branch Employees

State Institutes Mask Mandate for Executive Branch Employees

Evers doesn't think he can impose a statewide mask requirement.

WI Daily: Three Straight Days of Record COVID-19 Case Growth
WI Daily

Three Straight Days of Record COVID-19 Case Growth

Testing falls, but number of new cases keeps setting new highs. Why haven't hospitalizations followed suit?

WI Daily: Wisconsin Sets Single-Day COVID-19 Case High, Again
WI Daily

Wisconsin Sets Single-Day COVID-19 Case High, Again

Third time in seven days. Testing falls, but positive case rate increases.