Health
Living Day to Day as an Essential Worker
They're still concerned for safety, just trying to get by.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow Will Health Dept. Free Mask Program Work?
Department plans to distribute 500,000 locally made masks.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHealth Departments Can Enforce State Mask-Mandate
Despite some Sheriffs' opposition, Evers administration says it can be enforced.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioNine Businesses Receive Warnings For Violating Milwaukee Mask Mandate
Bars and restaurants generating the largest number of complaints. Fines coming next.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMental Health Services Expanded with Grants
Millions in grants are funding expanded service offerings from the Behavioral Health Division.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Graham KilmerNew COVID-19 Testing Record, 728 New Cases
Testing continues to climb, positive case rate falling, but state still recording large numbers of new cases.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneRelease Business Names With COVID-19 Outbreaks
Let the public make informed decisions about their own safety.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Christa WesterbergCDC Says Election Did Not Cause COVID-19 Spike
But the Spring election saw voter participation cut in half.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerWaukesha County Seeing Spike in COVID-19
Sheriff says he won't enforce the mask mandate.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioLowest COVID-19 Case Total In a Month
Testing continues to trend upward.
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCOVID-19 Testing Quick and Easy At National Guard Sites
Free testing sites now offer preregistration, emailed results.
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMask-Mandate Won’t Affect Voting In-Person
Even with a mask on, poll workers can verify identity.
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio