Health
Healthcare Workers Support Mask Mandate
Healthcare workers knock Republicans for doing nothing for unemployed.
Aug 7th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerMilwaukee’s COVID-19 Cases, Transmission Rate Dropping
But we can't let up now, or we risk losing what little progress has been made.
Aug 7th, 2020 by Graham KilmerUW System Orders 350,000 COVID-19 Tests
System plans to test students in the dorms every two weeks.
Aug 7th, 2020 by Rich KremerWisconsin On COVID-19 Testing Surge
Over 17,000 tests for three days in a row.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneA Mask Mandate is Not Enough
It's a step in the right direction, but not enough to suppress the virus.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Bruce ThompsonCOVID-19 Slowing in Milwaukee County, Increasing Statewide
Milwaukee County still has fourth largest per capita spread in state, but it's down 29 percent.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneLiving 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 Jannene