Health
Mask Mandate Passes Committee
Proposal would require masks indoors and outdoors, but with limited enforcement.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneUnemployment Claims Continue At Unprecedented Rate
DWD triples workforce for unemployment insurance system in response.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Graham KilmerHow to Stay Cool in Heat Wave
Relief harder to find amid pandemic. Some groups in city offering help.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe War Against Masks
It’s the most cost effective way to slow the pandemic. So why such opposition?
Jul 8th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson20 Days of Climbing COVID-19 Positive Case Rate
Active hospitalizations also hit three week high.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneEvers Won’t Issue New Shutdown Order
Cites Republican and Supreme Court opposition even as state cases double in just one month.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerMilwaukee Mask Mandate Scaled Back
Special council committee to debate it. Outdoor requirement scaled back, minimum age raised.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneBus Passengers May Face Mask Mandate
County committee okays policy and full board likely to agree, could be in place August 1.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCOVID-19 Case Rate Increasing In County
A key indicator changed to red as the positive case rate rises among younger people.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Has Fastest COVID-19 Spread In U.S.
New study has alarming figures, with spread coming since state shutdown ended.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Jeramey JannenePlease Honor Interdependence Day(s)
We’re all in this pandemic together. Please do your part.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Tom NelsonCOVID-19 Cases Double Since Memorial Day
State officials fear spread to older population could trigger surge in hospitalizations and deaths.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene