Health

Data Wonk: Will State Face a Second COVID-19 Wave?
Data Wonk

Will State Face a Second COVID-19 Wave?

All evidence suggests state is doing well. But there may be danger from other states.

Daily: Why Do COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue To Drop?
Daily

Why Do COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue To Drop?

256 new cases of disease confirmed on Wednesday.

MKE County: ‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic
MKE County

‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic

County teams with city, police, non-profits to distribute meals, face masks, resource bags at local parks.

Daily: COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hit 75-Day Low
Daily

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hit 75-Day Low

266 newly-confirmed positive cases reported Tuesday.

COVID-19 Testing Down Significantly

COVID-19 Testing Down Significantly

Officials worry about drop in testing here as COVID-19 cases spike across the nation.

Pocan Bill Bans Liability Waivers From Crowds

Pocan Bill Bans Liability Waivers From Crowds

During pandemic would prevent gatherings of 1,000 or more, including Trump campaign events, to require attendees to sign waivers.

Murphy’s Law: Did High Court Order Hike State’s COVID Cases?
Murphy’s Law

Did High Court Order Hike State’s COVID Cases?

They’re definitely up since state Supreme Court ruling, and a faster rate than the nation.

Daily: 1% of Milwaukee County Residents Have Tested Positive For COVID-19
Daily

1% of Milwaukee County Residents Have Tested Positive For COVID-19

Rate hits 5% in one city neighborhood, under represents true spread.

Celebrating Voices of Health Care Workers

Celebrating Voices of Health Care Workers

Artist Nirmal Raja creates masks with quotes from health care workers handling the pandemic.

UW System Issues Pandemic Guidelines

UW System Issues Pandemic Guidelines

Campuses should have social distancing for classes, use residence halls for quarantines, testing.

Daily: 692 COVID-19 Deaths in Wisconsin, 350 in Milwaukee County
Daily

692 COVID-19 Deaths in Wisconsin, 350 in Milwaukee County

Approximately one in three individuals that have died from COVID-19 in Wisconsin have resided in the city of Milwaukee

Op Ed: Community Health Centers Need Funding
Op Ed

Community Health Centers Need Funding

Vitally needed to provide health care to poor and uninsured. More federal funding needed.