Health

Back in the News: State’s Early Infections Came From New York
Back in the News

State’s Early Infections Came From New York

78% of early COVID-19 infections in Wisconsin linked to New York City.

Op Ed: Republicans Test Ugly Campaign Theme
Op Ed

Republicans Test Ugly Campaign Theme

Message for 2020: ’Some of you will have to die’.

Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Open Monday Morning

Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Open Monday Morning

Individuals do not need to exhibit symptoms or make an appointment.

Daily: Wisconsin Crosses 10,000 COVID-19 Case Threshold, 400 Deaths
Daily

Wisconsin Crosses 10,000 COVID-19 Case Threshold, 400 Deaths

Waukesha County passes 100 cases per 100,000 residents threshold, Kenosha County may soon pass Milwaukee.

Op Ed: A Red County Questions Federal Effort
Op Ed

A Red County Questions Federal Effort

Our government could win WWII but can’t manufacture enough masks to protect us from a virus?

National Pandemic Study Includes State Families

National Pandemic Study Includes State Families

Studying children, how likely to get infected, show symptoms, spread disease.

Daily: COVID-19 Testing Up But Racial Disparities Still Stark
Daily

COVID-19 Testing Up But Racial Disparities Still Stark

Latino and African American communities still suffer from higher rates of cases, deaths.

“Active Streets” Will Close City Streets, Parkways In Favor of Pedestrians, Cyclists

“Active Streets” Will Close City Streets, Parkways In Favor of Pedestrians, Cyclists

This campaign aims to create more public space in Milwaukee, closing off parkways and some city streets to traffic.

Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Will Be at UMOS, Midtown Center

Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Will Be at UMOS, Midtown Center

Sites are on border of areas of city with highest number of COVID-19 cases.

Daily: COVID-19 Testing Capacity Drops
Daily

COVID-19 Testing Capacity Drops

But state reports second highest total of tests processed in 24 hours, percent positive continues downward trend.

State Releases Guidelines for Businesses to Use Once Reopened

State Releases Guidelines for Businesses to Use Once Reopened

Guidelines include general advice and industry specific recommendations.

COVID-19 vs Influenza, They’re Not The Same

COVID-19 vs Influenza, They’re Not The Same

In every metric, COVID-19 is a far more dangerous virus, and it will not go away or become manageable without significant intervention.