Health
Wisconsin Sets New COVID-19 Testing High
Surge in testing comes as testing capacity drops because of supply shortage.
May 14th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneShould the Federal Government Keep its Word?
The Supreme Court says yes, except Justice Alito, who sees things differently.
May 14th, 2020 by Bruce ThompsonOver 6,000 Get Tested At Free Milwaukee Testing Sites In Three Days
Demand remains strong each day as Milwaukeeans embrace no-appointment, drive-thru testing.
May 14th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneLosing a Loved One to COVID-19
Nothing is the same for families trying to grieve during the pandemic.
May 14th, 2020 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioSuburban “Safer at Home Orders” Are Less Restrictive Than Milwaukee’s
Wisconsin becomes patchwork quilt of health orders.
May 14th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee’s “Safer at Home” Order Remains in Effect
Bars and restaurants in Milwaukee must remain closed.
May 13th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneSupreme Court Strikes Down “Safer at Home”
Decision goes into effect immediately. Milwaukee's order remains in effect.
May 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene8 City Nursing Homes Have COVID-19 Cases
State releases names, locations of 38 active investigations for the first time.
May 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene291 New COVID-19 Cases, 3 Deaths in Wisconsin
Positive case rate jumps over Tuesday's total, but stays below 14-day average.
May 13th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneState’s COVID Growth Slower Than Nation
Wisconsin below most states and all of Midwest in per-capita COVID-19 cases and deaths.
May 13th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyNational Guard Tests 1,919 at City Sites
'Phenomenal' response to two COVID-19 test sites yesterday, more guard members had to be added.
May 12th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity’s Smallpox Quarantine Created a Furor
Back in the 1890s, Milwaukee’s clampdown on smallpox outbreak caused fear and fury.
May 12th, 2020 by Andy Soth, WisContext