Health
COVID-19 Testing Up But Racial Disparities Still Stark
Latino and African American communities still suffer from higher rates of cases, deaths.
May 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
“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.
May 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
May 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Testing Capacity Drops
But state reports second highest total of tests processed in 24 hours, percent positive continues downward trend.
May 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Releases Guidelines for Businesses to Use Once Reopened
Guidelines include general advice and industry specific recommendations.
May 8th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
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.
May 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Startups Seek Government Support in Wake of COVID-19
Startup Wisconsin says state and local support needed for high-growth companies.
May 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
EMS Calls Show 54% Spike in Drug Overdoses, 80% Increase in Suicide Attempts
Milwaukee County experiencing a death toll beyond the disease itself.
May 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Launching Two Free COVID-19 Testing Sites
Individuals will be able to receive free test without appointment or symptoms.
May 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Testing Up 31% in Wisconsin
State reports over 5,000 tests in a day for first time. Positive test rate drops to record low.
May 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
For Now, Milwaukee Must ‘Learn To Live With’ COVID-19
Local officials dealing with the pandemic look back on past two months of COVID-19.
May 7th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MMAC Wants State to Start Reopening Next Week
The group supported Evers original stay at home order that ended April 24.
May 7th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
