Health

African-Americans Hard Hit By COVID-19 Across Wisconsin

African-Americans Hard Hit By COVID-19 Across Wisconsin

African-American disparity isn't just a Milwaukee problem.

Daily: COVID-19 Testing Capacity Continues To Outpace Actual Testing
Daily

COVID-19 Testing Capacity Continues To Outpace Actual Testing

State officials say they've expanded guidance to allow more people to be tested.

Health Officials Will Track Election Day COVID-19 Spread

Health Officials Will Track Election Day COVID-19 Spread

It will take several weeks to see if in person voting increased transmission of the disease.

Milwaukee County Hospitals Increase Capacity

Milwaukee County Hospitals Increase Capacity

50 percent more hospital beds, double ICU beds as hospitals convert spaces to prepare for the worst.

See Wisconsin’s Hospital Usage With New Dashboard

See Wisconsin’s Hospital Usage With New Dashboard

Interactive dashboard allows public daily insight into hospital capacity.

One in 10 American Workers Lost Their Job in Past Month

One in 10 American Workers Lost Their Job in Past Month

Over 6.6 million people filed for unemployment last week

Police Arresting Stay-At-Home Violators

Police Arresting Stay-At-Home Violators

MPD says they have and will pursue charges against people who violate the "stay-at-home" order.

Daily: 2,885 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin
Daily

2,885 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin

Death total has grown to 111, including 68 in Milwaukee County.

Construction Starting Soon On State Fair Park Care Facility

Construction Starting Soon On State Fair Park Care Facility

Army Corps of Engineers already mobilizing at State Fair Park.

Wisconsin Closes State Parks, Including Lakeshore in Milwaukee

Wisconsin Closes State Parks, Including Lakeshore in Milwaukee

Havenwoods State Forest on city's north side also closed.

Opioid Treatment Facility Sees Uptick During Pandemic

Opioid Treatment Facility Sees Uptick During Pandemic

The epidemic has not slowed down, and neither has treatment.

Daily: COVID-19 Death Total Crosses 100 in Wisconsin
Daily

COVID-19 Death Total Crosses 100 in Wisconsin

2,756 positive cases, including 1,417 in Milwaukee County.