Health
State’s COVID-19 Case Count Rises to 1,112
10 deaths in Milwaukee County as of Sunday morning, all African Americans older than 50.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFoxconn Facility Could Help in Pandemic
New building isn’t manufacturing anything but could become emergency treatment center.
Mar 29th, 2020 by James RowenWhy the 1918 Flu Pandemic Was So Huge
An estimated 50 to 100 million people lost their lives.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Samantha Nash, WisContextWisconsin Could Get $2.2 Billion Stimulus Funds
And Milwaukee in line for $102.7 million in direct aid from COVID-19 stimulus fund.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioStudy Projects 853 COVID-19 Deaths in Wisconsin, 81,114 Nationwide
Based on limited data, study predicts Wisconsin may not see its peak until May 22nd, last in the country.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCOVID-19 Victimizes the Uninsured
And under-insured. Those lacking coverage struggle to get specialty care, hospital services.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Acts to Boost Healthcare Workforce
Relaxes rules to allow state’s 2,750-plus physician assistants to help provide pandemic care.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Jim Malewitz and Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismOver 1,000 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin
State reports over 2,000 tests processed in one day for the first time.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneHelp Sew Masks for Healthcare Workers
Wantable is using its expertise to crowdsource masks for those on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Graham KilmerEight COVID-19 Deaths in Milwaukee’s African American Community
In the City of Milwaukee, the African-American community is facing a crisis.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio842 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, “Crisis Within A Crisis” in Milwaukee
Evers acknowledges disparate racial impact in Milwaukee, says CDC is studying matter.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneGovernor Evers Blocks Evictions, Foreclosures During Pandemic
Emergency order in effect for 60 days.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene