Health
Evers, Republicans Spar on Holding Election
Governor wants all vote-by-mail election, Fitzgerald blasts idea, "this is ridiculous.”
Mar 30th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerNorthwoods Counties Say Stay Out
Door County closes welcome center. Rural counties lack hospital beds to handle COVID-19 surge from visitors.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Steven WaltersThese Businesses Offer Virtual and Alternative Activities
What to do during the pandemic? A list of creative local companies offering activities.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Maddy DayEvers To Purchase Ventilators, Protective Equipment
Moves come after Republican lawmakers rejected a broad COVID-19 bill floated by Evers.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioArchdiocese To House Homeless During Crisis
Facility that once housed nuns will provide housing for COVID-19 recovery, prevention.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneState’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 Journalism