Health
MPS Reports 53 Cases of COVID-19 in Schools
COVID-19 transmission in the community is showing up in cases at schools.
Aug 20th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioState Health Officials Expect Current COVID-19 Surge Will Worsen
Surge is driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant and low vaccination rates.
Aug 19th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioHealth Care Providers Preparing For COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
Booster of Pfizer and Moderna will likely be available by late September.
Aug 19th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioCOVID-19 Hospitalizations Rising in State
Milwaukee's rise may have hit a plateau, but low vaccination rate continues to cause state and local surge.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Graham KilmerMost Republican Voters Want The Vaccine
Only a hard-core minority oppose it. So why are GOP politicians encouraging this, and risking our health?
Aug 18th, 2021 by Bruce ThompsonNew Grant Funds Free Condom Program
414ALL has distributed 1 million condoms since 2014, but faces funding challenge.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow Does The Eviction Moratorium Work?
Latest order only covers areas with substantial or high COVID-19 transmission. That includes Milwaukee, for now.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Graham KilmerAnti-Vaxxer GOP Senator Has COVID-19
Republican state Sen. André Jacque and some family members have tested positive.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyUW Campuses Vary on Mask Policy
UWM among eight state universities requiring them. Others hint it may be voluntary.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio102 Hospitalized With COVID-19 Last Week
The past week saw more than 1,500 new cases.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Graham KilmerGOP Bill Gives Payments to Workers Quitting Over Vaccination Requirements
Anyone who quits a job over vaccine requirements to receive unemployment benefits under Republican backed legislation.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Considering Vaccine Mandate for State Employees
The governor expressed support for private sector mask, vaccine mandates.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner