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34 Vaccine Doses Spoil at Wisconsin Center
Miscommunication causes loss, as city rushed to contact unscheduled recipients.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
8.7% of State Now Fully Vaccinated
Next phase underway. Nation's addition of Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine will speed up efforts.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Will There Be Enough Vaccines For Teachers?
As of Monday they can get vaccinated. But supplies likely to fall short.
Feb 28th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
State Launches Vaccine Provider Map
Interactive map shows vaccine providers, where doses are being distributed.
Feb 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Creates 4 Community Vaccine Clinics
In Racine, La Crosse and Marathon counties. Any eligible state resident can register to get vaccine.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Megan Hart
State Vaccination Rate Increasing
Weekly federal allocation increases. 6.3% of state now completely vaccinated.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Budget Item Funds Community Health Workers
Evers budget has $14 million for workers serving low-income urban and rural areas.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
423 New COVID-19 Cases
DHS reports no COVID-19 deaths for the second day in a row.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
A Medication Rescue for Opioid Overdoses
With overdoses at record highs, state-wide program provides Naloxone as a rescue drug.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
403 New COVID-19 Cases
DHS reported no new COVID-19 deaths.
Feb 21st, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
676 New COVID-19 Cases
17 COVID-19 related deaths reported.
Feb 20th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
774 New COVID-19 Cases
35 new COVID-19 related deaths reported by DHS.
Feb 19th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
733 New COVID-19 Cases
18 COVID-19 related deaths reported.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
State Vaccine Registry To Start March 1
Online tool will allow people to schedule shots, get on waiting list for COVID-19 vaccine.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
State Passes 1 Million Vaccine Doses
More than 4% of the state's population have completed the two-dose vaccination program.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Gov. Evers Unveils $91 Billion Budget
Budget would boost school funding, direct funds to small businesses, repeal part of Act 10 and legalize marijuana, but faces an uphill battle.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
Assembly Passes Business Tax Waiver on Pandemic Aid
And Senate passes GOP COVID-19 bills that could be vetoed by Gov. Evers.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson
Fast Spreader COVID-19 Variant In Milwaukee
Arrived a month ago. Study shows variant doubling infections every 10 days in the U.S.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Vaccine Distribution Shows Racial Inequity
Data shows stark disparities. State spending $6.1 million to improve racial and ethnic vaccine equity.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Lowest One Day COVID-19 Case Total Since August 31st
Cases, deaths, hospitalizations all on steady downward trajectory
Feb 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
How The Republican Party Lost Control
Wisconsin was a hotbed for the far-right rebellion.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Henry Redman
5,477 New COVID-19 Cases in Past Week
Weekly total is now barely more than daily average in November.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Infects Half of State Inmates
Five times the overall state rate; 10,786 prison inmates, 2,153 staff infected.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Vanessa Swales
752 New COVID-19 Cases
30-day rolling death average falls below 30 for first time since early November.
Feb 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Get COVID-19 Vaccine at Walgreens
New federal program will add to state's vaccine supply, should expand access.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
938 New COVID-19 Cases
Rolling seven-day total continues on downward trend.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Says Health Department Needs Improvement Plan
MHD is in trouble, but the blame goes back four commissioners.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
1,239 New COVID-19 Cases
First time over 1,000 cases in five days.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Sees Historically Few Flu Cases
Only 38 influenza cases as of January 30th. COVID-19 mitigation likely reduced the spread.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
How to Get Food Share Benefits
Biden’s executive order expands benefits. 5 things you need to know.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
3% of State Residents Fully Vaccinated
More than 793,000 doses administered, and pace will increase as supplies to Wisconsin increasing.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Daily New COVID-19 Case Average Under 1,000
Indicators keep moving in positive directions for public health, but are still at elevated levels compared to much of 2020.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Clerks Urge Vaccines for Election Workers
35 election clerks in state say election workers 'essential,' push Evers to give them priority for vaccines.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Suburban Mayors Push State on Vaccine Numbers
Complaints of too few doses supplied and not enough information.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Over 25,000 Hospitalized With COVID-19 Since Pandemic Began
But new hospitalizations are slowing, part of an overall deceleration of disease spread.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Sees Second Case of Coronavirus Variant
A case in Waukesha of variant first discovered in UK and believed to spread more rapidly.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Lowest New Case Total Since August 31st
COVID-19 cases on a downward trend, but Monday is also regularly lowest reported total of week.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
671 New COVID-19 Cases, Lowest Since Christmas Holiday
Case count falling faster than testing totals
Feb 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Some Counties Have Fewer Cases
Dane and St. Croix counties are well below other counties in per-capita COVID-19 numbers.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Will Cushman
New COVID-19 Cases at Lowest Point Since September 13th
But new case, hospitalization and death totals are still higher than at any point earlier than September.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Giving Schools a Shot in the Arm
Vaccinating teachers would enable schools to reopen. But it’s not that simple.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Terry Falk
6,020 Wisconsin Residents Have Died From COVID-19
State crosses 6,000-death threshold in past 24 hours.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Vetoes GOP COVID-19 Bill
Senate abandons bipartisan legislation and includes provisions Evers promised to veto.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Receives $10 million in Opioid Crisis Settlement
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company paying out $573 million to 47 states and D.C.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Jenny Peek
18 Out of 100 People in Menominee County Have Tested Positive for COVID-19
Rate is nearly double the state average.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans End Mask Mandate, Evers Puts It Back In Place
Governor issues new health order after Republicans end his prior one.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Only 5 of 72 Counties Show Growing COVID-19 Case Burdens
Vilas County currently has a worst-in-Wisconsin rate.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Race and Income and ‘Back to School’
Republicans decry virtual schooling for Black students. But Black families more likely to support it.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
City’s New Vaccine Scheduling Tool Fills Up Quickly
Health department says to check back Friday to schedule vaccination.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Far More Women Getting Vaccines
Nearly 10% of women and just 5.2% of men in Wisconsin have gotten at least a first dose.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Nearly 2% of State Population Vaccinated
Some 570,000 doses administered. Low supplies still constricting vaccinations.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Names 30 Equity Council Members
Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion appointees include leaders from nonprofits, tribes, churches, community groups.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
State Ends January With 61,313 New COVID-19 Cases, 1,037 Deaths
Trends show slowing disease spread, but still far ahead of most of 2020.
Feb 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
1,007 New COVID-19 Cases
Active hospitalizations increase by 40 to 697.
Jan 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
1,493 New COVID-19 Cases
9,556 new cases in the past week.
Jan 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Paid Sick Leave Has Health Benefits
Report finds universal paid sick leave would reduce pandemic’s spread by 10%.
Jan 30th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
State Launching Vaccine Appointment Website
It launches in February. Anyone can sign up, those ineligible will go on wait list.
Jan 30th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
1 in 10 Milwaukee County Residents Have Tested Positive For COVID-19
But under 10,000 people in Wisconsin have tested positive in past week for first time since September.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Vaccination Program Delayed by Old Computer System
Health Department interim commissioner points to long term underfunding, deluge of work during pandemic.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Bucks VP Alex Lasry Gets Vaccinated by “Pure Happenstance”
Lasry offered vaccine by wife's uncle when doses were close to expiring.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
DHS Expanding Vaccinators for Assisted Living Facilities
DHS is partnering with independent pharmacies, local health departments to hasten rollout.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Megan Hart
Legislature Halts Mask Mandate Repeal
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said bill not being taken up, for now.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Laurel White
New COVID-19 Cases Still Coming in Faster Than Any Point Last Summer
Seven-day rolling total keeps falling, but is still ahead of any date before September 17th.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Vos ‘Behaving Like a Bully,’ Democrats Charge
After 10 months with no COVID-19 response bill, frustrated Democrats condemn their colleagues.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Erik Gunn and Melanie Conklin
New COVID-19 Cases At Lowest Point Since Mid-September
Despite trending lower, cases are still higher than at any point before September
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Announces Next Phase of Vaccines
More groups will be added on March 1. President Biden ramping up federal vaccines delivered to states.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
946 New COVID-19 Cases
Excluding Christmas holiday, it's the lowest total since September. But testing is also down.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
1,119 New COVID-19 Cases
Six deaths, 761 actively hospitalized
Jan 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Timberlake Has Chops to Ramp Up Vaccines
Evers appointee to head state health department a seasoned pro. GOP legislators should confirm her.
Jan 24th, 2021 by John Torinus
1,681 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
Daily death toll and reported new hospitalization figures keep falling.
Jan 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
2,070 New COVID-19 Cases
785 people actively hospitalized with disease, down from 1,243 people 30 days ago.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
2,177 New COVID-19 Cases
Average reported daily death total and positive case rate trending downward.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mass Vaccination Bill Clears Committee
One provision would expand vaccination to everyone by March, DHS says bill doesn't address "critical limitation."
Jan 21st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
1,522 New COVID-19 Cases
Testing at its lowest point since May 23rd, cases at their lowest point since September 21st.
Jan 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Expands Eligibility for Vaccination
Proposal for next phase expands eligibility for vaccines to nearly half the population.
Jan 20th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Assembly Bill Seeks to Vaccinate Everyone
Would overrule health officials, who say making everyone eligible would overwhelm limited vaccine supply.
Jan 20th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Vaccines for Senior Citizens Start Soon
As of January 25, people 65 and older can get vaccinated. State committee still finalizing other recommendations.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Collecting At-Home COVID-19 Tests
In December state began distributing and receiving test kits. 1,600 collected so far.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Brady Carlson
State Losing Top Health Official To Biden Administration
Andrea Palm named deputy secretary of Department of Health and Human Services.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
9% of Wisconsin Residents Have Tested Positive for COVID-19
One death reported Sunday, down from Saturday's record 128.
Jan 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Record 128 COVID-19 Deaths
But 30-day daily death average still below where it was for past two months.
Jan 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
2,269 New COVID-19 Cases
New cases, but not testing, below where it was a week ago.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Creating Mobile Vaccination Teams
Effort to be initially targeted at first responders.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
2,712 New COVID-19 Cases
42 deaths reported, as active hospitalizations hover near 1,000
Jan 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Legislators Criticize State’s Vaccine Rollout
Republicans want faster, wider rollout. Evers says state needs more vaccine.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Laurel White
Disability Community Demands Better Voting Access
Current system and election laws make accessibility difficult to guarantee.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Nora Eckert
2,134 New COVID-19 Cases
1,025 people actively hospitalized with disease, 37 new deaths
Jan 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
