Department of Health Services

428 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.

450 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 1 COVID-19 death.

16% of State Fully Vaccinated

State continues to ramp up vaccination. Milwaukee pushing resources into community clinics.

434 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported -2 COVID-19 deaths as it continues to clean up its data.

DHS and Laboratory Partners Confirm a Third Variant Strain of SARS-CoV-2 in Wisconsin

DHS confirms variant P.1 and an additional case of variant B.1.351

537 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DHS reported 2 COVID-19 deaths.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Community-Based Vaccination Clinic in Marathon County Opens April 6

Fourth DHS community-based vaccination clinic to open

Multiple State Agencies Responding To PFAS Contamination On French Island

Interim Area-wide Drinking Water Advisory Issued For PFAS

776 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

But jump in cases could be due to a DHS data issue.

DHS Releases New COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Data

The launch also includes an update of vaccine distribution metrics

Suicides Did Not Rise During Pandemic

Previous claims untrue. Data shows suicides actually declined in Wisconsin in 2020.

Dentists Can Now Administer Vaccines

New legislation signed Monday requires dentists to take training before they can give vaccines.

338 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.

Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine on March 22

Important Things Voters Should Know for Election Day

420 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.

402 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reported 14 COVID-19 deaths.

4 New Pharmacies Will Offer Vaccines

Meijer and Walmart, two other chains, added to state’s vaccine distribution program.

Adapting to Life During a Pandemic

One year in, five Wisconsinites talk about how they got through a tumultuous year.

390 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reported 6 COVID-19 deaths.

Wisconsin Adds More Partners to the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program

New pharmacy partners started receiving federal allocation this week

State Expands Disease Surveillance for COVID-19 Variants

DHS finds more long-term care deaths after reviewing its data.

Evers Prioritizing School Funding, Rural Broadband in Budget

Governor may veto budget if GOP-controlled Legislature removes those items.

490 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reported 2 COVID-19 deaths.

Gov. Evers Announces FEMA COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site to Open in Eau Claire on April 8

Mass vaccination clinic to serve thousands in the Chippewa Valley area

318 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reported 15 COVID-19 deaths.

New Mass Vaccination Sites Open

At Lambeau Field and UWM Student Union. Packers stadium can handle 6,000 shots per week.

480 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reported 3 COVID-19 deaths.

State and Local Vaccination Expansions Begin Next Week

City and county will target 10 Milwaukee zip codes for vaccination.

Gov. Evers and DHS Move up People with Medical Conditions for COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to March 22

Date Moved Up Due to Availability of Appointments and Increased Vaccine Supply

DNR To Host Virtual Listening Sessions Regarding PFAS Investigation In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities On March 17

State Wasted Few Vaccine Doses

Review of data shows just 0.16% of 1.4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses were spoiled or wasted.

294 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.

How to Get a Vaccine Quickly

Tired of waiting? Vaccine hunters share tips.

COVID-19 vaccination clinic at UWM opens to public tomorrow

Gov. Evers Announces FEMA Support for Milwaukee COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site

Mass vaccination clinic will transition to federal support on March 15

274 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reported -2 COVID-19 deaths? Department notes this "reflects corrections made from previous reports."

462 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reported 13 COVID-19 death.

11.5% of State is Fully Vaccinated

Vaccine will be available to the general public by May 1st.

550 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reported 1 COVID-19 death.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Community-Based Vaccination Clinic in Racine County Opens March 23

Third DHS community-based vaccination clinic to open

Vaccines Creating Optimism for Small Business Owners

Vaccinations are increasing and so is patronage at many small businesses.

502 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.

Vaccine Eligibility Expanding Based On Medical Conditions

DHS announced Thursday it would make another 2 million people eligible on March 29th.

DHS Announces People with Medical Conditions Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine March 29

Anticipates general public being eligible in May

516 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports 14 COVID-19 deaths.

City Expands Vaccine Eligibility

With more vaccine available, health department expands range of people who can get treated at the Wisconsin Center.

COVID-19 Declines at Nursing Homes

Long-term care facilities have accounted for one-third of pandemic deaths in Wisconsin.

463 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports 29 COVID-19 deaths.

A Return to Normalcy?

Experts consider when we’ll get to a post-pandemic world and what that will look like.

Ignace Center Offers Special Vaccine Program

Teams with state health department this week to get the Native American community vaccinated.

178 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports no COVID-19 deaths.

329 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports three COVID-19 death.

206 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports one COVID-19 death.

350 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports new variant found in Wisconsin.

DHS and Laboratory Partners Identify Variant Strain B.1.351 of SARS-CoV-2 in Wisconsin

State Vaccine Hotline Up and Running

Call center helps people schedule COVID-19 vaccinations, answers questions about the vaccine.

DNR Continues PFAS Drinking Water Well Sampling In Town Of Peshtigo

Residents Encouraged Opt-In For Free Test

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce 1 Million Wisconsinites Have Received at Least One Dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine

Wisconsin continues to be regional, national leader in vaccine administration

677 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports 12 COVID-19 deaths.

Gov. Evers to Visit DHS Community-Based Vaccination Clinic in La Crosse County on Opening Day

AG Kaul, DATCP Secretary-designee Romanski Warn Wisconsinites of COVID-19 Related Scams

March 4, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Assistance Hotline Now Available

For vaccine help, Wisconsin residents can now call 844-684-1064

539 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports 18 COVID-19 deaths.

324 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports 28 COVID-19 deaths.

34 Vaccine Doses Spoil at Wisconsin Center

Miscommunication causes loss, as city rushed to contact unscheduled recipients.

8.7% of State Now Fully Vaccinated

Next phase underway. Nation's addition of Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine will speed up efforts.

Select Kroger Stores Take Part in Federal Retail Pharmacy Program

Kroger joins Walgreens to accelerate vaccination efforts

308 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports no COVID-19 deaths.

Wisconsin Anticipates First Shipment of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Third FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective

Statement from Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley

Superintendent Posley addressed MPS staff COVID-19 vaccinations

Groups Now Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine

464 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports no COVID-19 deaths.

Will There Be Enough Vaccines For Teachers?

As of Monday they can get vaccinated. But supplies likely to fall short.

689 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports 13 COVID-19 deaths.

State Launches Vaccine Provider Map

Interactive map shows vaccine providers, where doses are being distributed.

656 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports 5 COVID-19 deaths.

Supervisor Martin Calls on State Officials to Prioritize District 7 in Vaccination Effort

840 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports 52 COVID-19 deaths.

DHS Announces Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine on March 1

People 65+, teachers, and child care workers will be prioritized

747 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports 25 COVID-19 deaths.

State Creates 4 Community Vaccine Clinics

In Racine, La Crosse and Marathon counties. Any eligible state resident can register to get vaccine.

State Vaccination Rate Increasing

Weekly federal allocation increases. 6.3% of state now completely vaccinated.

566 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports 33 COVID-19 deaths.

Budget Item Funds Community Health Workers

Evers budget has $14 million for workers serving low-income urban and rural areas.

423 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reports no COVID-19 deaths for the second day in a row.

A Medication Rescue for Opioid Overdoses

With overdoses at record highs, state-wide program provides Naloxone as a rescue drug.

403 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reported no new COVID-19 deaths.

676 New COVID-19 Cases

17 COVID-19 related deaths reported.

774 New COVID-19 Cases

35 new COVID-19 related deaths reported by DHS.

733 New COVID-19 Cases

18 COVID-19 related deaths reported.

State Vaccine Registry To Start March 1

Online tool will allow people to schedule shots, get on waiting list for COVID-19 vaccine.

Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry Launching March 1

Pilot Locations Will Begin Testing Software February 22

657 New COVID-19 Cases

10 deaths reported

State Passes 1 Million Vaccine Doses

More than 4% of the state's population have completed the two-dose vaccination program.

DHS Grant Program Seeks to Promote Equity in Vaccine Administration

Joint statement from Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

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.

624 New COVID-19 Cases

38 deaths reported

Assembly Passes Business Tax Waiver on Pandemic Aid

And Senate passes GOP COVID-19 bills that could be vetoed by Gov. Evers.

Fast Spreader COVID-19 Variant In Milwaukee

Arrived a month ago. Study shows variant doubling infections every 10 days in the U.S.