Department of Health Services

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.

Vaccine Distribution Shows Racial Inequity

Data shows stark disparities. State spending $6.1 million to improve racial and ethnic vaccine equity.

Lowest One Day COVID-19 Case Total Since August 31st

Cases, deaths, hospitalizations all on steady downward trajectory

How The Republican Party Lost Control

Wisconsin was a hotbed for the far-right rebellion.

5,477 New COVID-19 Cases in Past Week

Weekly total is now barely more than daily average in November.

COVID-19 Infects Half of State Inmates

Five times the overall state rate; 10,786 prison inmates, 2,153 staff infected.

752 New COVID-19 Cases

30-day rolling death average falls below 30 for first time since early November.

Get COVID-19 Vaccine at Walgreens

New federal program will add to state's vaccine supply, should expand access.

Gov. Evers, First Lady Evers Receive First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

938 New COVID-19 Cases

Rolling seven-day total continues on downward trend.

State Says Health Department Needs Improvement Plan

MHD is in trouble, but the blame goes back four commissioners.

Wisconsin Receives 988 State Planning Grant

Funding to be used to prepare Wisconsin for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s 988 calling code, effective July 2022

Medical College of Wisconsin Applauds Mental Health Investments

1,239 New COVID-19 Cases

First time over 1,000 cases in five days.

DHS launches new COVID-19 vaccine dashboard

Includes demographic data, vaccine distribution by county

State Sees Historically Few Flu Cases

Only 38 influenza cases as of January 30th. COVID-19 mitigation likely reduced the spread.

Coalition of Health Care, Advocates, Criminal Justice Partners Issue Recommendations to Reform State’s Crisis Mental Health Response

February 11, 2021

How to Get Food Share Benefits

Biden’s executive order expands benefits. 5 things you need to know.

3% of State Residents Fully Vaccinated

More than 793,000 doses administered, and pace will increase as supplies to Wisconsin increasing.

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.

Clerks Urge Vaccines for Election Workers

35 election clerks in state say election workers 'essential,' push Evers to give them priority for vaccines.

Suburban Mayors Push State on Vaccine Numbers

Complaints of too few doses supplied and not enough information.

Over 25,000 Hospitalized With COVID-19 Since Pandemic Began

But new hospitalizations are slowing, part of an overall deceleration of disease spread.

State Sees Second Case of Coronavirus Variant

A case in Waukesha of variant first discovered in UK and believed to spread more rapidly.

DHS and Laboratory Partners Identify Second Case of Variant Strain B.1.1.7 of SARS-CoV-2 in Wisconsin

Lowest New Case Total Since August 31st

COVID-19 cases on a downward trend, but Monday is also regularly lowest reported total of week.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce First Community-Based Vaccination Clinic In Rock County To Open February 16

671 New COVID-19 Cases, Lowest Since Christmas Holiday

Case count falling faster than testing totals

Why Some Counties Have Fewer Cases

Dane and St. Croix counties are well below other counties in per-capita COVID-19 numbers.

Gov. Evers Proposes Legalizing Marijuana, Investing Portion of Revenue in Equity Initiatives and Rural Schools

Governor’s proposal regulates and taxes marijuana much like alcohol, generates more than $165 million annually beginning in Fiscal Year 2023

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.

Giving Schools a Shot in the Arm

Vaccinating teachers would enable schools to reopen. But it’s not that simple.

6,020 Wisconsin Residents Have Died From COVID-19

State crosses 6,000-death threshold in past 24 hours.

Evers Vetoes GOP COVID-19 Bill

Senate abandons bipartisan legislation and includes provisions Evers promised to veto.

State Receives $10 million in Opioid Crisis Settlement

Consulting firm McKinsey & Company paying out $573 million to 47 states and D.C.

18 Out of 100 People in Menominee County Have Tested Positive for COVID-19

Rate is nearly double the state average.

Republicans End Mask Mandate, Evers Puts It Back In Place

Governor issues new health order after Republicans end his prior one.

AG Kaul, Gov Evers Announce $573 Million Multistate Agreement with McKinsey & Company for “Turbocharging” the Opioid Epidemic with Purdue Pharma

February 4, 2021

Only 5 of 72 Counties Show Growing COVID-19 Case Burdens

Vilas County currently has a worst-in-Wisconsin rate.

Race and Income and ‘Back to School’

Republicans decry virtual schooling for Black students. But Black families more likely to support it.

City’s New Vaccine Scheduling Tool Fills Up Quickly

Health department says to check back Friday to schedule vaccination.

Far More Women Getting Vaccines

Nearly 10% of women and just 5.2% of men in Wisconsin have gotten at least a first dose.