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DHS Releases New COVID-19 Variant Trackers
Updates include tracking newly classified variants of concern and displaying information by HERC region
Apr 8th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
DNR Secretary Says PFAS Efforts Need Funding
PFAS identification and cleanup and public land purchases are budget priorities for the agency.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
727 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 5 COVID-19 deaths.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
886 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 8 COVID-19 deaths.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Can Education Overcome Vaccine Resisters?
State officials hope to overcome resistance among Republicans, rural residents.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Lt. Gov. Barnes Gets First Vaccine Shot
Vaccinated at North Division, not far from where first outbreak of COVID-19 occurred last year.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Gov. Evers Announces FEMA Support for COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site in Madison Begins April 7
Mass vaccination clinic to serve thousands at Alliant Energy Center
Apr 6th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
307 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 1 COVID-19 death.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Republicans Look Silly on Andrea Palm
Former state health secretary they hated was success with state vaccine plan, and got picked as Biden's deputy health secretary.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Why Court Voided Evers Emergency Order
Highlights of the Supreme Court ruling — and the dissent.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
State Could Lose $50 Million Per Month in Federal Food Aid
Supreme Court decision overruling Evers emergency order makes state ineligible for aid.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Everyone Age 16 and Older Now Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine
Apr 5th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
584 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported -1 COVID-19 deaths as it continues to clean up its data.
Apr 4th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
706 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 7 COVID-19 deaths.
Apr 3rd, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
875 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 8 COVID-19 deaths.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Medical Boards Encourage COVID-19 Vaccination
Chiropractic Examining Board differs from medical boards and just encourages colleagues to get vaccinated.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Shamane Mills
DHS Releases Guidance for Spring and Summer Activities
Updated recommendations for planning and attending events are now available
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
517 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 3 COVID-19 deaths.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Business Lobby Sues DNR Over PFAS Testing
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce sues agency for sampling wastewater for PFAS.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
DHS Awards $6.2 Million in Grants to Promote Health Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Program
Grant program supports community outreach efforts
Apr 1st, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
563 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported a large increase in testing results.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Tiffany Advised Daughters Against Getting Vaccine
Northern Wisconsin congressman makes false claims, contradicts public health guidance.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
General Population Eligible for Vaccine April 5th
State opens vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and older a month ahead of schedule.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
588 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 11 COVID-19 deaths.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
French Island Wells Show PFAS Pollution
State investigates, gives bottled water to residents of island off-shore from La Crosse.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Everyone 16 and Older Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 5
Wisconsin leads the nation in getting available shots in arms
Mar 30th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
Increased Vaccine Supply Expands Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to More Locations
Nearly 600 participating pharmacy locations will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations
Mar 30th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Vaccines For Age 16 and Up Coming Before May 1
Broad rollout of vaccine eligibility will be moved up sooner says top state health official.
Mar 29th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
296 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 3 COVID-19 deaths.
Mar 29th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Gov. Evers, DHS Announce One Million Wisconsinites Have Been Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Mar 29th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
State Leads Nation Dispensing Vaccines
Wisconsin has used 88% of its vaccine allotment, top rate of any state in the nation.
Mar 29th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
428 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.
Mar 28th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
450 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 1 COVID-19 death.
Mar 27th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
16% of State Fully Vaccinated
State continues to ramp up vaccination. Milwaukee pushing resources into community clinics.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
434 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported -2 COVID-19 deaths as it continues to clean up its data.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
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
Mar 26th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
537 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 2 COVID-19 deaths.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Community-Based Vaccination Clinic in Marathon County Opens April 6
Fourth DHS community-based vaccination clinic to open
Mar 25th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
Multiple State Agencies Responding To PFAS Contamination On French Island
Interim Area-wide Drinking Water Advisory Issued For PFAS
Mar 25th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
776 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
But jump in cases could be due to a DHS data issue.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
DHS Releases New COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Data
The launch also includes an update of vaccine distribution metrics
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Suicides Did Not Rise During Pandemic
Previous claims untrue. Data shows suicides actually declined in Wisconsin in 2020.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Dentists Can Now Administer Vaccines
New legislation signed Monday requires dentists to take training before they can give vaccines.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by WPR Staff
Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine on March 22
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Important Things Voters Should Know for Election Day
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
4 New Pharmacies Will Offer Vaccines
Meijer and Walmart, two other chains, added to state’s vaccine distribution program.
Mar 20th, 2021 by WPR Staff
Adapting to Life During a Pandemic
One year in, five Wisconsinites talk about how they got through a tumultuous year.
Mar 20th, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden, Coburn Dukehart and Bram Sable-Smith
Wisconsin Adds More Partners to the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program
New pharmacy partners started receiving federal allocation this week
Mar 19th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
State Expands Disease Surveillance for COVID-19 Variants
DHS finds more long-term care deaths after reviewing its data.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Evers Prioritizing School Funding, Rural Broadband in Budget
Governor may veto budget if GOP-controlled Legislature removes those items.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
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
Mar 18th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
New Mass Vaccination Sites Open
At Lambeau Field and UWM Student Union. Packers stadium can handle 6,000 shots per week.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Megan Hart
State and Local Vaccination Expansions Begin Next Week
City and county will target 10 Milwaukee zip codes for vaccination.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
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
Mar 16th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
State Wasted Few Vaccine Doses
Review of data shows just 0.16% of 1.4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses were spoiled or wasted.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Bram Sable-Smith
How to Get a Vaccine Quickly
Tired of waiting? Vaccine hunters share tips.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Bram Sable-Smith
COVID-19 vaccination clinic at UWM opens to public tomorrow
Mar 15th, 2021 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Gov. Evers Announces FEMA Support for Milwaukee COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site
Mass vaccination clinic will transition to federal support on March 15
Mar 15th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
274 New COVID-19 Cases
DHS reported -2 COVID-19 deaths? Department notes this "reflects corrections made from previous reports."
Mar 14th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
11.5% of State is Fully Vaccinated
Vaccine will be available to the general public by May 1st.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Community-Based Vaccination Clinic in Racine County Opens March 23
Third DHS community-based vaccination clinic to open
Mar 12th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
Vaccines Creating Optimism for Small Business Owners
Vaccinations are increasing and so is patronage at many small businesses.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez
Vaccine Eligibility Expanding Based On Medical Conditions
DHS announced Thursday it would make another 2 million people eligible on March 29th.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
DHS Announces People with Medical Conditions Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine March 29
Anticipates general public being eligible in May
Mar 11th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
City Expands Vaccine Eligibility
With more vaccine available, health department expands range of people who can get treated at the Wisconsin Center.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Declines at Nursing Homes
Long-term care facilities have accounted for one-third of pandemic deaths in Wisconsin.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Megan Hart
A Return to Normalcy?
Experts consider when we’ll get to a post-pandemic world and what that will look like.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Ignace Center Offers Special Vaccine Program
Teams with state health department this week to get the Native American community vaccinated.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
350 New COVID-19 Cases
DHS reports new variant found in Wisconsin.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
State Vaccine Hotline Up and Running
Call center helps people schedule COVID-19 vaccinations, answers questions about the vaccine.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
DNR Continues PFAS Drinking Water Well Sampling In Town Of Peshtigo
Residents Encouraged Opt-In For Free Test
Mar 5th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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
Mar 5th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
Gov. Evers to Visit DHS Community-Based Vaccination Clinic in La Crosse County on Opening Day
Mar 4th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
AG Kaul, DATCP Secretary-designee Romanski Warn Wisconsinites of COVID-19 Related Scams
March 4, 2021
Mar 4th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
COVID-19 Vaccine Assistance Hotline Now Available
For vaccine help, Wisconsin residents can now call 844-684-1064
Mar 4th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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
Select Kroger Stores Take Part in Federal Retail Pharmacy Program
Kroger joins Walgreens to accelerate vaccination efforts
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
