Department of Health Services

2,177 New COVID-19 Cases

Average reported daily death total and positive case rate trending downward.

Mass Vaccination Bill Clears Committee

One provision would expand vaccination to everyone by March, DHS says bill doesn't address "critical limitation."

DHS Releases Enhancements to COVID-19 Data Disease Activity Dashboard

Offers new and improved case activity features

1,522 New COVID-19 Cases

Testing at its lowest point since May 23rd, cases at their lowest point since September 21st.

State Expands Eligibility for Vaccination

Proposal for next phase expands eligibility for vaccines to nearly half the population.

Assembly Bill Seeks to Vaccinate Everyone

Would overrule health officials, who say making everyone eligible would overwhelm limited vaccine supply.

Vaccines for Senior Citizens Start Soon

As of January 25, people 65 and older can get vaccinated. State committee still finalizing other recommendations.

Gov. Evers Announces New Public Health Emergency, Issues New Face Coverings Order as State Continues Vaccine Distribution

State Collecting At-Home COVID-19 Tests

In December state began distributing and receiving test kits. 1,600 collected so far.

Wisconsin Announces 65 and older Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Beginning January 25

1,083 New COVID-19 Cases

5,132 processed tests

Protect Our Care Applauds President-Elect Biden’s Selection of Andrea Palm as Deputy Secretary of HHS

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state

State Losing Top Health Official To Biden Administration

Andrea Palm named deputy secretary of Department of Health and Human Services.

Gov. Tony Evers Releases Statement on DHS Secretary-designee Palm Nomination, Announces DHS Interim Secretary Karen Timberlake

9% of Wisconsin Residents Have Tested Positive for COVID-19

One death reported Sunday, down from Saturday's record 128.

Record 128 COVID-19 Deaths

But 30-day daily death average still below where it was for past two months.

2,269 New COVID-19 Cases

New cases, but not testing, below where it was a week ago.

Wisconsin Creating Mobile Vaccination Teams

Effort to be initially targeted at first responders.

Gov. Evers Announces DHS Assisted Living Facilities Will Begin Federal Pharmacy Partnership Program to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines

Gov. Evers Announces Launch of Mobile Vaccination Teams

Mobile vaccination clinics will expand vaccine access to all corners of Wisconsin

New Smelt Consumption Advisory for Lake Superior

Elevated Levels of PFAS Found in Rainbow Smelt

2,712 New COVID-19 Cases

42 deaths reported, as active hospitalizations hover near 1,000

GOP Legislators Criticize State’s Vaccine Rollout

Republicans want faster, wider rollout. Evers says state needs more vaccine.

Disability Community Demands Better Voting Access

Current system and election laws make accessibility difficult to guarantee.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Nearly $9 Million Awarded for Drug Treatment Services

Funding to support treatment for the problem use of opioids and stimulants

DHS Unveils Enhancements to COVID-19 Vaccine Data Page

Supervisor Martin Calls for Vaccination of MCTS Bus Drivers

2,134 New COVID-19 Cases

1,025 people actively hospitalized with disease, 37 new deaths

COVID-19 Variant Hits Wisconsin

Research indicates it is more easily transmitted and may have led to UK's spike in infections.

Gov. Evers and DHS Announce $86 Million in Funding for Local and Tribal Health Departments

Gov. Evers and DHS Announce $86 Million in Funding for Local and Tribal Health Departments

Supervisor Czarnezki Calls for Vaccination of Poll Workers and Election Officials

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

2,790 New COVID-19 Cases

49 deaths reported Tuesday

State Prepares for Next Phase of Vaccines

Priority list for phase 1b has been established. But will the federal government deliver enough doses?

COVID-19 Variant Hits Minnesota

Neighbor state confirms 5 cases. Has it traveled to Wisconsin?

Firefighters, Police Next Up For Vaccines

State plan calls for phase 1b to start next week, may also include teachers, correctional workers.

Over 1,000 Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19 Again

Figure more than double where it was most of the summer.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Vaccination Site to Open at the Wisconsin Center

Department of Health Services Announces Police and Fire are Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccines will be available to them starting January 18, 2021

Gov. Evers and Department of Health Services Call on Federal Government to Distribute More COVID-19 Vaccine

The Science on COVID-19 and Schools

When are in-person classes safe and when can they help disease surge? That depends.

Under 1,000 People Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19

First time state has been below 1,000 since October 13th

COVID-19 Cases and Testing Rising

Number of people newly hospitalized also increasing

502,012 Wisconsin Residents Have Tested Positive for COVID-19

Less than half of state's residents have ever been tested for virus.

Evers Joins 7 Governors Asking for More Vaccine

Governors say the federal government is holding back 50% of produced vaccine.

3,791 New COVID-19 Cases

First day with over 10,000 tests processed in two weeks.

Assembly Passes ‘Poison Pill’ COVID-19 Relief Bill

GOP bill curtails efforts to slow spread of virus. And doesn't have support of Senate leadership.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin National Guard Surpasses One Million COVID-19 Tests Administered

State Crosses 5,000 COVID-19 Deaths Threshold

3,406 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday

Wisconsin Center Could Become Vaccine Hub

City working to set up COVID-19 vaccine distribution hub.

Disputes Over Who to Give Vaccine Slow Process

State panel hashes out who should be next in line, while some say they can't wait.

3,403 New COVID-19 Cases, 95 Deaths

Average daily death total is lower than it was a month ago.

Republican Legislators Unveil COVID-19 Plan

Speedy passage expected. Evers spokesman chides legislators for not working on bipartisan bill.

Active Hospitalizations Climbing Again

For first time in over a month, the number of people hospitalized is up week over week.

The Push to Reopen Schools

Virtual schools working poorly, but in-person schools are risky. Legislators, others pushing to reopen.

Lowest COVID-19 Testing Total in 111 Days

2,446 new cases reported Sunday.

9% of Milwaukee County Has Tested Positive for COVID-19

State reports a single death in past 24 hours related to disease.

1,905 New COVID-19 Cases

For first time in months, 30-day rolling daily death average is below where it was a month ago.

3,810 New COVID-19 Cases

Death toll climbs to 4,859.

2,755 New COVID-19 Cases

30-day average daily death toll again above 50

State Clears Unemployment Claims Backlog

Evers promotes Amy Pechacek to secretary designee of Department of Workforce Development.

State Data Dashboard Tracks Vaccine Progress

Department of Health Services’ data tracker reports progress immunizing people against COVID-19.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Mental Health During the Holidays

2,384 New COVID-19 Cases

Number of people actively hospitalized decreases for first time in three days

Governor Evers announces new WEDC guides for workplace mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

Guides join other online resources for staying healthy

DHS Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Data Page

Nearly 40,000 Doses of Vaccine Administered

State overseeing 2,800 doses per day to health care workers and long-term care residents.

1,335 New COVID-19 Cases

Number of people actively hospitalized has increased in past three days, but still down over course of week and month.

Will Vos Expose Legislators to COVID-19?

He demands Assembly meet in-person. That “could kill me,” Rep. Jimmy Anderson says.

Gov. Evers Announces the Launch of the Pharmacy Distribution Program for Long-Term Care

First on-site COVID-19 vaccinations at skilled nursing facilities begin today

Evers Reflects on Year of Pandemic, Protests

Proud of his administration’s response to COVID-19, “we turned that around a little bit.”

Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

The Year of the National Guard

2020 had the largest sustained domestic mobilization of Wisconsin National Guard in history.

New Program for Lead-Poisoned Children

Medical College of Wisconsin program seeks improved response to kids testing positive.

Over 8% Of Wisconsin Residents Have Tested Positive for COVID-19

DHS reports 2,799 new cases

Capitol Christmas Decoration Memorializes COVID-19 Victims

A garland was made with a ring for every person that has died in Wisconsin.

64 of 72 Wisconsin Counties Have “High” COVID-19 Levels

Case load less than half of what it was when things were "critically high."

Wisconsin to Expand Testing for Assisted Living Facilities

DHS will support assisted living facilities in routine testing of staff and residents

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Wisconsin to Offer At-Home COVID-19 Testing Option

Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Confirms COVID-19 Vaccine will be Covered for All

First Moderna Vaccines Arriving This Week

Wisconsin expects approximately 100,000 doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin to Receive First Shipment of Moderna Vaccine

Second FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine deemed safe and effective

Nursing Students Help With COVID-19 Care

UW System offers incentives for students to join the effort at hospitals and clinics.

GOP Lawmakers Strip Emergency PFAS Rule

Committee votes to eliminate targets for safe levels of the harmful forever chemical.

Feds Bungling Vaccine Distribution?

Wisconsin getting less than initially promised, Pfizer says millions of vaccine doses are sitting in warehouse.

Wisconsin National Guard assisting with COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Gov. Evers, State Health Officials Call on Federal Government to Send Wisconsin More COVID-19 Vaccine

Federal officials indicate Wisconsin will receive less Pfizer vaccine doses than expected

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce a New Outpatient Infusion Clinic Opening for COVID-19 Patients

Clinic will offer treatment for mild to moderate cases to help prevent serious illness

WI Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Latest COVID-19 Order

The suit challenges a statewide restriction on bar, restaurant capacity that already expired.

Wisconsin Unveils COVID-19 Contact Tracing App

Smartphone users will get messages next week to opt-in to voluntary system.

Gov. Evers Radio Address on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces New Contact Tracing App to Launch Next Week

WI Exposure Notification app can alert you if you’ve been in close contact with a positive case

State PFAS Plan Would Charge Polluters

Testing public water supplies for "forever chemicals,” then charging polluters to clean up contaminated sites.

State’s Vaccine Stockpile Could Triple

Federal approval of second COVID-19 vaccine could mean Wisconsin receives 100,000 doses of Moderna vaccine soon.

Wisconsin PFAS Action Council Releases PFAS Action Plan

Gov. Evers Announces DHS has Activated the Federal Government’s Pharmacy Distribution Program for COVID-19 Vaccine

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Wisconsin Receiving First Shipment of Pfizer Vaccine

State ready to enact the Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Program

Pandemic Raging in Nursing Homes

7-fold increase in deaths. AARP study finds. Wisconsin among 5 states with biggest hike in cases.

State Panel Must Ration Vaccines

Wisconsin has 450,000 health care workers but first shipment of vaccines numbers just 65,000.