Department of Health Services

New Report Provides Guidance to Address Increased Suicide Deaths in Wisconsin

September is Suicide Prevention Month

UW System Begins In-Person Classes

As outbreaks drive other universities online, Thompson says UW has 'got to try’.

First Human Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in Wisconsin in 2020

State and local public health officials remind everyone to protect themselves against mosquito bites

Positive COVID-19 Case Rate Continues Upward Climb

Rate is at its highest point since early May and continues to climb.

22,663 COVID-19 Cases in August, 188 Deaths

How does that compare to June and July?

Knowing the Signs Can Help Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day

537 New COVID-19 Cases From 5,099 Tests

Active hospitalizations climb to 287, but still near 30-day low.

819 New COVID-19 Cases

Hospitalizations continue to drop.

821 New Cases, Positive Case Rate Rising

Hospitalizations up day-over-day, but down from a week ago.

COVID-19 Testing Climbing Again, As Are Cases

Active hospitalizations hit 30-day low.

Watch the Riverkeeper Boat Parade

Also, Jazz in the Park goes virtual and there are many upcoming brewery events.

Horses Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in Wisconsin

State Health Department urges everyone to protect themselves against mosquito bites

Milwaukee County Now Has 13th Worst COVID-19 Spread

Washington and Waukesha still lead Milwaukee over past two weeks. Iron County worst in state and now second worst all time.

Wisconsin Has Higher COVID-19 Positive Case Rate Than Milwaukee

Long the state leader, Milwaukee County appears to be suppressing disease spread.

Lawsuit Challenges Evers Mask Mandate

Conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty challenges governor's emergency health order.

Lowest New COVID-19 Case Total Since June 29th

But assessing state's progress in fighting COVID-19 remains elusive for now.

Lowest COVID-19 Testing Total Since June 1st

The number of people being tested for the first time continues to decline.

The Reality of COVID-19 ‘Recovery’

For some it’s a long painful journey to recovery.

Pop-In to a Pop-Up This Week

Also, a virtual retail market and a concert livestream celebrating Black lives.

826 New COVID-19 Cases

Positive case rate on a sustained upward trend as testing falls.

Waukesha, Washington Counties Have Faster COVID-19 Spreads Than Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Racine, Ozaukee counties all see declining spreads, Waukesha and Washington accelerating.

COVID-19 Testing Falling Twice As Fast As Cases

663 new cases, 8 deaths.

COVID-19 Testing Continues to Fall Faster Than New Case Rate

13 deaths reported Tuesday.

455 New Cases, No Deaths

Monday data release often has lowest reported totals of the week, August 17th is no exception.

COVID-19 Spread Accelerating In Wisconsin Teenagers

Percentage of individuals under 19 that have contracted disease has increased every month this summer.

829 New Cases, 13 Deaths

Hospitalizations hold steady

New Chart Shows Wisconsin’s True COVID-19 Testing Utilization

Daily figures from DHS have filtered out duplicates, repeats.

44% of Seneca Food Plant Workers Test Positive

Outbreak in Barron County north of Eau Claire drives 162% hike in county’s COVID-19 cases.

Over 1,000 New Cases, But Active Hospitalizations Drop

Testing continues to sag.

Ahead of Trump Visit, Lt. Gov. Barnes, Health Care Professionals Blast Administration for Failed Coronavirus Response

"The Republicans who continue to bury Wisconsin under this pandemic could learn a thing or two by watching the Democratic Convention where they’ll see the pain they’ve caused our state.”

Are COVID-19 Deaths Higher Than We Think?

An epidemiological model suggests they could be.

School Reopening Guidance

COVID-19 Testing Hits Month Low

943 new cases reported Thursday.

New Farmers Market Visiting Food Deserts

Plus a mural unveiling, virtual retail pop-ups and an emmy winning artist live-streaming from the Marcus Performing Arts Center.

Baldwin Rebukes Trump Admin Over Testing Shortages

Local healthcare company Aurora has recently started rationing COVID-19 tests.

GOP Hasn’t Interfered With Mask Mandate

They've criticized it, but for now they've left it alone.

COVID-19 Spreading Faster in Waukesha County Than Milwaukee

As Milwaukee slows, the suburban cases grow.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Receives Nursing Assistance from USDVA and WI National Guard

Over 1,000 Wisconsin Residents Have Died From COVID-19

Wisconsin's death rate is 14th lowest in country.

DPW Responds to 1,000 Wisconsinites Dying from COVID-19

Wisconsin COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 1,000

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Jump To 74-Day High

No new deaths, state total at 998.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Mask Violation Reporting Form Stirs Debate

State mask mandate not enforced by police, but some counties allow people to report on those violating it.

5,000 Wisconsin Residents Hospitalized Because of COVID-19

But only 352 currently.

New One-Day COVID-19 Case Record

Ventilator usage near a pandemic high, but no shortage of capacity.

Opioid Overdoses Skyrocket During Pandemic

Opioid overdoses are up 117 percent compared to the same period in 2019.

One in 100 Wisconsin Residents Have Tested Positive For COVID-19

State testing data shows state hits threshold for first time. Milwaukee County is greater than one in 50.

Important Things Voters Should Know for Primary Day

More Than 220,000 Wisconsin Households to Receive Additional FoodShare Benefits for July and August in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

More Than 220,000 Wisconsin Households to Receive Additional FoodShare Benefits for July and August in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Wisconsin On COVID-19 Testing Surge

Over 17,000 tests for three days in a row.

Music on the Beerline? Virtually

Also, curbside cream puffs at the State Fair, a virtual dance party and a socially distanced art show.

COVID-19 Slowing in Milwaukee County, Increasing Statewide

Milwaukee County still has fourth largest per capita spread in state, but it's down 29 percent.

Evers Says No Statewide School Re-Opening Plan

School districts will be responsible for decisions about re-opening.

Federal Grant to Address Behavioral Health During COVID-19 Pandemic

Funding to support services offered by county and community agencies

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report highlights public health measures taken by the Milwaukee Health and Fire Departments, Department of Administration, Election Commission, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Release Business Names With COVID-19 Outbreaks

Let the public make informed decisions about their own safety.

Waukesha County Seeing Spike in COVID-19

Sheriff says he won't enforce the mask mandate.

Lowest COVID-19 Case Total In a Month

Testing continues to trend upward.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

957 New Cases, Only One Death

Data released Sunday largely mirrors that released last Sunday.

One In Every 50 Milwaukee County Residents Has Tested Positive For COVID-19

Death total reaches highest level in 50 days.

WMSE’s Annual Art & Music Festival Goes Virtual

Also, if you miss catching limited-release independent films, Milwaukee Film is streaming them for you.

1,059 New Cases As Governor Announces Mask Mandate

Second biggest testing and case day on record.

Evers Issues Statewide Mask Mandate

Order goes into effect August 1st.

870 New COVID-19 Cases

Over 700 cases in 19 of last 21 days, but positive case rate no longer climbing.

National Guard’s COVID-19 Testing At Risk

Federal funding for this ends next month. Guard members have helped accomplish much of testing in Wisconsin.

Larson Launches State Mask Mandate Petition

State senator has gotten 8,000 signatures and a torrent of social media abuse.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Going Up

Hospitalizations rising among every age group in county; higher death rate may follow.

100-Day High In New COVID-19 Hospitalizations

But the number of people actively hospitalized remains elusive.

590 New COVID-19 Cases, One Death

Eighteen-day streak of over 700 new cases stops as testing falls.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

957 New COVID-19 Cases

Surges taking place across the state, including Milwaukee, Waukesha and Iron counties.

6,385 New COVID-19 Cases, 91,270 Tests In Past Week

Positive case rate appears to have stabilized, a sign that disease spread might not be accelerating.

Wisconsin Sets COVID-19 Testing Record, 1,018 New Cases

Third time in four days Wisconsin has recorded over 1,000 new cases.

State Fair Continuing As A Drive-Thru

Also, drive-in movies continue, and more farmer's markets than you can shake a stick at.

Supervisor Ryan Clancy’s Facemask Ordinance Adopted

1,052 New COVID-19 Cases, 13 Deaths

State hits 85,000 tests per week goal for second time. Will it be sustained?

Positive Case Rate Hits Two-Week Low

One day blip or start of a new trend?

State Health Agency Finds Behavioral Health Challenges are Compounded by COVID-19

Services are available for people struggling with addiction and mental health challenges

1,117 New COVID-19 Cases, A Record High in Wisconsin

100-day high in new hospital admissions. Gap between Milwaukee and state continues to grow.

Hospitalizations, Case Rate Keep Rising

But deaths are slowing. Will they jump or has death rate slowed?

Attorney General Kaul Announces Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Allowing Health Care Discrimination

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week

45-Day COVID-19 Hospitalization High, But Only One Death

30-day death rate as low as it has been since outbreak began.

New Single Day COVID-19 High, Cases Spreading To Older Age Groups

State reports double-digit death total for first time in 22 days as hospitalizations fall.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up 40 Percent In Two Weeks

Lagging indicator of disease's spread has upward trend.

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4 Assessment Update—MKE Cares mask ordinance in effect & clarification on school openings

State Using Half of Testing Capacity

DHS officials call for residents to more readily get tested for COVID-19.

Utility Disconnections: CUB asks utilities to delay shutoffs, urges customers to seek energy, rental aid

Milwaukee Area Events That Are Social-Distancing Friendly

Drive-in theaters, virtual beer tastings, farmers markets and more.

Wisconsin Sues Pharmaceutical Company Alleging Company Knowingly Underpaid Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Rebates

Milwaukee Has Worst COVID-19 Outbreak In State, Gap Widening

821 new cases reported in Wisconsin on Wednesday.

DNR Seeks Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo and Surrounding Communities

Online Listening Session July 15

New High, 964 New COVID-19 Cases

State sets new case record for fourth time in past week and a 30-day hospitalization high.

Conspiracy Theories Dog COVID-19 Contact Tracers

Misinformation about actions to protect health are exhausting local officials in the state.

COVID-19 Early Indicators Are “Very Troubling”

Medical College of Wisconsin CEO warns of accelerating spread of COVID-19. Positive case rate has increased for 25 days.

Four Straight Days of Over 750 New COVID-19 Cases

But a negative death total, how did that happen?

Three Straight Days of Record COVID-19 Case Growth

Testing falls, but number of new cases keeps setting new highs. Why haven't hospitalizations followed suit?

Support for Black-Owned Businesses Rising?

Studies show Black owners disproportionately hurt by pandemic.