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Spread of COVID-19 Accelerating
Hospital systems are being pushed close to their limits.
Nov 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Get A Free Flu Shot This Week
Free vaccinations available on Wednesday and Thursday.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Barrett Blasts Aurora for ‘Pausing’ Community Testing
They "have a responsibility" to continue partnering with city and county on testing.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Deaths Increasing
The current rate of disease is unsustainable for local hospitals.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Trending Terribly in Milwaukee
Cases are rising and show no sign of slowing down.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
More COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations in Milwaukee Now Than Ever Before
Cases and hospitalizations are rising, but not deaths.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
The Architecture of a Pandemic
New Miller Park testing site opens Monday at 11 a.m.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Hospitalizations Going Up, Transmission Rate Going Down
Milwaukee still has a high disease burden, but signs of slowing emerge.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
3 New COVID-19 Test Sites Include Miller Park
City opening new ones as National Guard testing sites will close October 17th.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Numbers Approaching Recent Peak
Not enough testing being accessed in the City of Milwaukee.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Increasing in Milwaukee County, Again
Data shows a spike in cases and transmission of the coronavirus. Presumed cause is universities.
Sep 18th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Seeing Downward COVID-19 Trend
Major indicators show disease declining in Milwaukee County.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Has Higher COVID-19 Positive Case Rate Than Milwaukee
Long the state leader, Milwaukee County appears to be suppressing disease spread.
Aug 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Continues To Suppress COVID-19
COVID-19 is going down locally.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Currently Suppressing COVID-19
New cases continue to go down as R-value is below 1.
Aug 13th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee’s COVID-19 Cases, Transmission Rate Dropping
But we can't let up now, or we risk losing what little progress has been made.
Aug 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Mental Health Services Expanded with Grants
Millions in grants are funding expanded service offerings from the Behavioral Health Division.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Waukesha County Seeing Spike in COVID-19
Sheriff says he won't enforce the mask mandate.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Daily COVID-19 Growth Slowing in Milwaukee County
But deaths and hospitalizations are growing.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Going Up
Hospitalizations rising among every age group in county; higher death rate may follow.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Kowalik Still Resists School Reopenings
City health leader says schools must get approved plan to reopen, with precise rules still to come.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Growing Fastest in Suburbs
Milwaukee County suburbs outpacing city in transmission rate, but both are climbing.
Jul 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Why Are Bars Still Open?
They are key spreaders of COVID-19. So why are city and county health officials okay with bars being open?
Jul 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County’s Daily COVID-19 Case Total Rising
Contact tracing shows the summer is melting away physical distancing requirements.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Case Rate Increasing In County
A key indicator changed to red as the positive case rate rises among younger people.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Cases Exploding Among Younger Population
COVID-19 in Milwaukee County appears stable, for now. But the disease remains widespread and is not being suppressed.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Testing Down Significantly
Officials worry about drop in testing here as COVID-19 cases spike across the nation.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Issues Universal Face Mask Policy in County Facilities
Policy marks critical step in bringing services back to operational and reopening facilities and grounds
Jun 9th, 2020 by County Executive David Crowley
Bars and Restaurants Can Reopen Friday in Milwaukee
Revised order will loosen restrictions
Jun 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Protest During a Pandemic
Local health officials offers do's and don'ts that could save your life.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Spreading Faster Out State Than In Milwaukee County
COVID-19 cases are growing slower in Milwaukee County, compared to the WOW counties and the rest of the state.
May 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Hispanics Now Have Greatest Number of COVID-19 Cases in Milwaukee
Also, county's poorest are more than 2.5 times as likely to contract COVID-19.
May 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Report Predicts Second COVID-19 Surge in State
Virus reproducing faster in Wisconsin than all but nine states, British study finds.
May 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wear A Mask, Public Heath Officials Say
Now that Evers' Safer-At-Home has ended, health officials plead with the public to take precautions on their own.
May 22nd, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Milwaukee Releases Five Criteria To Open Up
Barrett and Kowalik have phased plan to reopen city. Revised order allows gyms to open.
May 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Sets COVID-19 Testing Record, Another Hospitalization High
All 72 counties have COVID-19 cases for the first time.
May 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Sees Biggest Hike In New COVID-19 Hospital Admissions In 30 Days
Testing hits new single-day high, as does the number of new cases.
May 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Amtrak, Buses, Uber Requiring Masks
Train, bus and ride share companies taking various steps to combat the pandemic.
May 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
National Guard Tests 1,919 at City Sites
'Phenomenal' response to two COVID-19 test sites yesterday, more guard members had to be added.
May 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Will Be at UMOS, Midtown Center
Sites are on border of areas of city with highest number of COVID-19 cases.
May 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 vs Influenza, They’re Not The Same
In every metric, COVID-19 is a far more dangerous virus, and it will not go away or become manageable without significant intervention.
May 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
EMS Calls Show 54% Spike in Drug Overdoses, 80% Increase in Suicide Attempts
Milwaukee County experiencing a death toll beyond the disease itself.
May 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Launching Two Free COVID-19 Testing Sites
Individuals will be able to receive free test without appointment or symptoms.
May 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
For Now, Milwaukee Must ‘Learn To Live With’ COVID-19
Local officials dealing with the pandemic look back on past two months of COVID-19.
May 7th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee County Struggling To Pass COVID-19 Peak
After a peak in early April there was a drop in COVID-19 transmission, but the rate again climbed
May 1st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Racial Equity Ordinance Signed Into Law
First major piece of legislation addressing racial inequity since Milwaukee County declared racism a public health crisis.
Apr 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Draws Praise for Work Addressing COVID-19
Organization provided tests for over two-thirds of cases on south side. Officials say it is slowing spread.
Apr 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Grants Target COVID-19 Racial Disparities
More than $1 million in grants will fund programs in Milwaukee County.
Apr 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Hospitals Increase Capacity
50 percent more hospital beds, double ICU beds as hospitals convert spaces to prepare for the worst.
Apr 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starting Soon On State Fair Park Care Facility
Army Corps of Engineers already mobilizing at State Fair Park.
Apr 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Resist Spring Fever
Practice social distancing, avoid leaving home when possible.
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Fair Park Selected for Overflow Care Facility
Exposition Center will house extra hospital beds. Local leaders requesting state and federal government act quickly.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Prepares for COVID-19 Surge
More hospital capacity, ventilators, protective equipment needed for coming onslaught.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Eight COVID-19 Deaths in Milwaukee’s African American Community
In the City of Milwaukee, the African-American community is facing a crisis.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
African-Americans Hit Hard by COVID-19
Majority of cases in the City of Milwaukee are African Americans.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Why Flattening The Curve Matters
Mayor Tom Barrett lays out how Wisconsin could be short by 56,000 hospital beds.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
County Asks for Equipment Donations
Help save healthcare workers' lives; donate masks, gloves, disinfectants, safety glasses.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
First Responders React To Supply Shortage, Change Operations
Police officers and firefighters are having trouble accessing the personal protective equipment they need.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Releases Interactive Map of COVID-19 Outbreak
64 cases confirmed in Milwaukee County. Tracker allows public to better monitor outbreak.
Mar 19th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Testing Supplies Running Low
State and local officials prioritizing tests for worst cases, so results understate spread of disease.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
40 COVID-19 Cases in Milwaukee County
Up 67% since yesterday. Abele favors moving back the spring election.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Officials Ask Public to Stay Home, As Much as Possible
As cases of COVID-19 grow in Milwaukee County and the state, preventive measures now will save lives in the future.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Updates Regarding COVID-19
Milwaukee County Parks and the Zoo will close effective this weekend until further notice
Mar 14th, 2020 by County Executive Chris Abele
