Content referencing Nasia Safdar
State Health Officials Await Data On Omicron
Monitoring the emergence of new COVID-19 variant as state hits 11-month high in cases.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Health Care Providers Preparing For COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
Booster of Pfizer and Moderna will likely be available by late September.
Aug 19th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
State Sees Historically Few Flu Cases
Only 38 influenza cases as of January 30th. COVID-19 mitigation likely reduced the spread.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
When Someone in Household Has COVID-19
How to avoid getting it. Expert tips for limiting spread and boosting your immune system.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Bram Sable-Smith
UW Rapid COVID-19 Test Missed Many Asymptomatic Cases
A CDC study finds a test used by UW-System schools missed 59% of asymptomatic cases.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Tee Times During a Pandemic
Some public golf courses saw a 15% to 30% increase in usage in 2020.
Jan 3rd, 2021 by Megan Hart
The Battle Over Face Masks
The limits of persuasion in a polarized state. Can science save lives and prevent threats?
Sep 7th, 2020 by Will Cushman
41% of State’s Grocery Shoppers Wear Masks
Researchers checked 26 grocery stores around state, women more likely to wear a mask.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Who Will Be Denied Medical Resources?
State’s disability groups call for equal treatment should life-saving supplies need to be rationed.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Story of State’s First Coronavirus Case
Nation’s 12th case; virus now being studied at UW-Madison research lab.
Feb 26th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Coronavirus and When to Wear Masks
As the disease spreads, what do public health officials advise?
Feb 16th, 2020 by Will Cushman
2019 Novel Coronavirus Case is Confirmed in Wisconsin
Risk to Wisconsin Public Remains Low
Feb 5th, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
