DHS Updates COVID-19 Illness After Vaccination Page to Include Data by Booster Dose Status
Data continue to show staying up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines protects against severe illness and death due to COVID-19
May 26th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
WI Health Department Urges Booster Shots for Ages 5 to 11
Following guidance of CDC, which is expanding recommendations for 2nd booster shot.
May 24th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
DHS Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses to Everyone 5 and Older
Children ages 5-11 now eligible for a booster dose
May 23rd, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
COVID-19 Cases Rising Again
1,968 new cases of COVID-19 this past week.
May 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State’s COVID-19 Cases Up 66% in May
Racine and Kenosha among 7 counties with highest rates, residents urged to wear masks at indoor events.
May 17th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update
The disease burden in the City of Milwaukee this week increased to 147.4 new positive COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people over seven days and remains in the “high transmission” category.
May 6th, 2022 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
COVID-19 Antibody Study Seeks Volunteers of Color
Study seeks to assess levels of immunity and extent of COVID-19 infection in local communities.
May 5th, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Are COVID-19 Vaccines Still Free? Yes
Questions and answers on vaccines, including where to get them.
May 4th, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Johnson Says COVID Vaccines May Cause AIDS
Republican U.S. Senator makes yet another false medical claim.
May 4th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Life-Saving COVID-19 Treatments Available Throughout Wisconsin
Over 480 pharmacies can fill oral COVID-19 antiviral prescriptions across the state
May 3rd, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
State’s COVID-19 Cases Tripled in Last Month
Hospitalizations still low but numbers ‘concerning,’ and only 61% in state fully vaccinated.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Field Trips Are Back For MPS Students
Big change this school year. Students travel to Downtown for their first World’s Fair since 2019.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Public Schools Returns to Mandatory Mask Mandate for Students and Staff
All district buildings will return to mask-wearing policy starting Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Apr 19th, 2022 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Mask Mandate to Remain in Effect for Milwaukee County Transit System
Out of an abundance of caution, for the safety of residents and staff, MCTS will continue to observe mask mandate
Apr 19th, 2022 by County Executive David Crowley
Wisconsin Cities, Airports End Mask Orders
In response to federal court’s order, masks now optional at the airport.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID-19 Rising Again in State
Numbers still “relatively low,” but percentage of positive tests doubled in last three weeks.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Childhood Type 2 Diabetes Up 200% In State
Increase in last four years may be linked to COVID-19, health experts say.
Apr 16th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
DHS Makes Changes to COVID-19 Data Webpages
Updates make data easier to find, align with CDC Community Levels as a tool to keep you safe and healthy
Apr 14th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Gov. Evers and DHS Recognize State Workers and Interagency Cooperation for PPE Distribution in Wisconsin
Launch of coordinated effort delivered more than 80 million pieces of PPE statewide, continues as part of ongoing preparedness and response planning
Apr 4th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
County Sees Minor Uptick In New COVID-19 Cases
Increase of 80 cases of COVID-19 in Milwaukee County compared to the week prior.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Mayo Clinic Docs Warn Of Omicron Subvariant
CDC estimates subvariant is most common in U.S. Doctors ask for continued vigilance.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
