MHD Release: Milwaukee Health Department Launches COVID-19 Wastewater Testing Dashboard
Milwaukee County Announces New Policies Related to COVID-19 Pandemic

Milwaukee County Announces New Policies Related to COVID-19 Pandemic

Vaccine mandate and masking requirements to end, effective immediately


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DHS Details End of Emergency COVID-19 Response

DHS Details End of Emergency COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 prevention and precaution remain a priority as response programs transition

Milwaukee Health Department Announces Upcoming Changes to COVID-19 Services
Fitzgerald Applauds Passage of COVID-19 Origin Act
DHS Expands Free COVID-19 Testing Program

DHS Expands Free COVID-19 Testing Program

Wisconsinites can order two free COVID-19 self-test kits every month

MKE County: COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rising
MKE County

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rising

Hospitalizations could be an indication of rising transmission.

Not Enough Getting Bivalent Booster Shots, State Health Officials Warn

Not Enough Getting Bivalent Booster Shots, State Health Officials Warn

Extra booster shot decreases hospitalization by 73% but most adults haven't gotten it.

Nearly All Wisconsinites Age 6 Months and Older Now Eligible for Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

Nearly All Wisconsinites Age 6 Months and Older Now Eligible for Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

DHS urges Wisconsinites to get an updated COVID-19 vaccination and a flu shot to protect themselves and others ahead of the holidays

City of Milwaukee Bi-Weekly COVID-19 Update
MKE County: COVID-19 Disease Burden Remains Stable
MKE County

COVID-19 Disease Burden Remains Stable

County medical advisor says vaccines holding up well against new variants, but those over 65 should get latest booster shot.

MKE County: Wastewater Data Shows COVID-19 Uptick
MKE County

Wastewater Data Shows COVID-19 Uptick

Testing data may not offer complete picture of current disease levels.

City of Milwaukee Bi-Weekly COVID-19 Update
DHS Launches Free Telehealth Service for COVID-19 Treatment

DHS Launches Free Telehealth Service for COVID-19 Treatment

Increases access to life saving antiviral treatments

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update
New COVID-19 Boosters Available for Children

New COVID-19 Boosters Available for Children

Top county health official discusses booster safety, urges vaccination.

MKE County: Rising New COVID-19 Variants A Concern
MKE County

Rising New COVID-19 Variants A Concern

As the current dominant COVID-19 variant is replaced, the disease will become less predictable.

MKE County: COVID-19 Increasing In Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Increasing In Milwaukee

COVID-19 data shows potential for continued increase in disease. Vaccination, boosters key to what happens next.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update
Widespread Immunity Key To Fighting Next COVID-19 Variant

Widespread Immunity Key To Fighting Next COVID-19 Variant

Maintaining immunity through vaccination, boosters important before next dominant variant emerges says Dr. Ben Weston.

MKE County: Boosters, Vaccination Key to COVID-19 Progress
MKE County

Boosters, Vaccination Key to COVID-19 Progress

County health policy advisor calls for more people to get new booster.

Wisconsin Supreme Court To Take Up Case On Ivermectin

Wisconsin Supreme Court To Take Up Case On Ivermectin

Waukesha resident sought judge's order for Advocate Aurora to use drug to treat his uncle.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update
MKE County: County Drops Mask Rules for Courthouse, Buses
MKE County

County Drops Mask Rules for Courthouse, Buses

Low COVID risk designation prompts change, "high risk" settings still require masks.

MKE County: Milwaukee At Low Level of COVID-19
MKE County

Milwaukee At Low Level of COVID-19

But vaccination remains key to maintaining gains against the disease says county health leader.

Federally Funded COVID-19 Vaccines Will End. What’s Next?

Federally Funded COVID-19 Vaccines Will End. What’s Next?

Cutoff could come by January, leaving county officials worried about impact.

Stay Healthy this Fall: COVID-19 At-Home Tests and Booster Shots Still Available with No Out-of-Pocket Cost
Supervisor Coggs-Jones Applauds Expanded Access to Free COVID-19 Self-Tests
City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

This week, Milwaukee County remains in the Medium COVID-19 Community Level, based on U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

Milwaukee Health Department Begins Administration of Updated COVID-19 Booster Vaccine to Target Omicron Subvariant

Milwaukee Health Department Begins Administration of Updated COVID-19 Booster Vaccine to Target Omicron Subvariant

The Milwaukee Health Department is pleased to begin administration of the updated single-dose COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccine on Monday, September 12