DHS Expands Free COVID-19 Testing Program
Wisconsinites can order two free COVID-19 self-test kits every month
Feb 10th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesCOVID-19 Hospitalizations Rising
Hospitalizations could be an indication of rising transmission.
Jan 16th, 2023 by Graham KilmerNot Enough Getting Bivalent Booster Shots, State Health Officials Warn
Extra booster shot decreases hospitalization by 73% but most adults haven't gotten it.
Dec 26th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioNearly 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
Dec 15th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesCOVID-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.
Nov 25th, 2022 by Graham KilmerWastewater Data Shows COVID-19 Uptick
Testing data may not offer complete picture of current disease levels.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Graham KilmerDHS Launches Free Telehealth Service for COVID-19 Treatment
Increases access to life saving antiviral treatments
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesNew COVID-19 Boosters Available for Children
Top county health official discusses booster safety, urges vaccination.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Graham KilmerRising New COVID-19 Variants A Concern
As the current dominant COVID-19 variant is replaced, the disease will become less predictable.
Oct 22nd, 2022 by Graham KilmerCOVID-19 Increasing In Milwaukee
COVID-19 data shows potential for continued increase in disease. Vaccination, boosters key to what happens next.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Graham KilmerWidespread Immunity Key To Fighting Next COVID-19 Variant
Maintaining immunity through vaccination, boosters important before next dominant variant emerges says Dr. Ben Weston.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Graham KilmerBoosters, Vaccination Key to COVID-19 Progress
County health policy advisor calls for more people to get new booster.
Oct 7th, 2022 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Supreme Court To Take Up Case On Ivermectin
Waukesha resident sought judge's order for Advocate Aurora to use drug to treat his uncle.
Oct 1st, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerCounty Drops Mask Rules for Courthouse, Buses
Low COVID risk designation prompts change, "high risk" settings still require masks.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee At Low Level of COVID-19
But vaccination remains key to maintaining gains against the disease says county health leader.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Graham KilmerFederally Funded COVID-19 Vaccines Will End. What’s Next?
Cutoff could come by January, leaving county officials worried about impact.
Sep 27th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCOVID-19 At-Home Tests and Booster Shots Still Available with No Out-of-Pocket Cost
Sep 26th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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.
Sep 9th, 2022 by City of Milwaukee Health DepartmentMilwaukee 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
Sep 9th, 2022 by City of Milwaukee Health DepartmentDHS Encourages Wisconsinites to Make a Plan to Get Boosted Against COVID-19 this Fall
People 12 and older are now eligible for updated COVID-19 boosters that target the original virus and newest Omicron subvariants
Sep 7th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake’s Statement on CDC’s COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Vaccine Recommendations
“The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that eligible Wisconsinites will soon have additional protection against COVID-19 with the approval of COVID-19 bivalent boosters."
Sep 1st, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesMilwaukee Reflects Nationwide COVID-19 Decline
But new cases among children increased in past week.
Aug 26th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer