The Department of Health Services urges Wisconsin residents to stay home and follow best public health practices during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. Wisconsin has seen a recent surge in cases with half of all positive cases coming within the past five weeks. Nearly 20% of total COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin have tested positive within the past two weeks. This spike in … [Read more...] about Department of Health Services Urges Residents to Stay Home Ahead of July 4th Weekend
Andrea Palm
COVID-19 Activity Level Data Dashboard
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched a new data dashboard today designed togive Wisconsinites the tools they need to most effectively respond to COVID-19. “Our fight against COVID-19 isn’t over—folks need to remember that this virus continues to spread inour state,” said Governor Tony Evers. “We want to make sure Wisconsinites have accurate … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Activity Level Data Dashboard
Gov. Evers Details Expanded COVID-19 Contact Tracing Efforts
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today detailed efforts for delivering on another primary component of the Badger Bounce Back Plan: contact tracing. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has already trained an additional 401 contact tracers over the last two months, but the program is scaling up to match Wisconsin’s expanded COVID-19 testing.“Our local health departments … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Details Expanded COVID-19 Contact Tracing Efforts
Gov. Evers Announces Plan to Make Wisconsin One of the Top States in Testing Per Capita
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today the state's plan to make Wisconsin one of the top states in testing per capita, in addition to already being one of the top states in COVID-19 testing capacity. Gov. Evers shared that Wisconsin is prepared to provide 85,000 COVID-19 tests per week, ensuring that everyone in the state who needs a test receives a test. To date, the state … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces Plan to Make Wisconsin One of the Top States in Testing Per Capita
COVID-19 Update: DHS Issues Order Prohibiting Mass Gatherings of 50 People or More
Under the authority of Wisconsin State Statute § 252.02(3) and at the direction of Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm has ordered a statewide moratorium on mass gatherings of 50 or more people to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Effective March 17, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., all public and private mass gatherings … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update: DHS Issues Order Prohibiting Mass Gatherings of 50 People or More