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Overdose-Related Death Rate Continues To Escalate In Milwaukee County

June 26, 2020 - 7:50am

According to data provided on June 11 by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office, there were 192 confirmed drug overdose deaths from January 1 to March 19, with 62 more probable cases pending toxicology tests.

As Temperatures Increase, Many Pools Across The State Remain Closed Due To COVID-19

June 26, 2020 - 6:00am

Concern over spreading COVID-19 and lost revenue from fewer swimmers means many communities will not be opening their pools this year.

Circuit Court Judge Threatens To Hold City Of Racine In Contempt Of COVID-19 Restrictions Enacted

June 25, 2020 - 4:45pm

A Racine County Circuit Court Judge threatened to hold City of Racine officials in contempt of court if they continue to pursue restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. The warning comes after the city council passed an ordinance with COVID-19 rules that had been blocked by judge one...

Positive Cases Of COVID-19 In Wisconsin Hold Steady Around 4 Percent

June 25, 2020 - 2:00pm

There have been 26,227 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Thursday, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 464 cases from the day before.

WisContext: How AIDS Pushed Wisconsin To Change Its Approach To Public Health

June 25, 2020 - 12:30pm

In the early 1980s, a new mysterious malady captured the attention of public health professionals. Initially labeled GRID, these clusters of illnesses seemed to largely be an issue only on the East and West coasts. But Wisconsin's government was taking action.

How Often Should You Use Antimicrobial Products?

June 25, 2020 - 11:10am

For years, we’ve heard concerns about a looming global health crisis that threatens health care systems and public health: the ominous "superbugs" — bacteria that have mutated and outsmarted the antibiotics we’ve developed and relied on to treat them.

COVID-19 Crisis Curtails Job Gains In Wisconsin's Clean Energy Industry

June 25, 2020 - 8:35am

Some of the fastest growing jobs in Wisconsin have been in the clean energy sector. But now, more than 11,000 such workers are out of job due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study.

UW-Madison Medical School Dean Predicts Ups And Downs With COVID Vaccines, Cures

June 25, 2020 - 6:55am

As researchers in Wisconsin and across the globe try to find treatments and a vaccine against COVID-19, the head of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's medical school described obstacles that those efforts could encounter in a presentation on Wednesday.

Wisconsinites Can Now Apply For 13 Weeks Of Extended Unemployment Benefits

June 24, 2020 - 4:30pm

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced Wednesday that it's now accepting applications for extended unemployment benefits. Wisconsin residents may qualify for up to 13 weeks of additional benefits.

22 Wisconsin Counties Have 'High Level' Of COVID-19 Activity, Says DHS

June 24, 2020 - 2:00pm

There have been 25,763 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Wednesday, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 432 cases from the day before.

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Overdose-Related Death Rate Continues To Escalate In Milwaukee County

As Temperatures Increase, Many Pools Across The State Remain Closed Due To COVID-19

Circuit Court Judge Threatens To Hold City Of Racine In Contempt Of COVID-19 Restrictions Enacted

Positive Cases Of COVID-19 In Wisconsin Hold Steady Around 4 Percent

WisContext: How AIDS Pushed Wisconsin To Change Its Approach To Public Health

How Often Should You Use Antimicrobial Products?

COVID-19 Crisis Curtails Job Gains In Wisconsin's Clean Energy Industry

UW-Madison Medical School Dean Predicts Ups And Downs With COVID Vaccines, Cures

Wisconsinites Can Now Apply For 13 Weeks Of Extended Unemployment Benefits

22 Wisconsin Counties Have 'High Level' Of COVID-19 Activity, Says DHS

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