UW-Madison returning to some in-person classes starting Saturday
The University of Wisconsin-Madison will return to some in-person classes starting Saturday, Sept. 26.
Coronavirus
Quarantine at two UW-Madison residence halls lifted
The two-week quarantine at two University of Wisconsin-Madison residence halls was lifted Wednesday morning.
Fauci calls 200,000 pandemic death toll 'sobering, and in some respects, stunning'
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday said the US reaching 200,000 coronavirus deaths is "very sobering, and in some respects, stunning," while adding that Americans should trust medical experts despite at times conflicting signals from the highest levels of government.
Report: Pentagon used funds for coronavirus response supplies for jet engine parts, body armor
The Defense Department used portions of a $1 billion fund from Congress meant to aid in procuring medical supplies for the coronavirus pandemic response to purchase military equipment, The Washington Post reported Tuesday.
Health experts warn about pandemic fatigue
As the state’s mask mandate is extended until Nov. 21, health officials are urging people to stay vigilant.
Looking at COVID-19 headlines with Dr. Pothof
It's time for our biweekly coronavirus check-in with UW Health's Dr. Jeff Pothof.
'I'm all for it': Downtown community reacts to mask mandate extension
Signs reminding people to cover their face before waking into a store will stay for now.
Wisconsin re-added to Chicago emergency travel order
Wisconsin has once again been added to the Chicago travel order due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases.
Wisconsin state agencies cutting $300 million
Wisconsin state agencies are cutting $300 million, including $45 million at the University of Wisconsin System, under the most recent round of reductions Gov. Tony Evers ordered due to losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
73 more hospitalized due to COVID-19 as 13.3% of new tests come back positive
The number of single-day hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in Wisconsin nearly doubled Tuesday, according to the state Department of Health Services.
28-year-old Houston doctor dies after battle with coronavirus, family says
Adeline Fagan, a second year OBGYN resident living in Houston, died early Saturday after a couple months-long battle with Covid-19, her family announced in a post on a GoFundMe page established on her behalf.
Thompson on Evers' mask extension: UW System creating 'culture of responsibility' with students
UW System President Tommy Thompson points to a "robust testing program" as a reason for spiking coronavirus case numbers in Wisconsin. Thompson issued a brief written statement in response to Gov. Evers' new public health emergency and mask mandate extension, both announced Tuesday morning.
'Unfathomable': US death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000
The death toll in the U.S. from the coronavirus has topped 200,000, a figure unimaginable eight months ago when the scourge first reached the world's richest nation.
2 schools in Janesville extend virtual learning to prevent COVID-19 outbreak
Virtual learning has been extended for students attending Craig High School and Roosevelt Elementary School in Janesville for an additional week.
Evers extends statewide mask mandate, issues new public health order after campus outbreaks
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has declared a new public health emergency in the state due to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases among young people.
Rock County prepared to issue mask order when statewide mandate expires
Rock County plans to issue its own mandatory face mask requirement if the statewide mandate expires later this month.
Health officials recommend against usual trick-or-treating
State health officials are recommending against trick-or-treating as usual this Halloween because of the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC abruptly removes guidance about airborne coronavirus transmission, says update 'was posted in error'
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday abruptly reverted to its previous guidance about how coronavirus is transmitted, removing language about airborne transmission it had posted just days earlier.
Flu season returns: What it means for older adults
More than ever, doctors are encouraging people to get their flu shot this year. With coronavirus being an additional health concern in the upcoming months, local pharmacists explained that older adults, a high-risk group which can require a special high dose vaccine, may not be able to get vaccinated right away.
Man diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, COVID-19 shares inspirational message to get others through tough times
The pandemic is reminding 43-year-old Derrick Allen of something we could all use a reminder of: Life is precious.
Over 1.3K new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wisconsin; 7-day average for positivity rate now at 16.4%
Wisconsin health officials have recorded more than 1,300 new cases of COVID-19 throughout the state Monday.
'It's long past time to stop arguing': UW-Madison chancellor releases statement on COVID-19 enforcement in off-campus areas
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank issued a statement Monday regarding COVID-19 at the university and in off-campus areas throughout Madison.
Biden on Wisconsin surpassing 100,000 COVID-19 cases: Consequence of Trump's 'failure of leadership'
According to combined data from DHS and county dashboards, Wisconsin hit the 100,000 coronavirus case mark on Sunday.
Wisconsin surpasses 100,000 all-time cases of coronavirus
Two-hundred and 28 days after recording its first case of the novel coronavirus, Wisconsin has surpassed 100,000.
