At a press conference this afternoon, Governor Tony Evers and Department of Health Services experts gave updates on the rise in coronavirus cases statewide. Governor Evers emphasized the danger posed by the Delta variant, which is now the predominant strain in Wisconsin. “Folks, this Delta variant is no joke. It’s highly infectious, and it’s spreading […]
A basic primer on the delta coronavirus variant
In recent weeks, public health officials have been raising concerns over the delta variant of the coronavirus. But, according to numbers from Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, only about 83 cases of the variant have been formally diagnosed in the state. For more on the variant, and the risk it could pose, our producer Jonah […]
Wisconsin Sees First Case of U.K. Based Strain of COVID-19
The Department of Health services reported on January 13th that a new COVID-19 variant had come to Wisconsin. The new strain, which scientists refer to as B. 1. 1. 7., was first discovered circulating widely in England in November and December. While there is some evidence that the new strain could be more transmissible, there’s […]
Coronavirus variants 101 with Dr. David O’Connor
Last week, a number of news outlets — both national and local — published reports that a new, more easily transmitted version of the coronavirus had been uncovered in the U.S. But, the New York Times says that reporting is innacurate. The coverage was based on speculative statements from Dr. Deborah Birx of the Centers […]
