The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges for frontline medical workers. Since last March, nurses and hospital workers have faced staffing shortages, inadequate personal protective equipment, and medical misinformation. Susan Nicol, a registered nurse at UW Health, said at a press conference today that many nurses are afraid to speak up for fear of being […]
WILL Challenges County Mask Mandate
Dane County’s indoor mask mandate went into effect today. The mandate, announced earlier this week by Public Health Madison and Dane County, requires anyone older than 2 to wear a face covering while indoors with people outside their household. There are a few exceptions, such as when you’re eating or drinking, or receiving dental work. […]
Governor Evers and DHS Officials Discuss Delta Variant, Safety Measure...
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 […]
Cardinal Call: UW-Madison Returns to Required Masks
On Tuesdays, the Daily Cardinal — one of UW-Madison’s student newspapers — shares the latest in campus news. This week, producer Hope Karnopp talks with associate news editor Sam Henschel about the return of a mask order for UW-Madison. We also recap a new study on COVID-19 from UW researchers, the removal of Chamberlin Rock […]
Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
On December 14, 2020, the U.S. administered its first COVID-19 vaccine injections to frontline healthcare workers. Now, nearly two months into the vaccination rollout and one year after WORT’s first show about the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, we invite Dr. Dave O’Connor back on the show to answer a wide variety of listener questions about the […]
Masculinity During a Pandemic: How Haircuts and Face Masks Got Politic...
Look at the photos from the recent demonstrations at state capitols protesting stay-at-home orders. Amid all the signs warning against government tyranny or demanding that the economy reopen, you’ll often see another kind of sign: “I want a haircut!” or “I need a haircut!” And we have to ask: What are haircare signs doing at […]
