While COVID-19 continues to spread throughout most of the world, life is resuming a semblance of normalcy for some Americans, thanks to the miracle and privilege of available vaccines. What now? What can we expect from this phase of the pandemic and a post-vax summer? For today’s pandemic check-in, we first speak with Janel Heinrich […]
Dane County drops public health orders
Across the state, local public health agencies are dropping their public health orders and mask mandates. The moves come as vaccination rates across the state climb, and as hospitalizations steadily decline. But, just because public health orders have been dropped doesn’t mean we’re entirely in the clear. For more, our producer Jonah Chester spoke with […]
Dane County Will Drop Emergency Orders June 2
All Dane County public health orders will be lifted in two weeks, including mask requirements and gathering limits. Today, Dane County public health officials said they would not renew the orders when they expire on June 2nd. Janel Heinrich, the director of Public Health Madison and Dane County, gave the news to reporters gathered at […]
What’s New in Covid News?
Today, the state health department reported 688 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, and 34 new deaths, since our broadcast yesterday. Over the past year, we all have been forced to adapt to new science, and CDC recommendations. With more vaccines getting into arms, and the weather permitting more outdoor gathering, there are, once again, new […]
‘Roadmap’ to Prevent Violence Released by Madison, Dane Co...
Photo by Paul Hermann Today, local leaders unveiled a 5-year plan to reduce violence in the city of Madison and Dane County. They say the plan will use a public health, data-driven approach to preventing violence. The plan, titled “Madison Dane County Violence Prevention: A Roadmap to Reducing Violence,” was introduced at a press conference […]
Teachers Respond to Reopening of Madison Public Schools
Over 500 combined Madison Metropolitan School District staff and Madison community members signed an open letter urging the district School Board and superintendent Dr. Carlton Jenkins to reconsider their plan for returning to in-person classes starting next week. The letter, sent this past Monday, cites staff and community members’ worries that “the lack of inoculations […]
