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 […]
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 […]
Wisconsin Launches New Contact Tracing App that Asks Wisconsinites to ...
According to Time Magazine, states and institutions alike have introduced contact tracing apps throughout the coronavirus pandemic with mixed results. On December 23rd, Wisconsin joined the fold. In a COVID-19 press briefing on December 22nd, Governor Tony Evers announced the launch of the newly developed WI Exposure Notification app. The app is designed to more […]
Timeline of COVID-19 outbreak in Dane County and Wisconsin
We will be updating these maps tracking the COVID-19 outbreak in Dane County and Wisconsin at 8:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:30 p.m daily. See John Hopkins University’s COVID-19 Map for information on coronavirus cases in the United States and other nations. Sources: Public Health Madison Dane County Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Evers Declares Public Health Emergency
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared a public health emergency due to novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, today. Evers says this will grant more power to the state Department of Health Services and allow the state to fight the outbreak. Wisconsin’s first case of COVID-19 was found in Dane County in early February. Since then, seven others […]
