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Wisconsin National Guard deployed to Sheboygan senior living facility
The Wisconsin National Guard was deployed to a senior living facility in Sheboygan this weekend to collect specimens for testing amid an outbreak of COVID-19, according to a Sunday statement.
State working with Milwaukee, Army Corps on COVID-19 facility at State Fair
State officials are working with Milwaukee County officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to potentially build a facility to handle an anticipated surge of COVID-19 patients, Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm confirmed Friday.
State officials, mental health providers work to address stress caused by COVID-19
State officials announced an initiative Friday aiming to help Wisconsinites cope with mental health challenges caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
ProHealth Care pauses construction of Mukwonago hospital
ProHealth Care is pausing construction of its new Mukwonago hospital in response to the COVID-19 crisis, according to a Friday statement.
Republican lawmakers ask Evers to shutter facilities that offer abortions
Republican lawmakers are asking that Gov. Tony Evers close down facilities that offer abortions in response to COVID-19.
Evers calls for special session to shift to all-mail spring election
Days away from the April 7 spring election, Gov. Tony Evers called on the Legislature Friday to convene a special session Saturday to shift to an “all-mail election” to avoid the further spread of COVID-19.
Promega supplying critical ingredients for COVID-19 testing partnership
This week, Gov. Tony Evers announced a public-private partnership that aims to double the capacity of COVID-19 testing in Wisconsin. Its members include Exact Sciences, UW Health, Marshfield Clinic Health System and Promega.
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Promega supplying critical ingredients for COVID-19 testing partnership
This week, Gov. Tony Evers announced a public-private partnership that aims to double the capacity of COVID-19 testing in Wisconsin. Its members include Exact Sciences, UW Health, Marshfield Clinic Health System and Promega.
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Press ReleasesThe Wisconsin Paper Council thanks ND Paper for generous donations to fight COVID-19 in Wisconsin
Madison, WI — The Wisconsin Paper Council is applauding ND Paper for making a generous donation to the State of Wisconsin to aid in the fight against the COVID 19 virus. ND Paper which operates a mill in Biron, Wisconsin...
Medicare/Medicaid
Medicaid spending set to ‘significantly increase’ in response to COVID-19
Wisconsin’s Medicaid spending is set to “significantly increase” over the biennium as the state fights the spread of COVID-19, Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm told lawmakers Tuesday.
Insurance
OCI asks insurers to let small businesses keep furloughed employees on health plans
Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable on Thursday asked Wisconsin insurers to give small employers the ability to keep employees who were furloughed or working fewer than 30 hours on their health plans.
Health Reform
Kaul calls for ACA special enrollment period
Attorney General Josh Kaul said he wants to see the federal government open a special enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act in response to COVID-19.
Hospitals
ProHealth Care pauses construction of Mukwonago hospital
ProHealth Care is pausing construction of its new Mukwonago hospital in response to the COVID-19 crisis, according to a Friday statement.
Legislative
Evers unveils second COVID-19 legislative package
Gov. Tony Evers unveiled a second legislative proposal aimed at the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday.
Health Tech
Promega supplying critical ingredients for COVID-19 testing partnership
This week, Gov. Tony Evers announced a public-private partnership that aims to double the capacity of COVID-19 testing in Wisconsin. Its members include Exact Sciences, UW Health, Marshfield Clinic Health System and Promega.
More From Wisconsin Health News
MCW CEO: Next two weeks critical to leveling COVID-19 surge
Continuing social distancing measures will be critical to flatten a surge of COVID-19 patients that could overwhelm the Milwaukee-area healthcare system within the next two weeks, Medical College of Wisconsin CEO Dr. John Raymond said Thursday.
UW virologists, vaccine companies working on COVID-19 vaccine
University of Wisconsin-Madison virologists and vaccine companies are developing and testing a vaccine against COVID-19, according to a Thursday statement.
Public health agencies trace COVID-19 contacts, fight misinformation
Local health departments across the state are springing into action to respond to the new coronavirus crisis, playing key roles in contact tracing and fighting against the spread of misinformation.
Poll finds strong support for state actions in response to COVID-19
There’s strong support for the state government’s actions to control the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a poll released Wednesday by the Marquette Law School.
