Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

WMC lobbyist questions legality of some local actions to fight COVID-19

Jul 27, 2020 | Coronavirus, Top Stories |

A lobbyist for Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce on Friday questioned the legality of some local actions taken to curb the spread of COVID-19.

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COVID-19 confirmed case count in Wisconsin approaches 50,000

Jul 27, 2020 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories |

The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is nearing 50,000 in Wisconsin since the disease first appeared in the state.

DHS reports 1,018 new COVID-19 cases

Jul 24, 2020 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories |

Wisconsin reported an additional 1,018 COVID-19 cases on Friday, the third time in a week that the daily count has surpassed 1,000.

UW medical school dean: Wisconsin must ‘reverse course’ on COVID-19 trends

Jul 24, 2020 | Coronavirus, On The Record, Top Stories |

Dr. Robert Golden, dean of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, said the state needs to get in a better position when it comes to COVID-19 so it can handle the challenges that will come this fall, including the onset of flu season.

Evers considering mask mandate

Jul 24, 2020 | Coronavirus, Top Stories |

Gov. Tony Evers told reporters Thursday that the recent record increases in daily COVID-19 case counts “have accelerated our consideration” of a statewide mask requirement.

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DHS: 1,052 more positive COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths

Jul 23, 2020 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories |

Wisconsin reported 1,052 more positive cases from COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, bringing the total to 45,899 cases.

Superior, Whitewater city councils require masks

Jul 23, 2020 | Coronavirus, Top Stories |

City councils in Superior and Whitewater enacted mask ordinances nearly unanimously Tuesday night, joining Green Bay and Racine in passing face covering requirements this week.

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Evers seeks $250 million in cost savings in response to COVID-19

Jul 23, 2020 | Coronavirus, Top Stories |

Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday he's directed the Department of Administration to work with state agencies to identify $250 million in cost savings for the current fiscal year.

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DHS: 58 counties seeing high levels of COVID-19 activity

Jul 23, 2020 | Coronavirus, Top Stories |

Fifty-eight of 72 Wisconsin counties are seeing high levels of COVID-19 activity, the Department of Health Services said Wednesday.

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Vander Meer out at Wisconsin Health Care Association

Jul 23, 2020 | Nursing homes, Top Stories |

The Wisconsin Health Care Association and the Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living is looking for a new leader after CEO John Vander Meer resigned last week.

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Author: Sean Kirkby

WMC lobbyist questions legality of some local actions to fight COVID-19

COVID-19 confirmed case count in Wisconsin approaches 50,000

DHS reports 1,018 new COVID-19 cases

UW medical school dean: Wisconsin must ‘reverse course’ on COVID-19 trends

Evers considering mask mandate

DHS: 1,052 more positive COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths

Superior, Whitewater city councils require masks

Evers seeks $250 million in cost savings in response to COVID-19

DHS: 58 counties seeing high levels of COVID-19 activity

Vander Meer out at Wisconsin Health Care Association

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