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  • COVID Data Notes Released on March 16, 2023 posted March 16, 2023

    The latest highlights from the monthly COVID data snapshot, and other notes about data from this period.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Our COVID testing site is closing, but you still have lots of options posted March 14, 2023

    While our test site is closing, COVID is not gone and neither are your other testing options.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of February 16, 2023 posted February 16, 2023

    The latest highlights from this COVID data snapshot, and other notes about data from this period.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • How We Track Respiratory Viruses in Dane County posted January 26, 2023

    If you follow us on social media or go to our website, you’re probably familiar with the work we do to track COVID cases.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, flu
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of January 19, 2023 posted January 19, 2023

    The latest highlights from this COVID data snapshot, and other notes about data from this period.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of December 15, 2022 posted December 15, 2022

    The latest highlights from this COVID data snapshot, and other notes about data from this period.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • How long are you contagious when you have COVID-19? posted December 8, 2022

    If you recently tested positive for COVID-19, you might be wondering how long you’re able to get others sick.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • I'm sick but I keep testing negative for COVID, should I go to Thanksgiving? posted November 21, 2022

    The short answer is 'no', but there are some things to consider.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of November 17, 2022 posted November 17, 2022

    The latest highlights from this COVID data snapshot, and other notes about data from this period.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Head into the Holidays COVID-Ready! posted November 1, 2022

    Prepare now to help keep yourself and your loved ones safe from COVID, flu, RSV, and other bugs floating around this holiday season.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of October 20, 2022 posted October 20, 2022

    The latest highlights from this COVID data snapshot, and other notes about data from this period.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • The Bivalent Boosters Shouldn’t Be a Secret posted October 12, 2022

    Talk to your friends and family about the new covid booster!

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of October 6, 2022 posted October 6, 2022

    The latest highlights from this COVID data snapshot, and other notes about data from this period.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • The New "CovidConnect" posted September 29, 2022

    The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is launching a new and improved CovidConnect system. The goal is to help you save time when you’re getting a COVID test through our clinic. So, what is CovidConnect and how does this update affect me? Keep reading to find out.

    Category: Community Initiatives, Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Is it possible to get COVID-19 within 3 months of my last infection? posted September 28, 2022

    The short answer is yes, though it’s not common.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Bivalent Boosters have Arrived! Why They’re Important & Where to Find Them posted September 20, 2022

    The new boosters protect against the original coronavirus strain and the newer Omicron variants.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of September 15, 2022 posted September 15, 2022

    The latest highlights from this COVID data snapshot, and other notes about data from this period.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Does Changing CDC Guidance Mean the COVID Pandemic is Over? posted September 6, 2022

    Nope!

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of September 1, 2022 posted September 1, 2022

    The latest highlights from this COVID data snapshot, and other notes about data from this period.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • The New Vaccine on the Block: Novavax Now Authorized for Everyone 12+ posted August 30, 2022

    The Novavax vaccine is now available at our clinics for everyone 12+.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID still exists & I’m worried about my kid going back to school. What can I do? posted August 29, 2022

    From vaccination to mental health, we walk through ways to prepare for back to school.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • There’s New Advice about Testing and Quarantine: What Do You Need to Know posted August 25, 2022

    There is new national guidance about COVID-19 isolation and exposure and new recommendations about at-home COVID testing.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of August 18, 2022 posted August 18, 2022

    The latest highlights from this COVID data snapshot, and other notes about data from this period.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • We Hit "High" Again: What Does That Mean? posted August 12, 2022

    Dane County has tipped from the “medium” category back into the “high” COVID activity category according to the CDC's Community Levels. So, why are we seeing this ping pong between levels? Let’s take a closer look.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of August 4, 2022 posted August 4, 2022

    The latest highlights from this COVID data snapshot, and other notes about data from this period.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Data Snapshot for the Week of July 21, 2022 posted July 21, 2022

    We share the latest biweekly Data Snapshot.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Can Wastewater Data Predict Future COVID Surges? posted July 19, 2022
    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Data Snapshot for the Week of July 7, 2022 posted July 7, 2022

    Learn more about the latest COVID-19 data through our data snapshot.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Did you test negative when sick or exposed to COVID? Here’s what it means posted June 22, 2022
    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 16, 2022 posted June 16, 2022

    The latest highlights from this data snapshot, and other notes about data from this period.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Booster Update: 5-11 Year Olds Now Eligible posted June 7, 2022

    On May 19, the CDC updated its guidance to expand its recommendation for boosters to everyone 5+. Read on for a breakdown of who’s currently eligible.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, Boosters
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 2, 2022 posted June 2, 2022

    The latest highlights from this biweekly data snapshot and other notes about data from this period.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 19, 2022 posted May 19, 2022

    The latest highlights from this biweekly data snapshot and other notes about data from this period.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Did you test positive? Complete our online interview for COVID-19! posted May 18, 2022

    Whether you tested at a clinic, hospital, school, pharmacy, or used a home test, please take a few minutes to report in to Public Health.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 5, 2022 posted May 5, 2022

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • We Hit “Medium”: What Does That Mean? posted April 28, 2022

    On Thursday, April 21, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its Community Levels.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 21, 2022 posted April 21, 2022

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Note for the Week of April 7, 2022 posted April 7, 2022

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Booster News Roundup posted April 5, 2022

    The CDC updated its guidance to recommend additional boosters for some people.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 31, 2022 posted March 31, 2022

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 24, 2022 posted March 24, 2022

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 17, 2022 posted March 17, 2022

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Where We Are in the COVID Pandemic posted March 16, 2022

    A look at current data trends and ways we are monitoring the data for future surges.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Thank You Tour: Moving Forward Together posted March 14, 2022

    Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) kicked off its statewide “Thank you” tour in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center.

    Category: About PHMDC, Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 10 posted March 10, 2022

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 3, 2022 posted March 3, 2022

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 24, 2022 posted February 24, 2022

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • If You’re Worried About the Mask Order Ending, Read This posted February 24, 2022

    We compiled our best tips for people who are looking for guidance after the mask order ends.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 17 posted February 17, 2022

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • In Their Own Words: Young Kids Tell Us About Their Experience Getting the COVID Vaccine posted February 16, 2022

    We asked vaccinated kids to tell us a little bit about their experience getting COVID-19 vaccines.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 10, 2022 posted February 10, 2022

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Is COVID Endemic Yet? posted February 9, 2022

    You may have seen news pieces recently that talk about COVID becoming “endemic.” What does that mean and what will it look like in the future?

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Why We Chose to Vaccinate Our Young Kids Against COVID posted February 4, 2022

    One of our staffers shares her story why she wanted her kids to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 3 posted February 3, 2022

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Free COVID-19 Testing Options Continue to Expand posted February 1, 2022

    The demand for COVID-19 testing skyrocketed over the past couple of months. Efforts to meet that demand kicked into overdrive at the local, state, and federal level—to ensure all Americans have access to a test if they need one.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 27 posted January 27, 2022

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Getting Vaccinated While Pregnant was the Most Important Thing I’ve Done for My Baby posted January 24, 2022

    One of our staffers shares her story why she chose to get vaccinated while pregnant.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 20, 2022 posted January 20, 2022

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • How to Get the Most Out of Your Mask posted January 20, 2022

     If you’re still wearing a cloth mask in 2022, now’s the time to upgrade! There are many comfortable options for masks that will also provide you greater protection from the Omicron variant. Here are some simple steps you can take to ensure that your mask is giving you the best protection.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 13 posted January 13, 2022

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • What do I do if I’m exposed to COVID-19? posted January 13, 2022

    Wondering what you should do if you're exposed to COVID-19? We're taking a closer look at the latest recommendations.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Am I Up to Date on My COVID Vaccinations? posted January 11, 2022

    If you’re wondering whether or not you’re up to date on your vaccination, we’ve got answers for you!

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 6, 2022 posted January 6, 2022

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • What to do if you test positive for COVID-19? posted January 5, 2022

    Even if you made it through the entire pandemic not getting sick, it is very possible you will test positive for COVID-19 during this surge. Here's how to take care of yourself and others.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 23 posted December 23, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19 Data, COVID-19
  • Why Should I Get a Vaccine or Booster Now That Omicron Is Here? posted December 17, 2021
    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 16 posted December 16, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 9 posted December 9, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 2 posted December 2, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID Spreads Easily Between Schools and Families: Getting 5-11 Year Olds Vaccinated is Important posted December 2, 2021

    Kids ages 5-11 became eligible for vaccination on November 3rd. That means that there are nearly 45,000 kids in Dane County (8% of the total population) who can now get vaccinated!

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Omicron Variant: Info as of December 1, 2021 posted December 1, 2021

    The latest information and answers about the newest COVID variant.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 24 posted November 24, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 18 posted November 18, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 11 posted November 11, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Top 5 Answers to Your Questions About the COVID Vaccine for 5-11 Year Olds posted November 10, 2021

    Last Thursday, we hosted a vaccine town hall for people to get their vaccine questions answered. We pulled together the top 5 questions we received during the town hall (and answers!).

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 4 posted November 4, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Addressing Booster Myths (And Why You Should Get One) posted November 4, 2021

    The current booster guidance is complicated, which can make it confusing when you’re trying to figure out if you’re eligible, but there’s a good chance you might qualify for a booster shot.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Roundup: COVID Prevention in Schools posted October 29, 2021

    A look at the latest data and evidence on how to keep children healthy and learning in school.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 28 posted October 28, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Who can get a booster dose of COVID-19 Vaccine: Eligibility Expansion posted October 26, 2021

    On 10/22/2021, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced its support of the CDC and FDA recommendations to expand eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots. Public Health Madison & Dane County is now able to provide booster doses to certain people who received Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s a look at who is now eligible.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, Boosters, COVID-19 Vaccine, Vaccine
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 21 posted October 21, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 14 posted October 14, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Step-by-step of COVID-19 Testing at Public Health South Madison Clinic posted October 13, 2021

    COVID-19 testing is readily available in Dane County.  Here is how it works. 

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID News Roundup posted October 8, 2021

    A roundup of the week's COVID news in Dane County and nationally.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 7 posted October 7, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 30 posted September 30, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Who Should Get a Booster Shot in Dane County? posted September 28, 2021

    On 9/27/2021, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) updated its guidance on boosters, following the FDA authorization and CDC recommendation that some Wisconsin residents who received the Pfizer vaccine should get a booster shot six months after getting their second dose.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Understanding Close Contact - Fall 2021 Update posted September 27, 2021

    One of our most popular blog posts from the past year is “Understanding Close Contact.” A lot has changed since we posted it back in November 2020—mainly that we have widely available vaccines!

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Booster Shots Authorized by CDC for Certain People Who Previously Received Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine posted September 24, 2021

    Last night, the CDC authorized booster doses for certain populations. We are still working through this information. We do not have booster doses available at any of our locations at this time. We will provide further updates once we are able to give out booster doses.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, Boosters
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 23 posted September 23, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • The State of COVID-19 in Schools posted September 21, 2021

    As children return to in-person learning, with the highly infectious Delta variant now the predominant strain of COVID-19 in Dane County, we have seen changes in the level of infection among children, especially younger children (under 12) who are net yet eligible to be vaccinated compared to last school year.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 16 posted September 16, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Face Covering Emergency Order #2 Issued posted September 10, 2021

    On September 9, 2021, we issued Face Covering Emergency Order #2.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 9 posted September 9, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Vaccine News Roundup posted September 7, 2021

    There has been much vaccine-related news about third doses, boosters, the Pfizer approval and more. We thought it’d be helpful to give a quick overview of where things stand.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 2 posted September 2, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Breakthrough Infections and Impact of the Delta Variant posted August 30, 2021

    With the Delta variant being the most common strain of virus in our community, we’re getting lots of questions about how this has impacted breakthrough infections. Let’s take a look at the data.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Back-to-school Q&A for Parents posted August 27, 2021

    Parents, you asked, and we answered. As you get ready to send your kids back into the classroom for a new school year, we understand there are many questions about where thing stand with COVID-19 and how we can make sure in-person learning is as safe as possible.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 26 posted August 26, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • FDA grants full approval for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine posted August 23, 2021

    On Monday, August 23, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine became the first fully approved COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. The vaccine will now be marketed as “Comirnaty” and is now fully approved for everyone 16 years old and older.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 19 posted August 19, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Face Covering Emergency Order Issued posted August 18, 2021

    Effective August 19, 2021, face coverings are required among people ages two and older when in any enclosed space open to the public where other people, except for members of the person’s own household or living unit, are present.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • CDC Announces Small Group of Severely Immunocompromised People Eligible for Additional Dose of Vaccine posted August 13, 2021

    On Friday, August 13, the CDC’s immunization advisory committee voted to change guidelines for severely immunocompromised people to receive an additional dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 12 posted August 12, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • How to Be a Vaccine Champion posted August 9, 2021

    As a trusted person in someone’s life, you are the most valuable resource in encouraging them to get vaccinated.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 5 posted August 5, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • The Latest Guidance & News from Public Health posted August 4, 2021

    Read the latest announcements concerning masks, school guidance, and the Madison and Dane County employee vaccination policy.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 29 posted July 29, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 22 posted July 22, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • What You Need to Know About the Delta Variant posted July 20, 2021

    All three vaccines are effective against the Delta variant, but if you're unvaccinated, you are at risk for catching COVID-19.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 15 posted July 15, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 8 posted July 8, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Where Can I Get A COVID-19 Vaccine? posted July 8, 2021

    Alliant Energy Center is now closed for vaccinations, but there are lots of options for getting vaccinated in Dane County.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • We've Come So Far: A Look Back at the COVID Pandemic Compared to Today posted July 6, 2021

    While 2020 was a rollercoaster, we have seen cases, hospitalizations, and deaths steadily drop in 2021.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Where Can I Get Tested for COVID-19? posted July 2, 2021

    While Alliant has closed, there are still tons of options for getting a quick COVID-19 test in Dane County.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 1 posted July 1, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 24 posted June 24, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 17 posted June 17, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Statement: Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Authority to Close Schools posted June 11, 2021

    The ruling is in response to a lawsuit filed regarding the section of the Public Health Madison and Dane County Emergency Order released in August 2020 that closed grades 3-12 in public and private schools  in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • What it Takes to Host a Mobile Vaccination Clinic: From Initial Outreach to Getting Vaccinated posted June 8, 2021

    We’re sending folks out into Dane County communities to vaccinate people in locations that work for them.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 27 posted May 27, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Reminders Ahead of Your Memorial Day Weekend posted May 25, 2021

    Ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, we wanted to share a few reminders with you to help make your holiday safer.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • How Can I Talk to Someone About Getting Vaccinated? posted May 21, 2021

    Let's talk about ways you can discuss any fears your loved ones might be having about the COVID-19 vaccines.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 20 posted May 20, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • With Orders Ending June 2, What About My Unvaccinated Kids? posted May 19, 2021

    On June 2, 2021, all public health orders in Dane County will be lifted. As a parent, you might be wondering how this affects your unvaccinated children.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Public Health Will Lift All Dane County Orders June 2 posted May 18, 2021

    Director Janel Heinrich announces decision to end all county-wide health orders, starting on June 2

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 13 posted May 13, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 6 posted May 6, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Getting Your 12-15 Year Old Vaccinated posted May 6, 2021

    While the vaccination authorization for 12-15 year olds hasn’t happened yet, there are a few things to know ahead of any possible announcement.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Celebrating Safer this Weekend posted May 5, 2021

    We have tips to help you celebrate safer this weekend, whether you’re headed to a graduation party, Mother’s Day brunch, or just grilling with friends!

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Fully Vaccinated & Masks: What are the Rules? posted May 4, 2021

    Let’s take a look at what being fully vaccinated means and when you can go without a mask.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 29 posted April 29, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Dane County Public Health Requirements for May 5, 2021 posted April 29, 2021

    Public Health Madison & Dane County has released Emergency Order #16. This blog provides an overview of the order.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • How Variants Affect COVID Risk For Children And Adults posted April 23, 2021

    COVID-19 variants of concern, such as B.1.1.7, have been mentioned more and more in the news lately, especially in relation to children. How concerned should we be?

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 22 posted April 22, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Herd Immunity and Vaccine Equity: How We Look at Vaccine Coverage in Different Ways posted April 22, 2021

    We look at multiple measures to get a more complete picture of herd immunity and vaccine equity, access, and uptake.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Childcare Center Outbreak: Understanding How it Spread posted April 16, 2021

    Practices were in place to prevent disease spread, but with help from the center, our team determined two major factors that contributed to the spread in this outbreak.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 15 posted April 15, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • How Can I Get an Appointment at Alliant Energy Center For a Vaccine? posted April 9, 2021

    Follow the process from signing-up to getting a vaccination at the Alliant Energy Center.

    Category: About PHMDC
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 8 posted April 8, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • What Can You Do Once You're Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19? posted April 8, 2021
    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Dane County Public Health Requirements Starting April 7, 2021 posted April 2, 2021

    Public Health Madison & Dane County has released Emergency Order #15, which includes changes for many sectors.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 1 posted April 1, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Dane County COVID-19 Data Continues to Improve posted March 30, 2021

    Our case counts, percent positivity, racial and ethnic disparities, hospitalizations, and vaccination rates continue to improve.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 25 posted March 25, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 18 posted March 18, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #14 Amendment? posted March 18, 2021

    On March 18, we issued an amendment to Emergency Order #14, which goes into effect March 18, 2021.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Unpacking Gathering Requirements and How They Apply to Businesses posted March 15, 2021

    As you and your family evaluate your comfort with different types of activities, we want to clear up what Emergency Order #14 allows for gatherings.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 11 posted March 11, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Why are We Opening Up When Not Everyone is Vaccinated? posted March 9, 2021

    A common question we’ve received since releasing our new version of Forward Dane and Emergency Order #14 is why orders are loosening at this point in the pandemic.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 4 posted March 4, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Which Vaccine Should I Get? The One You’re Offered! posted March 3, 2021

    All three vaccines are extremely effective at preventing severe disease, hospitalization, and death.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine
  • What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #14? posted March 2, 2021

    A new public health order—Emergency Order #14—goes into effect at 12:01am on March 10, 2021.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 25 posted February 25, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Lowering Your COVID-19 Risk posted February 23, 2021

    Even as cases decline, this doesn’t mean there is zero risk of COVID-19 exposure. This post covers how to think about risk for you and your family.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 18 posted February 18, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 11 posted February 11, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #13? posted February 8, 2021

    A new public health order—Emergency Order #13—goes into effect at 12:01am on February 10, 2021. There are quite a few changes with this Order. Below is a high-level overview of the changes.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • It’s Time for a Mask Check-In! posted February 2, 2021

    With new, more infectious variants of the virus emerging worldwide, it’s critical that your mask is of good quality and offers the most protection to you and others.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 28 posted January 28, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • A Behind the Scenes Look at COVID-19 Testing posted January 22, 2021

    On May 11, 2020, in partnership with the state, we opened our COVID test site at Alliant Energy Center. Here's a look at what it takes to run it.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 21 posted January 21, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 14 posted January 14, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #12? posted January 11, 2021

    A new public health order—Emergency Order #12—goes into effect at 12:01am on January 13. This order is very similar to Order #11.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 7 posted January 7, 2021

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Is Your Breakroom Helping Spread COVID? posted January 5, 2021

    Good prevention practices in the classroom, sales floor, and other public-facing workspaces can be undone if employees are still gathering in break areas.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • A message of thanks from Public Health Madison & Dane County posted December 29, 2020

    As 2020 comes to a close and we reflect upon the year, we want to thank

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 23 posted December 23, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Data
  • How We Know the COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe posted December 22, 2020

    Information about vaccine safety is coming from a lot of angles. This blog post presents a summary of information.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 17 posted December 17, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Data
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Gets It First And Why? posted December 16, 2020

    A COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for use, but there will not be enough doses right away to vaccinate everyone. Read to find out who gets it first and why.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine
  • What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #11? posted December 15, 2020

    En español

    A new public health order—Emergency Order #11—goes into effect at 12:01am on December 16. This order is very similar to what was in Order #9. We’ve outlined the changes between Order #10a and Order #11 below:

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • A COVID Vaccine Has Been Authorized posted December 15, 2020

    Read what was involved in the process of authorizing the vaccine.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Close Contacts Now have Quarantine Options posted December 12, 2020

    The CDC issued new recommendations for how long people without symptoms need to quarantine

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 10 posted December 10, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Data
  • Providing Support to People in Isolation Helps Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 posted December 4, 2020

    When our contact tracers talk with people newly diagnosed with COVID-19, they provide isolation guidelines to follow, but they also ask what the person will need in order to make isolation successful.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 3 posted December 3, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Data
  • Tips for A Healthier Holiday Season posted December 1, 2020

    This holiday season is going to be quite different from any other, which means we all have to get creative.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 25 posted November 25, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Data
  • What COVID-19 Testing Can and Can't Tell Us posted November 23, 2020

    Through testing, we identify the people who have the virus so they can isolate and prevent spreading the disease to others. But there are things testing can't tell us.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week November 19 posted November 19, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Data
  • What's Allowed in Emergency Order #10? posted November 19, 2020

    A new public health order went into effect on 11/18. Aside from gathering limits, little has changed in this order from the previous order. We’ve outlined the changes and included some common questions.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Public Health Madison & Dane County Issues New Emergency Order #10 posted November 17, 2020

    We are issuing a new Emergency Order #10, effective at 12:01am on Wednesday, November 18, which prohibits indoor gatherings of any size, and limits outdoor gatherings to 10 people. 

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Socializing More Safely This Winter: How To Form A Bubble or Pod posted November 16, 2020

    Every activity outside of your household carries some risk, which is why the safest thing to do is to not gather with people you don’t live with. We strongly urge you to spend the winter only with people you live with and to spend time virtually for people you don’t live with.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • How to See Family and Friends More Safely Over the Holidays posted November 16, 2020

    The safest thing you can do is only spend the holidays with people you live with. 

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Understanding Close Contact posted November 13, 2020

    Let's talk about close contact—people who were close enough to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 for long enough that we think they could get sick.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 12 posted November 12, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • When to Isolate, When to Quarantine posted November 10, 2020

    Let’s take a look at these words, how we use them, and common situations in which we talk about them.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 5 posted November 5, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Employer Notification Of Employees With COVID-19 posted November 4, 2020

    Due to the continued high numbers of Dane County residents with positive COVID-19 tests, our case investigators will no longer be calling employers to inform them of employees who have tested positive.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 29 posted October 29, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 22 posted October 22, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Understanding ‘Clusters’ posted October 20, 2020

    Let's take a closer look at 'clusters', or outbreaks of cases, which we have been tracking throughout our local epidemic.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Statewide Database Down for Planned Maintenance: October 16-18 posted October 16, 2020

    The Wisconsin Department of Health Services will be improving the Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System (WEDSS), beginning the evening of Friday, October 16 and lasting through the evening of Sunday, October 18.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 15 posted October 15, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • These Next Few Weeks are a Pivotal Moment for Our County and Our State posted October 9, 2020

    The rest of our state is experiencing a remarkable increase in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, and Dane County is not completely isolated from that increase as people work in and visit neighboring counties.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 8 posted October 8, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 1 posted October 1, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Understanding Percent Positivity posted October 1, 2020

    Let’s take a deeper look into how percent positivity can be calculated and what it can tell us.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 24 posted September 24, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • How We're Assessing if UW Cases have Spread Beyond Campus posted September 23, 2020

    We are closely monitoring data for evidence that those cases have led to spread of the virus outside of UW students, which we are calling “spillover.”

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • For Public Health, Preparing for Emergencies Never Ends posted September 21, 2020

    It’s been said that “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Our organization continually trains, practices, and collaborates with community partners to prepare for every conceivable crisis to ensure a response that will be swift, strategic, provide clear communication, and encompass our entire community.

    Category: About PHMDC
    Tags: Emergency Preparedness, COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 17 posted September 17, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Public Health Madison & Dane County and the City of Madison Police Department are Partnering to Increase Compliance with Public Health Orders posted September 14, 2020

    Public Health Madison & Dane County sent a letter to licensed establishments in Madison to inform them of the possibility of increased fines if they do not comply with public health orders.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Statement Regarding State Supreme Court Action on Public Health Order posted September 11, 2020

    We strongly urge all schools to continue voluntary phasing-in of classes for in-person instruction for grades 3-12 per Public Health Madison & Dane County recommendations.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 10 posted September 10, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Community Update Following Spike in Cases of COVID-19 posted September 8, 2020

    In the past week, Dane County has added 901 new cases of COVID-19, and at least 71% of people who have tested positive for the virus are UW students or staff.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • UW, Public Health act to stop COVID-19 spread in fraternity, sorority houses posted September 4, 2020

    Given the sheer size of some of these fraternity and sorority chapter houses, we felt that Public Health orders were important to ensure compliance and contain the spread of COVID-19.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 3 posted September 3, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 27 posted August 27, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 20 posted August 20, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Health is a Human Right and We All Play a Role posted August 18, 2020

    A core value of our agency is that Health is a Human Right. We ask all Dane County residents to consider the rights of everyone in Dane County to be healthy and free from COVID-19.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Snapshot Coming on August 20 posted August 17, 2020

    We've shifted our Data Snapshot publishing schedule so we can include data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • How We Have Made Decisions During the COVID-19 Pandemic posted August 11, 2020

    Take a look back at how we made decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, from March to today, with a timeline of events.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 10 posted August 10, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: When Public Health Calls and When It’s a Scam posted August 6, 2020

    Public health contact tracing helps trace the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, there are people who could try to scam you by impersonating public health staff or a contact tracer.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 3 posted August 3, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes For the Week of July 27 posted July 27, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Percent Positivity Updated on our Dashboard as Backlog of Negative Tests are Entered posted July 27, 2020

    As of Friday, we are now including negative tests on the dashboard that have entered our data system but have not yet been processed by our staff.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • We Can All Be Part of the Solution to the Pandemic posted July 21, 2020

    As we learn more about this brand-new virus, we adjust our behaviors to be safe.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 20 posted July 20, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 13 posted July 13, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Put your mask on; leave the enforcing to us posted July 12, 2020

    Learn about enforcement of the face covering requirement that begins at 8:00am on Monday, July 13, 2020. (English & Español post)

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 6 posted July 6, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • How to Lower Your Risk While Celebrating 4th of July posted July 3, 2020

    It’s more important than ever that people take steps to reduce the risk of COVID-19 during any hangout or gathering they’re having this weekend.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Protests are not currently associated with Dane County's rise in COVID-19 cases posted July 1, 2020
    Public health orders are based on data
    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 29 posted June 29, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • A Day in the Life of the Data Team posted June 26, 2020

    We wanted to share a behind-the-scenes look at our Data Team and the work they do.

    Category: About PHMDC, Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 22 posted June 22, 2020

    The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 Data
  • Help Break the Chain of COVID-19 Transmission--Your Actions Affect Others posted June 17, 2020

    Dane County has moved into a new phase, but that doesn’t mean the COVID-19 virus has changed, or that it has magically gone away.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Inequities Evident in Dane County COVID-19 Data posted June 15, 2020

    Inequities in COVID-19 in Dane County have become more apparent as testing has become more available.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Data Will Guide Phase 2 Public Health Order posted June 5, 2020

    Public Health will not issue a new ‘Phase 2’ public health order without supporting metrics from two full weeks of data from Phase 1. This two-week period will end on June 9. We expect to have the data compiled and analyzed on June 12 to inform any decisions about future orders.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Understanding the Big Picture: Trends in Data Provide Perspective posted June 4, 2020
    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19
  • Fighting for racial justice is essential, even in a pandemic posted June 1, 2020

    As we all are taking really important actions to protest injustice, we also want to encourage everyone to take precautions against COVID-19.

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Stay the Course to Get to the Finish Line posted May 5, 2020

    After many weeks of physical distancing, staying home as much as possible, and practicing strong prevention measures like washing hands often and covering our coughs and sneezes, we’re all feeling fatigued.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19, Emergency Preparedness
  • Supporting Businesses During Safer at Home posted April 22, 2020

    Some of the regular work our department does i

    Category: About PHMDC
    Tags: COVID-19
  • How we educate and follow-up on Safer at Home order compliance posted April 9, 2020

    Today we issued a news release urging residents to follow the Safer at Home order. 

    Tags: COVID-19
  • Press Conference Remarks from 3/23 posted March 24, 2020

    On March 23, 2020, Janel Heinrich participated in a press conference with the City of Madison Mayor and Dane County Executive. These are her remarks. 

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: COVID-19

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  • Can Wastewater Data Predict Future COVID Surges?
  • Monkeypox Vaccination Q&A
  • Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Public Health Authority to Issue Orders to Suppress Communicable Diseases
  • COVID-19 Data Snapshot for the Week of July 7, 2022
June
  • Why Universal Basic Income Could Change the Public’s Health (and how to apply for it in Madison)
  • Public Health Madison & Dane County Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Rights
  • Q&A: Children 6 months & up now eligible for vaccine
  • Did you test negative when sick or exposed to COVID? Here’s what it means
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 16, 2022
  • Booster Update: 5-11 Year Olds Now Eligible
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 2, 2022
May
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 19, 2022
  • Did you test positive? Complete our online interview for COVID-19!
  • Reproductive Justice is Public Health
  • Overdose Fatality Review: A Closer Look
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 5, 2022
April
  • We Hit “Medium”: What Does That Mean?
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 21, 2022
  • Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week
  • We’re Offering Free STI Testing for Everyone During April
  • Data Note for the Week of April 7, 2022
  • Booster News Roundup
March
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 31, 2022
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 24, 2022
  • LGBTQ+ Inclusive Services at Public Health Madison & Dane County
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 17, 2022
  • Where We Are in the COVID Pandemic
  • Thank You Tour: Moving Forward Together
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 10
  • When a Dog Bites: How We Investigate to Prevent Further Aggression
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 3, 2022
  • Our 2021 Annual Report
February
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 24, 2022
  • If You’re Worried About the Mask Order Ending, Read This
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 17
  • In Their Own Words: Young Kids Tell Us About Their Experience Getting the COVID Vaccine
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 10, 2022
  • Is COVID Endemic Yet?
  • Why We Chose to Vaccinate Our Young Kids Against COVID
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 3
  • Free COVID-19 Testing Options Continue to Expand
January
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 27
  • Getting Vaccinated While Pregnant was the Most Important Thing I’ve Done for My Baby
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 20, 2022
  • How to Get the Most Out of Your Mask
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 13
  • What do I do if I’m exposed to COVID-19?
  • Am I Up to Date on My COVID Vaccinations?
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 6, 2022
  • What to do if you test positive for COVID-19?
2021
December
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 23
  • Why Should I Get a Vaccine or Booster Now That Omicron Is Here?
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 16
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 9
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 2
  • COVID Spreads Easily Between Schools and Families: Getting 5-11 Year Olds Vaccinated is Important
  • Omicron Variant: Info as of December 1, 2021
November
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 24
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 18
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 11
  • Top 5 Answers to Your Questions About the COVID Vaccine for 5-11 Year Olds
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 4
  • Addressing Booster Myths (And Why You Should Get One)
October
  • Data Roundup: COVID Prevention in Schools
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 28
  • Who can get a booster dose of COVID-19 Vaccine: Eligibility Expansion
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 21
  • Protecting Our Water and Our Environment: A Day in the Life of our Well and Septic Team
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 14
  • Step-by-step of COVID-19 Testing at Public Health South Madison Clinic
  • COVID News Roundup
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 7
September
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 30
  • Who Should Get a Booster Shot in Dane County?
  • Understanding Close Contact - Fall 2021 Update
  • Booster Shots Authorized by CDC for Certain People Who Previously Received Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 23
  • The State of COVID-19 in Schools
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 16
  • Aurielle Smith Recognized by the de Beaumont Foundation as a Leader in Public Health
  • Face Covering Emergency Order #2 Issued
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 9
  • Vaccine News Roundup
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 2
August
  • Breakthrough Infections and Impact of the Delta Variant
  • Back-to-school Q&A for Parents
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 26
  • FDA grants full approval for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 19
  • Face Covering Emergency Order Issued
  • CDC Announces Small Group of Severely Immunocompromised People Eligible for Additional Dose of Vaccine
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 12
  • How to Be a Vaccine Champion
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 5
  • The Latest Guidance & News from Public Health
July
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 29
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 22
  • What You Need to Know About the Delta Variant
  • Day in the Life: Beach Testing
  • This is Public Health
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 15
  • Understanding Breakthrough Infections
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 8
  • Where Can I Get A COVID-19 Vaccine?
  • We've Come So Far: A Look Back at the COVID Pandemic Compared to Today
  • Where Can I Get Tested for COVID-19?
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 1
June
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 24
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 17
  • Statement: Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Authority to Close Schools
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 10
  • What it Takes to Host a Mobile Vaccination Clinic: From Initial Outreach to Getting Vaccinated
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 2
May
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 27
  • Reminders Ahead of Your Memorial Day Weekend
  • How Can I Talk to Someone About Getting Vaccinated?
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 20
  • With Orders Ending June 2, What About My Unvaccinated Kids?
  • Public Health Will Lift All Dane County Orders June 2
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 13
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 6
  • Getting Your 12-15 Year Old Vaccinated
  • Celebrating Safer this Weekend
  • Fully Vaccinated & Masks: What are the Rules?
April
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 29
  • Dane County Public Health Requirements for May 5, 2021
  • How Variants Affect COVID Risk For Children And Adults
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 22
  • Herd Immunity and Vaccine Equity: How We Look at Vaccine Coverage in Different Ways
  • Childcare Center Outbreak: Understanding How it Spread
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 15
  • How Can I Get an Appointment at Alliant Energy Center For a Vaccine?
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 8
  • What Can You Do Once You're Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19?
  • Dane County Public Health Requirements Starting April 7, 2021
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 1
March
  • Dane County COVID-19 Data Continues to Improve
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 25
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 18
  • What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #14 Amendment?
  • Unpacking Gathering Requirements and How They Apply to Businesses
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 11
  • Why are We Opening Up When Not Everyone is Vaccinated?
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 4
  • Which Vaccine Should I Get? The One You’re Offered!
  • What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #14?
February
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 25
  • Lowering Your COVID-19 Risk
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 18
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 11
  • What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #13?
  • New Vaccination Data on Dashboard and Upcoming Vaccination Town Hall
  • Vaccine Supply, Demand, and Our Efforts to Ramp Up
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 4
  • It’s Time for a Mask Check-In!
January
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 28
  • How Will Vaccination Impact Dane County’s COVID Metrics?
  • A Behind the Scenes Look at COVID-19 Testing
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 21
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 14
  • What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #12?
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 7
  • Is Your Breakroom Helping Spread COVID?
2020
December
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 30
  • A message of thanks from Public Health Madison & Dane County
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 23
  • How We Know the COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 17
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Gets It First And Why?
  • What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #11?
  • A COVID Vaccine Has Been Authorized
  • Close Contacts Now have Quarantine Options
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 10
  • Providing Support to People in Isolation Helps Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 3
  • Tips for A Healthier Holiday Season
November
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 25
  • What COVID-19 Testing Can and Can't Tell Us
  • Data Notes for the Week November 19
  • What's Allowed in Emergency Order #10?
  • Public Health Madison & Dane County Issues New Emergency Order #10
  • Socializing More Safely This Winter: How To Form A Bubble or Pod
  • How to See Family and Friends More Safely Over the Holidays
  • Understanding Close Contact
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 12
  • When to Isolate, When to Quarantine
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 5
  • Employer Notification Of Employees With COVID-19
October
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 29
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 22
  • Understanding ‘Clusters’
  • Statewide Database Down for Planned Maintenance: October 16-18
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 15
  • These Next Few Weeks are a Pivotal Moment for Our County and Our State
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 8
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 1
  • Understanding Percent Positivity
September
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 24
  • How We're Assessing if UW Cases have Spread Beyond Campus
  • For Public Health, Preparing for Emergencies Never Ends
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 17
  • Public Health Madison & Dane County and the City of Madison Police Department are Partnering to Increase Compliance with Public Health Orders
  • Statement Regarding State Supreme Court Action on Public Health Order
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 10
  • Community Update Following Spike in Cases of COVID-19
  • UW, Public Health act to stop COVID-19 spread in fraternity, sorority houses
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 3
August
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 27
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 20
  • Health is a Human Right and We All Play a Role
  • Data Snapshot Coming on August 20
  • How We Have Made Decisions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 10
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: When Public Health Calls and When It’s a Scam
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 3
July
  • Data Notes For the Week of July 27
  • Percent Positivity Updated on our Dashboard as Backlog of Negative Tests are Entered
  • We Can All Be Part of the Solution to the Pandemic
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 20
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 13
  • Put your mask on; leave the enforcing to us
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 6
  • How to Lower Your Risk While Celebrating 4th of July
  • Protests are not currently associated with Dane County's rise in COVID-19 cases
June
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 29
  • A Day in the Life of the Data Team
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 22
  • Help Break the Chain of COVID-19 Transmission--Your Actions Affect Others
  • Inequities Evident in Dane County COVID-19 Data
  • Data Will Guide Phase 2 Public Health Order
  • Understanding the Big Picture: Trends in Data Provide Perspective
  • Fighting for racial justice is essential, even in a pandemic
May
  • Stay the Course to Get to the Finish Line
April
  • Supporting Businesses During Safer at Home
  • How we educate and follow-up on Safer at Home order compliance
March
  • Coronavirus is here and it’s spreading
  • Press Conference Remarks from 3/23
  • Our best defense is our collective action
  • How We Can Prepare for the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  • Why You Should Complete Your 2020 Census Form
February
  • What Does a Contact Investigation Look Like? A Behind the Scenes Look at Our Public Health Response to Coronavirus
January
  • Our Role in Monitoring the Coronavirus Outbreak
2019
November
  • Hunger Knows No Season
October
  • One in Five Wisconsin High Schoolers Vape—A Public Health Crisis
  • Why You Should Get a Flu Vaccine This Year
September
  • How We’re Working Upstream to Prevent Violence
  • How We Make Sure Food is Safe to Eat and Businesses Thrive
June
  • Vaccines Protect You, and Our Community
May
  • Celebrating Partners Working Toward Breastfeeding Equity
April
  • Our 2018 Annual Snapshot
2018
December
  • Preventing Foodborne Illness in Dane County
September
  • PHMDC Responds to Recent Flooding
July
  • How We Monitor Beach Conditions
May
  • What is Public Health 3.0?
April
  • New Website, New Blog!

Category

Uncategorized

  • Statement Regarding State Supreme Court Action on Public Health Order
  • Percent Positivity Updated on our Dashboard as Backlog of Negative Tests are Entered
  • Put your mask on; leave the enforcing to us
  • Data Will Guide Phase 2 Public Health Order
  • Fighting for racial justice is essential, even in a pandemic
  • How we educate and follow-up on Safer at Home order compliance
  • Our 2018 Annual Snapshot
  • What is Public Health 3.0?
  • New Website, New Blog!

About PHMDC

  • Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Public Health Authority to Issue Orders to Suppress Communicable Diseases
  • Public Health Madison & Dane County Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Rights
  • Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week
  • Thank You Tour: Moving Forward Together
  • When a Dog Bites: How We Investigate to Prevent Further Aggression
  • Our 2021 Annual Report
  • Aurielle Smith Recognized by the de Beaumont Foundation as a Leader in Public Health
  • Day in the Life: Beach Testing
  • This is Public Health
  • How Can I Get an Appointment at Alliant Energy Center For a Vaccine?
  • For Public Health, Preparing for Emergencies Never Ends
  • A Day in the Life of the Data Team
  • Supporting Businesses During Safer at Home
  • Coronavirus is here and it’s spreading
  • Our best defense is our collective action
  • Why You Should Complete Your 2020 Census Form
  • What Does a Contact Investigation Look Like? A Behind the Scenes Look at Our Public Health Response to Coronavirus
  • Our Role in Monitoring the Coronavirus Outbreak
  • How We Make Sure Food is Safe to Eat and Businesses Thrive
  • Preventing Foodborne Illness in Dane County
  • PHMDC Responds to Recent Flooding

Community Initiatives

  • How Fentanyl Test Strips Help Save Lives
  • The New "CovidConnect"
  • Why Universal Basic Income Could Change the Public’s Health (and how to apply for it in Madison)
  • Overdose Fatality Review: A Closer Look
  • Hunger Knows No Season
  • One in Five Wisconsin High Schoolers Vape—A Public Health Crisis
  • How We’re Working Upstream to Prevent Violence
  • Celebrating Partners Working Toward Breastfeeding Equity

Environmental Health

  • Don't Be Salty: The Do's and Don'ts of Salting in the Winter
  • Whether you own a house, are buying a house, or rent, you can protect yourself from radon
  • When a Dog Bites: How We Investigate to Prevent Further Aggression
  • Protecting Our Water and Our Environment: A Day in the Life of our Well and Septic Team
  • Day in the Life: Beach Testing
  • How We Make Sure Food is Safe to Eat and Businesses Thrive
  • Preventing Foodborne Illness in Dane County
  • PHMDC Responds to Recent Flooding
  • How We Monitor Beach Conditions

Health & Wellness

  • COVID Data Notes Released on March 16, 2023
  • Our COVID testing site is closing, but you still have lots of options
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of February 16, 2023
  • What It's Like To Be On WIC, and How To Support Families Who Need It
  • How We Track Respiratory Viruses in Dane County
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of January 19, 2023
  • Whether you own a house, are buying a house, or rent, you can protect yourself from radon
  • How can you get free COVID treatment delivered? It’s easier than you might think.
  • Here's How to Get Free COVID Tests This Winter
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of December 15, 2022
  • How long are you contagious when you have COVID-19?
  • I keep hearing about RSV, but what is it and how can I protect my child?
  • I'm sick but I keep testing negative for COVID, should I go to Thanksgiving?
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of November 17, 2022
  • Head into the Holidays COVID-Ready!
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of October 20, 2022
  • The Bivalent Boosters Shouldn’t Be a Secret
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of October 6, 2022
  • The New "CovidConnect"
  • Is it possible to get COVID-19 within 3 months of my last infection?
  • Bivalent Boosters have Arrived! Why They’re Important & Where to Find Them
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of September 15, 2022
  • Does Changing CDC Guidance Mean the COVID Pandemic is Over?
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of September 1, 2022
  • The New Vaccine on the Block: Novavax Now Authorized for Everyone 12+
  • COVID still exists & I’m worried about my kid going back to school. What can I do?
  • There’s New Advice about Testing and Quarantine: What Do You Need to Know
  • Let’s not go back to a time where polio and other preventable diseases were common
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of August 18, 2022
  • We Hit "High" Again: What Does That Mean?
  • COVID Data Notes for the Week of August 4, 2022
  • The Latest on Monkeypox in Dane County
  • COVID-19 Data Snapshot for the Week of July 21, 2022
  • Can Wastewater Data Predict Future COVID Surges?
  • Monkeypox Vaccination Q&A
  • COVID-19 Data Snapshot for the Week of July 7, 2022
  • Public Health Madison & Dane County Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Rights
  • Q&A: Children 6 months & up now eligible for vaccine
  • Did you test negative when sick or exposed to COVID? Here’s what it means
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 16, 2022
  • Booster Update: 5-11 Year Olds Now Eligible
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 2, 2022
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 19, 2022
  • Did you test positive? Complete our online interview for COVID-19!
  • Reproductive Justice is Public Health
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 5, 2022
  • We Hit “Medium”: What Does That Mean?
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 21, 2022
  • We’re Offering Free STI Testing for Everyone During April
  • Data Note for the Week of April 7, 2022
  • Booster News Roundup
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 31, 2022
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 24, 2022
  • LGBTQ+ Inclusive Services at Public Health Madison & Dane County
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 17, 2022
  • Where We Are in the COVID Pandemic
  • Thank You Tour: Moving Forward Together
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 10
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 3, 2022
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 24, 2022
  • If You’re Worried About the Mask Order Ending, Read This
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 17
  • In Their Own Words: Young Kids Tell Us About Their Experience Getting the COVID Vaccine
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 10, 2022
  • Is COVID Endemic Yet?
  • Why We Chose to Vaccinate Our Young Kids Against COVID
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 3
  • Free COVID-19 Testing Options Continue to Expand
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 27
  • Getting Vaccinated While Pregnant was the Most Important Thing I’ve Done for My Baby
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 20, 2022
  • How to Get the Most Out of Your Mask
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 13
  • What do I do if I’m exposed to COVID-19?
  • Am I Up to Date on My COVID Vaccinations?
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 6, 2022
  • What to do if you test positive for COVID-19?
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 23
  • Why Should I Get a Vaccine or Booster Now That Omicron Is Here?
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 16
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 9
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 2
  • COVID Spreads Easily Between Schools and Families: Getting 5-11 Year Olds Vaccinated is Important
  • Omicron Variant: Info as of December 1, 2021
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 24
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 18
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 11
  • Top 5 Answers to Your Questions About the COVID Vaccine for 5-11 Year Olds
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 4
  • Addressing Booster Myths (And Why You Should Get One)
  • Data Roundup: COVID Prevention in Schools
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 28
  • Who can get a booster dose of COVID-19 Vaccine: Eligibility Expansion
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 21
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 14
  • Step-by-step of COVID-19 Testing at Public Health South Madison Clinic
  • COVID News Roundup
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 7
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 30
  • Who Should Get a Booster Shot in Dane County?
  • Understanding Close Contact - Fall 2021 Update
  • Booster Shots Authorized by CDC for Certain People Who Previously Received Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 23
  • The State of COVID-19 in Schools
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 16
  • Face Covering Emergency Order #2 Issued
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 9
  • Vaccine News Roundup
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 2
  • Breakthrough Infections and Impact of the Delta Variant
  • Back-to-school Q&A for Parents
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 26
  • FDA grants full approval for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 19
  • Face Covering Emergency Order Issued
  • CDC Announces Small Group of Severely Immunocompromised People Eligible for Additional Dose of Vaccine
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 12
  • How to Be a Vaccine Champion
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 5
  • The Latest Guidance & News from Public Health
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 29
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 22
  • What You Need to Know About the Delta Variant
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 15
  • Understanding Breakthrough Infections
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 8
  • Where Can I Get A COVID-19 Vaccine?
  • We've Come So Far: A Look Back at the COVID Pandemic Compared to Today
  • Where Can I Get Tested for COVID-19?
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 1
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 24
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 17
  • Statement: Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Authority to Close Schools
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 10
  • What it Takes to Host a Mobile Vaccination Clinic: From Initial Outreach to Getting Vaccinated
  • Data Notes for the Week of June 2
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 27
  • Reminders Ahead of Your Memorial Day Weekend
  • How Can I Talk to Someone About Getting Vaccinated?
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 20
  • With Orders Ending June 2, What About My Unvaccinated Kids?
  • Public Health Will Lift All Dane County Orders June 2
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 13
  • Data Notes for the Week of May 6
  • Getting Your 12-15 Year Old Vaccinated
  • Celebrating Safer this Weekend
  • Fully Vaccinated & Masks: What are the Rules?
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 29
  • Dane County Public Health Requirements for May 5, 2021
  • How Variants Affect COVID Risk For Children And Adults
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 22
  • Herd Immunity and Vaccine Equity: How We Look at Vaccine Coverage in Different Ways
  • Childcare Center Outbreak: Understanding How it Spread
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 15
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 8
  • What Can You Do Once You're Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19?
  • Dane County Public Health Requirements Starting April 7, 2021
  • Data Notes for the Week of April 1
  • Dane County COVID-19 Data Continues to Improve
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 25
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 18
  • What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #14 Amendment?
  • Unpacking Gathering Requirements and How They Apply to Businesses
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 11
  • Why are We Opening Up When Not Everyone is Vaccinated?
  • Data Notes for the Week of March 4
  • Which Vaccine Should I Get? The One You’re Offered!
  • What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #14?
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 25
  • Lowering Your COVID-19 Risk
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 18
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 11
  • What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #13?
  • New Vaccination Data on Dashboard and Upcoming Vaccination Town Hall
  • Vaccine Supply, Demand, and Our Efforts to Ramp Up
  • Data Notes for the Week of February 4
  • It’s Time for a Mask Check-In!
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 28
  • How Will Vaccination Impact Dane County’s COVID Metrics?
  • A Behind the Scenes Look at COVID-19 Testing
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 21
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 14
  • What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #12?
  • Data Notes for the Week of January 7
  • Is Your Breakroom Helping Spread COVID?
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 30
  • A message of thanks from Public Health Madison & Dane County
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 23
  • How We Know the COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 17
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Gets It First And Why?
  • What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #11?
  • A COVID Vaccine Has Been Authorized
  • Close Contacts Now have Quarantine Options
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 10
  • Providing Support to People in Isolation Helps Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of December 3
  • Tips for A Healthier Holiday Season
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 25
  • What COVID-19 Testing Can and Can't Tell Us
  • Data Notes for the Week November 19
  • What's Allowed in Emergency Order #10?
  • Public Health Madison & Dane County Issues New Emergency Order #10
  • Socializing More Safely This Winter: How To Form A Bubble or Pod
  • How to See Family and Friends More Safely Over the Holidays
  • Understanding Close Contact
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 12
  • When to Isolate, When to Quarantine
  • Data Notes for the Week of November 5
  • Employer Notification Of Employees With COVID-19
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 29
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 22
  • Understanding ‘Clusters’
  • Statewide Database Down for Planned Maintenance: October 16-18
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 15
  • These Next Few Weeks are a Pivotal Moment for Our County and Our State
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 8
  • Data Notes for the Week of October 1
  • Understanding Percent Positivity
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 24
  • How We're Assessing if UW Cases have Spread Beyond Campus
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 17
  • Public Health Madison & Dane County and the City of Madison Police Department are Partnering to Increase Compliance with Public Health Orders
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 10
  • Community Update Following Spike in Cases of COVID-19
  • UW, Public Health act to stop COVID-19 spread in fraternity, sorority houses
  • Data Notes for the Week of September 3
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 27
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 20
  • Health is a Human Right and We All Play a Role
  • Data Snapshot Coming on August 20
  • How We Have Made Decisions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 10
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: When Public Health Calls and When It’s a Scam
  • Data Notes for the Week of August 3
  • Data Notes For the Week of July 27
  • We Can All Be Part of the Solution to the Pandemic
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 20
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 13
  • Data Notes for the Week of July 6
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