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Emergency Order #10 is in Effect: posted Friday, Mar. 13, 2020 – 4:54 pm This order prohibits indoor gatherings of any size. Outdoor gatherings are permitted with 10 people or less, with physical distancing.

“We’re struggling here.” Madison hospitals postpone some surgeries to increase ICU capacity

Madison hospitals announced they would immediately start postponing some non-urgent procedures in an effort to free up staff and space for more ICU beds.
Madison health director endures during COVID-19, despite 'no off-switch'

Janel Heinrich’s life as director of Public Health Madison and Dane County has not been easy during the COVID-19 pandemic.