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UW-Madison study reveals virus abundant in COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin, even among fully vaccinated
posted Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021UW officials announced that some vaccinated people infected with COVID-19 in Wisconsin in June and July had just as much virus in their nasal passages as newly infected unvaccinated people.
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'We will not stop now:' 70% of Dane County residents have 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
posted Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021Dane County achieved a pandemic milestone Monday, as 70% of all residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
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Sun Prairie barbershop opens men’s clinic
posted Friday, Jul. 9, 2021Local barbershop owners teamed up to focus on men's health in their communities.
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UW Health doctor helping boost vaccination rates in Latinx community
posted Friday, Jul. 9, 2021Dane County has the strongest COVID-19 vaccination rate in Wisconsin for the Latinx community, and a UW Health physician has had a big hand in that effort.
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Delta variant of coronavirus not yet ‘prevalent’ in Dane County
posted Tuesday, Jun. 29, 2021A strain of the coronavirus that transmits more rapidly and easily, known as the Delta variant, is currently not widespread in Dane County.
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‘We’re in the marathon part’: Health officials target remaining groups to get vaccinated along Path to Herd Immunity
posted Monday, Jun. 7, 2021For health officials, the beginning of the vaccine rollout felt like a sprint. “It’s going to take a little more time now and that’s OK. We’re in the marathon part.”
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Geographical disparities in vaccination could lead to COVID ‘hotspots’ where outbreaks are more likely
posted Thursday, May. 27, 2021We’re seeing some COVID-19 vaccination disparities among rural populations, and we really rely on community connections to be able to understand barriers and how to address them.
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Hey, Alliant Energy Center: Thanks for all of those jabs and swabs
posted Thursday, Apr. 29, 2021We’d like to add one more remarkable effort to the long list of successes to celebrate: the Alliant Energy Center’s ever-evolving testing and vaccination services.
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'An honor to be here': Alliant Energy Center serves as a federal mass vaccination center
posted Thursday, Apr. 15, 2021To meet COVID-19 vaccine demand, Public Health Madison & Dane County has developed an operation at Alliant Energy Center that’s about as easy to navigate as a fast-food drive-up.
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Efforts ramp up to vaccinate people of color against COVID-19 in Wisconsin
posted Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021With all Wisconsin residents 16 and older now eligible for the vaccine, health officials, medical providers and community groups are increasing their push to make sure racial and ethnic minorities have access to the vaccine.
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Behind the effort to get Dane County residents vaccinated
posted Thursday, Mar. 25, 2021Vaccines have arrived in Dane County and distribution is underway. But varying needs within vulnerable communities are raising some complex questions.
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Public Health Madison Dane County releases ‘roadmap’ to reduce community violence
posted Thursday, Mar. 11, 2021The Madison Dane County Violence Prevention Roadmap seeks to address a full spectrum of violence prevention through a coordinated, data-informed approach that includes community partners.
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A Year Into The Pandemic, What's Driving Varied Coronavirus Rates Across Wisconsin?
posted Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021A Host Of Factors Contribute To Lower Per Capita COVID-19 Numbers In Dane And St. Croix Counties
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Janel Heinrich and Jerry Halverson: COVID precautions are working, so please keep going
posted Monday, Feb. 8, 2021This month marks the passing of a full year since the first indication of COVID-19 here in Dane County. A heartfelt “thank you” to everyone in Madison and Dane County who took the science seriously. Together we saved lives.
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Dane Co. health officials launch new COVID-19 dashboard
posted Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021Public Health Madison & Dane County is updating how people can get access to track COVID-19 in Dane County.
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Pandemic response raised Public Health’s profile, caused ‘shift in focus’
posted Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic swept across the world and took hold in Dane County, the local public health department became the go-to resource for residents desperate for information on how to keep themselves safe.
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Schools can reopen safely, if they take strong infection-control measures
posted Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020New guidance from Public Health Madison & Dane County offers area school districts direction for safely reopening.
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For First Time In Months, Wisconsin's COVID-19 Cases Are Declining. Experts Say It May Not Last
posted Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020Downward trends in new infections 'encouraging,' but effects of Thanksgiving gatherings are still unknown
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“We’re struggling here.” Madison hospitals postpone some surgeries to increase ICU capacity
posted Monday, Nov. 16, 2020Madison hospitals announced they would immediately start postponing some non-urgent procedures in an effort to free up staff and space for more ICU beds.
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Madison health director endures during COVID-19, despite 'no off-switch'
posted Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020Janel Heinrich’s life as director of Public Health Madison and Dane County has not been easy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Public Health Madison & Dane County to Provide Free Drive Through Flu Shots
posted Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020Free drive through flu clinic at Alliant Energy Center for Dane County adults and children 6 months and up who don't have health insurance, and Dane County children 6 months and up who are on BadgerCare or Medicaid.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations at record levels in Wisconsin, Dane County
posted Monday, Oct. 5, 2020A record 714 people were hospitalized for COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Sunday, with the tally growing more than 2.5 times in the last month and coming closer to what a hospital official said could be "crisis stage."
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Alliant Energy Center COVID-19 Test Site Hours Change Beginning October 5
posted Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2020Beginning October 5th, the Alliant Energy Center COVID-19 community test site hours will change. The site will be closed on Mondays, while continuing to be open Tuesday through Saturday until the end of the year.
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UW, Public Health act to stop COVID-19 spread in fraternity, sorority houses
posted Friday, Sep. 4, 2020Members of nine UW–Madison fraternities and sororities with off-campus live-in chapter houses have been directed to quarantine for at least 14 days in response to confirmed cases of COVID-19 among their members.
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Covid-19 cases could explode after Labor Day: It's up to us to stop it
posted Thursday, Sep. 3, 2020"The more we travel, the more we interact with people, the more opportunities there are for exposure."
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COVID-19 Update: FDA Warns Consumers About Hand Sanitizer Packaged in Food and Drink Containers
posted Thursday, Sep. 3, 2020The FDA has discovered alcohol-based hand sanitizers that are being packaged in beer cans, children’s food pouches, water bottles, juice, and vodka bottles.
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How to Understand COVID-19 Numbers
posted Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020Viewed in isolation or presented without context, coronavirus numbers don’t always give an accurate picture of how the pandemic is being handled.
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Opioid overdoses up more than 30% in Madison since start of COVID-19 pandemic
posted Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020From January to June, the Madison Police Department received 139 overdose calls, compared to 102 during the same time in 2019.
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People are dying after drinking hand sanitizer, CDC says
posted Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020Young children might unintentionally swallow these products, whereas adolescents or adults with history of alcohol use disorder might intentionally swallow these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute.
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Dane County to purchase and deliver 100,000 free face masks to local organizations
posted Thursday, Jul. 16, 2020A number of Dane County departments are working to get masks out to community centers, churches, schools, food pantries, and other settings that can reach underserved communities and those who may be unable to afford masks.
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COVID-19 could be controlled in 1-2 months if people wear masks: CDC Director Robert Redfield
posted Thursday, Jul. 16, 2020The most powerful weapon we have is face coverings, washing hands, and physical distancing.
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Protesting in a pandemic: Wear masks, wash hands, get tested
posted Monday, Jun. 8, 2020Anyone who attends a gathering should watch for symptoms of COVID-19.
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Madison COVID-19 testing site to remain open until June 24
posted Monday, Jun. 8, 2020In response to high utilization, the Wisconsin National Guard has extended the Dane County COVID-19 community testing site at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison through June 24.
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UW Health: Youth sports will look a lot different when they return
posted Monday, Jun. 8, 2020Kids who play sports and their parents are going to have to accept a new normal in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, medical experts warn.
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Public Health Offices Closed to Public
posted Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2020To protect health of staff and clients
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Health agencies’ funding cuts challenge coronavirus response
posted Monday, Mar. 9, 2020When an outbreak hits, public health departments are America’s front line of defense.
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State Health Agency Offers Tips for Travelers in Response to COVID-19
posted Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2020DHS recommends travelers returning from countries with a CDC level 2 or level 3 coronavirus travel health notice practice limited self-quarantine.
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A Guide: How To Prepare Your Home For Coronavirus
posted Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020The CDC is telling Americans that they should be prepared for the possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak in their community. But what does preparedness look like in practice? The short answer: Don't panic — but do prepare.
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'All Hands on Deck': Health Workers Race to Track Thousands of Americans Amid Coronavirus
posted Monday, Feb. 24, 2020Local health departments around the United States are monitoring thousands of people returning from travel in China and elsewhere. Among the tasks: daily calls, emails, texts.
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Efforts to Ramp Up to Address Black Infant Mortality in Dane County
posted Monday, Feb. 24, 2020An expanded birth coach program, a new Black Maternal and Child Health Alliance, and a screening tool to connect black pregnant women to community resources are being launched to address poor outcomes for black babies in Dane County.
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After decrease in opioid overdoses in Madison, UW, city takes steps to sustain downward trend
posted Monday, Feb. 17, 2020After Madison saw a 10% decrease in opioid overdoses in 2019 from the previous year, city officials and University of Wisconsin researchers are surging forward to increase access to treatment options.
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'We've got what you need': Foundation for Black Women's Wellness celebrates grand opening
posted Monday, Feb. 3, 2020After using different spaces around the community for about eight years, Lisa Peyton-Caire, her Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness and the women they serve in Madison and Dane County have a permanent place to call home.
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Flu more of a threat to Wisconsinites than Coronavirus
posted Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020According to the latest CDC data Wisconsin is considered one of 34 states with a high number of influenza-like illnesses in just the last week. While the number of Coronavirus cases in this state is zero.
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Health officials advise limited consumption of Lake Monona fish due to PFAS contamination
posted Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020State health officials now recommend that people limit consumption of fish from Lake Monona and Starkweather Creek.
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Dane County Health Officials Want Tighter Vaccine Controls
posted Friday, Jan. 10, 2020Dane County health officials unanimously approved a position statement calling for an end to the state’s personal conviction waiver which allows unvaccinated children to attend school.
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Wisconsin serious flu cases up threefold from a year ago
posted Friday, Jan. 3, 2020Wisconsin has had 459 hospitalizations for flu this season — more than three times the number at this time last year — and 11 residents have died, state health officials said Friday.
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'An incredible public health advance': Raising the legal age to purchase tobacco
posted Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020A major shift in the way that tobacco is bought and sold, as President Donald Trump signs new legislation that raises the legal age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21-years-old.
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Breastfeeding Advocates Look to Ease Lactation-on-the-Go
posted Monday, Dec. 9, 2019With prefabricated “lactation rooms” and mini-grants for companies that want to turn unused space into comfortable areas for breast milk pumping, local public health officials are expanding efforts to encourage nursing.
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The Litter of the Law: Most Madison Cat Owners Ignore City Regulations
posted Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019There are around 30,000 pet cats in Madison. But only a little over 3 percent are in compliance with city law, which requires owners pay an annual $15 licensing fee per cat ($20 if it isn’t spayed or neutered).
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Proposal would expand the area in Downtown Madison where additional bars are banned
posted Monday, Nov. 18, 2019Recent study by City of Madison Finance and Public Health shows a link between alcohol and increased crime and building code violations.