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What you need to know about the new COVID-19 variant
posted July 18, 2022Nearly two-and-a-half years since the coronavirus pandemic began, a new highly infectious and transmissible variant has emerged, but cases and hospitalizations are remaining stable locally and statewide at the moment.
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Infectious disease experts in Madison answer questions about monkeypox
posted July 18, 2022Six cases of orthopoxvirus, presumed to be monkeypox cases, have been confirmed in Wisconsin as of Friday afternoon, according to the state’s Department of Health Services.
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'Not a time for panic': Dane County health chief hints at mask recommendations, urges calm
posted May 23, 2022Madison and Dane County officials said they might bring back mask recommendations should COVID-19 metrics hit thresholds set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Dane Co. mask advisory possible if COVID levels reach ‘High’, but no mandate
posted May 23, 2022Providing an update on the status of COVID-19 in Dane County Friday, public health officials said it is unlikely they reinstitute a mask mandate because the tools to fight the pandemic have changed.
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Experts: Try generic baby formula, avoid home recipes amid national shortage
posted May 18, 2022Grace Voegeli-Smith is the mother of twin boys who were born prematurely eight months ago. She relies on a specialty baby formula to keep them fed, a formula that's been in low supply amid the nationwide shortage.
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‘It’s just such a relief’: Local community activist, PHMDC react to $1 million violence prevention effort
posted May 18, 2022Public Health Madison & Dane County announced it will be awarding $1 million over the next two years to programs within the community that work to stop violence before it happens.
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Madison health experts warn parents not to water down baby formula
posted May 11, 2022Supply demands and recent Similac recall make it harder to find baby formula to feed developing infants.
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Dane Co. reports higher 2022 case rate than Wisconsin, but lower death rate
posted May 9, 2022New data released Thursday indicate Dane County has had a higher COVID-19 case rate than the state of Wisconsin so far this year, but a lower death rate.
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MMSD extends masking requirement; district to re-evaluate status every two weeks
posted May 9, 2022Students will continue to be required to wear masks in Madison school district buildings, according to the latest guidance from Madison Metropolitan School District officials.
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UW Health psychologist provides insight on coping with COVID-19
posted May 9, 2022COVID-19 is often contracted after exposure to people we know, such as co-workers, friends and family.
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Public encouraged to report at-home COVID-19 test results to paint better picture of where communities stand
posted May 9, 2022With the number of COVID-19 cases rising, so are sales of at-home COVID-19 tests.
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COVID-19: Dane County cases grow, bumped to medium-level transmission
posted April 26, 2022Dane County is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, pushing the county into medium levels of transmission, according to new Centers for Disease Control data.
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Moderna's combination COVID booster appears more protective against variants, company study finds
posted April 20, 2022A booster shot that includes the original Moderna vaccine plus one directed at the beta variant protects well against a range of coronavirus variants, a new company study has found.
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Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed
posted April 20, 2022The Justice Department said Tuesday it will not appeal a federal district judge’s ruling that ended the nation’s federal mask mandate on public transit unless the CDC believes the requirement is still necessary.
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Masks will continue to be required in Madison School District through May
posted April 20, 2022The Madison School District will keep its current mask mandate for students, staff and visitors while inside school buildings in place until May, the district announced Friday.
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COVID-19 deaths in Dane Co. appear to be on a downward trend
posted April 5, 2022COVID-19 deaths in Dane County appear to be decreasing Friday as cases remain low.
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City of Madison: COVID-19 variant less likely to spread to omicron patients
posted April 5, 2022The BA.2 COVID-19 sub-variant, a descendant of the omicron variant, has been identified in Wisconsin, although research points to positive signs for potential patients.
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City meetings slowly moving to in-person as Dane County sees summer restart
posted April 5, 2022Madison is slowly moving from online to in-person committee meetings after two years of nearly exclusive online sessions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics at Alliant Energy Center closing April 3
posted March 23, 2022The COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics at the Alliant Energy Center will close on April 3, Public Health Madison and Dane County said Tuesday.
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‘New phase of pandemic’ encouraging but Spring Break travel next hurdle
posted March 21, 2022As Covid-19 cases continue to drop across the state, local health experts said one thing they’ll be watching closely is the impact Spring Break travelers could have on the declining numbers.
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DHS launches 'Thank You Tour' to recognize local health departments, COVID-19 heroes
posted March 21, 2022State health officials kicked off a statewide appreciation tour to honor local health departments for their tireless work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Overdose Alert System Saves Lives
posted March 21, 2022Letter to the Editor: Thanks to the staff at Public Health Madison and Dane County for implementing their new overdose spike alert system.
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Dane County’s average COVID cases per day drops again, low level of community spread
posted March 7, 2022Dane County health officials say the two-week average of COVID-19 cases continues to fall as they keep an eye on the numbers following the expiration of the indoor mask mandate.
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Some Madison businesses to continue mask requirement after mandate expires
posted March 7, 2022Some Madison businesses will continue to require masks after Dane County’s mandate expires Tuesday, March 1.
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More than 60% of Dane Co. residents 5+ are up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations
posted March 7, 2022As Dane County’s mask order lifts Tuesday, local health officials report over 3 in 5 residents ages 5 and older are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Madison School District will continue to require masks in buildings through spring break
posted February 28, 2022Masks will continue to be required in Madison School District buildings beyond the March 1 expiration of the Dane County mask mandate, the district said Wednesday.
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Nearly 1 in 10 unvaccinated Dane Co. residents had COVID-19 in January
posted February 28, 2022With just days to go before the indoor mask mandate for Dane Co. expires, the county’s health department latest weekly update shows cases continuing to decline sharply.
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Some Madison businesses will require, encourage masks after county mandate lifts
posted February 28, 2022Starting Tuesday, Public Health Madison and Dane County will let its monthslong coronavirus mask mandate expire.
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Dane County COVID-19 mask mandate to expire March 1
posted February 16, 2022Nine months after Dane County residents could cast aside face masks indoors and six and a half months after being told to wear them again, they’ll get another reprieve March 1, when the county’s COVID-19 mask mandate will expire.
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Dane County’s mask mandate is expiring, but you might still need to wear one inside grocery stores
posted February 16, 2022For the first time in six months, starting March 1, Dane County will no longer be under a mask order.
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New COVID-19 omicron subvariant found in Dane County
posted February 7, 2022A subvariant of the Omicron variant has been identified in Dane County.
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Origins and Oversight of Private COVID-19 Testing Companies
posted February 7, 2022Private COVID-19 testing companies are unlike those run in partnership with a state healthy agency or the federal government.
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Free N95 masks in Wisconsin: Where to find them and how to wear them
posted February 2, 2022Free N95 masks can now be picked up by customers of select retail pharmacies and community health centers across Wisconsin, as part of the Biden administration's plan to tamp down the spread of COVID-19.
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Two years on, the fight against COVID in Wisconsin continues
posted February 1, 2022Public Health Madison & Dane County has led the fight against the pandemic at a local level, administering over 500,000 tests and over 116,000 vaccinations.
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‘Stealth omicron’ COVID-19 variant detected in Dane Co.
posted February 1, 2022Right now there is “insufficient” evidence that it causes more severe illness or is more contagious than the original omicron variant. Layering COVID prevention strategies is the best way to protect people from the virus.
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PHMDC mobile vaccine clinic workers see traffic increase at pop-up locations
posted January 25, 2022Pop up clinics are being set up to meet people where they are, offering more convenience and access.
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Dane County residents can report their at-home COVID-19 test results online
posted January 20, 2022Reporting helps public health estimate and understand exactly how much COVID is circulating in our community.
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Alliant Energy Center COVID-19 testing site adding weekend appointments starting next weekend
posted January 20, 2022More appointments are being added, and in many cases, same-day appointments are available.
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PHMDC: Dane Co. COVID-19 death rate cut in half since vaccines’ arrival
posted January 18, 2022Zooming out to include the five counties with the highest vaccination rates have seen their rates drop by 39 percent. The five least vaccinated counties have actually seen their death rates rise by nearly a third.
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Dane County hits pandemic peak of COVID-19 hospitalizations
posted January 11, 2022Hospitals are urging the public to get vaccinated and avoid going to emergency rooms for coronavirus tests.
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Wisconsin teens and high-risk younger kids are starting to get their COVID-19 booster shots
posted January 11, 2022The process for getting a booster shot is very similar to other doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. They are offered at pharmacies, hospitals and doctor’s offices, and sites run by local public health departments.
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‘We’re hitting our limits’: Madison hospitals stretched to capacity as COVID-19 continues to surge
posted January 11, 2022Health care providers in Madison are urging the community to take extra precautions as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to push the local health care system to its limits.
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PHMDC expanding testing hours at South Park Street clinic
posted January 5, 2022From Tuesday to Sunday, the clinic will now be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Omicron variant detected in Dane County, officials urge attention but not panic
posted December 17, 2021The best protection against COVID, including Omicron, is for people 5 and up to get vaccinated. If eligible, bolster your immunity with a booster as soon as possible. Vaccination greatly reduces risk of severe illness or death.
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Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine appointments available with fewer delays than adult boosters, health department says
posted December 7, 2021Vaccinating your children is a big part of keeping everyone safe this holiday. The process for signing a child up for the shot? It takes less than 5 minutes.
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Dane County businesses offer maskless spaces for fully-vaccinated people
posted November 30, 2021Because of one exception in the latest mask Order, some businesses are able to cater to the fully-vaccinated in a new way.
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'It can be life-changing': Health department offers free nurses to low-income pregnant people
posted November 29, 2021The free Nurse-Family Partnership Program offers specially trained nurses for regular visits to people in their first pregnancy, starting early in pregnancy and continuing through the child’s second birthday.
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Children’s COVID-19 vaccine helps fight community virus spread
posted November 15, 2021The newly approved Pfizer vaccine for those ages 5-11 will be a game changer for kids and the community as a whole.
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PHMDC opening more pediatric vaccine appointments
posted November 10, 2021The clinic at the Alliant Energy Center Arena can provide about 400 pediatric doses per day. "We have the staff on hand that can take the extra time that child or that family needs. There’s no rush through the process.”
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Health officials warn to guard against lead poisoning
posted October 29, 2021Most children who contract lead poisoning were exposed to the chemical by paint dust in homes built before 1978.