News
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Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020
With Surge in COVID-19 Cases, Public Health Madison & Dane County Moving to Crisis Model of Contact Tracing
As more and more people are diagnosed with COVID-19, we are moving to a crisis model of contact tracing.
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Monday, Oct. 19, 2020
New Entrance for Drive Through Flu Clinic for People who are Uninsured
Public Health Madison & Dane County opened a free drive through flu clinic at the Alliant Energy Center on October 6.
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Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020
Freakfest 2020 Cancelled, Residents Reminded to Avoid Halloween Gatherings
The City of Madison, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and Public Health Madison & Dane County are strongly recommending that people celebrate Halloween with members of their household and avoid holding or attending
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Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020
Statement on Statewide Public Health Orders to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
State Emergency Order #3 is in effect from 10/8 until 11/6. This state order is in effect in addition to Dane County Emergency Order #9.
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Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020
Public Health Madison & Dane County to Provide Free Drive Through Flu Shots
On October 6, Public Health Madison & Dane County is opening a free drive through flu clinic at the Alliant Energy Center to help ensure that everyone in Dane County can be vaccinated against the flu.
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Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2020
Alliant Energy Center COVID-19 Test Site Hours Change Beginning October 5
Beginning the week of October 5th, the hours for the Alliant Energy Center COVID-19 community test site will change.
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Thursday, Sep. 17, 2020
Rabies Positive Bat
We have identified a rabid bat that was near the slide at the Olbrich Park playground on 9/15.
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Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2020
Statement about Decision to Hold Badger Football Games
Public Health Madison & Dane County recommends that UW students and people in Dane County do not gather with others to watch Badger football games.
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Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2020
Public Health Urges School Leadership to Continue Providing Grades 3-12 Virtually
Due to the high prevalence of COVID-19 in Dane County, we strongly urge school leadership to continue providing grades 3-12 virtually.
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Sunday, Sep. 6, 2020
Dane County Has Record Setting Number of COVID-19 Cases Yesterday
Dane County’s number of positive COVID-19 cases for September 5 is 147, which is the highest single-day number of cases.
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Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2020
Amendment to Order #9 Released
This amendment to Order #9 allows for in-person instruction to students with a disability and/or individualized education program.
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Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2020
School May be Virtual but Kids Still Need Shots
Public Health Madison & Dane County reminds parents that keeping their children up to date on vaccinations is important for their health.