Health

The state reports a total of 948 people, or 1.7% of patients, have died. That is a slight decrease from the state’s reported death rate on Saturday of 1.8%, which had held steady since July 23.

The state's mandate took pressure off the city to do its own mandate.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says another 1,062 people have tested positive for the coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total confirmed case count in the state since testing began to more than 54,000.

Superintendent Stephen Murley tells us it’s not feasible to have students in the classroom right away with the high level of community spread of the coronavirus.

This time of year is typically filled with weddings; however, like many other aspects of daily life, this wedding season looks different because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Businesses must restrict occupancy, take temperatures and require masks. The order closes casinos, restaurants and bars (except for food takeout) and the farmers market until August 11.

Wisconsin had the most deaths since June 9 but positive news in other statistics.

The GOP-controlled Legislature has not met since mid-April, despite calls from Evers and Democrats to convene to take up issues related to the coronavirus pandemic.

The masks will help make sure citizens are able to comply with Governor Evers’ order issued Thursday, which is a statewide mandate for everyone to wear a mask starting at midnight Saturday.

On Thursday, the State of Wisconsin saw another day of more than 1,000 new people who have tested positive for the coronavirus.

"So at this point--and this may change as more research comes out--but at this point that drug and that drug combination is definitely not recommended," says Prevea Health President and CEO Dr. Ashok Rai.

Will there be enough poll workers and can voters be kept far enough apart?

Wednesday’s allergy report by Kagen’s Allergy Clinic shows ragweed, nettle and grass in the moderate range, which can cause allergy symptoms to flare.

The Volunteer Center of Brown County wants to get face masks for people who still need them.

More than 900,000 people in Wisconsin have been tested in almost 6 months.

Wisconsin’s cities and counties are struggling with whether and how to enact local mask mandates in the absence of a statewide order, members of the state’s business community were told Wednesday.

The money raised goes to the non-profit Conquering CHD. The organization's focus is awareness, research and advocacy.

The City Council discussed the mandate during a meeting Tuesday night, however the council didn’t vote on the measure.

The blended learning will combine in-person and online learning, and will allow families to choose full distance learning if they prefer that option.

The De Pere City Council has passed a face mask ordinance proposed by Mayor James Boyd.

Chicago adds Wisconsin to a list of 22 states under an emergency travel order.

Wisconsin added 10,000 cases in 11 days.

Offices abruptly closed due to what the tribe calls an “alarming rise” in positive tests, including employees in 4 departments.

“The debate over mask mandates, enforcement, and penalties at the local level has distracted from the most important points on this issue,” said Mayor Jake Woodford.

”Some weeks we get what we need, and some weeks we have to ration back and not test as many people. And that’s somewhat counterproductive. If you remember, we’re trying to measure that percent positivity and trying to get that number to go down,” says Prevea Health President and CEO Dr. Ashok Rai.

In the last month, the organization has seen demand for plasma more than double due to the increase in coronavirus cases.

The list doesn’t apply for anyone who passes through Wisconsin for less than 24 hours, or anyone flying through Chicago.

Everyone attending the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee next month will have to wear a face mask, be tested daily for COVID-19, fill out questionnaires and maintain a physical distance from others.

Here’s a list of some of the businesses requiring customers to wear masks in their stores.

The University of Wisconsin System has received a $2 million gift from an anonymous donor to beef up online learning this semester.