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11/23 What COVID-19 Testing Can and Can't Tell Us

Through testing, we identify the people who have the virus so they can isolate and prevent spreading the disease to others. But there are things testing can't tell us.
11/19 Data Notes for the Week November 19

The latest highlights from this week's data snapshot and other notes about data from this week.
11/19 What's Allowed in Emergency Order #10?

A new public health order went into effect on 11/18. Aside from gathering limits, little has changed in this order from the previous order. We’ve outlined the changes and included some common questions.

11/16/2020 “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.
11/04/2020 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.

11/24 COVID-19 vaccine not likely to be available to the public until Spring 2021 or later
Local health organizations are calling on the public to be vigilant over the holidays in protecting themselves from...
11/20 Public Health Issues Order #10 Amendment to Clarify Definition of Mass Gathering
We have released an amendment to Emergency Order #10. The amendment adjusts the definition of mass gathering to...
11/17 New Public Health Order Prohibits Indoor Gatherings, Limits Outdoor Gatherings to 10 People
We are issuing Order #10 which prohibits indoor gatherings of any size. Outdoor gatherings are permitted with 10...

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