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COVID-19 Data Snapshot for the Week of July 7, 2022
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Learn more about the latest COVID-19 data through our data snapshot.Category: Health & WellnessTags: COVID-19
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Why Universal Basic Income Could Change the Public’s Health (and how to apply for it in Madison)
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One strategy to reduce poverty is called “universal basic income,” and it has the potential to be a game-changer for communities.Category: Community InitiativesTags: UBI
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Public Health Madison & Dane County Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Rights
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We at Public Health Madison & Dane County are devastated by the Supreme Court decision to dismantle the constitutional protection of the right to have an abortion.Category: About PHMDC, Health & Wellness
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Q&A: Children 6 months & up now eligible for vaccine
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On Friday, June 17, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) authorized both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for children six months to four years old. We know parents have many questions about the vaccine. We’ve got answers. Here’s a roundup of some of the most common Q&A: ThisCategory: Health & WellnessTags: COVID
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Did you test negative when sick or exposed to COVID? Here’s what it means
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The COVID testing, variant, and immunity (from vaccination and/or infection) landscape has changed a lot in 2022. Together, this means it can now be trickier to know if your test is giving you an accurate result.Category: Health & WellnessTags: COVID-19
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Data Notes for the Week of June 16, 2022
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The latest highlights from this data snapshot, and other notes about data from this period.Category: Health & WellnessTags: COVID-19
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Booster Update: 5-11 Year Olds Now Eligible
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On May 19, the CDC updated its guidance to expand its recommendation for boosters to everyone 5+. Read on for a breakdown of who’s currently eligible.Category: Health & Wellness
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Data Notes for the Week of June 2, 2022
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The latest highlights from this biweekly data snapshot and other notes about data from this period.Category: Health & WellnessTags: COVID-19
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Data Notes for the Week of May 19, 2022
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The latest highlights from this biweekly data snapshot and other notes about data from this period.Category: Health & WellnessTags: COVID-19
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Did you test positive? Complete our online interview for COVID-19!
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Whether you tested at a clinic, hospital, school, pharmacy, or used a home test, please take a few minutes to report in to Public Health.Category: Health & WellnessTags: COVID-19
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- The New "CovidConnect"
- Is it possible to get COVID-19 within 3 months of my last infection?
- Bivalent Boosters have Arrived! Why They’re Important & Where to Find Them
- COVID Data Notes for the Week of September 15, 2022
- Does Changing CDC Guidance Mean the COVID Pandemic is Over?
- COVID Data Notes for the Week of September 1, 2022
- The New Vaccine on the Block: Novavax Now Authorized for Everyone 12+
- COVID still exists & I’m worried about my kid going back to school. What can I do?
- There’s New Advice about Testing and Quarantine: What Do You Need to Know
- Let’s not go back to a time where polio and other preventable diseases were common
- COVID Data Notes for the Week of August 18, 2022
- We Hit "High" Again: What Does That Mean?
- COVID Data Notes for the Week of August 4, 2022
- The Latest on Monkeypox in Dane County
- Why Universal Basic Income Could Change the Public’s Health (and how to apply for it in Madison)
- Public Health Madison & Dane County Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Rights
- Q&A: Children 6 months & up now eligible for vaccine
- Did you test negative when sick or exposed to COVID? Here’s what it means
- Data Notes for the Week of June 16, 2022
- Booster Update: 5-11 Year Olds Now Eligible
- Data Notes for the Week of June 2, 2022
- Data Notes for the Week of March 31, 2022
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- LGBTQ+ Inclusive Services at Public Health Madison & Dane County
- Data Notes for the Week of March 17, 2022
- Where We Are in the COVID Pandemic
- Thank You Tour: Moving Forward Together
- Data Notes for the Week of March 10
- When a Dog Bites: How We Investigate to Prevent Further Aggression
- Data Notes for the Week of March 3, 2022
- Our 2021 Annual Report
- Data Notes for the Week of February 24, 2022
- If You’re Worried About the Mask Order Ending, Read This
- Data Notes for the Week of February 17
- In Their Own Words: Young Kids Tell Us About Their Experience Getting the COVID Vaccine
- Data Notes for the Week of February 10, 2022
- Is COVID Endemic Yet?
- Why We Chose to Vaccinate Our Young Kids Against COVID
- Data Notes for the Week of February 3
- Free COVID-19 Testing Options Continue to Expand
- Data Notes for the Week of January 27
- Getting Vaccinated While Pregnant was the Most Important Thing I’ve Done for My Baby
- Data Notes for the Week of January 20, 2022
- How to Get the Most Out of Your Mask
- Data Notes for the Week of January 13
- What do I do if I’m exposed to COVID-19?
- Am I Up to Date on My COVID Vaccinations?
- Data Notes for the Week of January 6, 2022
- What to do if you test positive for COVID-19?
- Data Notes for the Week of December 23
- Why Should I Get a Vaccine or Booster Now That Omicron Is Here?
- Data Notes for the Week of December 16
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- COVID Spreads Easily Between Schools and Families: Getting 5-11 Year Olds Vaccinated is Important
- Omicron Variant: Info as of December 1, 2021
- Data Roundup: COVID Prevention in Schools
- Data Notes for the Week of October 28
- Who can get a booster dose of COVID-19 Vaccine: Eligibility Expansion
- Data Notes for the Week of October 21
- Protecting Our Water and Our Environment: A Day in the Life of our Well and Septic Team
- Data Notes for the Week of October 14
- Step-by-step of COVID-19 Testing at Public Health South Madison Clinic
- COVID News Roundup
- Data Notes for the Week of October 7
- Data Notes for the Week of September 30
- Who Should Get a Booster Shot in Dane County?
- Understanding Close Contact - Fall 2021 Update
- Booster Shots Authorized by CDC for Certain People Who Previously Received Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
- Data Notes for the Week of September 23
- The State of COVID-19 in Schools
- Data Notes for the Week of September 16
- Aurielle Smith Recognized by the de Beaumont Foundation as a Leader in Public Health
- Face Covering Emergency Order #2 Issued
- Data Notes for the Week of September 9
- Vaccine News Roundup
- Data Notes for the Week of September 2
- Breakthrough Infections and Impact of the Delta Variant
- Back-to-school Q&A for Parents
- Data Notes for the Week of August 26
- FDA grants full approval for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
- Data Notes for the Week of August 19
- Face Covering Emergency Order Issued
- CDC Announces Small Group of Severely Immunocompromised People Eligible for Additional Dose of Vaccine
- Data Notes for the Week of August 12
- How to Be a Vaccine Champion
- Data Notes for the Week of August 5
- The Latest Guidance & News from Public Health
- Data Notes for the Week of July 29
- Data Notes for the Week of July 22
- What You Need to Know About the Delta Variant
- Day in the Life: Beach Testing
- This is Public Health
- Data Notes for the Week of July 15
- Understanding Breakthrough Infections
- Data Notes for the Week of July 8
- Where Can I Get A COVID-19 Vaccine?
- We've Come So Far: A Look Back at the COVID Pandemic Compared to Today
- Where Can I Get Tested for COVID-19?
- Data Notes for the Week of July 1
- Data Notes for the Week of June 24
- Data Notes for the Week of June 17
- Statement: Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Authority to Close Schools
- Data Notes for the Week of June 10
- What it Takes to Host a Mobile Vaccination Clinic: From Initial Outreach to Getting Vaccinated
- Data Notes for the Week of June 2
- Data Notes for the Week of May 27
- Reminders Ahead of Your Memorial Day Weekend
- How Can I Talk to Someone About Getting Vaccinated?
- Data Notes for the Week of May 20
- With Orders Ending June 2, What About My Unvaccinated Kids?
- Public Health Will Lift All Dane County Orders June 2
- Data Notes for the Week of May 13
- Data Notes for the Week of May 6
- Getting Your 12-15 Year Old Vaccinated
- Celebrating Safer this Weekend
- Fully Vaccinated & Masks: What are the Rules?
- Data Notes for the Week of April 29
- Dane County Public Health Requirements for May 5, 2021
- How Variants Affect COVID Risk For Children And Adults
- Data Notes for the Week of April 22
- Herd Immunity and Vaccine Equity: How We Look at Vaccine Coverage in Different Ways
- Childcare Center Outbreak: Understanding How it Spread
- Data Notes for the Week of April 15
- How Can I Get an Appointment at Alliant Energy Center For a Vaccine?
- Data Notes for the Week of April 8
- What Can You Do Once You're Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19?
- Dane County Public Health Requirements Starting April 7, 2021
- Data Notes for the Week of April 1
- Dane County COVID-19 Data Continues to Improve
- Data Notes for the Week of March 25
- Data Notes for the Week of March 18
- What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #14 Amendment?
- Unpacking Gathering Requirements and How They Apply to Businesses
- Data Notes for the Week of March 11
- Why are We Opening Up When Not Everyone is Vaccinated?
- Data Notes for the Week of March 4
- Which Vaccine Should I Get? The One You’re Offered!
- What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #14?
- Data Notes for the Week of February 25
- Lowering Your COVID-19 Risk
- Data Notes for the Week of February 18
- Data Notes for the Week of February 11
- What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #13?
- New Vaccination Data on Dashboard and Upcoming Vaccination Town Hall
- Vaccine Supply, Demand, and Our Efforts to Ramp Up
- Data Notes for the Week of February 4
- It’s Time for a Mask Check-In!
- Data Notes for the Week of January 28
- How Will Vaccination Impact Dane County’s COVID Metrics?
- A Behind the Scenes Look at COVID-19 Testing
- Data Notes for the Week of January 21
- Data Notes for the Week of January 14
- What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #12?
- Data Notes for the Week of January 7
- Is Your Breakroom Helping Spread COVID?
- Data Notes for the Week of December 30
- A message of thanks from Public Health Madison & Dane County
- Data Notes for the Week of December 23
- How We Know the COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe
- Data Notes for the Week of December 17
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Gets It First And Why?
- What’s Allowed in Emergency Order #11?
- A COVID Vaccine Has Been Authorized
- Close Contacts Now have Quarantine Options
- Data Notes for the Week of December 10
- Providing Support to People in Isolation Helps Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
- Data Notes for the Week of December 3
- Tips for A Healthier Holiday Season
- Data Notes for the Week of November 25
- What COVID-19 Testing Can and Can't Tell Us
- Data Notes for the Week November 19
- What's Allowed in Emergency Order #10?
- Public Health Madison & Dane County Issues New Emergency Order #10
- Socializing More Safely This Winter: How To Form A Bubble or Pod
- How to See Family and Friends More Safely Over the Holidays
- Understanding Close Contact
- Data Notes for the Week of November 12
- When to Isolate, When to Quarantine
- Data Notes for the Week of November 5
- Employer Notification Of Employees With COVID-19
- Data Notes for the Week of October 29
- Data Notes for the Week of October 22
- Understanding ‘Clusters’
- Statewide Database Down for Planned Maintenance: October 16-18
- Data Notes for the Week of October 15
- These Next Few Weeks are a Pivotal Moment for Our County and Our State
- Data Notes for the Week of October 8
- Data Notes for the Week of October 1
- Understanding Percent Positivity
- Data Notes for the Week of September 24
- How We're Assessing if UW Cases have Spread Beyond Campus
- For Public Health, Preparing for Emergencies Never Ends
- Data Notes for the Week of September 17
- Public Health Madison & Dane County and the City of Madison Police Department are Partnering to Increase Compliance with Public Health Orders
- Statement Regarding State Supreme Court Action on Public Health Order
- Data Notes for the Week of September 10
- Community Update Following Spike in Cases of COVID-19
- UW, Public Health act to stop COVID-19 spread in fraternity, sorority houses
- Data Notes for the Week of September 3
- Data Notes for the Week of August 27
- Data Notes for the Week of August 20
- Health is a Human Right and We All Play a Role
- Data Snapshot Coming on August 20
- How We Have Made Decisions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Data Notes for the Week of August 10
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing: When Public Health Calls and When It’s a Scam
- Data Notes for the Week of August 3
- Data Notes For the Week of July 27
- Percent Positivity Updated on our Dashboard as Backlog of Negative Tests are Entered
- We Can All Be Part of the Solution to the Pandemic
- Data Notes for the Week of July 20
- Data Notes for the Week of July 13
- Put your mask on; leave the enforcing to us
- Data Notes for the Week of July 6
- How to Lower Your Risk While Celebrating 4th of July
- Protests are not currently associated with Dane County's rise in COVID-19 cases
- Data Notes for the Week of June 29
- A Day in the Life of the Data Team
- Data Notes for the Week of June 22
- Help Break the Chain of COVID-19 Transmission--Your Actions Affect Others
- Inequities Evident in Dane County COVID-19 Data
- Data Will Guide Phase 2 Public Health Order
- Understanding the Big Picture: Trends in Data Provide Perspective
- Fighting for racial justice is essential, even in a pandemic
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