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Forward Dane

Person hanging up open sign in store windowForward Dane is our plan for a phased reopening of Dane County during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Forward Dane (in Spanish) provides Dane County-specific data and guidance for how and when we can begin to allow people to interact in a safe way and incrementally reopen businesses using a phased approach.

Read our current orders


Our phased reopening is driven by Dane County metrics.

Review our metrics page for the measures we are using to guide our decision making. 


There are requirements for all sectors. 

Our requirements and resources page outlines the requirements for all businesses, activities, and sectors. It also includes links to resources for implementing requirements and other guidance.

Coronavirus

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  • What to Do if You are Sick or Possibly Exposed
    • What to Do If an Employee is Sick or was Possibly Exposed

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  • If you have questions related to COVID-19
  • Individuals: Call 211 or email us
  • Businesses: Email Us
  • We're experiencing high email volume, our response may be delayed
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Public Health Madison & Dane County

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  • Main Phone: (608) 266-4821
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    (608) 242-6515
  • Fax: (608) 266-4858
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Healthy People. Healthy Places.

Public Health Services are available to all residents and visitors of Madison and Dane County. Citizenship is not a requirement. We provide services regardless of a person's race, color, gender/gender expression, ability, religion, sexual orientation or place of birth/place of residence.

Our Mission


Working with the community to enhance, protect, and promote the health of the environment and the well being of all people.


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