News
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Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020
Public must remain vigilant even with vaccinations underway
While the first COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in the Madison area, we are still months away from this or other vaccines being widely available in the community.
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Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020
New Order Issued as COVID-19 Cases Decline in Dane County
Emergency Order #11 goes into effect December 16, at 12:01am and will be in effect for 28 days.
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Monday, Dec. 14, 2020
Public Health Provides New Guidance as Local Schools Consider Re-Opening
Public Health has released updated recommendations for schools to consider as they evaluate whether to bring kids back to the classroom.
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Friday, Dec. 4, 2020
Public Health Madison & Dane County Free Drive Through Flu Clinic Ending on December 19
The last day of the free drive through flu clinic at the Alliant Energy Center will be Saturday, December 19.
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Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020
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 COVID-19.
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Friday, Nov. 20, 2020
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 align with the gathering limits.
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Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020
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 people or less, with distancing.
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Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020
Statement on Statewide Executive Order #94
In Dane County, Emergency Order #9 stays in effect, and everyone is encouraged to follow the additional recommendations in the state order.
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Monday, Nov. 9, 2020
Public Health Madison & Dane County Free Drive Through Flu Clinic For All Regardless of Health Insurance Status
Beginning Tuesday, November 10th, the free drive through clinic at the Alliant Energy Center is available to all Dane County adults and children 6 months and older, regardless of health insurance status.
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Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020
As Cases Continue to Rise, Employers and Employees Advised to Reconsider Workplace Safety
Now is the time to reevaluate practices to make sure everyone is working in environments that are as safe as possible.
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Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020
Dane County Sees Record Disease Spread, Several Citations Issued Over Weekend
Dane County is currently averaging over 300 cases per day. A record-breaking 142 people are hospitalized with COVID-19 in Dane County.
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Friday, Oct. 30, 2020
Public Health Madison & Dane County Expands Eligibility Criteria for Drive Through Flu Clinic
Beginning Friday, October 30th, the free drive through flu clinic at the Alliant Energy Center is open to all Dane County adults and children who do not have health insurance, or who have BadgerCare, Medicaid, or Medicare.