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  • Dane County Face Covering Order to Expire March 1

    posted February 14, 2022

    Effective at 12:00am on March 1, 2022, Public Health Madison & Dane County will no longer require face coverings in public indoor spaces.

  • Face Covering Order Extended Amid Continued Surge in COVID Cases & Hospitalizations

    posted January 26, 2022

    Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing Face Covering Emergency Order #7, effective at 12:01am on February 1, 2022.

  • Radon: A Risk for Lung Cancer

    posted January 6, 2022

    Radon can’t be seen, smelled, or tasted and is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Many people in Dane, Rock, and Green counties test their homes for radon and find elevated levels.

  • Additional Testing Clinic to Open Due to High Demand for Tests

    posted January 6, 2022

    Public Health Madison & Dane County is supporting DHS-contracted private testing provider, Accelerated Labs, to open an additional mass testing clinic

  • Public Health Adopts New COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Guidance

    posted December 29, 2021

    Public Health Madison & Dane County is adopting new guidelines for the length of isolation and quarantine.

  • Nearly 150 Omicron Cases Identified in Dane County

    posted December 21, 2021

    Nearly 150 Omicron cases have been identified in Dane County as of December 21. This indicates rapid growth of Omicron from the initial three cases that were first identified five days ago on December 16.

  • Face Covering Order Extended Amid High COVID Hospitalization Rates and Concerns over New Variant

    posted December 20, 2021

    The Dane County Order requires face coverings in most enclosed spaces open to the public. The order will expire on February 1, 2022.

  • Omicron Variant in Dane County: Pay Attention, Don’t Panic

    posted December 16, 2021

    The Omicron variant has been detected in Dane County. Public Health Madison & Dane County is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19,

  • Dane County Continues Face Covering Order Until January 3, 2022

    posted November 23, 2021

    Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing Face Covering Emergency Order #5, effective at 12:01am on November 27, 2021.

  • Public Health Opens Pediatric Vaccination Appointments

    posted November 9, 2021

    Starting on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, Public Health Madison & Dane County will begin administering pediatric COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11.

  • Face Covering Emergency Order Extension

    posted November 1, 2021

    Effective at 12:01am on November 5, 2021, Face Covering Emergency Order #4 will take effect.

  • Talk to your child’s health care provider about lead poisoning

    posted October 27, 2021

    While the United States banned lead from paint in the 1970s, it is still found in the environment and poses a threat to children’s health.

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