News
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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.
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Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020
With Surge in COVID-19 Cases, Public Health Madison & Dane County Moving to Crisis Model of Contact Tracing
As more and more people are diagnosed with COVID-19, we are moving to a crisis model of contact tracing.
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Monday, Oct. 19, 2020
New Entrance for Drive Through Flu Clinic for People who are Uninsured
*As of October 30, adults who have BadgerCare, Medicaid, or Medicare may also get flu shots at this clinic.
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Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020
Freakfest 2020 Cancelled, Residents Reminded to Avoid Halloween Gatherings
The City of Madison, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and Public Health Madison & Dane County are strongly recommending that people celebrate Halloween with members of their household and avoid holding or attending
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Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020
Statement on Statewide Public Health Orders to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
State Emergency Order #3 is in effect from 10/8 until 11/6. This state order is in effect in addition to Dane County Emergency Order #9.
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Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020
Public Health Madison & Dane County to Provide Free Drive Through Flu Shots
*As of October 30, adults who have BadgerCare, Medicaid, or Medicare may also get flu shots at this clinic.
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Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2020
Alliant Energy Center COVID-19 Test Site Hours Change Beginning October 5
Beginning the week of October 5th, the hours for the Alliant Energy Center COVID-19 community test site will change.
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Thursday, Sep. 17, 2020
Rabies Positive Bat
We have identified a rabid bat that was near the slide at the Olbrich Park playground on 9/15.
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Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2020
Statement about Decision to Hold Badger Football Games
Public Health Madison & Dane County recommends that UW students and people in Dane County do not gather with others to watch Badger football games.
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Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2020
Public Health Urges School Leadership to Continue Providing Grades 3-12 Virtually
Due to the high prevalence of COVID-19 in Dane County, we strongly urge school leadership to continue providing grades 3-12 virtually.