News
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Friday, Jun. 12, 2020
With Phase 1 Metrics Met, Dane County Moves to Phase 2 on June 15, 2020
As a result of meeting criteria outlined in Forward Dane, we are issuing an order to move Dane County to Phase 2 on June 15, 2020.
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Friday, Jun. 5, 2020
Public Health Orders Modified to Avoid Costly Legal Battle with Washington D.C. Lawyers Retained by Madison Catholic Diocese
Order #4 makes a clarification with respect to religious services.
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Thursday, Jun. 4, 2020
Wisconsin Wins Tobacco & Nicotine Compliance Checks See an Increase in Tobacco Sale to Minors
In 2019 we saw a significant increase in sales of tobacco products to youth in Madison and Dane County.
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Thursday, Jun. 4, 2020
Alliant Energy Center COVID-19 Test Site Extended Through August 31
*Updated 6/24/2020 to reflect that the community testing site will be open at least until August 31, 2020.
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Wednesday, Jun. 3, 2020
Public Health Madison & Dane County’s WIC Program Remains Open
A federal waiver has allowed WIC services to be provided over the phone until at least June 30, 2020.
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Friday, May. 29, 2020
Fight the Bite: Take Steps to Prevent West Nile Virus
With spring weather comes rainfall, and soon after, mosquitoes. The bite of an infected mosquito can transmit West Nile Virus (WNV).
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Friday, May. 22, 2020
Public Health Issues Order Moving Dane County to Reopening Phase 1
Earlier this week, Public Health Madison & Dane County released Forward Dane, a phased reopening plan for Dane County during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tuesday, May. 19, 2020
City of Madison Invests in the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce and the Latino Chamber of Commerce to Help Businesses During the COVID-19 Crisis
Equity is a top priority for the City of Madison. Our communities of color have disproportionately felt the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and businesses owned by people of color here are struggling.
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Monday, May. 18, 2020
Public Health Madison and Dane County Announces Preparation Phase to Open Up Businesses in Dane County
Today, Janel Heinrich, the Director of Public Health Madison and Dane County issued a “Forward Dane County Plan,” a road map for how and when our county will open its economy based on the progress the community makes on a
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Monday, May. 18, 2020
Public Health Announces Forward Dane Plan and Releases New Order Encouraging Businesses to Prepare for Reopening
Today Public Health Madison & Dane County released Forward Dane, a plan for the phased reopening of Dane County during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Friday, May. 15, 2020
Expanded Hours for Dane County COVID-19 Community Testing Site at Alliant Energy Center
Beginning Tuesday, May 19, 2020, the Wisconsin National Guard has expanded the hours for the Dane County community testing site for COVID-19. Previously, testing was available Monday through Saturday from 8:00am – 4:00pm.
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Thursday, May. 14, 2020
Data and Science Will Guide Our Decision Making
Last evening, I was pleased to join Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC) Director Janel Heinrich and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi as a new countywide public health order was issued to protect the health and