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By J. Carlisle Larsen Wisconsin Public Radio November 11, 2020, 3:30pm Gov. Tony Evers urged Wisconsin residents to stay home and maintain social distancing as the number of COVID-19 cases rises in the state. We talk to a political reporter… Read More
Covid-19 cases are rapidly increasing in more than 20 states in a dangerous surge one governor described as an “urgent crisis.” By Mitch Smith, Simon Romero and Giulia McDonnell Nieto del Rio New York Times October 29, 2020 CHICAGO —… Read More
By Becca Schimmel WUWM 89.7 FM October 27, 2020 The holiday season is fast approaching, beginning with Halloween this weekend. The city of Milwaukee is not officially recognizing trick-or-treat hours in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But… Read More
By Laura Otto UWM News October 26, 2020 Last March had barely begun when Amanda Simanek was being bombarded with questions about COVID-19 from friends and family. Questions like, “I don’t have a fever so I’m not infected, right?” “Do… Read More
How false claims about public health data are frustrating efforts to fight the coronavirus. By Will Cushman WisContext October 23, 2020 When the coronavirus started spreading around Wisconsin in the spring of 2020, Dr. Chad Tamez hosted Facebook Live sessions… Read More
By J. Carlisle Larsen Wisconsin Public Radio September 25, 2020 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported a daily total of 2,504 new positive COVID-19 cases on Friday. Dr. Amanda Simanek, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Zilber School of… Read More
By Laura Otto UWM News August 20, 2020 Milwaukee children do not have equal risk of lead exposure. The combined neighborhood factors of race, poverty and low homeownership compound the risk for elevated childhood blood lead levels in Milwaukee County,… Read More
‘Dear Pandemic’ curates the latest science and practical advice for general audiences on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. By Amanda M. Simanek Milwaukee Journal Sentinel September 10, 2020 Editor’s note: Six months ago, Gov. Tony Evers ordered nonessential businesses and schools… Read More
By NCRC September 10, 2020 Before the pandemic devastated minority communities, banks and government officials starved them of capital. Lower-income and minority neighborhoods that were intentionally cut off from lending and investment decades ago today suffer not only from reduced… Read More
By Judith Siers-Poisson Wisconsin Public Radio September 7, 2020 There are many types and styles of masks available, and it can hard to know which to choose, and how to care for them. A textile chemist working on mask materials… Read More