Wisconsin National Guard sees 'strong demand' for continued COVID-19 testing
MILWAUKEE -- As the number of positive COVID-19 cases rises, the availability of two local testing sites has decreased.
MILWAUKEE -- As the number of positive COVID-19 cases rises, the availability of two local testing sites has decreased.
MHD: New hours starting Monday at 2 free COVID-19 testing sites in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Health Department on Sunday, May 17 announced new hours for the two COVID-19 testing sites in Milwaukee.The new hours take effect Monday, May 18 and are as follows:Midtown Center: 5825 West Hope Avenue11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed SundayUMOS: 2701 South Chase Avenue11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed SundayResidents can call 2-1-1 for any questions or concerns related to COVID-19.Testing is free of charge at these two sites -- and no appointment is needed.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Health Department on Sunday, May 17 announced new hours for the two COVID-19 testing sites in Milwaukee.The new hours take effect Monday, May 18 and are as follows:Midtown Center: 5825 West Hope Avenue11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed SundayUMOS: 2701 South Chase Avenue11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed SundayResidents can call 2-1-1 for any questions or concerns related to COVID-19.Testing is free of charge at these two sites -- and no appointment is needed.
List: Wisconsin National Guard conducts mobile testing at sites around the state
MILWAUKEE -- A total of 25 specimen collection teams from the Wisconsin National Guard are operating across Wisconsin supporting local health departments and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services effort to increase the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity.
MILWAUKEE -- A total of 25 specimen collection teams from the Wisconsin National Guard are operating across Wisconsin supporting local health departments and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services effort to increase the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity.
'Tremendous turnout:' Hundreds took advantage as 2 free COVID-19 test sites opened in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Free COVID-19 testing began Monday morning, May 11 in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Free COVID-19 testing began Monday morning, May 11 in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin National Guard conducts free COVID-19 testing at 2 Milwaukee sites
MILWAUKEE -- Free COVID-19 testing began Monday morning, May 11 in Milwaukee for anyone who wants to know if they've contracted the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- Free COVID-19 testing began Monday morning, May 11 in Milwaukee for anyone who wants to know if they've contracted the coronavirus.
Wisconsin National Guard opens drive-thru coronavirus testing at Waukesha County Expo Center
WAUKESHA -- Nearly 300 people were tested for COVID-19 in Waukesha County on Saturday, May 9 -- the first of three days in a surge testing operation.As health officials continue to stress the importance of increased testing to get back to normal, the Wisconsin National Guard opening the site as part of a three-day plan in Waukesha County.
WAUKESHA -- Nearly 300 people were tested for COVID-19 in Waukesha County on Saturday, May 9 -- the first of three days in a surge testing operation.As health officials continue to stress the importance of increased testing to get back to normal, the Wisconsin National Guard opening the site as part of a three-day plan in Waukesha County.
Wisconsin National Guard to again help staff polls due to shortage of workers
MADISON -- About 250 members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be activated to help work the polls in Tuesday's special election in northern Wisconsin's sprawling 7th Congressional District due to a shortage of traditional poll workers.The Guard's activation in the upcoming special election follows the April statewide presidential primary and spring election where more than 2,400 Guard members helped staff the polls.There are about 700 municipalities in the district, most of those being towns with just one polling location, said Wisconsin Elections Commission spokesman Reid Magney.
MADISON -- About 250 members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be activated to help work the polls in Tuesday's special election in northern Wisconsin's sprawling 7th Congressional District due to a shortage of traditional poll workers.The Guard's activation in the upcoming special election follows the April statewide presidential primary and spring election where more than 2,400 Guard members helped staff the polls.There are about 700 municipalities in the district, most of those being towns with just one polling location, said Wisconsin Elections Commission spokesman Reid Magney.
Wisconsin National Guard deployed in multiple roles as part of 'on-going, longterm' COVID-19 response
MILWAUKEE -- More than 1,400 Wisconsin National Guard citizen-soldiers and airmen are helping from up north to southeast Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- More than 1,400 Wisconsin National Guard citizen-soldiers and airmen are helping from up north to southeast Wisconsin.
400+ employees at Beaver Dam pizza manufacturer to be tested for COVID-19; 8 positive
BEAVER DAM -- All of the 420 employees at Beaver Dam pizza manufacturer Richelieu Foods will be tested for COVID-19 after eight positive cases were confirmed at the facility since last week, company officials announced Wednesday, May 6.
BEAVER DAM -- All of the 420 employees at Beaver Dam pizza manufacturer Richelieu Foods will be tested for COVID-19 after eight positive cases were confirmed at the facility since last week, company officials announced Wednesday, May 6.
National Guard tests all employees at Palermo's in Milwaukee after 5 confirmed cases of COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- All employees at Palermo's Pizza in Milwaukee were tested for COVID-19 Monday, May 4 after an outbreak at the facility.
MILWAUKEE -- All employees at Palermo's Pizza in Milwaukee were tested for COVID-19 Monday, May 4 after an outbreak at the facility.
State health officials launch community testing, key step toward reopening economy
MILWAUKEE -- In an effort to increase COVID-19 testing across Wisconsin, Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- In an effort to increase COVID-19 testing across Wisconsin, Gov.
19 people who tested positive for COVID-19 after April 9 voted in-person, worked at polls
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Wednesday, April 22 said 19 people who tested positive for COVID-19 after Thursday, April 9 reported that they voted in-person or worked the polls on Election Day.The DHS noted that several of those people reported other possible exposures as well.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Wednesday, April 22 said 19 people who tested positive for COVID-19 after Thursday, April 9 reported that they voted in-person or worked the polls on Election Day.The DHS noted that several of those people reported other possible exposures as well.
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225 more National Guard soldiers mobilized to 'increase the number of people getting COVID-19 tests'
MADISON -- Approximately 225 additional citizen soldiers and airmen mobilized Sunday, April 19 to establish additional specimen collection teams in support of Wisconsin’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a news release from the National Guard, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services requested Wisconsin National Guard support to establish additional specimen collection and COVID-19 mobile testing site capacities at yet-to-be determined sites around the state.
MADISON -- Approximately 225 additional citizen soldiers and airmen mobilized Sunday, April 19 to establish additional specimen collection teams in support of Wisconsin’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a news release from the National Guard, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services requested Wisconsin National Guard support to establish additional specimen collection and COVID-19 mobile testing site capacities at yet-to-be determined sites around the state.
National Guard deployed to Milwaukee Co. House of Correction to assist with COVID-19 response
FRANKLIN -- The Wisconsin National Guard sent a team of nearly 30 citizen-soldiers to the Milwaukee County House of Correction in Franklin on Saturday, April 18.
FRANKLIN -- The Wisconsin National Guard sent a team of nearly 30 citizen-soldiers to the Milwaukee County House of Correction in Franklin on Saturday, April 18.
'Might be the 1st time nationwide:' 2,400+ citizen soldiers served as poll workers amid COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of Wisconsin voters waited hours in line to cast ballots and more than 2,400 citizen soldiers with the Wisconsin National Guard staffed overcrowded polling stations on Tuesday, April 7, straining the state's ability to hold a presidential primary election in the grip of an escalating pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of Wisconsin voters waited hours in line to cast ballots and more than 2,400 citizen soldiers with the Wisconsin National Guard staffed overcrowded polling stations on Tuesday, April 7, straining the state's ability to hold a presidential primary election in the grip of an escalating pandemic.
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National Guard dispatched to senior living facility in Sheboygan; 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19
SHEBOYGAN — The Wisconsin National Guard dispatched a team to a senior living facility in Sheboygan on Sunday, April 5 to establish a mobile testing site and perform COVID-19 specimen collection.
SHEBOYGAN — The Wisconsin National Guard dispatched a team to a senior living facility in Sheboygan on Sunday, April 5 to establish a mobile testing site and perform COVID-19 specimen collection.
'2 new missions:' National Guard manages COVID-19 self-isolation facilities, prepares to help with election
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin National Guard on Wednesday, April 1 outlined two new missions as part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin National Guard on Wednesday, April 1 outlined two new missions as part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.