The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that is spreading in the Milwaukee community. It is spread through droplets in the air from people coughing or sneezing and can also live on surfaces like cardboard for 24 hours or on plastic for up to 3 days.
Stop COVID-19 spread by:
Review your symptoms
Use the CDC’s self-checker to help make decisions and seek appropriate medical care regarding COVID-19.
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Call first about testing
Call your healthcare provider or call 2-1-1 if you have symptoms to determine if you need a test.
Wash for 20 seconds
Wash hands often with soap and water – 20 seconds or longer (or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol).
Practice social distancing
If you are around other people, keep 6 feet away. Avoid hugs, handshakes, large gatherings and close quarters.
How do I prevent and prepare for COVID-19?
What do I do if I think I was exposed to COVID-19?
What do I do if I'm sick?
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) continues to closely monitor an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19).
As of May 26, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., there are 5,206 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and 173 deaths in the city of Milwaukee.
May, 14 2020 - City of Milwaukee Releases New Order
Moving Milwaukee Forward - Order #1 COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of Milwaukee
Moving Milwaukee Forward - Order #2 COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of Milwaukee
May 20, 2020 - Moving Milwaukee Forward - Guidance for Bars
May 20, 2020 - Statement on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assualt
FREE COVID-19 On-The-Spot Testing No Appointment necessary. Walk up or drive up. Monday-Saturday, 11am-8pm (Closed Sunday). Midtown Center, 5825 W. Hope Ave. or UMOS, 2701 S. Chase Ave.
May 23, 2020 - Important Updates about the WING-Milwaukee Community COVID-19 testing sites
Northside Testing Sites
Map of COVID-19 Testing Sites Anyone with symptoms should request to be tested. Try your primary care doctor first.
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