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:
Email MHD for answers at askmhdCOVID19@milwaukee.gov. Learn More
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.
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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 June 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., there are 6,905 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and 198 deaths in the city of Milwaukee.
FREE COVID-19 Testing Open to the public. Walk up or drive up. Mon-Thurs 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 11am-5pm (Closed Sunday). UMOS, 2701 S. Chase Ave. and Custer Stadium, 4300 W. Fairmount Ave.
FREE Northside Testing Sites
June 4-6, FREE South Shore Testing, 5110 S. Lake Dr.
Map of COVID-19 Testing Sites Anyone with symptoms should request to be tested. Try your primary care doctor first.
News Release: The City of Milwaukee Moves to Phase 3 of COVID-19 Orders
Moving Milwaukee Forward - Gating Criteria 6.5.2020
Milwaukee Moves Forward - Phase 3