Wisconsin COVID-19 Coronavirus Information

COVID-19 Updates

For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 including testing numbers, prevention and additional resources, please visit the Department of Health Services website.

Department of Health Services

What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is the disease caused by a virus strain that began spreading in people in December 2019.

Health experts are concerned because little is known about this new respiratory virus, and it can cause severe illness and pneumonia in some people.

The COVID-19 virus was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
The COVID-19 virus is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.
Formerly, this disease was referred to as "2019 Novel Coronavirus" or "2019-nCoV."

How to Stay Safe

On July 30, Governor Tony Evers issued Executive Order 82, declaring a public health emergency, and corresponding Emergency Order 1, regarding face coverings in certain situations for people over the age of 5. The mask order is effective Saturday, August 1, 2020. Face coverings are required to be worn whenever you are indoors or in an enclosed space, other than a private residence, and other people are present in the same room or space.

You can do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19 by staying safer at home whenever possible, wearing a face covering, and washing your hands frequently.

You can read Executive Order 82, Emergency Order 1, and find frequently asked questions below.

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Latest News on COVID-19

May 13, 2020: Gov Evers' Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling
May 6, 2020: Gov. Evers Continues to Expand Community Testing Programs, Announces New Online Tool
April 28, 2020: Evers Administration Seeks to Save Lives, Stop Republican Lawsuit
April 20, 2020: Gov. Evers Announces Badger Bounce Back Plan
April 16, 2020: Safer at Home Extension Order
April 10, 2020: Gov. Evers Announces COVID-19 Volunteer Program
March 30, 2020: Gov. Evers Announces New Public-Private Partnership to Increase COVID-19 Laboratory Testing Capacity
March 26, 2020: Gov. Evers Launches Wisconsin's COVID-19 PPE Program
March 12, 2020: Gov. Evers Executive Order #72, Relating to a Proclamation Declaring a Health Emergency in Response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus

Here to Help

Resilient Wisconsin

It’s OK to ask for help. Practicing self-care, staying connected, and reducing stress when possible are the foundation of these tools. Specific action-steps for each of these strategies can be found on the Resilient Wisconsin website.

Call DistressLine at 1-800-985-5990
Text TalkWithUs to 66746

The SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7 365 day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human caused-disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents of the United States and its territories.

Donations

We are looking for companies, educational facilities and other organizations that may have personal protective equipment (PPE) that could be used in the state’s response to the COVID-19 emergency. Types of equipment needed includes:

Surgical Gowns (S, L, XL, and XXL)
Face/Surgical Masks (adult, pediatric)
Gloves (Nitrile, Vinyl, or Butyl)
N-95 Particulate Respirators
Isolation Gowns
Face Shields
Tyvek Coveralls
Thermometers
Foot Coverings

Donate Personal Protective Equipment

State of Wisconsin Resources

Our state agencies are developing guidance and resources for Wisconsinites to stay healthy and make informed choices for themselves and their families during this time. These agencies will continue to update their websites with the most up-to-date information on COVID-19.