As of February 3, all 72 Wisconsin counties are experiencing Critically High COVID-19 case activity.

I got as an email. IMHO it is NOT time to take off masks in WI when going out.






COVID-19 Response and Vaccination Update
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Feb 7, 2022, 5:02 PM (2 days ago)

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Weekly Update: February 7, 2022

Wisconsin Department of Health Services
COVID-19 Update
Weekly Update: February 7, 2022
ICYMI: Recent COVID-19 News Releases

Evers Provides Update on More Than $4.5 Billion in Pandemic Relief and Recovery Investments
Evers Announces 70 Wisconsin National Guard Members Complete CAN Training Course

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Approved! Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted its full approval of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine will now be marketed under the name Spikevax for the prevention of COVID-19 in people 18 years of age and older.

This is the same vaccine people have been getting for months. In order to grant full approval, the FDA required extensive data on safety and effectiveness, inspection of manufacturing facilities, and a comprehensive review of all clinical and real-world use. The full approval means that even more data were gathered and analyzed following the grant of emergency use authorization in December 2020 to further confirm that this vaccine works and is safe. All of the COVID-19 vaccines are extremely effective at preventing serious illness, hospitalization, and death – including from the Delta and Omicron variants.

To find a vaccine near you, visit Vaccines.gov or call 211 or 877-947-2211.
Update: K-12 School Outbreak Guidance

K-12 School Outbreak Guidance



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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has updated the Guidelines for the Prevention, Investigation, and Control of COVID-19 Outbreaks in K-12 Schools in Wisconsin in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) revised guidance for students in K-12 classroom settings.

The revised guidance shortens the recommended length of isolation and quarantine to five days. Individuals who are up to date on their vaccines do not need to quarantine unless they develop symptoms but should get tested at least 5 days after exposure and wear a well-fitting mask when around others for 10 full days. Previously, individuals who were fully vaccinated were exempt from quarantine. See a list of key takeaways and updates in the executive summary.

For more information on keeping kids safe and in school, visit the COVID-19: Health Kids page.



Critically High Case Activity: All 72 Wisconsin Counties
Critically High COVID activity


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As of February 3, all 72 Wisconsin counties are experiencing Critically High COVID-19 case activity. That means that over the previous two weeks they have reported more than 1,000 cases per 100,000 residents. But unlike recent weeks, almost all counties are now showing a shrinking trajectory in cases, meaning their COVID-19 case rate has decreased by at least 10 percent over the past week. No counties are currently experiencing increasing trajectories.



It is crucial that everyone do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19. That includes: getting vaccinated and boosted, wearing a well-fitting mask in public indoor settings, and staying home if you are feeling sick.
Vaccine Distribution Summary

Check out the latest data on Wisconsin’s vaccination effort. DHS updates provider data every Tuesday, and the administered number is updated every weekday at 2 p.m.
COVID-19 by the Numbers

• Cases
• Deaths
• Disease Activity
• Race and Ethnic Disparities
• Vaccine
Resilient Wisconsin
Resilient Wisconsin

Building resilience—the ability to adapt and recover from adversity—within ourselves, our relationships, and in our communities matters. When we find healthy ways to cope with trauma and toxic stress, especially during tough times, we take a step closer to becoming more resilient.

If you are experiencing emotion distress, or the effects of collective trauma, the Disaster Distress Hotline is here for you. Call or text (800)985-5990 to be connected with a trained, caring counselor – 24/7. Remember, it is okay to ask for help.

Resilient Wisconsin has information and tools to support good health for you, your friends, and your family.