Independence and other towns across Wisconsin are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Independence, WI community.
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Wisconsin COVID-19 Cases
Wisconsin Total Coronavirus Cases: 2,034,120
Wisconsin New Coronavirus Deaths:
Wisconsin Total Coronavirus Deaths: 16,682
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Independence
3 in 5 Wisconsin nursing homes will have to hire more nurses, aides to follow new federal rule
The new rule is the first time the U.S. government has mandated minimum staffing levels in nursing homes, in the wake of the pandemic's toll in homes. More info »
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on MSN - 05/06/2024 05:02amWisconsin COVID-19 treatment telehealth program ends April 10
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminded residents that its COVID-19 treatment program will end on Wednesday, April 10. A news release says the program was ... More info »
fox6now - 04/08/2024 03:48amDid Madison, Wisconsin, allocate $700,000 in federal COVID-19 funds for services for undocumented immigrants?
Madison's city council OK'd allocating $700,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds to groups that give aid to undocumented immigrants. More info »
Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism on MSN - 04/29/2024 03:54amFeds set higher staffing mandates. Most nursing homes don’t meet them
The staffing regulation was disparaged by the industry as unattainable. Patient advocates say it doesn’t go far enough. Labor unions welcomed the requirement. More info »
News Medical on MSN - 04/23/2024 03:42amWisconsin COVID-19 Treatment Telehealth Program Ends April 10
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds Wisconsinites that its COVID-19 Treatment program will end on April 10. The program, initially planned to end in 2023, was extended to ... More info »
WEAU - 04/08/2024 03:26amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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