Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County COVID positivity soars: ‘No signs of slowing’
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County’s Chief Well being Coverage Advisor has a stark warning for anybody who thought COVID-19 was going away for good.
On Tuesday morning, Could 17, Dr. Ben Weston tweeted that the county’s COVID-19 positivity retains going up. He stated, “We at the moment are increased than at any level in the course of the delta variant surge with no indicators of slowing.
COVID concern in Wisconsin
Dr. Weston’s tweet comes only a day after the Wisconsin Division of Well being Companies (DHS) introduced it’s monitoring a rise within the unfold and affect of COVID-19 throughout the state. DHS officers now suggest that Wisconsinites know their COVID-19 Group Degree and improve take further precautions towards COVID-19 to guard well being and save lives.
Milwaukee County is updating masking necessities for workers, contractors, and volunteers. They’re requiring masks once more at county buildings that serve a weak, high-risk inhabitants. That features the Milwaukee County Courthouse and County Jail.
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Whereas there may be a variety of is aware of heading into summer time, well being officers are hopeful it is a brief surge – with much less extreme illness.
“We may be hopeful that the immunity that we’ve constructed over time – whether or not it’s vaccine induced immunity, probably the most most secure and efficient strategy to get immunity, or some an infection induced immunity that definitely individuals acquired in the course of the Omicron wave will assist us by means of this surge in circumstances,” Weston stated Monday.
Extra Wisconsin DHS steering
As of Could 12, CDC information point out seven Wisconsin counties have moved into the excessive COVID-19 Group Degree class, 38 Wisconsin counties are experiencing a medium COVID-19 Group Degree, and 27 are experiencing a low COVID-19 Group Degree. Residents in counties with a excessive COVID-19 Group Degree are really helpful to put on a well-fitting masks or respirator in public indoor settings, no matter vaccination standing.
As well as, DHS urges all Wisconsinites to take the next actions:
- Know the COVID-19 Group Degree the place you reside or are touring to and observe the related tips.
- Keep updated on COVID-19 vaccines by getting all really helpful vaccines and booster doses.
- Get examined for COVID-19 you probably have signs or have been uncovered to somebody with COVID-19.
- Keep dwelling in case you are sick or take a look at constructive for COVID-19, and speak to a well being care supplier or go to a neighborhood clinic to ask about obtainable therapies.
Individuals who have signs of COVID-19, have examined constructive, or have been uncovered to somebody with COVID-19 ought to proceed to observe isolation and quarantine suggestions. Carrying a well-fitting masks or respirator additionally additional reduces the danger of getting sick.
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Go to COVID.gov to search out present security suggestions to your neighborhood, in addition to websites providing free testing, free vaccines, and areas that may fill prescriptions for COVID-19 therapeutics. For help discovering a free or low-cost well being care supplier, name 211.
For up-to-date details about Wisconsin’s COVID-19 response, go to the DHS COVID-19 webpage.
Milwaukee, WI
Brooklyn Nets vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Injury Report
OUT: Bojan Bogdanovic (foot), De’Anthony Melton (knee), Cam Thomas (hamstring), Trendon Watford (hamstring), Ziaire Williams (knee)
QUESTIONABLE: Dorian Finney-Smith (calf), Ben Simmons (back)
OUT: AJ Johnson (illness), Chris Livingston (illness), Liam Robbins (Two-Way), Tyler Smith (G League)
QUESTIONABLE: Giannis Antetokounmpo (back), Damian Lillard (illness)
PROBABLE: Khris Middleton (ankle)
Each time the Brooklyn Nets have taken on the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024-25 campaign, they’ve boasted vastly different lineups. In their first meeting on Oct. 27, Cam Thomas and Dennis Schroder combined for 61 points in a major upset victory.
Most recently, the Nets came up just short against the Bucks on Dec. 8 while riding Schroder’s 34 points to a five-point loss sans Thomas.
Neither Schroder nor Thomas will suit up for Brooklyn tonight, the former having departed for Golden State and the latter continuing to nurse a hamstring injury.
Trendon Watford and Ziaire Williams join Thomas as absentees, while Dorian Finney-Smith and Ben Simmons could enter that category themselves.
Milwaukee’s star trio of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton all may sit out this evening as well, forcing the Eastern Conference rivals to rely on a “next man up” mentality to secure the win.
As four key players carry the “questionable” tag ahead of tip-off, the third meeting this season may look quite different from its predacessors.
Nets-Bucks is slated for 8 p.m. EST.
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Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Christmas Day stabbing; man arrested
MILWAUKEE – A 25-year-old was stabbed in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
The Milwaukee Police Department said it happened at approximately 1:15 p.m. near 36th and Sarnow. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.
The suspect, a 30-year-old man, stabbed the victim during a fight. Police said the incident was domestic violence related.
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The suspect was arrested.
Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
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