COVID-19 Update - Thursday, May 28th

In order to support your families being able to take a deep breath, turn away from constant news updates, and create a new temporary normal, my office will continue sending a daily update on the COVID-19 public health emergency and will post online on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

It is my hope that one reliable update each day will allow you to take a deep breath, oversee all that is happening in your own life and home, and have a reliable source of news you can count on to be up to date and accurate. As always, previous updates are on our website and linked beneath the graphic below.

My greatest concerns right now are your lives and livelihoods. We are working hard to keep you and your loved ones safe, and to fight for our small businesses in an unprecedented crisis.

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Past email updates can be found HERE

Department of Health Services - Health Clinic Funding

Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced $10 million in funding for health care providers that serve underserved populations in Wisconsin. The funding is provided through the federal CARES Act and will reimburse clinics for expenses incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rural health clinics, tribal health clinics, community health centers, and free and low cost clinics are all eligible for this funding. Applications will be accepted starting June 5 and must be submitted by June 30.

More information on the funding can be found HERE.

Milwaukee Restart Program

Applications for the Milwaukee Restart Program opened today, May 28th, at 9am. The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented challenges and interruptions to businesses nationwide. The goal of the Milwaukee Restart Program (Restart) is to help local businesses that suffered as a result of the pandemic to reopen and adapt to the "new normal."

Click HERE for more information on this program and to apply.

State Fair Update - Canceled

The Wisconsin State Fair has been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read the full statement from the Wisconsin State Fair on the cancellation HERE.

Department of Health Services Updates

For daily updated information on COVID-19 in Wisconsin, visit the DHS website HERE.

Updates on the Badger Bounce Back plan gating criteria can be found HERE.

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COVID-19 CASES

Statewide

16,974 confirmed cases (increase of 512*)

4.8% of total tests are positive (for 5/28)

2,452 hospitalizations (15% of cases- increase of 41)

220,719 negative test results (increase of 10,114)

550 devastating deaths (increase of 11)

14th District Counties

Milwaukee - 6,952 confirmed cases (increase of 204)
Waukesha - 650 confirmed cases (increase of 57)

*Changes over yesterday

Forward together,