Lauren Anderson
Lauren Anderson, former BizTimes Milwaukee reporter.
🔒 Hospitalization demand in Wisconsin could exceed capacity in 3-5 weeks
The number of patients needing hospitalization for COVID-19 will exceed the Wisconsin hospital system’s capacity within three to five weeks, according to a model created by the Wisconsin Hospital Association.
Coronavirus could put massive strain on Wisconsin’s health system
As public officials take drastic measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, Wisconsin’s health care providers are preparing for an influx of critically ill...
Advocate Aurora-owned ACL Laboratories begins processing COVID-19 tests
Advocate Aurora Health-owned ACL Laboratories will begin processing COVID-19 tests today, with the capacity to perform at least 400 tests daily.
🔒 Evers’ ‘safer at home’ order could last for one month
Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that his “safer at home” mandate, which prohibits all nonessential travel in the state, goes into effect at 8 a.m. Wednesday and is slated to last through April 24.
Medical College of Wisconsin endowment makes $5 million available for COVID-19...
The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin is making $5 million available to support Wisconsin’s response to COVID-19.
Local philanthropic coalition raises $1.2 million to help community during coronavirus...
A coalition of prominent Milwaukee-area philanthropic and nonprofit organizations has raised $1.2 million to date to provide resources for those affected by COVID-19.
🔒 Evers to issue ‘stay-at-home’ order
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is ordering residents to stay in their homes to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Protective gear supply won’t be enough to meet surge demand in...
The supply of personal protective equipment that Wisconsin has received from the federal government won’t be enough to meet surge demand as the coronavirus continues to spread, state Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm said Friday.
Area companies find ways to give back amid coronavirus crisis
During a week that has brought many business operations to a screeching halt in response to drastic COVID-19 social distancing measures, some area companies...
After doctor tests positive for COVID-19, Children’s Wisconsin patient, staff coronavirus...
All returned coronavirus tests administered to patients and staff at Children’s Wisconsin have come back negative so far, after a doctor tested positive for the virus Monday.
🔒 Evers orders restrictions on child care facilities to slow COVID-19...
Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday ordered that child care providers may have no more than 50 children and 10 staff present at a time, in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
🔒 Advocate Aurora plans drive-thru COVID-19 testing at several locations
Advocate Aurora Health is preparing to establish drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites at most of its locations, beginning with its flagship hospital in Milwaukee.
