COVID-19 update and resources

Hello everyone,

Effective at 5 pm today, Public Health for Madison and Dane County has issued a countywide order to stop mass gatherings of 250 or more individuals to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, effective at 5 pm on Friday, March 13. This order will continue until further notice, or until it is rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing by the Public Health Officer. See their news release for more information. They also have answers to possible questions about this order. 

Who's considered at higher risk of illness

Additionally, people at higher risk for severe illness should stay home and away from large groups as much as possible. This includes public places with lots of people and large gatherings where there will be close contact with others. People at higher risk include:

• People 60 and older

• People with underlying health conditions including heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes

• People who have weakened immune systems

• People who are pregnant
   

Resources available if needed - this is a working list. 

If you're at higher risk and in need of food or supplies:

• Contact SSM Health of Madison at 608-276-7598 for home delivered meals.

• NewBridge runs the Food Bridge Program with River Food Pantry. This is a food pantry delivery service and people may be able to be served by this program. NewBridge can be reached at 608-512-0000.

• For information on centralized resources, contact:

  • United Way 211 

  • Age and Disability Resource Center of Dane County (ARDC)

Dane County Coronavirus snapshot.
From Public Health Madison & Dane County

• On March 13, 2020, a fifth person was announced who has been diagnosed with coronavirus. This individual has a history of recent international travel to a country with widespread transmission of coronavirus. This person is a University of Wisconsin-Madison employee and is currently isolated at home. They will remain at home until authorized by Public Health to return to normal activities. 

• Coronavirus information, updates and resources.

• For the statewide picture, visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services outbreaks page .