BA.2 Subvariant Known as ‘Stealth Omicron’ Detected in Wisconsin – NBC Chicago

BA.2 Subvariant Known as ‘Stealth Omicron’ Detected in Wisconsin – NBC Chicago

[ad_1] The new BA.2 omicron subvariant, regularly referred to as “stealth omicron,” has been reported in Wisconsin, according to a Milwaukee County health official. Dr. Ben Weston, chief health policy adviser for Milwaukee County tweeted Monday that BA.2 had been detected in the state, noting it is 1.5 times more transmissible than the original omicron […]

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Wisconsin Boys & Girls Clubs to distribute 450,000 free N95 masks

Wisconsin Boys & Girls Clubs to distribute 450,000 free N95 masks

[ad_1] The Wisconsin Boys & Girls Clubs announced plans to coordinate with the Wisconsin Office of Emergency Management to distribute over 450,000 N95 masks to communities across the state at no cost to residents. The N95 mask is currently believed to provide the best protection from the omicron variant of COVID-19. Communities throughout the US […]

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New campaign promotes vaccination, mask-wearing to keep Wisconsin kids in the classroom

New campaign promotes vaccination, mask-wearing to keep Wisconsin kids in the classroom

[ad_1] January 20, 2022 7:46 PM Posted: January 20, 2022 7:46 PM MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Gov. Tony Evers have launched a new multimedia campaign aimed at keeping kids healthy and in the classroom. The Keeping Kids Safe and in School campaign is designed to raise awareness of good […]

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