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Dane County backyard flock diagnosed with bird flu prompts quarantine
local1 month ago

Dane County backyard flock diagnosed with bird flu prompts quarantine

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was identified in a Dane County backyard poultry flock. The premises were quarantined and the birds depopulated to prevent spread; USDA animal health officials and the Wisconsin DATCP are coordinating the response. Poultry owners are urged to enhance biosecurity and monitor flocks, reporting signs of illness as prompted. The HPAI H5N1 virus continues to circulate in wild and domestic birds across North America since 2021.

via Channel 3000|
#avian-influenza#backyard-poultry#bird-flu
Dane County probes second measles case tied to Madison traveler
health1 month ago

Dane County probes second measles case tied to Madison traveler

Public Health Madison and Dane County confirmed a second measles case in Dane County linked to an out-of-state traveler who stayed at a Madison hotel on Feb. 6. Exposed, unvaccinated individuals are asked to quarantine through Feb. 27, and PHMDC offers free vaccines to uninsured. The case is not connected to a prior UW–Madison student case; Wisconsin’s first 2026 case was in Milwaukee County.

via Channel 3000|
#dane-county#health#madison
"Multiple Deaths and Suicide Linked to Dubuque County Homicide Investigation"
crime2 years ago

"Multiple Deaths and Suicide Linked to Dubuque County Homicide Investigation"

A man and a 13-year-old girl fired at deputies in Dane County before their deaths, with the man being a person of interest in a woman's death in Dubuque County. The girl and a 5-month-old baby dropped off in Dane County are related to the deceased woman. After a vehicle chase, the girl was found dead and the man barricaded himself in a house, firing shots before committing suicide. Deputies evacuated a family from the house, and the investigation into the tragic events is ongoing.

via WKOW|
#crime#dane-county#investigation
Deadly Standoff: Multiple Suspects Found Dead in Wisconsin Home
crime2 years ago

Deadly Standoff: Multiple Suspects Found Dead in Wisconsin Home

Four people, including a 13-year-old, died in an incident that began in Iowa and ended in a Dane County standoff, involving armed suspects fleeing from police. The situation started with a report of an unresponsive woman in Iowa, leading to a vehicle pursuit in Wisconsin where the suspects barricaded themselves in a home. After hours of contact attempts, police found the man and woman dead inside the home, with the man having died from an apparent self-inflicted wound. The incident is still under investigation by authorities from both counties.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|
#armed-suspects#crime#dane-county
UW Health and UnityPoint Health-Meriter Reinstate Masking Requirements as Respiratory Illness Cases Rise
health2 years ago

UW Health and UnityPoint Health-Meriter Reinstate Masking Requirements as Respiratory Illness Cases Rise

UW Health has updated its masking requirements, mandating masks in waiting areas, scheduling areas, and exam rooms for patients, staff, and visitors, while masks are not required in cafeterias, lobbies, elevators, and administrative spaces. The decision comes as Dane County experiences a rise in respiratory illnesses, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19. UW Health aims to protect patients and staff, urging everyone to practice good hand hygiene, stay home if sick, and stay up to date on vaccinations. Monitoring trends, UW Health and UnityPoint Health - Meriter will make further adjustments as necessary.

via WKOW|
#covid-19#dane-county#health
West Nile Virus Detected in Wisconsin: First Human Case
health2 years ago

West Nile Virus Detected in Wisconsin: First Human Case

The first human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in a resident of Dane County, Wisconsin, this year. In addition to the human case, three cases have been reported in horses and several mosquito pools. Health officials are reminding people to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites, as West Nile virus poses a risk to all residents, particularly those with weakened immune systems. Since its detection in Wisconsin in 2002, an average of 17 cases are reported each year, with most infections occurring between June and October. The risk of infection continues until the first hard frost.

via WSAW|
#dane-county#health#infections