University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Campus News

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) – Campus Operations Update

COVID-19 continues to spread and affect many parts of the U.S. and the rest of the world. UW-Madison is working to mitigate the effects of the disease on our campus population, in consultation with local, state and federal partners. The health of our community is our most important priority. While there are relatively few confirmed …

UW–Madison shares support for the Hmong community

SOURCE: UW NEWS UW–Madison is expressing support and sharing resources for Hmong community members following news reports that the federal government has opened negotiations that would allow the U.S. to deport certain Hmong residents to Laos. “We support and value all members of our community, especially our Hmong members during this period,” says Chancellor Rebecca …

UW Health Statement on First Reported Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in Wisconsin

Source: UW Health, Madison, Wisconsin – On Thursday, January 30, 2020, a patient presented at the University Hospital emergency department. They had recently traveled to Beijing, China, and interacted with individuals from Wuhan, China, and presented with symptoms consistent with the virus upon their return to Madison. Specimen samples were sent to the State Division of Public …