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Quick Facts
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.
When should I get tested?
If you develop symptoms such as fever, cough, and/or difficulty breathing, and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or have recently traveled from an area with the ongoing spread of COVID-19, stay home and call your healthcare provider. Older patients and individuals who have severe underlying medical conditions or are immunocompromised should contact their healthcare provider early, even if their illness is mild. If you have severe symptoms, such as persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to arouse, or bluish lips or face, contact your healthcare provider or emergency room and seek care immediately. Your doctor will determine if you have signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and whether you should be tested.
Where can I get tested?
The federal government is currently in the process of developing and deploying tests for COVID-19. When there are testing locations established within Milwaukee County, we will share them here. The CDC recommends that anyone who thinks they might have been exposed to COVID-19 and develops a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, should call their healthcare provider for medical advice.
What does self-quarantine mean?
Follow these instructions for the 14 days after you left the Level 3 country (e.g., beginning the day after the last day you were in a country with a Level 3 travel health notice).
- Stay home. This means do not go to school, work, public areas or attend large gatherings such as parties, weddings, meetings and sporting events. If you need medical care, call your health care provider. Call ahead before you go to your doctor’s office or to an emergency room. Tell them your symptoms and that you traveled to an area of the world that has a COVID-19 outbreak.
- Do not use public transportation, ride-sharing or taxis.
- Do not go out to restaurants or have guests over to your house.
- Postpone any travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, you must contact your local health department first for instructions. Please know, if you choose to travel and become ill while you are away, you may not be able to return home using public transport (e.g., air travel) until you are well and released from possible isolation by the local public health department.
- Wash your hands often and practice good hygiene.
- As long as you feel healthy, you may leave the home (in a private vehicle) for a limited time to take care of routine and necessary activities, such as grocery shopping or visiting the pharmacy. Try to avoid busy times of day.
- Postpone all non-essential medical appointments (e.g., dental cleaning, eye exam, routine check-up) until you are out of quarantine. If you have an essential appointment during the quarantine, please call your provider ahead of time and tell them that you traveled to an area of the world experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak. Your local health department may also be able to help you.
- If you need medical care, call your health care provider. Call ahead before you go to your doctor’s office or to an emergency room. Tell them your symptoms and that you traveled to an area of the world experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak.
- Consider minimizing contact with people and animals in your home (stay in your own room and, if possible, use your own bathroom). Avoid sharing personal household items such as dishes, towels and bedding.
Child Support Services
The Child Support Services office is closed to the public. There are different payment options available. For case information, call (414) 615-2593 or email.
Housing Division, 600 W. Walnut St.
The Milwaukee County Housing Division is closed. Workers are working offsite and will be available by phone. If you are receiving rental assistance through Milwaukee County, there will not be a disruption in rent payments. For additional information, contact the Housing Division staff member who is assigned to your case. Individuals in need of shelter can call 2-1-1.
Senior Centers and Services
For updates on the status of Senior Centers, Aging Resource Center and Meals on Wheels, click here.
Aging Resource Center: Call our Aging Resource Call Center at (414) 289-6874 if you need assistance. Aging Resource Center staff are conducting their appointments over the phone.
Parks
The majority of Milwaukee County Parks public venues are closed until further notice and public events, rentals and programs scheduled to be held at these venues have also been cancelled. View the full list of Parks facilities closures.
County Board
The Offices of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors are not open to the public.
County Executive
The Offices of the County Executive are not open to the public. Staff can be reached at (414) 278-4211.
Treasurer
The Treasurer's office has suspended all counter service for the public, but is open to employees who need to conduct official business.
County Clerk
The Clerk's office has suspended all counter service for the public.
Register of Deeds
The Register of Deeds office is closed to the public. The office is processing vital records requests via phone or email.
Department of Administrative Services
All Department of Administrative Services offices are closed to the public. Staff is working virtually.
Human Resources
Services for new employee orientation and retirees are available by appointment only.
Courts
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued two Administrative Orders: one postponing all civil and criminal jury trials statewide through May 22, 2020, and the second stating that, subject to certain exceptions, all proceedings in the courts of this state are to be conducted via remote audio-video technology if practicable.
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