• A limited supply of PPE from the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) is available
• Supplies include N95 respirators, surgical masks, face shields, hoods, gowns, coveralls, and gloves. These items are past their manufacturer-designated shelf life and may not be used in surgical settings.
• The following groups are eligible:
• Long term care
• Hospitals
• In-home personal care agencies
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• The following criteria must be met:
• Facility/agency supply is depleted or will be in one week,
• Shortage or depletion is impacting ability to ensure patient care and/or worker safety,
• Facility/agency has exhausted attempts to secure PPE from other sources, and
• Facility/agency has consistently implemented CDC strategies to optimize use of N95 respirators.
• Hospitals must also complete the COVID-19 Essential Elements of Information daily in EMResource.
• Click here to order PPE
• Questions: DHSLTHDResponse@wi.gov.

• The “Safer at Home” order is in place to limit the number of face-to-face interactions and slow the spread of COVID-19. Under the order, all Wisconsinites must stay home as much as possible and non-essential businesses and operations must cease, with limited exceptions. All public and private gatherings of any number of people that are not part of a single household are prohibited, except for the limited exceptions contained in the order. The order will remain in effect until 8am, April 24, 2020, or until a superseding order is issued.

• Friday, March 27, 1-2pm
• Presenters will focus on current information about people who are higher risk for COVID-19 complications because of their age or underlying medical conditions, particularly those that are not well-controlled. Click here for more information on joining the webinar.