This is a test of the WCLN Alert System.

The following is an example of an alert you may receive as part of this system:

Multiple hospitals across the state are reporting abnormally high levels of intake of patients reporting with gastrointestinal symptoms of unknown etiology. At this time, there is no link to any particular event or food/beverage. Please be aware of the situation and be prepared to receive elevated numbers of urgent care/emergency room intakes.

Laboratories will, potentially, be asked to perform increased numbers of rapid stool pathogen testing.

Is this testing available in your laboratory?

Please send your response via email to Erin Bowles at erin.bowles@slh.wisc.edu.