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Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

'Pop-Up' Drive-In Movie Theaters Offer Safer Pandemic Entertainment

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Alana Watson
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With some indoor movie theaters still closed or limiting the number of attendees because of the COVID-19 pandemic, drive-in theaters are giving Wisconsinites the ability to get out, enjoy movies and spend time with family.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Hospitals Urge People Not To Put Off Care During Pandemic

Shamane Mills
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The Wisconsin Hospital Association is running a public service announcement featuring former governor and U.S. health secretary Tommy Thompson urging people who need medical attention to get it.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

The Pandemic's Impact on People Experiencing Homelessness in Wisconsin

Morgan D. Stewart
Wisconsin Public Media
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Even as Wisconsinites slowly venture back into the world, one thing is known about COVID-19: Staying at home helps reduce the spread of the virus. This practice has been, to say the least, difficult for people who don't have a home.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Fans Will Return To Road America With Added Safety Precautions

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Megan Hart
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In early March 2020, it looked like live sports without fans might become the norm amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Road America in Elkhart Lake is taking that route as it prepares to host the first MotoAmerica Superbike event of the season.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Hodag Music Festival Canceled After Public Outcry

Zac Schultz
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On May 26, the organizers of the Hodag Country Festival received approval to host up to 16,000 country music fans in July. Two days later, the organizers canceled the event.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

UW System Administration Office Announces Layoffs Due To COVID-19

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Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
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University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross has announced the layoffs of dozens of employees working in the division known as UW-Shared Services due to financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

After Receiving Oneida County Approval, Hodag Festival Cancels In 2020

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Rob Mentzer
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Less than two days after the organizers argued successfully that their Northwoods music fest should go forward, the Hodag Country Festival announced it will cancel its 2020 event.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

DHS: 16,974 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

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There are 16,974 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of May 28, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 512 cases from the day before.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Milwaukee Alder Seeks Extension Of Pandemic Eviction Moratorium

Corrinne Hess
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Two days after Wisconsin's coronavirus-related moratorium on evictions expired, a Milwaukee Common Council member is asking Gov. Tony Evers to consider a "modest" reinstatement of the order.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Wisconsin State Fair Canceled Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

Andrea Anderson
Wisconsin Public Radio
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This Wisconsin State Fair has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board of directors overseeing the state’s largest gathering said while some social distancing restrictions have been lifted, the annual 11-day gathering, which attracts more than 1 million people, was too risky.