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

Live: What To Know March 30 About COVID-19 In Wisconsin

WPR Staff
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The state Department of Health Services announced on March 29 that there are 1,221 positive cases of COVID-19 statewide, as well as 15,856 negative tests. As of March 30, 19 people had died statewide due to COVID-19.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin's Race To Roll Out More COVID-19 Tests, Despite Shortages Of 'Everything'

Will Cushman
WisContext
There are simply not enough resources available to test most people who are sick in Wisconsin and across the United States.The dilemma is spurring local and regional health systems to increasingly take testing matters into their own hands, a move state officials not only endorse but are actively pursuing.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

With Maintaining Care In Mind, Veterinarians Adjust Practices During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Danielle Kaeding
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Veterinarians in Wisconsin are changing the way they provide care for animals during the coronavirus pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

State Works To Gather Needed Medical Supplies As Coronavirus 'Peak' Looms

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Shamane Mills
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Wisconsin has received roughly half its share of personal protective equipment allotted from a federal stockpile to ensure doctors, nurses, first responders and others have access to face shields, masks, gowns and gloves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin Braces For Fallout From The Growing COVID-19 Pandemic

Will Kenneally
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With 1,221 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, Wisconsin is headed "into the worst of it," said Gov. Tony Evers.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Milwaukee Mayoral Candidates Spar Over Handling Of COVID-19

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Corrinne Hess
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Democratic state Sen. Lena Taylor differ over how the city is handling COVID-19. They face each other April 7 in the city's mayoral election.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020
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Wisconsin Law Enforcement Weigh In On Enforcing 'Stay-At-Home' Order

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Alana Watson
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Wisconsin law enforcement agencies are keeping their communities informed on how they plan to enforce Gov. Evers' stay-at-home order. Individuals who violate the order could face up to 30 days in jail and a $250 fine.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

DHS: 1,221 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

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The state Department of Health Services announced March 30 that there were 1,221 positive cases of COVID-19 statewide. However, the number continues to grow as counties announce more positive test results.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Social Distancing Leads Wisconsin Teen To Move Daily Storytime Session Online

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Judith Siers-Poisson
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Oscar Telschow wants to be a teacher and was reading to preschoolers in person every day until the coronavirus closed schools. But instead of discontinuing storytime, he moved it online.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Ideas For Wisconsinites Who Want To Help During The COVID-19 Pandemic

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Bram Sable-Smith
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As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps through Wisconsin, closing schools and businesses and stretching the state's health care workforce, many people wonder how they can help others — beyond staying at home to help "flatten the curve" of new infections.