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Jury trials in Wisconsin will be suspended until late May under an order handed down on March 22 by a divided state Supreme Court to try and slow the spread of COVID-19. One of the court's conservatives says the move had "nullified" the Constitution.
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Restrictions on mass gatherings are making it difficult for Wisconsin businesses whose customers may not realize their doors are still open, as owners adapt to doing business in the era of social distancing.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced 381 positive cases of COVID-19 statewide Sunday, as well as 6,230 negative tests. However, the number continues to grow as counties discover more positive cases.
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The new coronavirus pandemic is testing health systems already running lean. Hospitals are short on beds, protective gear and staff, though some see reason for hope.
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Here are the latest updates about COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
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Dale Witkowski celebrated his 55th birthday on February 25, while on an Egyptian River Cruise with one of his sisters. Twenty-three days later he was dead, killed by the COVID-19 virus he contracted while in Egypt.
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As Wisconsin enters a time of unprecedented social restrictions aimed at containing the spread of the new coronavirus, some Wisconsinites are heading outdoors to avoid going "stir crazy."
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On March 21, state health officials confirmed that there were 281 cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, including four deaths.
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While shoppers may see some empty shelves in their grocery stores, the head of the grocery industry association in Wisconsin is confident that suppliers and retailers will weather this crisis, with help from consumers.
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The spread of COVID-19 continues in Wisconsin. On March 20, the state Department of Health Services announced 206 positive cases of COVID-19 statewide, as well as 3,455 negative tests. However, the number continues to grow as counties announce positive cases.