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The COVID-19 caseload is growing in Wisconsin. Gov. Tony Evers discusses the state's actions to address the outbreak, including efforts to keep healthcare workers safe from the disease and a new directive to close nail salons, hair salons and tattoo parlors.
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The novel coronavirus is coursing through Wisconsin even as efforts intensify to slow its spread. State epidemiologist for communicable diseases Dr. Ryan Westergaard discusses the growing number of COVID-19 cases as Wisconsinites brace for the full impact of the virus.
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As COVID-19 continues to spread in Wisconsin, and health care workers begin to test positive along with their patients, medical providers are expressing concern about supplies of protective equipment needed to stay healthy.
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Workers around Wisconsin who rely on food, beverage, and event services are finding it difficult coping with the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hospitals around Wisconsin are preparing for a possible surge in COVID-19 patients by increasing the bed capacity at their facilities.
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New numbers from Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirm 206 cases of COVID-19 in the state as Milwaukee health officials announced Wisconsin’s third death from the disease. But Gov. Tony Evers says he doesn't believe a shelter-in-place order will be necessary.
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One of the nation's top public health officials leading the fight against the new coronavirus said Friday that recent comments from Wisconsin Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson were "way out."
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Three mayors from northeast Wisconsin are calling for the postponement of the state’s April 7 election, citing concerns about election workers’ health and challenges processing a recent flood of mail-in ballot requests.
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Gov. Tony Evers says if Wisconsinites continue good practices, he won't need to issue a shelter-in-place order.
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Nursing students who are unable to assist patients are helping health care workers instead by offering child care.