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

Evers Orders Limits On Childcare Center Capacity Due To Pandemic

Frederica Freyberg
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Gov. Tony Evers has ordered limits on the size of child care settings in the state. As of March 19, no more than 10 staff can be present, and no more than 50 children can be on site.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Democrats Sue To Change Wisconsin Election Laws Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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Laurel White
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The Democratic Party of Wisconsin and Democratic National Committee have filed a federal lawsuit to extend voter registration and mail-in ballot deadlines, as well as suspend the state's voter ID law for mailed ballots.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

DHS: Assume COVID-19 Is In Your Community

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Corrinne Hess
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Wisconsin has gone from one COVID-19 case to more than 100 in 10 days.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

COVID-19 Changing How Wisconsin Grocery Stores Operate

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Shamane Mills
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Grocery stores in Wisconsin are adjusting hours to allow staff to restock depleted shelves and do extra cleaning. Many are also offering special shopping hours for the elderly and those who have health conditions that make them more vulnerable to COVID-19.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Promega Helping Supply Materials For COVID-19 Tests

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Bram Sable-Smith
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Fitchburg-based biotechnology company Promega Corporation is helping supply materials used in COVID-19 diagnostic tests.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

The Scope Of A Public Health Emergency Declaration In Wisconsin

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Kealey Bultena
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On March 12, 2020, Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency for the entire state of Wisconsin. WisContext associate editor Will Cushman discusses what state law says about emergency declarations and the actions that can be taken in such a situation.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin Puts Limits On Child Care Centers Over COVID-19

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Brady Carlson
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Under a new order from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, child care centers can have no more than 50 children and 10 staff members on site.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Gov. Tony Evers Seeks To Aid Workers Affected By Pandemic With Changes To Unemployment Insurance

Hannah Haynes
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Gov. Tony Evers plans to issue an emergency order to waive work search requirements and change rules for unemployment insurance benefits for workers affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19 .
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Can Pets Contract Or Transmit COVID-19? A Virologist Answers Household Pet Questions

Mary Kate McCoy
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As COVID-19 continues to spread in Wisconsin, questions have surfaced on how household pets and livestock are affected by the virus, and what can be done to protect them.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Noon Wednesday: Hospitals Gear Up For Influx Of COVID-19 Patients

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Marisa Wojcik
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As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases increase in the state, hospitals are preparing for a surge of patients. Kate Walton, an emergency room nurse at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, joins us remotely to discuss how health care workers are gearing up.