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

Evers Closes K-12 Schools In Wisconsin

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Marisa Wojcik
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Gov. Tony Evers directed the Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to close public and private K-12 schools statewide in an attempt to contain the further spread of the novel coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Live: What To Know March 13 About COVID-19 In Wisconsin

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Here are the latest updates about COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Evers Declares Public Health Emergency For COVID-19 Pandemic

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Gov. Tony Evers has declared a state of emergency regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, called for K-12 school cancellation, and universities canceled in-person classes through mid-April.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Nursing Homes Limit Visitors To Protect Against Novel Coronavirus

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Nursing homes and assisted living facilities across the state are clamping down on outside visitors in order to prevent the novel coronavirus from entering its doors. New guidelines include screening all individuals before they are allowed to enter facilities.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

At-Risk Populations Urged To Take Precautions As COVID-19 Spreads

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Frederica Freyberg
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The novel coronavirus is especially deadly for older people with underlying conditions. UW Hospital and Clinics director of infection control Dr. Nasia Safdar discusses the additional dangers at-risk communities face from COVID-19 and steps the medical community is taking to address them.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Baldwin Encourages Self-Isolation And Social Distancing As COVID-19 Spreads

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Just before the U.S Capitol and congressional offices in Washington, D.C. closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin shared her thoughts on the situation, urging residents to remain home and what she's seeking in terms of federal support.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

UW System Campuses Turn To Online Classes During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Schools in the University of Wisconsin System announced they would shift to online classes or extend spring break amid novel coronavirus concerns. UW-Madison's University Health Services executive director Jake Baggott discusses what these plans mean for the state's largest campus.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Top State Health Official Forecasts The Progression Of COVID-19 In Wisconsin

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The COVID-19 pandemic is a fast-moving situation across the U.S. Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm discusses the state's response to the novel coronavirus and what the declaration of a public health emergency means for Wisconsinites.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Evers Mandates Closure Of All K-12 Schools Across Wisconsin

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Gov. Tony Evers announced he's directing the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to issue an order mandating statewide closure of all public and private schools due to COVID-19.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Some Wisconsin Nursing Homes Ending Visits Except In 'End Of Life' Situations

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Nursing homes in Wisconsin are suspending family visits except for end of life situations. The restrictions are aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 among residents who are especially vulnerable.