Not all public gatherings are being shut down in the wake of the governor's declaration of a public health emergency. In some places in Wisconsin, events and performances were continuing as scheduled.

With Gov. Tony Evers declaring a public health emergency due to COVID-19, Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm explains what it means, and discusses other preparations the state is making to test for the virus and prevent its further spread.

Universities are holding classes online. Sporting events and public gatherings are canceled. The question on parents' minds across Wisconsin: Can local public school closures be far behind?

Many grocery stores in Wisconsin are being cleaned out of bottled water, hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies and toilet paper as residents prepare for the possibility of staying home because of the new coronavirus.