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

Wisconsin Prisons Limiting Visits In Response To COVID-19

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Hannah Haynes
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There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 among inmates or staff at state corrections facilities, but Wisconsin Department of Corrections Secretary Kevin Carr said access is strictly limited to professional visits only.

Some Wisconsin Farmers Finish 2019 Harvest Heading Into Spring

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Hope Kirwan
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Some farmers in western Wisconsin have already been back in the fields in 2020. They’re working to harvest crops after wet weather in December delayed the 2019 harvest.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Agencies Seek To Ensure Seniors Continue To Get Nutritious Food Despite COVID-19

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Megan Hart
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Agencies around the state, including Fresh Meals, are working to ensure Wisconsin seniors will have access to healthy offerings as the state ramps up measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Parents Left With Questions As Schools To Close Across Wisconsin Amid COVID-19

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Megan Hart
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Wisconsin parents are evaluating their options as schools across the state prepare to shut down.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Live: What To Know March 15 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

33 Cases Of Coronavirus In Wisconsin As Communities Prepare For Pandemic

Marisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
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Wisconsin has 33 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, prompting counties and municipalities to begin issuing public health guidelines on things ranging from hygiene to work to voting.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Milwaukee Officials Push Alternatives To Voting In Person, Seek Volunteers

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Corrinne Hess
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There are no plans, at this time, to postpone the April 7 primary election in Wisconsin despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, with more than half of the poll workers 60 years old and one-third over age 70, Milwaukee city officials made a plea for younger volunteers.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Dane County Takes Aggressive Measures In Wake Of COVID-19 Pandemic

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Shamane Mills
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Dane County officials announced aggressive preventive measures affecting schools, restaurants and gatherings of 50 people or more to avert the spread of the new coronavirus.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Number Of COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin Increases To 33

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The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose to 33 as of March 15, according to state and county health officials.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin DHS: Effort Underway To Expand Coronavirus Test Availability

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Megan Hart
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Two private labs in Wisconsin are preparing to begin processing tests for the new coronavirus, according to state Department of Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm.