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

Nursing Homes Limit Visitors To Protect Against Novel Coronavirus

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Marisa Wojcik
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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

Evers Mandates Closure Of All K-12 Schools Across Wisconsin

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WPR Staff
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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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Rich Kremer
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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.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

11 New Cases Of COVID-19 In Wisconsin

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Shamane Mills
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A spike in new cases of COVID-19 has Wisconsin health officials concerned the disease could be spreading without an indication of how they got it.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Coronavirus: The Stock Market Isn't Immune Either

Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
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Apparently not much is immune to the effects of COVID-19, including the stock market.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

For Some Wisconsin Venues, The Show Goes On During Public Health Emergency

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

COVID-19 In Wisconsin: A UW Health Doctor Answers Questions

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Brady Carlson
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Dr. Jeffrey Pothof, chief quality officer for UW Health, answers questions about the novel coronavirus.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin DHS Head Answers Questions About COVID-19 And The Public Health

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

Milwaukee Officials, Health Care Providers Prep For COVID-19

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Corrinne Hess
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and the city’s health department is meeting with local hospital officials to prepare for a COVID-19 outbreak.