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From an emphasis on contact tracing to an uptick in new cases, the fight against COVID-19 continues across Wisconsin. Wisconsin state epidemiologist Dr. Ryan Westergaard discusses how medical professionals are monitoring the pulse of the pandemic and the threat of a resurgence.
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In northern Wisconsin, tourism dollars come with an increased risk for a larger COVID-19 outbreak in an area largely spared so far. Minocqua Chamber of Commerce executive director Krystal Westfahl discusses how the region is adjusting to changes in economic activiy through the pandemic.
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Milwaukee residents called for change in the wake of three contentious days of protest in Minneapolis after George Floyd was killed in police custody.
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At least 213 inmates and 15 staff have tested positive for COVID-19 at Waupun Correctional Institution out of more than 1,500 tested, according to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
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There are 17,707 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of May 29, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 733 cases from the day before.
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Wisconsin may have its first known cases of an inflammatory condition which affects children and is linked to the novel coronavirus, called Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children.
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Milwaukee's communities of color have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but this is the first time the Hispanic population has surpassed the African American population for the number of positive cases.
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Demonstrators marched in two separate protests in Milwaukee: One demanding justice for George Floyd and another demanding justice for Milwaukee resident Joel Acevedo.
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Visitors to Lake Geneva may find wider walkways and more encouragement to wear masks after images of large crowds in the tourist town circulated on social media over Memorial Day weekend.
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As restaurants across the state reopen, some people are still concerned about the safety of indoor dining. Now, several cities are making it easier for restaurants to expand outdoor seating.