Articles by Frederica Freyberg

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

The Urgent Battle To Flatten Wisconsin's COVID-19 Curve

Will Cushman
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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, March 20, 2020 - 4:30pm
Over the course of a single historic week, daily life in Wisconsin and across much of the United States ground to a halt as a dangerous new virus arrived in communities across the nation. A flurry of shutdowns raced to keep up with the spread of COVID-19 and the growing realization of its looming human impact.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

COVID-19 Community Spread Continues As Wisconsin Faces Testing Bottleneck

Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Thursday, March 19, 2020 - 3:55pm
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has confirmed community spread of COVID-19 in Brown, Dane, Kenosha and Milwaukee counties. The increase in cases comes at a time when the state has stepped up testing capacity, but is also experiencing a shortage of supplies.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Evers Orders Limits On Childcare Center Capacity Due To Pandemic

Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - 5:55pm
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Gov. Tony Evers has ordered limits on the size of child care settings in the state. As of March 19, no more than 10 staff can be present, and no more than 50 children can be on site.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

National Guard Brings Wisconsinites Home From Quarantined Cruise

Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, March 16, 2020 - 5:15pm
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Wisconsin National Guard members brought home 29 passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship docked at the Port of Oakland in California.
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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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 7:00pm
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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

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

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Frederica Freyberg
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Friday, March 13, 2020 - 7:00pm
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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

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

Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 7:00pm
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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

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

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 7:00pm
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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

Why A Wisconsin Swimming Coach Is Quarantined In Beijing

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, March 6, 2020 - 7:00pm
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Kewaukee native James Malechek is a strength and performance coach for China's national swim team. Since the end of January, he has been in quarantine in Beijing with swimmers training for the Tokyo Olympics due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

How UW Hospital And Clinics Are Preparing For COVID-19

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, March 6, 2020 - 7:00pm
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While work is ongoing to prevent medical supply shortages, healthcare workers on the front line of treating the novel coronavirus are living it. UW Hospital and Clinics director of infection control Dr. Nasia Safdar discusses hospital preparedness and plans for an escalation of the outbreak.