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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced two studies to evaluate the spread of COVID-19 in the state, using antibody and wastewater testing.

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

How The Oneida Nation Outpaced The State On Its COVID-19 Response

Andy Moore

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Debbie Danforth, health director for the Oneida Nation, noticed something important in early March 2020. She saw that nursing home residents in the state of Washington were getting sick. Real sick.

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

Students To Return To UW System Campuses For Fall 2020 Semester

Will Kenneally

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Students will return to University of Wisconsin System campuses in the fall of 2020 for some in-person instruction, according to guidance from the UW System president and Board of Regents.

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

DHS: 22,758 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

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There have been 22,758 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of June 14, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 240 cases from the day before.

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

UW System Releases Guidelines For Reopening Campuses During Pandemic

Rich Kremer

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The University of Wisconsin System has released recommendations to campuses for bringing students and employees back to campus for the fall 2020 semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

Rally In Madison Calls For End To 'Public Health Crisis Of Racism'

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Protests are continuing in Wisconsin, marking two weeks of public outcry against systemic racism and police violence. Several hundred health care providers and advocates rallied at the state Capitol in Madison, and more protests and community events were held around Milwaukee.

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

DHS: 22,518 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

There have been 22,518 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of June 13, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 272 cases from the day before.

Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

Wisconsin Police Union Supports Chokehold Ban, 'Bad Cop' Registry

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Rob Mentzer

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The head of the Wisconsin's largest police union says the group supports a nationwide ban on chokeholds, as well as other reform measures aimed at increasing police accountability.

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

DHS: 22,246 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

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There have been 22,246 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of June 12, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 320 cases from the day before.

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

Will Wisconsin Kids Need An Eventual COVID-19 Vaccine To Go To School?

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Madeline Fox

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Many discussions on a true return to "normal" — not just the phased, socially-distanced reopening of bars, restaurants and summer camps that's started in Wisconsin and around the world, but an actual rooting out of the virus — revolve around a vaccine that could be several years away.