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

Social Distancing Will Last Beyond Wisconsin Reopening, According To Experts

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Even as Wisconsin starts to take steps to reopen in the upcoming weeks and months, a Milwaukee medical leader says COVID-19 will remain for some time and social distancing will be a part of residents' lives for months to come.

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

Brown County Officials Grapple With COVID-19 Spike

Marisa Wojcik

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JBS Packerland, a beef production plant in Green Bay, announced its plans to temporarily close its doors as the number of positive COVID-19 cases in Brown County continues to soar. It is the fourth JBS location to close in the U.S.

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

As Roughly 1,500 Turned Out For Stay-At-Home Protest, Epidemiologist Saw 'Vehicle' For Viral Spread

Mary Kate McCoy

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On April 24, roughly 1,500 people gathered at the state Capitol to protest Wisconsin’s stay-at-home order, criticizing Gov. Tony Evers of paralyzing the economy and violating personal freedoms.

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

Certain 'Nonessential' Businesses Allowed To Open But With Precautions

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Shamane Mills

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On April 27, Gov. Tony Evers issued an emergency order that allows certain "nonessential businesses" to do curbside drop-off of goods and animals. This will allow businesses like dog groomers, small engine repair shops, upholstery businesses, and others to open.

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

DHS: 6,081 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

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There are 6,081 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, the state Department of Health Services announced on April 27. That's an increase of 170 cases from the day before.

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

Wisconsin Businesses Prepare To Seek Loans From Second Round Of Paycheck Protection Program

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Corrinne Hess

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Starting on April 27, Wisconsin's small businesses can apply for the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program from federal officials.

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

COVID-19 Is Driving A Dramatic Greenhouse Gas Decline, But How Is Renewable Energy Faring?

Mary Kate McCoy

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As the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the world economy to a standstill, greenhouse gas emissions have plummeted, seeing the biggest drop since World War II and producing striking satellite images of improved air quality in heavily polluted areas like Wuhan, China and Southern California.

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

Wisconsin's Rural Communities Have Few COVID-19 Cases. Some Say They Should Reopen Sooner.

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Rob Mentzer

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Most of Wisconsin's coronavirus cases are concentrated in urban areas. In rural communities, some say places with few cases shouldn't be subject to the same restrictions.

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

Outbreak Wisconsin: 'It's The Unknown'

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Bridgit Bowden

Wisconsin Public Radio

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Just a few months ago, Madison bartender Amy Moreland’s life was headed in a good direction. But that progress came to a halt when she found out she wouldn’t be returning to work. The bar where she works closed its doors on March 17 following an executive order by Gov. Tony Evers.

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

Grandparents Advised To Hold Off On Watching Grandkids, Visiting Family During Pandemic

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Miranda Suarez

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The UW Health medical director for infection control says older people need to be staying home, not looking after children, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.