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The state Department of Health Services announced April 10 that there are 3,068 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin.

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State Officials Developing Guidelines For Scarce Medical Equipment

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Shamane Mills

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Ethics experts and critical care workers are helping the state come up with guidelines on who should have access to ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Wisconsin Health Officials To Track Election Day COVID-19 Transmission

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Miranda Suarez

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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has hired more than 120 workers in the last few weeks to help local public health departments track down people who may have been exposed to COVID-19 on Election Day.

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Wisconsin Cities, Villages Brace For Budget Fallout While Operating In Emergency Mode

John Davis

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Wisconsin cities and villages will face major financial challenges in the next two years and beyond from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.

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Police Shutdown Of West Bend Church Service A 'Misunderstanding'

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Rob Mentzer

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Police shut down a Wisconsin church service after a neighbor reported the church was violating the state's stay-home order. It wasn't, but the incident reveals that some friction still exists as religious communities seek to adapt to new restrictions.

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If I Don't Have Health Insurance, Can I Get A COVID-19 Test? Experts Answer Health Insurance Questions

Mary Kate McCoy

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As the number of cases of COVID-19 continue to grow, many Wisconsinites have questions about how health insurance is affected by the outbreak.

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Live: What To Know April 9 About COVID-19 In Wisconsin

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The state Department of Health Services announced on April 9 that there are 2,885 positive cases of COVID-19 statewide. 115 people have died from the disease.

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Milwaukee High School Senior Copes With Learning And Living At Home

Andy Moore

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"I only leave the house now to take out the garbage," said Devonta Hymes from his home on Milwaukee's north side. The Washington High School senior's caution comes from an up close and personal view of COVID-19.

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Wisconsin Unemployment Projected To Be 27 Percent Amid Efforts To Slow COVID-19

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Rich Kremer

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The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development projects Wisconsin's unemployment rate is nearly 27 percent due to business closures and social distancing orders meant to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

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Gov. Tony Evers Orders Closure Of 40 State Parks To Prevent Coronavirus Spread

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Danielle Kaeding

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Gov. Tony Evers has directed the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to close 40 state parks, forests and recreational areas after thousands turned out in droves to several parks during the first weekend in April.