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

Free COVID-19 Testing Sites In Milwaukee, Madison Draw Thousands

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Corrinne Hess

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Three free COVID-19 testing sites opened on May 11 in Milwaukee and Madison, drawing thousands of people who waited for more than three hours for a test.

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

Clerks Plan Protective Measures For In-Person Voting In Congressional Special Election

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Rob Mentzer

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Officials across northern Wisconsin are taking measures to protect voters ahead of Tuesday's special election in the 7th Congressional District.

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

'Kids Are Not Always Safer At Home' Even Though Reports Of Abuse, Neglect Are Down

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Madeline Fox

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With children out of schools and away from coaches, counselors and other adults who could notice that something's amiss at home, the number of reports to Wisconsin's Child Protective Services is down even lower than the typical summer slump.

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

Outbreak Wisconsin: 'Day 54 And Finally Some Financial Relief'

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Bridgit Bowden

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Madison bartender Amy Moreland has been out of work since mid-March, when the brewery where she worked closed its doors because of the coronavirus. The federal CARES Act stimulus package includes an extra $600 per week for people receiving unemployment benefits.

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

As Businesses Hope To Reopen, COVID-19 Hot Spots Emerge Across State

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Corrinne Hess

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The new coronavirus has moved like a wave across communities in Wisconsin. First hitting Milwaukee County in March, and then working its way to other parts of the state. Now, Kenosha and Rock counties are two of the latest areas of the state to see a surge.

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

Kids Reflect On COVID-19 Experiences In Online Newspaper

Elizabeth Dohms-Harter

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The Quarantine Times is an online newspaper published by a mother in Middleton, who edits the paper along with her four children.

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

UW System Working To Test All Students, Faculty, Staff For COVID-19

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Rich Kremer

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University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross says campuses will provide extensive COVID-19 testing for students, faculty and staff in hopes that campuses can resume in-person classes this fall.

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

State Releases Guidelines For When Businesses Are Able To Reopen

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Shamane Mills

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New guidelines designed to help businesses operate safely during the pandemic were announced on May 8 by Gov. Tony Evers.

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

Wisconsin Businesses Plan For Possible Reopening Amid Uncertainty

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Shamane Mills

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During a government meeting on May 7, it was noted that unlike health care providers, many businesses don’t have experience on how to best contain infectious diseases in the workplace, especially an outbreak where many of the facts are still developing.

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

Number Of COVID-19 Deaths Is Based On Reports, While Flu Deaths Are Estimates

Elizabeth Dohms-Harter

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Influenza and COVID-19 share several commonalities. They both cause respiratory distress. They both can be transmitted via contact and in droplets. And they both kill.