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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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Alana Watson
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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

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

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

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

JBS USA Announces Temporary Closure Of Green Bay Meatpacking Plant

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Danielle Kaeding
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Food processing company JBS USA Holdings, Inc. announced the temporary closure of its meatpacking plant in Green Bay. The move comes after hundreds of COVID-19 cases were linked to such facilities in the area.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Wisconsin Manufacturers Ramp Up Production To Help Aid In COVID-19 Response

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Alana Watson
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With the demand for personal protective equipment, or PPE, increasing, companies throughout the state are ramping up production to help health care workers stay safe while caring for those with COVID-19.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

COVID-19 Brought Wisconsin’s Parties Together. Just Not For Long

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Shawn Johnson
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COVID-19 brought Wisconsin's Democratic governor and GOP-controlled Legislature together to pass sweeping legislation responding to the pandemic. But that bipartisanship proved short-lived, with conservatives chafing at ongoing restrictions on businesses, services and public gatherings.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Wisconsin Golf Courses Say Demand Is High As They Prepare To Open Friday

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Megan Hart
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Gov. Tony Evers' revised "Safer at Home" order goes into effect Friday, and it allows golf courses to open. Courses across the state say tee times are booking up quickly. They also report putting many safety precautions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.