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After campuses around Wisconsin shut down in response to the new coronavirus, many college instructors had to quickly transition their classes to an online format.
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The Wisconsin Legislature's top Republicans say that now is not the time to question the emergency powers Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is using to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, saying those debates can wait for another day.
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Wisconsin law restricts the activities of physician assistants more than some other states, making them less practical to hire for certain jobs. Physician assistants are now asking for that to change.
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The city of Green Bay and its clerk have filed a federal lawsuit arguing they can't safely and effectively administer Wisconsin's April 7 election as scheduled.
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The governor's order that all nonessential businesses should close has created uncertainty about what exactly counts as an essential business. But with broad exemptions, a surprising number of businesses in Wisconsin are finding ways to stay open.
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As COVID-19 continues to spread, state officials are working on ways to shore up the state’s health care workforce.
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Much of the public health conversation about COVID-19 has centered on a concept called "flattening the curve," but what does that mean and what would it look like in Wisconsin? WisContext associate editor Will Cushman discusses the challenges the state faces in the pandemic.
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More Wisconsin businesses deemed "non-essential" by state government will have to close for the time being under the latest restrictions from the governor and state health officials intended to slow down spread of the new coronavirus.
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Protecting patient privacy and preventing complacency are both important when it comes to slowing the spread of coronavirus in Wisconsin. That's why you may not be able to find out many details on the confirmed cases in your area.
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Wisconsin has issued a "stay-at-home" order to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. But what does that mean? What can and can't people do under the new rules? Here are some answers to common questions.