Articles by Alana Watson

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

'Pop-Up' Drive-In Movie Theaters Offer Safer Pandemic Entertainment

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Alana Watson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 5:55am
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With some indoor movie theaters still closed or limiting the number of attendees because of the COVID-19 pandemic, drive-in theaters are giving Wisconsinites the ability to get out, enjoy movies and spend time with family.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Community COVID-19 Testing Continues On Milwaukee's North Side

Alana Watson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 - 12:00pm
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Anyone who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms can call to set up an appointment at one of nine community testing locations on the north side of Milwaukee. There are no insurance, income, or immigration restrictions for receiving a test.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Wisconsin Counties Are Lifting Local COVID-19 Stay-At-Home Orders

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Alana Watson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 3:30pm
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Multiple Wisconsin counties are lifting their safer-at-home and emergency orders ahead of schedule.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

How Did The April 7 Election Affect The Spread Of COVID-19 In Wisconsin?

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Alana Watson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 5:00am
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On April 7, over 400,000 people went out to the polls to vote in Wisconsin in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Multiple studies were conducted to see how in-person voting impacted Wisconsin's COVID-19 cases.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

MaskUpMKE Volunteers Team Up To Produce Face Masks For Milwaukee

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Alana Watson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Monday, May 18, 2020 - 7:00am
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Milwaukee organizations and volunteers are teaming up to produce face masks through the MaskUpMKE initiative. The goal is to make and distribute 2.5 million masks.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

UW-Milwaukee Asks How Those Who Lived Through AIDS Cope With COVID-19

Alana Watson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, May 15, 2020 - 5:30am
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Members of sexual and gender minority communities compare the AIDS/HIV pandemic to COVID-19 pandemic and share how they have coped.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

DNC Officials Move Forward With Contingency Plans For 2020 Convention

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Alana Watson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 5:05pm
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The Democratic National Committee is moving forward with plans for an in-person nominating convention in Milwaukee this summer while taking steps to keep the public safe as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Department Of Health Services Will Release Names Of Wisconsin Nursing Homes With COVID-19 Cases

Alana Watson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Monday, May 11, 2020 - 3:30pm
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services will release the names of nursing homes in the state with COVID-19 cases. The facilities are being named despite concern from long-term care trade associations.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Milwaukee Business Group Wants To Begin Opening State Next Week

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Alana Watson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 - 4:00pm
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A Milwaukee business group is urging Gov. Tony Evers to being reopening the state as early as May 11. Wisconsin's stay-at-home order is in effect until Tuesday, May 26.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Community Testing Underway In Northwest Wisconsin

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Alana Watson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 - 1:50pm
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Multiple state agencies including Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, Emergency Operations Center, Emergency Management, along with the Wisconsin National Guard have created testing events with local health departments in northwest Wisconsin.