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


 
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

DHS: 5,911 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

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There are 5,911 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, the state Department of Health Services announced on April 26. That's an increase of 224 cases from the day before.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

DHS: 5,687 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

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The state Department of Health Services announced on April 25 that there were 5,687 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, a jump of 331 cases from the day before.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Federal Regulators Investigating 6 Sites Including Several Meatpacking Plants In Wisconsin

Danielle Kaeding
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Federal regulators are investigating six sites, including several meatpacking plants in Wisconsin, after hundreds of COVID-19 cases have been linked to the facilities.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit To Release Inmates To Prevent Spread Of COVID-19 In Prisons

Miranda Suarez
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The American Civil Liberties Union filed the lawsuit on April 10. It argued that older people and people with preexisting health conditions should get priority for release, and releasing them would reduce prison populations and allow for more social distancing within prisons.
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DHS: 5,356 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

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The state Department of Health Services announced on April 24 that there were 5,356 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, a jump of 304 cases from the day before.
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

More Than A Thousand Stay-At-Home Protesters Converge On Wisconsin Capitol

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More than 1,000 protesters gathered April 24th at the state Capitol to rally against Wisconsin's stay-at-home order.
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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.