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


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

Some Wisconsin Mayors Urge Postponing April 7 Election For COVID-19 Distancing

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Laurel White
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Three mayors from northeast Wisconsin are calling for the postponement of the state’s April 7 election, citing concerns about election workers’ health and challenges processing a recent flood of mail-in ballot requests.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Barred From Clinic During The Pandemic, Nursing Students Find A Way To Help

Bram Sable-Smith
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Nursing students who are unable to assist patients are helping health care workers instead by offering child care.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

As Restaurants Close In Pandemic, A Chef Considers What Can Be Done To Help

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Mary Kate McCoy
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Luke Zahm, owner of the Driftless Cafe in Viroqua, laid off his employees and asked them to file for unemployment. While the fallout will likely continue for months, there are opportunities for community members to help those economically hit by the outbreak.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Amid COVID-19 Panic, Gun Sellers Report Major Spike In Business

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Rich Kremer
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Firearm retailers around Wisconsin are reporting spikes in gun sales of as much as 500 percent since the number of COVID-19 cases began to grow in the U.S. The most popular items are pistols, rifles and shotguns marketed for home defense.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Northern Wisconsin Counties Urge Seasonal, Second Homeowners To Stay Put

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Danielle Kaeding
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Rural northern Wisconsin counties have issued travel advisories to seasonal and second homeowners asking them to stay in their home area, given the region's limited health care resources.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Are Pregnant Women At Higher Risk For COVID-19? Answers From An OB-GYN

Mary Kate McCoy
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As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, there is increasing concern about at-risk populations. Evidence from the COVID-19 outbreak shows some, like the elderly, are more vulnerable to the virus. Should pregnant women be concerned?
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Citing COVID-19, Wisconsin Supreme Court Puts Jury Trials On Hold

Shawn Johnson
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Jury trials in Wisconsin will be suspended until late May under an order handed down on March 22 by a divided state Supreme Court to try and slow the spread of COVID-19. One of the court's conservatives says the move had "nullified" the Constitution.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Open Shops Struggle To Maintain Steady Business With COVID-19 Restrictions

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Danielle Kaeding
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Restrictions on mass gatherings are making it difficult for Wisconsin businesses whose customers may not realize their doors are still open, as owners adapt to doing business in the era of social distancing.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin Increase By 100 In 1 Day

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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced 381 positive cases of COVID-19 statewide Sunday, as well as 6,230 negative tests. However, the number continues to grow as counties discover more positive cases.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Live: What To Know March 22 About COVID-19 In Wisconsin

WPR Staff
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Here are the latest updates about COVID-19 in Wisconsin.