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


 
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Just before the U.S Capitol and congressional offices in Washington, D.C. closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin shared her thoughts on the situation, urging residents to remain home and what she's seeking in terms of federal support.
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Gov. Tony Evers has declared a state of emergency regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, called for K-12 school cancellation, and universities canceled in-person classes through mid-April.
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Nursing homes and assisted living facilities across the state are clamping down on outside visitors in order to prevent the novel coronavirus from entering its doors. New guidelines include screening all individuals before they are allowed to enter facilities.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is a fast-moving situation across the U.S. Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm discusses the state's response to the novel coronavirus and what the declaration of a public health emergency means for Wisconsinites.
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Schools in the University of Wisconsin System announced they would shift to online classes or extend spring break amid novel coronavirus concerns. UW-Madison's University Health Services executive director Jake Baggott discusses what these plans mean for the state's largest campus.
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Gov. Tony Evers announced he's directing the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to issue an order mandating statewide closure of all public and private schools due to COVID-19.
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Nursing homes in Wisconsin are suspending family visits except for end of life situations. The restrictions are aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 among residents who are especially vulnerable.
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A spike in new cases of COVID-19 has Wisconsin health officials concerned the disease could be spreading without an indication of how they got it.
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Apparently not much is immune to the effects of COVID-19, including the stock market.
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Not all public gatherings are being shut down in the wake of the governor's declaration of a public health emergency. In some places in Wisconsin, events and performances were continuing as scheduled.