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


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

COVID-19 In Wisconsin: A UW Health Doctor Answers Questions

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Brady Carlson
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Dr. Jeffrey Pothof, chief quality officer for UW Health, answers questions about the novel coronavirus.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Evers Mandates Closure Of All K-12 Schools Across Wisconsin

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

Coronavirus: The Stock Market Isn't Immune Either

Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
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Apparently not much is immune to the effects of COVID-19, including the stock market.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin DHS Head Answers Questions About COVID-19 And The Public Health

Miranda Suarez
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With Gov. Tony Evers declaring a public health emergency due to COVID-19, Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm explains what it means, and discusses other preparations the state is making to test for the virus and prevent its further spread.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

How Parents Can Help Lessen Children's Anxieties About COVID-19

Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
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Children either experiencing abnormalities related to the COVID-19 pandemic or living them out might be asking, "What's happening?"
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin Schools Remain Open So Far Amid COVID-19 Measures

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Rob Mentzer
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Universities are holding classes online. Sporting events and public gatherings are canceled. The question on parents' minds across Wisconsin: Can local public school closures be far behind?
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Live: What To Know March 13 About COVID-19 In Wisconsin

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Here are the latest updates about COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin Elections Commission Approves Polling Place Flexibility In Light Of COVID-19

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Laurel White
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The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted to give local election officials more flexibility to relocate polling places in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Novel Coronavirus Causes Major Disruptions To Wisconsin Sports

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Megan Hart
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From pee wee to the pros, the new coronavirus has touched Wisconsin sports at every level.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Milwaukee Officials Push Alternatives To Voting In Person, Seek Volunteers

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Corrinne Hess
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There are no plans, at this time, to postpone the April 7 primary election in Wisconsin despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, with more than half of the poll workers 60 years old and one-third over age 70, Milwaukee city officials made a plea for younger volunteers.