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


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

Known COVID-19 Cases Up By About 50, According To DHS

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Bridgit Bowden
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The state Department of Health Services announced on March 19 that 155 people have tested positive for COVID-19, up from 106 the day before.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin Republicans Oppose, Democrats Support Federal Government's New Coronavirus Law

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Shawn Johnson
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A new federal law that aims to address the COVID-19 crisis sailed through Congress with broad bipartisan votes, but Wisconsin's congressional delegation split along party lines.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Live: What To Know March 20 About COVID-19 In Wisconsin

WPR Staff
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The spread of COVID-19 continues in Wisconsin. On March 20, the state Department of Health Services announced 206 positive cases of COVID-19 statewide, as well as 3,455 negative tests. However, the number continues to grow as counties announce positive cases.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin Manufacturers Increase Production To Keep Up With Coronavirus Demand

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Hope Kirwan
Wisconsin Public Radio
Megan Hart
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Manufacturing companies making products like canned foods and toilet paper are reporting increased demand as consumers stock up in response to the novel coronavirus.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin Workers, Businesses Reeling From Coronavirus Fallout

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Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Bridgit Bowden
Wisconsin Public Radio
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Wisconsin workers and businesses are reeling from the economic fallout of the new coronavirus, as many employers shut their doors under an order from the state that could last weeks or even longer.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Grocery Industry Leader: How To Shop During The COVID-19 Pandemic

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Judith Siers-Poisson
Wisconsin Public Radio
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While shoppers may see some empty shelves in their grocery stores, the head of the grocery industry association in Wisconsin is confident that suppliers and retailers will weather this crisis, with help from consumers.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Top US Health Official Rips Ron Johnson's Coronavirus Comments

Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Public Radio
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One of the nation's top public health officials leading the fight against the new coronavirus said Friday that recent comments from Wisconsin Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson were "way out."
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin Hospitals Increasing Capacity For Potential Surge In COVID-19 Patients

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Bram Sable-Smith
Wisconsin Public Radio
Bridgit Bowden
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Hospitals around Wisconsin are preparing for a possible surge in COVID-19 patients by increasing the bed capacity at their facilities.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Evers Says He's Not Planning To Issue COVID-19 Shelter-In-Place Order

Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Public Radio
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Gov. Tony Evers says if Wisconsinites continue good practices, he won't need to issue a shelter-in-place order.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Health Workers Concerned Over Protective Gear As Positive COVID-19 Tests Mount

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
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As COVID-19 continues to spread in Wisconsin, and health care workers begin to test positive along with their patients, medical providers are expressing concern about supplies of protective equipment needed to stay healthy.