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


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

DHS: 17,707 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

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There are 17,707 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of May 29, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 733 cases from the day before.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

One-Third Of COVID-19 Cases In Milwaukee Are Among Hispanic Residents

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Milwaukee's communities of color have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but this is the first time the Hispanic population has surpassed the African American population for the number of positive cases.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Wisconsin Believed To Have Cases Of Rare COVID-19 Complication In Children

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Shamane Mills
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Wisconsin may have its first known cases of an inflammatory condition which affects children and is linked to the novel coronavirus, called Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

'Pop-Up' Drive-In Movie Theaters Offer Safer Pandemic Entertainment

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Alana Watson
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With some indoor movie theaters still closed or limiting the number of attendees because of the COVID-19 pandemic, drive-in theaters are giving Wisconsinites the ability to get out, enjoy movies and spend time with family.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

State Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Challenge To 'Safer At Home' Extension

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Frederica Freyberg
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court has entered the battle between Republicans and Democrats over the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

State Health Department Releases Criteria For Relaxing Wisconsin's COVID-19 Rules

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Frederica Freyberg
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As debate rages on how and when to relax Wisconsin's COVID-19 rules, the state is nearing 10,000 cases and 400 deaths. Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm discusses how the state is tracking the status of the pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

How Would Wisconsin's Republican-Led Legislature Manage COVID-19?

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Frederica Freyberg
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What would the Wisconsin Legislature's response to the COVID-19 crisis look like? Wisconsin Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke discusses ongoing discussions between Republican leadership and the governor's office, and how legislators would loosen the state's public health rules.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

The Impacts Of The COVID-19 Crisis On UW-Madison

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Frederica Freyberg
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UW-Madison estimates it has lost $100 million so far due to the COVID-19 crisis as classes remain online and summer programs are canceled. Chancellor Rebecca Blank discusses the impacts the pandemic is having on campus and on the university's budget.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

What Do Growing COVID-19 Case Counts Mean For Winding Down 'Safer At Home'?

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Frederica Freyberg
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How do growing COVID-19 numbers in Wisconsin bode for the state's roadmap for relaxing its pandemic restrictions? Gov. Tony Evers discusses the state's capacity for testing and the growing number of tests being conducted.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

How Wisconsin Is Handling Unemployment Claims Amid COVID-19

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Frederica Freyberg
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to layoffs and furloughs as businesses close or see sales drop. Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman discusses what the state is doing as a record number of residents apply for unemployment.