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


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

Most Wisconsin State Parks And More Businesses Set To Reopen

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Frederica Freyberg
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State parks are reopening after being closed due to overcrowding and vandalism. Additional businesses like dog groomers, car washes and small engine repair shops are also cleared to reopen under the new guidelines of Wisconsin's extended "Safer at Home" order.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

UW-Madison Orders Furloughs To Cut Costs Due To Pandemic

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UW System schools have announced plans to furlough staff in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

After Crowds Drew Unwanted Attention, Lake Geneva Grapples With Way Forward

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Visitors to Lake Geneva may find wider walkways and more encouragement to wear masks after images of large crowds in the tourist town circulated on social media over Memorial Day weekend.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

10 Wisconsin Counties Maintain Local Public Health Orders For COVID-19

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While Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer and one of the busiest tourist weekends in Wisconsin, 10 counties and seven of the state's 11 tribal communities have COVID-19 restrictions in place based on the state's overturned "Safer-at-Home" order.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

WEDC Issues Guidelines For Reopening Businesses Safely

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The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation has issued suggested best practices for businesses when they reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic. WEDC Secretary-designee and CEO Missy Hughes discusses the purpose and scope of these guidelines.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Risk Assessment, Practicing Pandemic-Safe Behavior Key As Wisconsinites Head Out

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As Wisconsin heads into a busy Memorial Day holiday weekend, UW-Madison Department of Population Health Sciences professor emeritus Patrick Remington discusses the safest activities are for state residents as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

What Wisconsin's Next Step With No Statewide COVID-19 Health Order?

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Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders are reviewing the "scope statement" proposed by the Evers administration to address COVID-19 going forward. Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke discusses state and local public health approaches toward managing the pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Community-Based COVID-19 Testing Sites Open In Green Bay, Madison

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Despite the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling, work on the front lines continues and the number of people in the state able to get tested for COVID-19 is on the rise.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

After The State Supreme Court Ruling, What's Evers' Plan For COVID-19?

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While many businesses started to reopen under new rules loosening Wisconsin's "Safer at Home" order, a state Supreme Court decision removes any statewide restrictions. Governor Tony Evers discusses the ruling, his administration's new proposal and working with legislative Republicans.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

The Case For Continued Distancing As Wisconsin's COVID-19 Policy Goes Local

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As Wisconsin moves forward without a statewide COVID-19 order, healthcare workers stay the course. UW Hospital medical director of infection control Dr. Nasia Safdar discusses the effects of the "Safer at Home" policy and how Wisconsinites can prepare for the next stage of the pandemic.