Articles by Shamane Mills

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

Evers Bans Crowds Of 50 Or More As Number Of COVID-19 Cases Rises To 47

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
Monday, March 16, 2020 - 4:50pm
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As number of people in Wisconsin who have tested positive for COVID-19 rose to 47, Gov. Tony Evers issued strict safeguards to prevent its further spread.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Dane County Takes Aggressive Measures In Wake Of COVID-19 Pandemic

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 4:00pm
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Dane County officials announced aggressive preventive measures affecting schools, restaurants and gatherings of 50 people or more to avert the spread of the new coronavirus.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

11 New Cases Of COVID-19 In Wisconsin

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 5:15pm
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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.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Evers Declares Public Health Emergency Due To COVID-19

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John K. Wilson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 3:05pm
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Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin grew to eight.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin Medical, Dental Offices Take COVID-19 Precautions

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 6:00am
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While COVID-19 is not widespread in Wisconsin at this time, concern about containing it are prompting changes at doctor and dental offices.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin Jump From 3 To 6

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 5:15pm
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State health officials reported three additional cases of the virus that causes COVID-19 on the same day the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

As Health Officials Fight Myths, Wisconsin Sees Second Confirmed COVID-19 Case

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
Monday, March 9, 2020 - 6:40pm
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As health officials and providers brace for more potential cases of the new coronavirus, they are also working on ways to best communicate facts about the disease.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin Expanding Novel Coronavirus Testing

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, March 6, 2020 - 3:15pm
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Wisconsin health officials are expanding testing for the disease caused by the new coronavirus — not for everyone who may want it, but for those whose doctor recommends it.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin Hospitals, Health Officials Prepare For More COVID-19 Cases

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 - 2:20pm
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Prepping for a potential pandemic will likely include several state agencies, especially those linked to large gatherings or close quarters.
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Home, Health Go Hand In Hand, According To Policy Group's Report

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
Monday, March 2, 2020 - 6:40am
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Within the health care system, there’s increasing recognition of the role that housing plays in health. Hospitals, insurers and government officials around the country are taking steps to fix health issues that have links to poor housing.