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

Baldwin Encourages Self-Isolation And Social Distancing As COVID-19 Spreads

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Just before the U.S Capitol and congressional offices in Washington, D.C. closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin shared her thoughts on the situation, urging residents to remain home and what she's seeking in terms of federal support.

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

UW System Campuses Turn To Online Classes During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Schools in the University of Wisconsin System announced they would shift to online classes or extend spring break amid novel coronavirus concerns. UW-Madison's University Health Services executive director Jake Baggott discusses what these plans mean for the state's largest campus.

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

Top State Health Official Forecasts The Progression Of COVID-19 In Wisconsin

Frederica Freyberg

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The COVID-19 pandemic is a fast-moving situation across the U.S. Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm discusses the state's response to the novel coronavirus and what the declaration of a public health emergency means for Wisconsinites.

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

Evers Declares Public Health Emergency For COVID-19 Pandemic

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Zac Schultz

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Gov. Tony Evers has declared a state of emergency regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, called for K-12 school cancellation, and universities canceled in-person classes through mid-April.

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

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

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 Opioid Epidemic In Wisconsin

VOICE Program Works To Bring More Drug Counselors To Rural Southwest Wisconsin

John Davis

Wisconsin Public Radio

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A federal grant is helping Viterbo University in La Crosse educate counseling students by sending them to rural areas to help people addicted to opioids.

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

Wisconsin K-12 Schools Largely Remain Open In Wake Of Public Health Emergency

Marisa Wojcik

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The doors of Wisconsin’s K-12 schools will remain open, even with Gov. Tony Evers declaring a public health emergency due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

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

More Wisconsin Universities Move Classes Online To Prevent Spread Of COVID-19

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Rich Kremer

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A growing number of private colleges and universities in Wisconsin are canceling in-person classes and moving to online teaching as preventative steps to keep the new coronavirus from spreading in the state.