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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.
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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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

UW-Milwaukee Report Highlights Racial Divide In COVID-19 Outbreak

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Marisa Wojcik
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A report from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee shows how coronavirus is spreading along lines of segregation in north Milwaukee, and African Americans are being disproportionately impacted.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reviews Lawsuit Against 'Safer At Home' Order

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Frederica Freyberg
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court is reviewing a lawsuit brought by legislative Republicans over the state's extended 'Safer at Home' order. Here & Now reporter Zac Schultz discusses the complaint and arguments being made by both parties.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Congregations Find New Ways To Celebrate Faith During Pandemic

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Zac Schultz
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The outbreak of COVID-19 has made gathering together hard for many religious congregations, at a time when many need religion the most. But religious communities across the state are creating innovative ways to remain connected.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

UW's Frontline Health Care Workers Brace For The State To Reopen

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Trevor Keller
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As the state prepares to try and reopen the economy, health care workers in UW's Hospital's COVID-19 unit say the long hours and hard work are beginning to add up.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Lawmakers Question 'Essential' Business Designation In Wisconsin

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Stakeholders provided input to an Assembly committee, articulating concerns that workers and the economy would be hurt by many Wisconsin businesses being forced to reduce their operations or remain closed under the state's "Safer at Home" order.

The Revolving Door Of Disease Between Humans And Animals

Samantha Nash
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Charting the animal origins of human diseases like COVID-19 can be difficult and often leads to unexpected discoveries.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Evers To Reopen Most Wisconsin State Parks

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Thirty-four state parks will open in Wisconsin, as Gov. Tony Evers reverses an order to close them due to vandalism and a lack of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

How Much Is 'Safer At Home' Helping Flatten Wisconsin's COVID-19 Curve?

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Frederica Freyberg
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The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin has exceeded 5,000, with more than 250 deaths, and new clusters continue to appear. Wisconsin state epidemiologist Dr. Ryan Westergaard discusses how much progress has been made on flattening the state's COVID-19 curve.