Wisconsin has received more than 55 million items through the Federal Emergency Management Agency for response to the coronavirus pandemic, but some state officials remain critical of the agency and the Trump administration's response.

Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm announced a loosening of the state’s “Safer at Home” order, allowing more latitude for non-essential businesses to operate.

JBS Packerland, a beef production plant in Green Bay, announced its plans to temporarily close its doors as the number of positive COVID-19 cases in Brown County continues to soar. It is the fourth JBS location to close in the U.S.

On April 27, Gov. Tony Evers issued an emergency order that allows certain "nonessential businesses" to do curbside drop-off of goods and animals. This will allow businesses like dog groomers, small engine repair shops, upholstery businesses, and others to open.