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

Number Of COVID-19 Cases Rises To 27 In Wisconsin

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The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose to 27 as of March 14, according to the state Department of Health Services.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

What Are COVID-19 Symptoms? A Doctor Answers Questions About The Illness

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Dr. Hammad Haider-Shah, chief medical officer at Aurora West Allis Medical Center, answers some common questions people have been asking about COVID-19.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Live: What To Know March 14 About COVID-19 In Wisconsin

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Here are the latest updates about COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin Elections Commission Urges Absentee Voting Due To COVID-19

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Alana Watson
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The Wisconsin Elections Commission is encouraging residents who are concerned about being exposed to the new coronavirus to request an absentee ballot for the spring election and the presidential primary Tuesday, April 7.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Evers Closes K-12 Schools In Wisconsin

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Marisa Wojcik
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Gov. Tony Evers directed the Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to close public and private K-12 schools statewide in an attempt to contain the further spread of the novel coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Live: What To Know March 13 About COVID-19 In Wisconsin

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Here are the latest updates about COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
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

Nursing Homes Limit Visitors To Protect Against Novel Coronavirus

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Marisa Wojcik
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Nursing homes and assisted living facilities across the state are clamping down on outside visitors in order to prevent the novel coronavirus from entering its doors. New guidelines include screening all individuals before they are allowed to enter facilities.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

At-Risk Populations Urged To Take Precautions As COVID-19 Spreads

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Frederica Freyberg
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The novel coronavirus is especially deadly for older people with underlying conditions. UW Hospital and Clinics director of infection control Dr. Nasia Safdar discusses the additional dangers at-risk communities face from COVID-19 and steps the medical community is taking to address them.
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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Frederica Freyberg
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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.