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


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

Wisconsin Farm Groups Say New Federal Aid Will Help, Not Solve COVID-19 Problems

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Hope Kirwan
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend $16 billion in direct payments to farmers and $3 billion in purchases for food banks in response to the pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Wisconsin Lobbyists Call For State To Let Bars, Restaurants Reopen May 1

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Miranda Suarez
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Under the Tavern League’s proposal, restaurants would reopen at half capacity on May 1, with six feet of distance between all people and tables.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Some Law Enforcement Agencies Question Enforcing Stay-At-Home Order

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Corrinne Hess
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Some Wisconsin law enforcement officials say the Evers administration's stay-at-home strategy is overreaching.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

How To Reduce Strain On Back, Neck When Working From Home

Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
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Physical therapists are having to grow accustomed to the work-from-home lifestyle that has become a new reality for many. Used to a more active job that requires getting up and moving with patients, they're now sitting and making phone calls for much of the day.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Kimberly-Clark Boosts Production To Meet Demand During Coronavirus Pandemic

Brady Carlson
Wisconsin Public Radio
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Kimberly-Clark Corp. has ramped up production of toilet paper and other household goods in response to a spike in demand during the coronavirus pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Report: Traffic On Wisconsin Roads Down Drastically Because Of Coronavirus Pandemic

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Alana Watson
Wisconsin Public Radio
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Traffic on Wisconsin roads has decreased dramatically because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

'Gotta Lay Low': Madison Man Goes Viral With COVID-19 Parody Of Bohemian Rhapsody

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Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
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Madison-based writer Adrian Grimes' iteration of a parody of "Bohemian Rhapsody" has gone viral, with more than 4.9 million views.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

DHS: 4,845 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

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The state Department of Health Services announced April 22 that there were 4,845 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, a jump of 225 cases from the day before.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

In The Midst Of Uncertainty, Coronavirus Stimulus Payments Hit Wisconsinites' Bank Accounts

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Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
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As the federal government rolls out stimulus payments under the CARES Act, there's appreciation mixed with concern: Will it be enough for struggling families? Will it ignite a stalled economy? Will it go to those who truly need it?
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Wisconsin Regulators Warn Debt Collectors To Back Off During Pandemic

Bram Sable-Smith
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The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions is warning debt collectors against "harassing" debtors during the coronavirus pandemic.