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


 
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The state Department of Health Services announced on March 17 that there are now 72 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Wisconsin.
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With schools closed in Wisconsin, many wonder why child care facilities remain open.
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Law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin are making changes to the way they operate in order to increase social distancing in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19.
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Wisconsin's response to the spread of COVID-19 continues to change and grow. Gov. Tony Evers answers questions posed by the public about what the state is doing.
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The Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene has more than tripled its capacity to test for the new coronavirus but warns that testing supplies are getting hard to come by.
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Wisconsin legislative leaders and Gov. Tony Evers are considering action at the state Capitol to support Wisconsin workers, businesses and schools amid the ongoing spread of COVID-19 in the state.
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While COVID-19 is not widespread in Wisconsin at this time, concern about containing it are prompting changes at doctor and dental offices.
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Some Wisconsin circuit courts are postponing jury trials and other cases as they seek to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
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As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rises, the more life seems to come to a standstill. In response, Wisconsinites are trying to help their employees and neighbors through the uncertainty.
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People with diabetes are frequently described as being at higher risk for developing severe illness from COVID-19. But why? And what precautions should they take?