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

1,500 Rally At Wisconsin Capitol In Protest Of Stay-At-Home Order

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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, protesters gathered at the state Capitol in Madison a week after Gov. Tony Evers extended Wisconsin's "Safer at Home" order until May 26.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

WEDC Shares 'Wisconsin Ready' Plan To Help Small Business Weather Pandemic

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Plans to relax more public health restrictions for Wisconsin businesses is based on several key tracking factors in the COVID-19 pandemic. Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation CEO Missy Hughes discusses safety guidance being offered to businesses planning to reopen.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Evers Outlines Criteria For Relaxing COVID-19 Restrictions In Wisconsin

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Frederica Freyberg
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Wisconsin's extended “Safer at Home” order starts April 24 and runs through May 26. Gov. Tony Evers outlined the criteria that must be met before schools and more businesses can reopen, and discussed efforts by Republicans in the state Legislatures looking to block the extension in court.