UpNorthNews Daily Coronavirus Update

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Evers Just Suspended The Election: April 6, 2020 Apr 06, 2020

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The chaos surrounding the April 7 election in Wisconsin continues, with the governor issuing an order suspending in-person voting less than 24 hours before it is set to begin, Republican leaders filing a legal challenge against it in the state Supreme Court and at least two cities independently calling off Tuesday’s election.

Evers Calls Special Session On Election: April 3, 2020 Apr 03, 2020

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A federal judge on Friday ordered that Wisconsin officials withhold reporting any results from Tuesday’s election until extended absentee balloting is complete April 13.

Milwaukee Will Have To Wait: April 2, 2020 Apr 02, 2020

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The decision to delay the Democratic Party’s national nominating convention until August was a necessary step given growing concerns about the spread of a coronavirus pandemic that continues to spread throughout Wisconsin and the rest of the nation, party members, tourism officials and others said.

Big Support For Coronavirus Restrictions: April 1, 2020 Apr 01, 2020

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At least 398 Wisconsinites have required hospital care for COVID-19 since the outbreak began, the first time that statistic has been included in the daily update provided by the state Department of Health Services.

Evers Seeks Disaster Declaration: March 31, 2o20 Mar 31, 2020

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As of Tuesday afternoon the virus had reportedly claimed 25 lives, and at least 1,365 people had tested positive. The figures are based on multiple sources: the state Department of Health Services, county health officials in Madison and Milwaukee, and Wisconsin media reports. Roughly 17, 375 people have tested negative, according to DHS.

Ron Johnson Believes Crisis Is Still Overblown: March 30, 2020 Mar 30, 2020

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The number of Wisconsin cases of COVID-19, the respiratory ailment caused by the coronavirus, surpassed 1,200 in Monday afternoon's report from the state Department of Health Services.

Letter From The Editor: The Real Heroes Of The Coronavirus Crisis Mar 29, 2020

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It's time for us to applaud on the unsung heroes of the coronavirus crisis. Listen to Pat's message to these heroes — including you staying at home.

Why We Don't Have 22,000 Infections: March 27, 2020 Mar 27, 2020

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Plus, Gov. Evers stops evictions during the coronavirus crisis.

Good News And Bad News: March 26, 2020 Mar 26, 2020

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There's good news and bad news. Good news: You have saved lives by staying home. The bad news: The U.S. death toll has passed 1,000.

Trump's Easter Goal Ain't Happening: March 25, 2020 Mar 25, 2020

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Your daily update on the coronavirus crisis in Wisconsin