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Gov. Tony Evers said his original March 24 “Safer at Home” order has worked to slow the spread of coronavirus, but “we aren’t out of the woods yet.” So on Thursday he extended the order until May 26. See the order here, and read additional context from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel below.
We also highlight another important story from the Journal Sentinel and USA Today Network reporters. Wisconsin, unlike other states, refuses to disclose basic information about coronavirus diagnoses or deaths in nursing homes, making some family members of residents anxious.
Top stories
Tony Evers closes schools for the year, extends order to stay at home until May 26 — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wisconsin officials won’t say which nursing homes have been infected by coronavirus. For families, ‘the anxiety is enormous.’ — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
State ventilator triage guidelines delayed as COVID-19 activity appears to stabilize — Wisconsin State Journal
COVID-19, face masks and why more Wisconsinites are wearing them — WisContext
Homeless shelters moving into ice rinks, recreation centers amid COVID-19 — WPR
Wisconsin businesses still waiting on help as federal program runs dry — Wisconsin State Journal
Brown County coronavirus cases reach 150 in largest one-day increase yet — Green Bay Press-Gazette
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Government updates
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
U.S. Centers and Disease Control and Prevention
Live updates
Live coverage from USA Today-Wisconsin reporters
Live coverage from WPR reporters
Quotable
“When I accepted this job as a housekeeper I didn’t ever think that it might mean I’d be signing my death certificate.”
Kathy Hintz, who cleans rooms at an Appleton hospital, quoted by WPR as frontline workers call on lawmakers to increase their protections on the job.
Stats to note
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People helping others and showing resilience during this time of anxiety. Send suggestions by tagging us on social media — @wisconsinwatch — or emailing us: tips@wisconsinwatch.org.
Madison businessman donates thousands of KN95 masks to Wisconsin police officers — Wisconsin State Journal
‘Kind of tremendous:’ Fundraiser for Milwaukee area restaurants raises more than $25K — Fox 6 News
‘She healed my heart’: Friend puts on concert for COVID-19 patient on front lawn — WTMJ-TV
Posted on a reddit Milwaukee forum, one way to safely hug during a pandemic:
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