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This collaborative series, in partnership with Wisconsin Public Radio, chronicles a variety of Wisconsin residents as they navigate life during the coronavirus pandemic — exposing failing systems and exploring solutions along the way.

Posted inOutbreak Wisconsin

‘We’re starting to be able to feel safe being together’: La Crosse teacher Julie Welch reflects on freedoms brought by vaccination

by Hope Kirwan / Wisconsin Public Radio June 2nd, 2021June 2nd, 2021 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

Teacher Julie Welch looks forward to being able to visit with her family safely again, since they have all received vaccinations.

Posted inHealth & Welfare, Outbreak Wisconsin

‘Season of rebirth’: A Madison ER nurse ponders life after the pandemic

by Bram Sable-Smith / Wisconsin Watch April 13th, 2021April 27th, 2021
Posted inOutbreak Wisconsin

‘It isn’t as remote and lonely as I thought it would be’: La Crosse teacher Julie Welch finds new ways to connect with students virtually

by Hope Kirwan / Wisconsin Public Radio April 6th, 2021April 15th, 2021
Posted inOutbreak Wisconsin

‘Where am I going to be in a year?’ Paul Mathis chronicles life with symptoms that won’t go away

by Rob Mentzer / Wisconsin Public Radio March 24th, 2021April 6th, 2021
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Posted inOutbreak Wisconsin

Wisconsinites share how they are coping and adapting one year into the COVID-19 pandemic

by Bridgit Bowden / Wisconsin Public Radio, Coburn Dukehart / Wisconsin Watch and Bram Sable-Smith / Wisconsin Watch March 18th, 2021March 18th, 2021
Posted inOutbreak Wisconsin

‘I’m spending my days laughing and teaching’: La Crosse teacher Julie Welch finds unexpected joy in online learning

by Hope Kirwan / Wisconsin Public Radio March 10th, 2021May 6th, 2021
Posted inHealth & Welfare, Outbreak Wisconsin

‘I’ve been very fortunate’: Living on campus, Azul Kothari hopes UW-Madison will prevent COVID-19 outbreaks with new testing protocols.

by Bridgit Bowden / Wisconsin Public Radio March 3rd, 2021March 2nd, 2021
Posted inEconomy, Health & Welfare, Outbreak Wisconsin

‘It’s a scary transition’: After pandemic closes doors at bars and restaurants, Amy Moreland carves a new career path

by Bridgit Bowden / Wisconsin Public Radio February 3rd, 2021February 24th, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Health & Welfare, Outbreak Wisconsin

‘I’m happy to be part of history’: An ER nurse gets the coronavirus vaccine, offering example to others

by Bram Sable-Smith / Wisconsin Watch December 28th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inEconomy, Outbreak Wisconsin

‘Winter is coming, and a lot of doors are going to be shut’: Restaurant and bar workers in peril as weather grows cold and COVID-19 keeps spreading

by Bridgit Bowden / Wisconsin Public Radio October 27th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inHealth & Welfare, Outbreak Wisconsin

‘This is slowly grinding us into dirt’: An ER nurse reflects on the relentless pandemic

by Bram Sable-Smith / Wisconsin Watch October 14th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inEducation, Outbreak Wisconsin

Pizza lunches and iPads: A single mom speaks to her son about returning to school

by Bram Sable-Smith / Wisconsin Watch August 31st, 2020February 24th, 2021

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