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As pandemic spreads, officials expect it will strain finances for Wisconsin’s rural hospitals

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 8, 2020

DHS: 2,578 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 7, 2020

State Lab of Hygiene eliminates COVID-19 test backlog though supplies still limited

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 7, 2020

Labs throughout Wisconsin could significantly increase COVID-19 testing – if they could get the needed chemicals

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 7, 2020

An early sign that Wisconsin’s social distancing is working: The flu rate is falling fast

Appleton Post-Crescent, April 6, 2020

Wisconsin braces for a difficult week as coronavirus cases and deaths mount – and some itch to be free of stay-at-home order

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 6, 2020

During push to find more health care workers, Wisconsin nurses sent home without pay

Fox 6, April 6, 2020

Testing capacity for COVID-19 increasing in Wisconsin

Wisconsin State Journal, April 6, 2020

Who should get ventilators? Group led by UW bioethicist helping state decide

Wisconsin State Journal, April 6, 2020

DHS: 2,267 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 5, 2020

State could miss out on federal stimulus Medicaid payments if Legislature doesn’t act

Wisconsin State Journal, April 5, 2020

Needed drugs in short supply as coronavirus pandemic looms

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 3, 2020

Medicaid nearing ‘eye of the storm’ as newly unemployed look for coverage

Kaiser Health News, April 3, 2020

Health officials ask for patience as COVID-19 cases climb, note that efforts appear to be working

Wisconsin State Journal, April 3, 2020

DHS: 1,730 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 2, 2020

Wisconsin Republicans urge state health officials to temporarily close abortion clinics

The Capital Times, April 2, 2020

As COVID-19 pandemic intensifies, guidance on public use of basic masks may be shifting

Wisconsin State Journal, April 2, 2020

Anthem Blue Cross plans will waive out-of-pocket costs for coronavirus treatment

Forbes, April 1, 2020

Deaths from coronavirus in Wisconsin tend to be older men with underlying health issues

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 1, 2020

DHS: 25% of Wisconsin COVID-19 patients have been hospitalized

Fox 6, April 1, 2020

Wisconsin health care workers worry limited access to paid leave will allow COVID-19 to spread

Fox 6, April 1, 2020

Wisconsin sees largest single-day jump in confirmed COVID-19 cases as doubts grow for 2020 DNC in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 1, 2020

DHS: 1,550 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 1, 2020

UnitedHealthcare latest waive patient out-of-pocket costs for coronavirus treatment

Forbes, March 31, 2020

Wisconsin health officials warn lawmakers of surging Medicaid costs caused by coronavirus outbreak

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 31, 2020

Wisconsin lawmakers warned of Medicaid enrollment spike

Associated Press, March 31, 2020

More than 1,200 people test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 2nd Dane Co. death confirmed

Channel 3000, March 30, 2020

State works to gather needed medical supplies as coronavirus ‘peak’ looms

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 30, 2020

Shortage of medical gear sparks bidding war among states

The Hill, March 30, 2020

State eases licensing process to boost health care workforce during COVID-19 pandemic

Wisconsin State Journal, March 30, 2020

Wisconsin prepares field hospitals as virus cases increase

The Daily Reporter, March 30, 2020

New public-private partnership expected to double Wisconsin’s COVID-19 testing capacity

Milwaukee Business News, March 30, 2020

Analysis projects Wisconsin coronavirus cases to peak in May

Spectrum News 1, March 29, 2020

Gov. Evers’ administration to buy 10,000 ventilators, 1 million protective masks

WSAW, March 29, 2020

With medical supplies dwindling in COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin businesses shift gears

Wisconsin State Journal, March 29, 2020

Wisconsin’s confirmed coronavirus cases pass 1,000, with over 540 in Milwaukee County

Appleton Post-Crescent, March 28, 2020

Gov. Tony Evers relaxes rules to boost health care workforce during coronavirus pandemic

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 28, 2020

State launches personal protective equipment donation process

Milwaukee Business News, March 27, 2020

Here’s why so many COVID-19 tests are coming back negative

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 27, 2020

With more than 700 cases of COVID-19, health officials say ‘now is critical moment’ to mitigate spread

Wisconsin State Journal, March 27, 2020

Telemedicine importance clear during COVID-19 outbreak

Beloit Daily News, March 26, 2020

US now leads world in coronavirus cases

Madison.com, March 26, 2020

Wisconsin businesses pivot to help health care providers during pandemic

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 26, 2020

Wisconsin’s nursing shortage in the spotlight as hospitals face influx of COVID-19 cases

Wisconsin State Journal, March 26, 2020

Physician assistants want to ‘step up’ to fight coronavirus. State regulations may be getting in the way

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 25, 2020

Hospitalization demand in Wisconsin could exceed capacity in 3-5 weeks

Milwaukee Business News, March 25, 2020

Dane County reports its first COVID-19 coronavirus death

Wisconsin State Journal, March 25, 2020

Hospitals and patients may be hit harder if nursing students don’t graduate

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 25, 2020

Here’s what Wisconsin health departments consider before releasing details on confirmed COVID-19 cases

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 25, 2020

Wisconsin health officials warn of elevated cases of sickness, death, if state doesn’t act aggressively

The Capital Times, March 25, 2020

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