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State Prisons, County Jails Prepare for COVID-19
In order to slow the spread of COVID-19, gatherings of ten people or more in confined spaces are forbidden in Wisconsin. But, that ban doesn’t apply to state prisons. David Liners is the state director of WISDOM, a coalition of groups that advocate for criminal justice reform. Liners says COVID-19 could spread rapidly throughout Wisconsin’s […]
David Drake on Wildlife Activity, Misinformation
As human activity slows due to precautions regarding COVID-19, non-human life seems to be rebounding. But, what exactly is the cause of this response, and what steps can we take to mitigate zoonotic transmission of disease in the future? WORT producer Shaun Soman speaks with David Drake, an urban wildlife specialist with UW-Madison, about these […]
Grieving Under COVID-19: Funeral Homes, Cemeteries Remain Open
Grocery stores, child care facilities, and gas stations are just some of the businesses that will remain open under Governor Tony Evers’ “Safer At Home” order, which took effect this morning. In Wisconsin, licensed funeral directors are considered public health officials, so funeral homes and cemeteries are also considered “essential” businesses under Governor Evers’ order. […]
Only the Essentials: Alcohol Sales OK Under Evers’ Order
On St. Patrick’s day last week, Governor Tony Evers ordered all bars to close. But, you could still find alcohol at grocery stores, liquor stores, and wine shops. This morning, another new directive from Governor Tony Evers to stay “safer at home” took effect. This order closed all nonessential businesses in the state. Of those […]
Mary Hayney on Treatments, Vaccine Development for COVID-19
As scientists around the world work to create treatments for COVID-19, two drugs come to the forefront. Donald Trump has Described chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine as “game changers,” but what do we actually know about their effectiveness in treating COVID-19, and how are others who rely on the drugs affected by Trump’s claims? WORT producer Shaun […]
Madison in the Sixties, the end of March
Madison in the Sixties – the end of March 1960 More than a thousand students pack old Music Hall past legal capacity for Sen. John F Kennedy’s last local appearance before the April 5 presidential primary. University workers lock the doors, leaving several hundred students out in the snow – until one of them finds […]
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