MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the state of Wisconsin is taking big steps to increase COVID-19 testing capacity throughout the state. Working with the Wisconsin Clinical Lab Network, the state has grown the number of labs performing COVID-19 tests from just eight labs one month ago to 36 labs as of today. The state plans to continue public-private … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin is Taking Big Steps to Increase COVID-19 Testing Capacity
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Gov. Evers Announces Badger Bounce Back Plan
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin's "Badger Bounce Back" plan which outlines important criteria for Wisconsin to be able to reopen its economy in phases and includes steps to make sure workers and businesses are prepared to reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. In coordination with this announcement, at the direction of the governor, Wisconsin Department of … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces Badger Bounce Back Plan
Gov. Evers Delivers Weekly Democratic Radio Address on the Extension of Wisconsin’s Safer at Home Order
The following is Gov. Tony Evers' radio address on the extension of Wisconsin's Safer at Home order from April 24, 2020 to 8 a.m. May 26, 2020. Governor Tony Evers & Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes · Gov. Tony Evers Radio Address -- April 16, 2020 Hi, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here.A little over three weeks ago, I asked for your help when I announced our Safer at Home … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Delivers Weekly Democratic Radio Address on the Extension of Wisconsin’s Safer at Home Order
Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Extend Wisconsin’s Safer at Home Order
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the Safer at Home order from April 24, 2020 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020, or until a superseding order is issued. The order implements some new measures to ensure safety and support the progress we've made in containing COVID-19, but also … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Extend Wisconsin’s Safer at Home Order
Safer at Home is Working
People across the state of Wisconsin have risen to the challenge of COVID-19 by changing the way they work, play, and interact with friends and family. By staying Safer at Home, practicing physical distancing, and continuing to wash hands and cover coughs, Wisconsinites are making a difference and beginning to flatten the curve. According to the model created by DHS, … [Read more...] about Safer at Home is Working