WPS Health Solutions increases response level to coronavirus pandemic
WPS Health Solutions hopes to have the majority of its employees working from home in response to the novel coronavirus.
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Chinese billionaire says he will donate one million face masks and 500,000 coronavirus testing kits to the US
Chinese billionaire and Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma said he will donate 500,000 coronavirus testing kits and one million face masks to the United States.
UW Varsity Band Spring Concert canceled due to coronavirus
The UW-Madison Marching Band has canceled its 46th Annual UW Varsity Band Spring Concert, citing concerns over the coronavirus.
MFD shares hand-washing tips with help from Lizzo song
The Madison Fire Department shared a video Saturday morning showing some of the best practices for washing your hands to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Trump takes coronavirus test
President Donald Trump announced Saturday at a press briefing at the White House that he has been tested for coronavirus.
US travel ban extends to UK, Ireland; Trump eyes US limits
The White House is expected to announce that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.
LIST: Places of worship close due to COVID-19
As the public continues to try to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, multiple area churches have canceled their services.
House passes coronavirus relief bill after Trump announces his support
The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan legislative package in response to the spread of coronavirus in the early hours of Saturday morning following intense negotiations between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration.
What the state's decision to close schools means for families in the Madison Metropolitan School District
MADISON, Wis. - The Madison Metropolitan School District will join public and private school districts throughout the state of Wisconsin in not holding classes beginning Wednesday, March 18 and last until at least April 6.
UW-Madison students leaving dorms, unsure when they’ll be back
UW-Madison freshmen are packing their bags and heading home.
Dane County Sheriff's Office, state Department of Corrections suspend visitation
The Dane County Sheriff’s office has immediately suspended all in-jail programming, contact and non-contact visits, with the exception of attorney visits in order to avoid spreading the Coronavirus, according to a news release.
Madison, Dane County ban all gatherings of 250 people or more; Overture Center closing its doors until April
Madison and Dane County health officials have issued a ban to stop all mass gatherings of 250 people or more to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
UW-Madison freshmen moving out of dorms, unsure when they'll be able to come back
MADISON, Wis. -- University of Wisconsin-Madison students are rushing to move out of the dorms after the university announced the suspension of in-person lessons earlier this week. Students said they were told they have to be out of university housing…
Gov. Evers directs DHS to mandate statewide closure of all K-12 schools
Gov. Tony Evers has directed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to mandate a statewide closure of all K-12 schools.
MMSD news conference on district's coronavirus plans
The Madison Metropolitan School District is holding a news conference to announce the district’s plans in response to coronavirus.
UW-Madison employee tests positive for COVID-19
A University of Wisconsin-Madison employee has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under home isolation, the city of Madison said Friday.
MMSD finalizing virtual learning plans
COVID-19 has area schools talking about similar plans depending on how the virus spreads.
Local farmers create alternative services as Late Winter Farmers' Market is canceled
Some farmers are offering home delivery in light of the coronavirus
For the first time in the Dane County Farmers' Market's 48-year-old history, the organization has canceled a Saturday market.
Coronavirus scams to watch out for
Coronavirus has a lot of people feeling scared right now and sadly, scammers are taking advantage of that.
President Trump now says he will 'likely' receive a coronavirus test
Soon after early rumors began to surface that Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro may have tested positive for coronavirus after meeting with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, White House officials sprang into action.
Number of cases of COVID-19 reported in Wisconsin up to 19
Wisconsin health officials are warning parents to prepare contingency plans for school closures as the number of coronavirus infections in the state continues to rise.
Wisconsin Film Festival canceled as result of coronavirus concerns
The 2020 Wisconsin Film Festival has been canceled as a result of coronavirus concerns.
Trump declares a national emergency to combat coronavirus
President Donald Trump said Friday he was declaring a national emergency -- "two very big words" -- to free up federal resources to combat coronavirus.
UW doctor answers your coronavirus questions
Have questions about the coronavirus? A UW Health doctor is answering your questions live.
