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Wisconsin Coronavirus Cases Rise To 33
According to reports, four of the latest cases were linked to a Nile River Cruise; one to travel within Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE, WI — On Sunday, health officials confirmed that Wisconsin has new seen a total of 33 confirmed coronavirus cases in the state.
The latest count, provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, indicates that five new cases were reported on Sunday, all in Fond du Lac County.
Fond du Lac County now has a total of 11 confirmed cases, more than any other county in the state. According to a Wisconsin Public Radio report, four of the five cases were linked to a Nile River Cruise. The fifth case was attributed to travel in Wisconsin, according to the report.
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On Friday, March 13, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers directed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to order the statewide closure of all K-12 schools, public and private, as part of the state's efforts to respond to and contain the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
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The mandated closure will begin on Wednesday, March 18, in order to give school districts ample time to make plans for kids, families, educators, and staff. School districts, particularly those in counties with reported cases of COVID-19, may choose to close earlier than Wednesday.
The anticipated reopening date is April 6, 2020; however, the reopening date is subject to change pending further information.
"Closing our schools is not a decision I made lightly, but keeping our kids, our educators, our families, and our communities safe is a top priority as we continue our work to respond to and prevent further spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin," said Gov. Evers.
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