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State Epidemiologist Answers Questions about COVID-19 Crisis

State Epidemiologist Dr. Westergaard talks efforts to protect residents amid the outbreak.

Aired 03/20/2020 | Rating TV-G

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State Epidemiologist Answers Questions about COVID-19 Crisis

Clip: Season 1800 Episode 1837 | 12m 17sVideo has Closed Captions

State Epidemiologist Dr. Westergaard talks efforts to protect residents amid the outbreak.

Wisconsin Epidemiologist Dr. Ryan Westergaard gives an update on the growing number of COVID-19 cases statewide. Westergaard answers medical questions for Wisconsin residents as they brace for the full impact of the virus. So far, the state has had 206 positive cases of COVID-19--with Dane and Milwaukee counties most at risk for community spread.

Aired 03/20/2020 | Rating TV-G

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