Gov. Evers reveals plan to make Wisconsin a top state in testing per capita
4 May 2020
State
MADISON -- Gov. Tony Evers announced on Monday, May 4 a plan "to make Wisconsin one of the top states in testing per capita, in addition to already being one of the top states in COVID-19 testing capacity." Governor Evers outlined four key goals -- chief among them that everyone who needs a test to get a test. He also announced plans to test all residents and staff in the state's 373 nursing homes.
The announcement came on the eve of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin hearing over the "Safer at Home" extension.
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