Virginia, DC also added to stay-at-home orders as COVID-19 spreads in region.

Union claims City delayed telling coworkers about sewer worker quarantined because a member of their household tested positive for COVID-19.

WASHINGTON, DC - The United States now has 100,000 known cases of coronavirus, passing a new milestone, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker.

The mark comes shortly after the United States this week moved into first place in the world, passing China and Italy, in the number of known cases.

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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/healthcare-s5.jpgOrder will simplify healthcare license renewals to encourage retired doctors, nurses, and other recently retired healthcare professionals to re-enter practice. Also enables nursing students close to graduation to be a part of the state’s COVID-19 response.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-signs-cares-s5.pngCARES Act is the third legislative package approved by Congress in order to address the coronavirus crisis.

Protects tenants during disruptions in paychecks due to losing hours, tips, business, or employment.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/woman-living-alone-s5.jpgWitness signature requirement called undue burden on eligible voters who live alone or without an adult U.S. citizen in the household from casting a vote.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-hospital-icu-s5.jpgGovernor hopes to gather personal protective equipment like gowns, gloves and masks to support our healthcare workers and first responders.

Urges Constituents to Take Precautions, Stay at Home to Minimize Spread.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/family-worried-bills-s5.jpgGovernor Evers says we need to start taking this seriously to give our doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers time to prepare for the wave that will soon be upon us.