Gov. Evers Seeks Federal Disaster Declaration For COVID-19
March 31, 2020 8:23PM CDT
MADISON, WI (AP)—Gov. Tony Evers has asked President Donald Trump to issue a major disaster declaration for the state of Wisconsin due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Evers said he hoped the emergency declaration would allow the state to access critical programs to support the state’s response. Wisconsin has more than 1,350 confirmed cases and at least 25 deaths.