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Wisconsin’s Covid Condition: Most public transportation goes mask-optional amid rising case counts
On the vaccination entrance, almost a month after the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention authorized second booster pictures for people who find themselves immunocompromised or 50 and older, administration of recent vaccine doses has slowed within the state to a mean of about 1,800 doses per day.
The state well being division reported that 61% of Wisconsinites have been totally vaccinated as of April 20, whereas solely about one-third of state residents had acquired a booster shot.
Federal transportation masks rule falls away
Amid the rise in circumstances, on April 18 a federal decide in Florida struck down a nationwide masks mandate on public transportation. The rule had been among the many few remaining pandemic-related public well being restrictions in place within the U.S.
The decide’s resolution prompted many airways and transit programs to abruptly shift to mask-optional insurance policies. Officers in Wisconsin’s two largest metro areas have diverged of their response amid rising native transmission.
Milwaukee County Government David Crowley introduced on April 19 that masks would proceed to be required on board Milwaukee County Transit System buses. Crowley pointed to rising native case stories and low vaccination charges all through the county for the continued requirement.
“Among the most weak, high-risk residents depend on our buses to journey all through the county every day,” Crowley mentioned. “It’s incumbent upon native leaders to do our half to maintain residents protected and cease the unfold of the illness.”
Then again, officers in Wisconsin’s second largest metro space weren’t planning any new masks guidelines for native transportation. Metro Transit, Madison’s public bus system, introduced on April 19 that masks can be non-obligatory for riders going ahead.
In an electronic mail, a spokesperson for Public Well being Madison & Dane County mentioned the native well being division would proceed to observe threat assessments revealed by the CDC often called “group ranges” to information its response.
“As we now have up to now, we encourage everybody to make selections primarily based on their very own consolation ranges,” wrote PHMDC spokesperson Morgan Finke in an April 21 electronic mail. “If there are specific crowded indoor conditions, like an airport or different types of public transit, people who really feel extra comfy masking up ought to be happy to take action.”
As of April 21, Dane County’s group stage was “low,” which based on the CDC signifies masking in indoor public settings is usually not mandatory. The group stage in Milwaukee County was additionally ranked as “low.”
By the next day, nonetheless, Dane County’s group stage shifted to “medium,” due to rising native transmission.
“Whereas this improve is a reason for concern and warning, it isn’t a trigger for alarm,” mentioned Janel Heinrich, the well being division’s director, in an April 22 press launch. “Following these threat ranges helps individuals make knowledgeable selections and take proactive steps to remain wholesome.”
Heinrich went on to encourage residents to remain updated on their vaccinations and to contemplate masking up in public if they’re immunocompromised or in danger for extreme illness.
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What channel is Wisconsin volleyball vs Nebraska on today? Time, TV, streaming, prediction, schedule, standings
Wisconsin volleyball ‘dominated by joy’ in sweep of No. 3 Penn State
Sarah Franklin, Anna Smrek and Caroline Crawford spoke to the media following the Badgers’ sweep of Penn State Saturday at the UW Field House.
The Wisconsin vs Nebraska doubleheader ends with volleyball taking center stage Saturday night.
After the Badgers-Cornhuskers football teams do battle in the afternoon at Memorial Stadium, the highly ranked volleyball teams square off down the road on campus in Lincoln, Nebraska.
And it doesn’t get any bigger in women’s volleyball than Wisconsin and Nebraska. The Big Ten rivals and national powers will meet for a second time this season with a lot at stake.
Wisconsin (21-5, 15-2 Big Ten), ranked sixth in the most recent American Volleyball Coaches Association top 25 poll, will look to exact some revenge after Nebraska swept the Badgers earlier this month in Madison. It was Wisconsin’s first and only home loss of the season. A win will also keep the Badgers’ Big Ten title hopes alive.
Nebraska (27-1, 17-0) is on a march toward perfection in the Big Ten and another conference championship. The Cornhuskers, ranked No. 2 nationally, haven’t lost at home this season and are poised for a top seed again in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
Here’s how to watch Wisconsin vs Nebraska, part II.
Wisconsin volleyball vs Nebraska time today
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 23
- Time: 7 p.m.
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Wisconsin vs Nebraska volleyball prediction
As winners of its last six matches, Wisconsin has found its groove. The Badgers showed their fight in rallying for a wild five-set win over Minnesota earlier this week and before that gave Penn State its first Big Ten loss of the season last Saturday.
Can UW now give Nebraska its first conference loss? The Cornhuskers might just be too good in 2024 and will avoid the upset. Nebraska has won 24 straight matches since its lone defeat on Sept. 3, and with another victory it’ll get closer to a second straight Big Ten championship. Few Big Ten teams have even come close to beating Nebraska this season. The Cornhuskers have 13 sweeps in their 17 conference victories.
One of those 3-0 match wins came against Wisconsin three weeks ago. Kelly Sheffield’s team won’t be swept again, but the Cornhuskers will outlast the Badgers in a hard-fought five-set match before a sold-out crowd at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Wisconsin volleyball schedule
- Wednesday, Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m. CT, vs. Ohio State
- Saturday, Nov. 30, 8 p.m. CT, vs. Michigan State
After its showdown against Nebraska, the Badgers return home for their final two matches of the regular season. And Wisconsin will be the heavy favorite against both Ohio State and Michigan State, two teams well under .500 in the Big Ten. Fans will get to see seniors Carly Anderson, CC Crawford, Devyn Robinson, Sarah Franklin, Anna Smrek and Julia Orzol play at the UW Field House one last time before the NCAA Tournament.
Big Ten volleyball standings
- Nebraska (27-1 overall, 17-0 Big Ten)
- Penn State (26-2, 16-1)
- Wisconsin (21-5, 15-2)
- Purdue (22-6, 13-4)
- Oregon (20-6, 12-5)
- USC (19-8, 11-6)
- Illinois (18-9, 10-7)
- Minnesota (17-10, 10-7)
- Washington (19-7, 9-7)
- Michigan (17-11, 7-10)
- UCLA (12-13, 6-10)
- Indiana (12-14, 5-11)
- Ohio State (12-14, 5-11)
- Maryland (13-15, 4-13)
- Michigan State (11-17, 4-13)
- Iowa (10-19, 4-13)
- Northwestern (5-20, 3-14)
- Rutgers (5-23, 0-17)
What will Wisconsin Thanksgiving dinner cost?
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation said a traditional Thanksgiving meal will cost less this year than last.
MILWAUKEE – Some good news for Wisconsinites this year: According to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, the traditional Thanksgiving meal will cost 2% less than last year.
According to the WFBF’s survey, the price tag for a typical Thanksgiving meal in Wisconsin is $57.61 this year. The survey tabulated the total cost at $58.86 a year ago.
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That meal includes turkey, green beans, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie and more.
For comparison, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s survey of the same items showed a 5% decrease from 2023 with prices nationally at $58.08 this year.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota will once again be one of the top states in the country for voter turnout.
The State Canvassing Board said 3,272,414 Minnesotans cast ballots in the 2024 general election, which is 76.41% of eligible voters in Minnesota.
According to the University of Florida, that’s the highest turnout rate in the country right now. Wisconsin, which is currently ranked second with a 76.37% turnout rate, is still working to certify its election results.
The turnout rate for Minnesota this election is slightly lower than the 2020 election, in which 79.96% of eligible voters in Minnesota voted.
On Thursday, the board certified the election results of contests for president, vice president, U.S. senate and the U.S. House of Representatives for Minnesota.
The board also approved plans for Monday’s recount in the race for Minnesota House District 14B and noted the publicly funded recount that took place Thursday in Scott County for House District 54A.
After all recounts are complete, the board will meet and certify the results of the two house races.
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