Wisconsin health leader on COVID-19: Without more restrictions, up to 1K could die in 2 weeks

MADISON -- Wisconsin’s top health leader said Tuesday, March 24 that without more restrictions to limit human interaction, up to 1,000 people in the state could die in two weeks.Over that same time period, models estimate 22,000 would contract the virus, said Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm.Palm released the projections on the same day that Gov.

Gov. Evers orders insurers to assist restaurants offering delivery during COVID-19 pandemic

MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Monday, March 23 ordered that insurers operating in Wisconsin assist restaurants offering delivery service to customers during the COVID-19 pandemic -- in support of the Evers administration’s work to support the nearly 13,000 restaurants and their workers across the state ordered to close to customers except for delivery and pickup services.According to a news release from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, insurers must cover delivery services for restaurants on personal auto insurance policies and must offer coverage for hired drivers and non-owned automobiles as a rider on a restaurant’s general liability insurance if it is requested -- both at no extra cost to the policyholders.“I’m grateful that so many Wisconsin restaurants and their workers are serving our communities through delivery, takeout, and drive-throughs.