Skip to Main Content

Tribal Nations Took Early COVID-19 Precautions

To protect community, Tribal Nations closed nursing homes and other centers before rest.

Aired 07/31/2020

Here and Now

Tribal Nations Took Early COVID-19 Precautions

Clip: Season 1900 Episode 1905 | 5m 56sVideo has Closed Captions

To protect community, Tribal Nations closed nursing homes and other centers before rest.

Here & Now reporter Marisa Wojcik spoke with the Tribal Nations about their response to coronavirus. Tribal Nations took action before the State of Wisconsin in part due to health risks within their population and a higher population of elderly.

Aired 07/31/2020

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Here and Now is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

Evers Mandates Masks; Washington County Executive Opposes

Video has Closed Captions

Washington Co. Exec. Josh Schoemann tells why his county will not enforce Evers’ order. (6m 53s)

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (D) on Next Coronavirus Relief Bill

Video has Closed Captions

Pocan: "Will continue to fight for the $600 [unemployment reimbursement.]" (6m 11s)

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R) on the Hectic Week in Washington

Video has Closed Captions

Tiffany also says he “trusts his friends and neighbors” to do the right thing with masks. (6m 23s)

Noon Wednesday: A Growing Hunger

Video has Closed Captions

Food insecurity grows as the pandemic drags on and support systems begin to fade. (20m 48s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Here and Now is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?