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COVID at ‘Nightmare Scenario’ in Wisconsin

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

October 31, 2020

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State epidemiologist Dr. Ryan Westergaard called the state’s COVID-19 status a “nightmare scenario” as cases show no sign of slowing down. He talks about the status of the virus in Wisconsin, and what to expect in the weeks and months ahead.

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