Milwaukee Health Officials Say New COVID-19 Cases Are Tied To Election

The video discusses the health implications of Wisconsin's presidential primary held on April 7th. Health officials have linked several COVID-19 cases to election-related activities, including in-person voting. Despite objections from the governor, the state's conservative Supreme Court mandated the election to proceed. Officials are using the Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System to trace any new cases back to the election. Nearly 19,000 people voted in person in Milwaukee, raising concerns about virus exposure. Milwaukee's mayor highlighted the increased risk as a reason for wanting to postpone the election.

What event is being investigated for its potential link to COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin?

• A state fair

• A sports event

• A music festival

• The presidential primary

What was the stance of Wisconsin's Supreme Court regarding the election?

• They left the decision to local authorities

• They ordered the election to proceed

• They canceled the election

• They postponed the election

How long after the election did officials expect virus symptoms to appear?

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 14 days

• 21 days

Approximately how many people voted in person in Milwaukee during the election?

• 19,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 25,000

What was a major concern for officials regarding the election process in Milwaukee?

• Lack of voting machines

• Increased risk of virus exposure

• Insufficient ballots

• Weather conditions