Evers issues 'Safer at Home' order

By RICHARD JENKINS and

CHARITY SMITH

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MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers directed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to issue a Safer at Home order prohibiting all nonessential travel Tuesday as the state works to combat the spread of the COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic.

The order takes effect at 8 a.m. today, and runs through the morning of April 24, unless an order suspending it is issued prior to that date.

“I know the COVID-19 outbreak has been difficult and has disrupted the lives of people across our state. Issuing a Safer at Home order isn't something I t...