We learn why a drug used to treat malaria has been touted in the fight against the new coronavirus. Then we discuss the state of COVID-19 testing in Wisconsin. Plus, a look at how social services have been impacted by the pandemic.
Featured in this Show
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Searching For A Coronavirus Cure
We check in with a professor of pharmacology and toxicology for the latest on the hunt for a coronavirus cure, and why he thinks it could involve drugs that are used to fight malaria.
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Reporter Talks About Efforts To Test For Coronavirus In Wisconsin
In order to bring the pandemic under control, health care experts say there needs to be widespread testing. But the tests remain hard to come by. We talk with a reporter who has been following the coronavirus pandemic about Wisconsin’s capacity to test for the virus.
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Social Services Feeling Effects Of The Coronavirus
Wisconsin families who rely on social services are feeling the ramifications of the coronavirus. With a stay-at-home-order in place, there are rising concerns over how members will receive proper care. Our guest explains what’s being done to help those with long-term needs across the state.
Episode Credits
- Kealey Bultena Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Bill Sullivan Guest
- Will Cushman Guest
- Maria Ledger Guest
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