Health officials in Wisconsin said they've identified at least seven people who may have contracted the coronavirus from participating in the April 7 election
MADISON, Wis. — Health officials in Wisconsin said they have identified at least seven people who may have contracted the coronavirus from participating in the April 7 election, the first such cases following in-person voting that was held despite widespread concern about the public health risks.
“It means they were at the polls, which is a potential exposure, but can’t say they definitely got it at the polls,” said Darren Rauch, the health officer/director for suburban Greenfield, and one of the health officials helping with the coronavirus response in the Milwaukee area.
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