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Tony Evers: “The Institute for Health Metrics and evaluation estimates…”

Featuring: Tony Evers, Democratic | Governor of Wisconsin

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Gov. Tony Evers Addresses the State on COVID-19

Published | Video Starts at 02:24

And I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences to those who are mourning the loss of their loved ones. Unfortunately, they will not be the last. The Institute for Health Metrics and evaluation estimates 5,000 Wisconsinites could be lost to COVID 19 by January 1st if no further actions are taken. to get this virus under control. That means another 2,500 people who might not be with us on New Year's Day. Wisconsin, this is serious. The crisis is urgent. (02:24–02:36)

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Asserts that 5,000 Wisconsinites could die by January 1st without further COVID-19 actions.

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