University of Wisconsin-Madison restricts students' movement for the next two weeks as Covid-19 cases rise

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is directing all undergraduate students to restrict their movements for the next two weeks in an attempt to reverse a recent rise in Covid-19 cases

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In a memo to students, faculty and staff on Monday, Chancellor Rebecca Blank called on students to severely limit in-person interactions and stay in their residences except for essential activities. The order went into effect Monday at 5 p.m. and last until that time on September 21.

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