Governor Orders Dozens of Wisconsin State Parks to Close Over CCP Virus

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers speaks to supporters at a campaign event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Nov. 4, 2018. Nick Oxford/File Photo/Reuters

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced he is directing the state’s Department of Natural Resources to close 40 state parks and recreational areas in a bid to curb the spread of the CCP virus.

Evers said the order was issued because of “unprecedented crowds, litter, [and] vandalism.” The order will go into effect at the end of Thursday, April 9, he said.