$ 0 0 Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And WisconsinGov. Tony Evers Orders Closure Of 40 State Parks To Prevent Coronavirus SpreadAudio: Danielle KaedingWisconsin Public RadioApril 9, 2020 | 4 p.m.Shared viaWPRGov. Tony Evers has directed the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to close 40 state parks, forests and recreational areas after thousands turned out in droves to several parks during the first weekend in April.