As US deaths mount, virus takes outsize toll on minorities
The new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight a stark disparity: Deaths among minorities during the crisis have risen far more than they have among whites.
The new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight a stark disparity: Deaths among minorities during the crisis have risen far more than they have among whites.
Dozens of California elementary schools permitted to reopen for in-person classes
Dozens of California elementary schools have been approved to reopen with in-person instruction under special waivers approved by health officials in counties that were placed on a state monitoring list because of high numbers of coronavirus infections.
Dozens of California elementary schools have been approved to reopen with in-person instruction under special waivers approved by health officials in counties that were placed on a state monitoring list because of high numbers of coronavirus infections.
Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
Mother of 6 claims they were kicked off JetBlue flight in Orlando when her 2-year-old wouldn’t wear mask
"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that "treated me and my family inhumanly."
"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that "treated me and my family inhumanly."
Minnesota couple in their 90s celebrates after beating COVID-19
A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.
A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.
CDC: Mass coronavirus testing in US prisons finds 12 times more cases than with symptom-based testing
As of mid-August, more than 95,000 people in prisons had tested positive for the illness, a 10% increase from the week before.
As of mid-August, more than 95,000 people in prisons had tested positive for the illness, a 10% increase from the week before.
Important mission for a pair of Milwaukee 'mask-cots'
Milwaukee mascots had a little bit of fun amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Milwaukee mascots had a little bit of fun amid the coronavirus pandemic.
'They understand it:' With fall sports canceled due to pandemic, UWM asks student-athletes to sign pledge
At UW-Milwaukee, student-athletes are being asked to sign a pledge. The goal: keeping everyone safe from the pandemic, with the hope of brining back sports.
At UW-Milwaukee, student-athletes are being asked to sign a pledge. The goal: keeping everyone safe from the pandemic, with the hope of brining back sports.
20% of US nursing homes faced severe PPE and staff shortages amid COVID-19 surges
Significantly, there was no improvement from May to July in the shortages of personal protective equipment, known as PPE, or in the staffing shortfalls, according to the analysis of federal data by academic researchers. The summer has seen the coronavirus surge across the South, and much of the West and Midwest.
Significantly, there was no improvement from May to July in the shortages of personal protective equipment, known as PPE, or in the staffing shortfalls, according to the analysis of federal data by academic researchers. The summer has seen the coronavirus surge across the South, and much of the West and Midwest.
West Allis bakery has recipe for success during virtual DNC
The owner of Aggie's Bakery in West Allis, says they are fortunate enough to be turning a profit from the event.
The owner of Aggie's Bakery in West Allis, says they are fortunate enough to be turning a profit from the event.
'I'm not worried:' Parents, students protest Oak Creek-Franklin schools' all-virtual learning decision
Parents and students protested the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District's decision to start the school year with all-virtual learning.
Parents and students protested the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District's decision to start the school year with all-virtual learning.
YouTuber invents gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces
Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.
Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.
Report: Department of Health and Human Services to return COVID-19 data collection process to CDC
In July, President Donald Trump’s administration told hospitals to bypass the CDC with their COVID-19 data reporting.
In July, President Donald Trump’s administration told hospitals to bypass the CDC with their COVID-19 data reporting.
US unemployment claims jump back above 1 million in face of coronavirus
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
Public Service Commission extends utility disconnection moratorium until October
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin again has extended the moratorium on utility disconnection for nonpayment.
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin again has extended the moratorium on utility disconnection for nonpayment.
DHS: 68K+ positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 1,067 deaths, 59K+ recovered, 1M+ negative
State health officials reported 740 new positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday and seven new deaths.
State health officials reported 740 new positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday and seven new deaths.
China says Wuhan water park pool party was 'payback' after coronavirus, calls critics 'sour grapes'
Seen by some as a slap in the face to the rest of the world, photos from the first epicenter of the coronavirus showed crowds packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park to attend an electronic music festival Saturday.
Seen by some as a slap in the face to the rest of the world, photos from the first epicenter of the coronavirus showed crowds packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park to attend an electronic music festival Saturday.
Watch: Milwaukee County officials offer an update on COVID-19
Milwaukee County officials offered an update on COVID-19 Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20.
Milwaukee County officials offered an update on COVID-19 Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids
Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.
Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.
Nearly 40% of Americans who lost their jobs during pandemic can't last a month on savings
One in five respondents said their savings would last just two weeks.
One in five respondents said their savings would last just two weeks.