Coronavirus

MIAMI -- A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself.

MADISON -- After months of denials, the door is now open for Wisconsin workers with disabilities to get federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).In a letter dated July 27, the U.S. Department of Labor reversed course and said people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) meet the PUA eligibility requirement.Since May, FOX6 has been reporting on SSDI recipients' inability to access unemployment assistance after losing their jobs during the pandemic.SSDI is a federal program that employees and employers pay into through taxes.

NEW YORK — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has sent a letter to fans outlining the league's plans to play during the coronavirus pandemic.As veterans begin reporting to training camps this week, Goodell noted Monday how COVID-19 has “turned the world upside down.”“COVID-19 will continue to present a major challenge to nearly every area of American life.

MENOMONEE FALLS -- It's unclear how many kids or coaches have tested positive for coronavirus, but it's enough for the organization's president to take action — and suspend the season.

MILWAUKEE -- The Democratic National Convention hits Milwaukee starting Aug. 17, and most of it will be virtual, with delegates and members of Congress staying home.

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 590 Monday, July 27, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 49,417.

CHICAGO -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday, July 27 announced Wisconsin "is going to go on our quarantine list later this week," noting concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in surrounding states.

MILWAUKEE -- VISIT Milwaukee and the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) want to ensure Milwaukee residents have access to free masks.

NEW YORK -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to release a $1 trillion coronavirus relief proposal on Monday after days of disagreements between the White House and GOP lawmakers, kickstarting negotiations with Democrats over the next round of aid for American workers and businesses.The framework is expected to extend — but reduce substantially — just-expired expanded unemployment benefits, send a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus checks to American adults earning less than $75,000 in August and funnel tens of billions of dollars in aid to schools and universities.McConnell's anticipated release of the proposal comes after top Trump administration officials, Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, paid two visits to the Capitol to work on bill text with staff.The appearances at the Capitol by Mnuchin and Meadows were part of an effort to convey to skeptical Republicans the legislation was supported by Trump — not just McConnell.“Half of the Republicans are going to vote no,” Sen.

NEW YORK -- Gold prices jumped to record highs on Monday as an intensifying U.S.-China row hammered the dollar and cemented expectations that central banks would continue pumping out stimulus to ease the economic pain from a worsening coronavirus pandemic.Spot gold rose 1.5% to $1,928.83 per ounce by 0306 GMT after hitting an all-time high of $1,933.30.

NEW YORK -- Target says that they will not be open on Thanksgiving Day this year.The major retailer announced the closure on Monday while discussing holiday plans for the upcoming season.

PHILADELPHIA -- 12 Miami players and two members of the coaching staff have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus in Philadelphia.ESPN's Jeff Passan reports the team's home opener has been canceled as the team remains in Philadelphia to undergo testing with those who tested positive under quarantine.The number of total cases in the clubhouse in recent days is now at least 14.The Miami Marlins scratched right-hander Jose Urena from his scheduled start Sunday in Philadelphia and delayed their postgame trip home amid concerns about a possible coronavirus outbreak within the team.No reason was given for Urena being scratched in the series finale, which Miami won 11-6.Manager Don Mattingly said the Marlins decided to wait until Monday to leave Philadelphia, and they planned to arrive in Miami hours before their now-canceled home opener against Baltimore.“The guys that tested positive are quarantined here in Philly,” Mattingly said.

LAUDERHILL, Fla. - The Lauderhill Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, after one of their fellow officers died after a battle with the coronavirus.On Sunday, the agency said Officer Corey Pendergrass died from complications related to COVID-19.

NEW YORK -- The world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine study got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers helping to test shots created by the U.S. government -- one of several candidates in the final stretch of the global vaccine race.There’s still no guarantee that the experimental vaccine, developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will really protect.The needed proof: Volunteers won’t know if they’re getting the real shot or a dummy version.

MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to give blood to restock the shelves for patients battling disease and facing the unexpected.

RACINE -- The City of Racine’s face coverings ordinance took effect Monday, July 27, with everyone above the age of 4 expected to wear masks while they are outside of their home at indoor public spaces, in outdoor spaces when social distancing cannot be maintained, when using any form of public transportation and when they are with people from outside of their household or family unit.To help ensure that the public has access to masks, both the Racine Police Department and the Racine Fire Department began offering free masks available to the public.

GRAFTON -- A rain delay did not keep them away, as it very well might be one of the only graduation parties, of sorts, they're able to partake in.