Racine Unified School District to start school year with remote learning
RACINE -- The Racine Unified School District (RUSD) announced on Friday, July 24 that its students will begin the 2020-2021 school year with remote learning in all grades.
RACINE -- The Racine Unified School District (RUSD) announced on Friday, July 24 that its students will begin the 2020-2021 school year with remote learning in all grades.
DHS reports 1,018 new cases of COVID-19; 3rd day with 1K+ new cases this week
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by more than 1,000 again on Friday, July 24, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by more than 1,000 again on Friday, July 24, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
The week in numbers: $600 in jobless benefits expires, a plan for 6M daily tests by December
LOS ANGELES -- Two significant COVID-19 case milestones were crossed this week, but those were far from the only notable coronavirus news items.
LOS ANGELES -- Two significant COVID-19 case milestones were crossed this week, but those were far from the only notable coronavirus news items.
National Guard coronavirus test site returning to Waukesha County Expo Center July 27-28
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Public Health and the Waukesha County Office of Emergency Management are partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard to open a two-day COVID-19 regional testing site.All Wisconsin residents or individuals who work in the state and are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 can get tested at The Waukesha County Expo Center on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., or until 400 tests have been allocated each day.Individuals who want to be tested are asked to pre-register online in advance in order to reduce wait times at the testing site.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Public Health and the Waukesha County Office of Emergency Management are partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard to open a two-day COVID-19 regional testing site.All Wisconsin residents or individuals who work in the state and are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 can get tested at The Waukesha County Expo Center on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., or until 400 tests have been allocated each day.Individuals who want to be tested are asked to pre-register online in advance in order to reduce wait times at the testing site.
'Follow the science:' MATC gifted 10,000 masks ahead of fall semester
MILWAUKEE -- It will only be a small percentage of students actually in the classroom this fall, but a donation of 10,000 masks today means those students will be a little safer on campus.
MILWAUKEE -- It will only be a small percentage of students actually in the classroom this fall, but a donation of 10,000 masks today means those students will be a little safer on campus.
AP sources: NFL owners offer opt-out guidelines for players concerned about COVID-19
NEW YORK -- NFL training camps are set to open after the league and the players' union reached agreement on several issues, including future salary cap mechanisms and how players can opt out of the upcoming season because of the coronavirus.The NFL Players Association's executive committee and 32 player representatives approved the offers Friday, two people with knowledge of the decisions told The Associated Press.Players who decide they want to opt out have until Aug. 3 to do so, and they will receive a stipend from the owners, the people said on condition of anonymity because the offer has not been made public.
NEW YORK -- NFL training camps are set to open after the league and the players' union reached agreement on several issues, including future salary cap mechanisms and how players can opt out of the upcoming season because of the coronavirus.The NFL Players Association's executive committee and 32 player representatives approved the offers Friday, two people with knowledge of the decisions told The Associated Press.Players who decide they want to opt out have until Aug. 3 to do so, and they will receive a stipend from the owners, the people said on condition of anonymity because the offer has not been made public.
No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
WASHINGTON — Negotiations over a new COVID-19 rescue bill were in flux Friday after the White House floated cutting an unemployment benefits boost to as little as $100 and President Donald Trump turned to a new priority, adding money to build a new FBI headquarters.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
WASHINGTON — Negotiations over a new COVID-19 rescue bill were in flux Friday after the White House floated cutting an unemployment benefits boost to as little as $100 and President Donald Trump turned to a new priority, adding money to build a new FBI headquarters.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
Going shopping? Here are the major retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks
LOS ANGELES -- Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.Here are some of the major retailers that have implemented facial covering requirements for shoppers:
LOS ANGELES -- Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.Here are some of the major retailers that have implemented facial covering requirements for shoppers:
'A good time:' Local organization using dance to help seniors get on their feet, connect during pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Many senior centers remain closed due to COVID-19, leaving the elderly isolated.
MILWAUKEE -- Many senior centers remain closed due to COVID-19, leaving the elderly isolated.
Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares
HONOLULU — The first hurricane to threaten the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges to Hawaii officials long accustomed to tropical storms.For example, how do you secure enough shelter space when people have to stay at least 6 feet (1.8 meters) apart from one another?
HONOLULU — The first hurricane to threaten the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges to Hawaii officials long accustomed to tropical storms.For example, how do you secure enough shelter space when people have to stay at least 6 feet (1.8 meters) apart from one another?
Bears cancel season ticket packages due to COVID-19 pandemic
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears canceled season ticket packages on Friday because they’re not sure how many fans — if any — will be allowed at Soldier Field due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Team President Ted Phillips cited “a need to reduce the seating capacity to build a plan that allows for social distancing” in a letter to season ticket holders.
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears canceled season ticket packages on Friday because they’re not sure how many fans — if any — will be allowed at Soldier Field due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Team President Ted Phillips cited “a need to reduce the seating capacity to build a plan that allows for social distancing” in a letter to season ticket holders.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he's avoiding planes, restaurants during COVID-19 pandemic
NEW YORK -- The nation's leading infectious disease expert, Dr.
NEW YORK -- The nation's leading infectious disease expert, Dr.
Humans are mutating COVID-19 virus, but it is fighting back, scientists say
NEW YORK -- Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.Scientists at the U.K.’s University of Bath and the University of Edinburgh say their research could help in the design of vaccines to combat the virus.In a statement, the researchers note that all organisms mutate but this is usually a random process as a result of mistakes made when DNA is copied.“In the case of SARS-CoV-2, mutation may well not be a random process and that instead humans are mutating it, as part of a defence mechanism to degrade the virus,” they explain.The research is published in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution.After studying over 15,000 virus genomes from research projects around the world, the scientists identified 6,000 mutations.“They looked at how much each of the four letters that make up the virus' genetic code (A, C, U and G) were mutating and discovered that the virus had a very high rate of mutations generating U residues,” the scientists explained.
NEW YORK -- Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.Scientists at the U.K.’s University of Bath and the University of Edinburgh say their research could help in the design of vaccines to combat the virus.In a statement, the researchers note that all organisms mutate but this is usually a random process as a result of mistakes made when DNA is copied.“In the case of SARS-CoV-2, mutation may well not be a random process and that instead humans are mutating it, as part of a defence mechanism to degrade the virus,” they explain.The research is published in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution.After studying over 15,000 virus genomes from research projects around the world, the scientists identified 6,000 mutations.“They looked at how much each of the four letters that make up the virus' genetic code (A, C, U and G) were mutating and discovered that the virus had a very high rate of mutations generating U residues,” the scientists explained.
'Proactive approach:' Customers must wear masks at McDonald's restaurants starting Aug. 1
MILWAUKEE -- McDonald’s said it will require customers to wear face coverings at its more than 14,000 U.S. restaurants amid a resurgence of coronavirus cases.
MILWAUKEE -- McDonald’s said it will require customers to wear face coverings at its more than 14,000 U.S. restaurants amid a resurgence of coronavirus cases.
Military medical teams deployed to two Los Angeles-area hospitals amid coronavirus surge
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Two Los Angeles-area hospitals are getting medical support from the U.S. Air Force amid a recent uptick in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.The U.S. Air Force sent 40 medical personnel Friday to two of the county's largest public hospitals.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Two Los Angeles-area hospitals are getting medical support from the U.S. Air Force amid a recent uptick in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.The U.S. Air Force sent 40 medical personnel Friday to two of the county's largest public hospitals.
CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday released updated guidelines on schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, emphasizing the importance of reopening classrooms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday released updated guidelines on schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, emphasizing the importance of reopening classrooms.
Green Bay officials threatened after passing mask mandate
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay police are investigating threats made against city officials over a new mandate requiring face coverings in public buildings because of the coronavirus.Alderman Randy Scannell, who first proposed the mask ordinance, says one email called him a traitor who must die and that the sender would make sure Scannell would die.He said it appears multiple people are sending threatening emails to council members and city officials, including the mayor.Police Chief Andrew Smith said all 12 council members, regardless of how they voted on the ordinance, received at least one of the threats.
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay police are investigating threats made against city officials over a new mandate requiring face coverings in public buildings because of the coronavirus.Alderman Randy Scannell, who first proposed the mask ordinance, says one email called him a traitor who must die and that the sender would make sure Scannell would die.He said it appears multiple people are sending threatening emails to council members and city officials, including the mayor.Police Chief Andrew Smith said all 12 council members, regardless of how they voted on the ordinance, received at least one of the threats.
'Push the envelope:' Brewers, fans prepare for a baseball season unlike any other
MILWAUKEE -- Baseball is back, but its fans will be "juuussst a bit outside" — the stadium.Like nearly everything else, COVID-19 is changing how you will enjoy America's favorite pastime.
MILWAUKEE -- Baseball is back, but its fans will be "juuussst a bit outside" — the stadium.Like nearly everything else, COVID-19 is changing how you will enjoy America's favorite pastime.
In Brookfield, pastor suggests mask mandates pave the way to larger atrocities like the Holocaust
BROOKFIELD -- A pastor is under fire after comparing a mask mandate to the Holocaust during a Brookfield Common Council meeting Tuesday, July 21.
BROOKFIELD -- A pastor is under fire after comparing a mask mandate to the Holocaust during a Brookfield Common Council meeting Tuesday, July 21.
'This is a crisis:' 25K sign up for rental assistance available for 2,500 Milwaukee households
MILWAUKEE -- Tens of thousands of people are on waiting lists for rental assistance, but there's only enough money to help a fraction of them."This is a crisis response," said George Hinton.The pandemic has more Wisconsin families moving into poverty."I think we're going to continue to see a stressed community," said Hinton.
MILWAUKEE -- Tens of thousands of people are on waiting lists for rental assistance, but there's only enough money to help a fraction of them."This is a crisis response," said George Hinton.The pandemic has more Wisconsin families moving into poverty."I think we're going to continue to see a stressed community," said Hinton.