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.
Public Service Commission extends utility disconnection moratorium to September 1
MADISON -- The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) voted 2-1 to on Thursday, July 23 to stay a portion of its June 26 order -- extending the moratorium on utility disconnections until September 1.The decision applies to residential customers and disallows refusal of service for nonpayment during the period of moratorium.The additional time granted by the moratorium's extension will allow the PSC staff to collect more data and information from utilities on their disconnection plans, allow for comment from customer organizations and monitor further the spread of COVID-19 in the state.The move comes as COVID-19 positive cases in Wisconsin have more than doubled since the PSC met in June to order the end of the moratorium.
MADISON -- The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) voted 2-1 to on Thursday, July 23 to stay a portion of its June 26 order -- extending the moratorium on utility disconnections until September 1.The decision applies to residential customers and disallows refusal of service for nonpayment during the period of moratorium.The additional time granted by the moratorium's extension will allow the PSC staff to collect more data and information from utilities on their disconnection plans, allow for comment from customer organizations and monitor further the spread of COVID-19 in the state.The move comes as COVID-19 positive cases in Wisconsin have more than doubled since the PSC met in June to order the end of the moratorium.
In shift, President Trump says some schools may need to delay opening
Softening his earlier stance, President Donald Trump on Thursday acknowledged that some schools may need to delay their reopening this fall as the coronavirus continues to surge.
Softening his earlier stance, President Donald Trump on Thursday acknowledged that some schools may need to delay their reopening this fall as the coronavirus continues to surge.
'Carelessness:' Families of COVID-19 victims write obituaries blaming lawmaker' handling of pandemic
LOS ANGELES -- Amid the devastating loss of life caused by the novel coronavirus, several obituaries written by family members of those claimed by COVID-19 have expressed frustration on how certain lawmakers are handling the ongoing pandemic.The obituary for a North Texas woman who died from COVID-19 puts blame on the "carelessness" of politicians, and added that her death could have been prevented.The obituary for Isabelle Odette Hilton Papadimitriou, 64, which was published Tuesday by The Dallas Morning News, described her as "a compassionate spirit" and "a ray of light in everyone's life.""Her undeserving death is due to the carelessness of the politicians who continue to hedge their bets on the lives of healthcare workers through a lack of leadership, through a refusal to acknowledge the severity of this crisis, and through an inability and unwillingness to give clear and decisive direction on how to minimize the risks of the coronavirus.
LOS ANGELES -- Amid the devastating loss of life caused by the novel coronavirus, several obituaries written by family members of those claimed by COVID-19 have expressed frustration on how certain lawmakers are handling the ongoing pandemic.The obituary for a North Texas woman who died from COVID-19 puts blame on the "carelessness" of politicians, and added that her death could have been prevented.The obituary for Isabelle Odette Hilton Papadimitriou, 64, which was published Tuesday by The Dallas Morning News, described her as "a compassionate spirit" and "a ray of light in everyone's life.""Her undeserving death is due to the carelessness of the politicians who continue to hedge their bets on the lives of healthcare workers through a lack of leadership, through a refusal to acknowledge the severity of this crisis, and through an inability and unwillingness to give clear and decisive direction on how to minimize the risks of the coronavirus.
Woman without mask commands 'demon' customers to leave grocery store aisle until she's done shopping
LONGVIEW, Wash. -- A maskless woman at a grocery store in Washington state was captured on video ordering others away from an aisle until she was done shopping, calling one person a “demon” while invoking the name of Jesus Christ.The incident happened July 21 at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Longview, Washington, located about 50 miles north of Portland.
LONGVIEW, Wash. -- A maskless woman at a grocery store in Washington state was captured on video ordering others away from an aisle until she was done shopping, calling one person a “demon” while invoking the name of Jesus Christ.The incident happened July 21 at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Longview, Washington, located about 50 miles north of Portland.
'Confident that we'll get a season:' Packers' president discusses 2020 outlook at virtual shareholder meeting
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers' annual shareholders meeting, like many other events during the COVID-19 pandemic, was held virtually on Thursday, July 23.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers' annual shareholders meeting, like many other events during the COVID-19 pandemic, was held virtually on Thursday, July 23.
NIH details plan to increase number of daily COVID-19 tests in US to 6 million by December
LOS ANGELES -- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) unveiled the details of a plan on Wednesday to increase daily COVID-19 testing quality and availability while addressing testing inequities for underserved communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the novel coronavirus.First announced in April 2020, the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) program was discussed in a recent article published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which said diagnostic testing capacity in the U.S. for June was between 520,000 and 823,000 tests.“Models that provide robust estimates of the number of tests needed per day vary widely.
LOS ANGELES -- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) unveiled the details of a plan on Wednesday to increase daily COVID-19 testing quality and availability while addressing testing inequities for underserved communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the novel coronavirus.First announced in April 2020, the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) program was discussed in a recent article published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which said diagnostic testing capacity in the U.S. for June was between 520,000 and 823,000 tests.“Models that provide robust estimates of the number of tests needed per day vary widely.
Officials: Turnout 'amazing' for 1st State Fair Food Drive-Thru featuring 11 favorites
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair isn't going on as normal due to COVID-19, but the food is, at least some of it!
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair isn't going on as normal due to COVID-19, but the food is, at least some of it!
Prince William, Kate donate $2.3M for pandemic mental health work
LONDON — The foundation of Britain's Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge have awarded almost 1.8 million pounds ($2.3 million) to support the mental health of front line workers and others affected by the coronavirus pandemic.The couple’s Royal Foundation Covid-19 Response Fund is helping a range of projects, including a charity that provides individual grief trauma counselling to workers in ambulance, fire, police and search and rescue services.
LONDON — The foundation of Britain's Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge have awarded almost 1.8 million pounds ($2.3 million) to support the mental health of front line workers and others affected by the coronavirus pandemic.The couple’s Royal Foundation Covid-19 Response Fund is helping a range of projects, including a charity that provides individual grief trauma counselling to workers in ambulance, fire, police and search and rescue services.
WIAA decides there will be fall sports, but start dates have been changed
MILWAUKEE -- The body that oversees Wisconsin high school sports recommended Thursday that schools offer fall sports but delay start dates by several weeks as the coronavirus surges across the state.The Wisconsin Interscholastic Association Board of Control voted 8-3 to approve pushing back the start date for girls golf, tennis and swimming to Aug. 17.
MILWAUKEE -- The body that oversees Wisconsin high school sports recommended Thursday that schools offer fall sports but delay start dates by several weeks as the coronavirus surges across the state.The Wisconsin Interscholastic Association Board of Control voted 8-3 to approve pushing back the start date for girls golf, tennis and swimming to Aug. 17.
MADISON — Gov.