Southwest, American tighten mask rules; Delta widens testing
DALLAS — Delta Air Lines will provide at-home coronavirus tests for some employees, while Southwest and American will tighten their rules on face masks by ending exceptions for medical reasons.“We’re simply seeing too many exceptions to the (mask) policy, it has put our flight crews in a really tough spot and also made our customers pretty uncomfortable," Southwest Airlines President Tom Nealon said Thursday.Those moves come as airlines try to reassure passengers and their own employees about safety during a pandemic that has made many people afraid to fly.Delta said it will expand coronavirus testing at its hub airports and provide at-home tests for employees in Florida and Texas — states that have seen a surge of virus infections and deaths in recent weeks.
DALLAS — Delta Air Lines will provide at-home coronavirus tests for some employees, while Southwest and American will tighten their rules on face masks by ending exceptions for medical reasons.“We’re simply seeing too many exceptions to the (mask) policy, it has put our flight crews in a really tough spot and also made our customers pretty uncomfortable," Southwest Airlines President Tom Nealon said Thursday.Those moves come as airlines try to reassure passengers and their own employees about safety during a pandemic that has made many people afraid to fly.Delta said it will expand coronavirus testing at its hub airports and provide at-home tests for employees in Florida and Texas — states that have seen a surge of virus infections and deaths in recent weeks.
Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant owner files for bankruptcy protection, will close some stores
NEW YORK -- Ascena Retail Group, the parent company of Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor and Justice, announced Thursday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its business was "severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic."Ascena, which also operates Ann Taylor Loft, Lou & Grey, Catherines and Cacique, is slated to close all of its Catherines stores, in addition to closing a "significant number" of its Justice stores and a "select number" of Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant and Lou & Grey stores, the company said in a press release after filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Virginia."The meaningful progress we have made driving sustainable growth, improving our operating margins and strengthening our financial foundation has been severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic," Ascena interim executive chair Carrie W.
NEW YORK -- Ascena Retail Group, the parent company of Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor and Justice, announced Thursday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its business was "severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic."Ascena, which also operates Ann Taylor Loft, Lou & Grey, Catherines and Cacique, is slated to close all of its Catherines stores, in addition to closing a "significant number" of its Justice stores and a "select number" of Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant and Lou & Grey stores, the company said in a press release after filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Virginia."The meaningful progress we have made driving sustainable growth, improving our operating margins and strengthening our financial foundation has been severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic," Ascena interim executive chair Carrie W.
Study: Mix of hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing could stop most COVID-19 outbreaks
NEW YORK -- As the coronavirus pandemic continues its rapid spread across the globe, public health experts and policymakers have sought to better understand how to “flatten the curve” on a rising tide of cases.Researchers behind a new study found that both self-imposed prevention measures — such as washing hands, wearing a mask and social distancing — combined with government-imposed shutdowns, could help mitigate and delay the COVID-19 pandemic, even without a vaccine or treatment.The study, published July 21 in the journal PLoS Medicine by researchers from University Medical Center Utrecht in The Netherlands, used a new model to study the predicted effect of various COVID-19 prevention methods.The model showed that if a population quickly becomes aware of the virus and practices prevention measures such as hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing, these efforts can both diminish and postpone the peak number of cases."We estimate that a large epidemic can be prevented if the efficacy of these measures exceeds 50%," the study authors wrote.Throughout the pandemic, experts have stressed the importance of “flattening the curve” or peak as to not overwhelm healthcare systems with critically-ill patients.The model found that if the public is slow to catch on to these self-imposed prevention measures, but does eventually adopt them, it may reduce the number of cases — but not delay a peak in cases.If governments shut down early and no personal protective steps are taken by the public, it would delay but not reduce the peak in COVID-19 cases.
NEW YORK -- As the coronavirus pandemic continues its rapid spread across the globe, public health experts and policymakers have sought to better understand how to “flatten the curve” on a rising tide of cases.Researchers behind a new study found that both self-imposed prevention measures — such as washing hands, wearing a mask and social distancing — combined with government-imposed shutdowns, could help mitigate and delay the COVID-19 pandemic, even without a vaccine or treatment.The study, published July 21 in the journal PLoS Medicine by researchers from University Medical Center Utrecht in The Netherlands, used a new model to study the predicted effect of various COVID-19 prevention methods.The model showed that if a population quickly becomes aware of the virus and practices prevention measures such as hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing, these efforts can both diminish and postpone the peak number of cases."We estimate that a large epidemic can be prevented if the efficacy of these measures exceeds 50%," the study authors wrote.Throughout the pandemic, experts have stressed the importance of “flattening the curve” or peak as to not overwhelm healthcare systems with critically-ill patients.The model found that if the public is slow to catch on to these self-imposed prevention measures, but does eventually adopt them, it may reduce the number of cases — but not delay a peak in cases.If governments shut down early and no personal protective steps are taken by the public, it would delay but not reduce the peak in COVID-19 cases.
AP-NORC poll: 3 in 4 Americans back requiring wearing masks
LOS ANGELES — Three out of four Americans, including a majority of Republicans, favor requiring people to wear face coverings while outside their homes, a new poll finds, reflecting fresh alarm over spiking coronavirus cases and a growing embrace of government advice intended to safeguard public health.The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research also finds that about two-thirds of Americans disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling the outbreak, an unwelcome sign for the White House in an election year shaped by the nation’s battle with the pandemic.More than four months after government stay-at-home orders first swept across the U.S., the poll spotlights an America increasingly on edge about the virus.
LOS ANGELES — Three out of four Americans, including a majority of Republicans, favor requiring people to wear face coverings while outside their homes, a new poll finds, reflecting fresh alarm over spiking coronavirus cases and a growing embrace of government advice intended to safeguard public health.The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research also finds that about two-thirds of Americans disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling the outbreak, an unwelcome sign for the White House in an election year shaped by the nation’s battle with the pandemic.More than four months after government stay-at-home orders first swept across the U.S., the poll spotlights an America increasingly on edge about the virus.
List: Wisconsin cities with mask mandates
With cases of the coronavirus climbing in Wisconsin and the U.S., more than half of states have statewide mask mandates, including Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota -- but not the Badger State.
With cases of the coronavirus climbing in Wisconsin and the U.S., more than half of states have statewide mask mandates, including Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota -- but not the Badger State.
Young patient caught coronavirus at party, spread it to grandfather who died, doctor says
DALLAS -- Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, was caring for about 170 coronavirus patients as of Tuesday, July 21, and one tragic case produced a cautionary tale.Dr.
DALLAS -- Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, was caring for about 170 coronavirus patients as of Tuesday, July 21, and one tragic case produced a cautionary tale.Dr.
Missing movies? Here are some of the big summer films that were delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- As drive-in theaters are thriving across the United States, major cineplexes are announcing reopening delays yet again, prompting the moviegoing faithful in the United States to wonder when — and if — they’ll be able to see their beloved summer blockbusters at theaters this year.FOX 5 DC Entertainment Reporter Kevin McCarthy and FOX TV Stations’ Justin Sedgwick discuss some of the major, highly-anticipated movies film buffs were yearning to see this summer prior to the pandemic closing cinemas’ doors.Keep in mind that the release dates for these films are expected.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- As drive-in theaters are thriving across the United States, major cineplexes are announcing reopening delays yet again, prompting the moviegoing faithful in the United States to wonder when — and if — they’ll be able to see their beloved summer blockbusters at theaters this year.FOX 5 DC Entertainment Reporter Kevin McCarthy and FOX TV Stations’ Justin Sedgwick discuss some of the major, highly-anticipated movies film buffs were yearning to see this summer prior to the pandemic closing cinemas’ doors.Keep in mind that the release dates for these films are expected.
Tips for dating during the COVID-19 pandemic
Quarantine has put a damper on dating. Local matchmaker, Camille Kostin, with It’s Just Lunch Milwaukee joins FOX6 WakeUp with some tips.
Quarantine has put a damper on dating. Local matchmaker, Camille Kostin, with It’s Just Lunch Milwaukee joins FOX6 WakeUp with some tips.
173 new coronavirus deaths reported Thursday in Florida's largest daily increase; over 10K cases added
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,249 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state.
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,249 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state.
Survey: Gun, ammo sales surging amid coronavirus pandemic, civil unrest
NEW YORK -- Gun sales have increased 95 percent while ammunition sales have increased 139 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a new survey by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).Retailers nationwide reported a record 10.3 million firearm transactions in the first half of 2020, with approximately 92 percent reporting an increase in ammuniation sales and 87 percent reporting an increase in firearm sales, the NSSF survey reveals.The survey noted that the demographics of customers who purchased guns and ammo consisted of 55.8 percent White males, 16.6 percent White females, 9.3 percent Black males, 5.4 percent Black females, 6.9 percent Hispanic males, 2.2 percent Hispanic females, 3.1 percent Asian males and 0.7 percent Asian females.
NEW YORK -- Gun sales have increased 95 percent while ammunition sales have increased 139 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a new survey by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).Retailers nationwide reported a record 10.3 million firearm transactions in the first half of 2020, with approximately 92 percent reporting an increase in ammuniation sales and 87 percent reporting an increase in firearm sales, the NSSF survey reveals.The survey noted that the demographics of customers who purchased guns and ammo consisted of 55.8 percent White males, 16.6 percent White females, 9.3 percent Black males, 5.4 percent Black females, 6.9 percent Hispanic males, 2.2 percent Hispanic females, 3.1 percent Asian males and 0.7 percent Asian females.
Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?
NEW YORK -- Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.Coins are still plentiful.
NEW YORK -- Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.Coins are still plentiful.
Whitefish Bay Village Board passes mask mandate for anyone 5+ years old inside public spaces
WHITEFISH BAY — The Whitefish Bay Village Board passed an ordinance on Thursday morning, July 23 requiring anyone age 5 or older to wear a mask in indoor public spaces, with medical exceptions.As part of the ordinance, according to village documents, business owners and operators would have the right to refuse entry to those who do not comply with the mandate.
WHITEFISH BAY — The Whitefish Bay Village Board passed an ordinance on Thursday morning, July 23 requiring anyone age 5 or older to wear a mask in indoor public spaces, with medical exceptions.As part of the ordinance, according to village documents, business owners and operators would have the right to refuse entry to those who do not comply with the mandate.
Michigan convent sees 13 nuns die of coronavirus: 'It was very frightening'
LIVONIA, Mich. -- Thirteen Roman Catholic nuns from the same Michigan convent died from the coronavirus in a deadly wave that claimed 12 in just one month.
LIVONIA, Mich. -- Thirteen Roman Catholic nuns from the same Michigan convent died from the coronavirus in a deadly wave that claimed 12 in just one month.
MIT created a cheap, reusable version of an N95 mask
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Researchers have created an affordable, reusable version of an N95 mask that could help healthcare professionals as fears reemerge of a shortage in personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Researchers have created an affordable, reusable version of an N95 mask that could help healthcare professionals as fears reemerge of a shortage in personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic.
1.4 million seek jobless aid, first increase since March
WASHINGTON — The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.The rise in weekly jobless claims to 1.4 million underscores the outsize role the unemployment insurance system is playing among the nation’s safety net programs — just when a $600 weekly federal aid payment for the jobless is set to expire at the end of this week.All told, the Labor Department said Thursday that roughly 32 million people are receiving unemployment benefits, though that figure could include double-counting by some states.
WASHINGTON — The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.The rise in weekly jobless claims to 1.4 million underscores the outsize role the unemployment insurance system is playing among the nation’s safety net programs — just when a $600 weekly federal aid payment for the jobless is set to expire at the end of this week.All told, the Labor Department said Thursday that roughly 32 million people are receiving unemployment benefits, though that figure could include double-counting by some states.
'People go nuts for it:' Pickle pizza among the items on the menu for 1st State Fair Food Drive-Thru Thursday
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!
Pickle pizza among the items on the menu for 1st State Fair
The Wisconsin State Fair isn't going on as normal due to COVID-19, but the food is, at least some of it! You can get a taste of the fair without leaving your car starting Thursday, July 23 during the "Fair Food Drive-Thru" that lasts four weekends.
The Wisconsin State Fair isn't going on as normal due to COVID-19, but the food is, at least some of it! You can get a taste of the fair without leaving your car starting Thursday, July 23 during the "Fair Food Drive-Thru" that lasts four weekends.
12-year-old works toward goal of leading life of self-sufficiency
If you need a pick-me-up, there are a collection of feel-good stories at ShareLemonade.com. It?s a place to celebrate the good. One freshly-picked story from the site focuses on a 12 year old who has a goal of one day leading a lifestyle of self-sufficiency.
If you need a pick-me-up, there are a collection of feel-good stories at ShareLemonade.com. It?s a place to celebrate the good. One freshly-picked story from the site focuses on a 12 year old who has a goal of one day leading a lifestyle of self-sufficiency.
'If you put your mind to it, you can actually do it:' 12-year-old works toward goal of leading life of self-sufficiency
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- If you need a pick-me-up, there are a collection of feel-good stories at ShareLemonade.com.It’s a place to celebrate the good.One freshly-picked story from the site focuses on a 12-year-old who has a goal of one day leading a lifestyle of self-sufficiency.Natalie isn't your typical suburban pre-teen.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- If you need a pick-me-up, there are a collection of feel-good stories at ShareLemonade.com.It’s a place to celebrate the good.One freshly-picked story from the site focuses on a 12-year-old who has a goal of one day leading a lifestyle of self-sufficiency.Natalie isn't your typical suburban pre-teen.
'Stop the pandemic:' UW-Madison graduate leads research team in search for COVID-19 vaccine
MILWAUKEE -- A UW-Madison graduate and her team at the University of Washington are trailblazing a path to find a COVID-19 vaccine.
MILWAUKEE -- A UW-Madison graduate and her team at the University of Washington are trailblazing a path to find a COVID-19 vaccine.