Pres. Trump lauds possible ‘winner’ vaccine, pushes for reopening of schools in Wednesday coronavirus briefing
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump highlighted developments with a coronavirus vaccine and lauded what he said were the United States’ COVID-19 testing achievements during a revived task force briefing on Wednesday, July 22.Earlier in the day, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said that the country had signed a deal with Pfizer for the first 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, with the president stating during the White House briefing, “I think we have a winner there.”As of July 22, there were four vaccines in the large-scale efficacy test phase and 13 in expanded safety trials, according to the New York Times’ Coronavirus Vaccine Tracker.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump highlighted developments with a coronavirus vaccine and lauded what he said were the United States’ COVID-19 testing achievements during a revived task force briefing on Wednesday, July 22.Earlier in the day, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said that the country had signed a deal with Pfizer for the first 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, with the president stating during the White House briefing, “I think we have a winner there.”As of July 22, there were four vaccines in the large-scale efficacy test phase and 13 in expanded safety trials, according to the New York Times’ Coronavirus Vaccine Tracker.
'This is a new experience:' Wisconsin experts say anxiety could lead to noncompliance with mask mandates
During a record-setting week for Wisconsin, with COVID-19 cases surpassing local and regional milestones, and a single-day record more than 1,100 new positive cases reported Tuesday, July 21 in the state, there's one hurdle behavioral experts say we need to clear before flattening the curve.
During a record-setting week for Wisconsin, with COVID-19 cases surpassing local and regional milestones, and a single-day record more than 1,100 new positive cases reported Tuesday, July 21 in the state, there's one hurdle behavioral experts say we need to clear before flattening the curve.
'Keep things safe:' Racine business owners react to city's mask mandate
The City of Racine will require everyone above the age of 4 to wear a mask when leaving home starting Monday, July 27 -- a measure that the city's common council passed by just one vote on July 21.
The City of Racine will require everyone above the age of 4 to wear a mask when leaving home starting Monday, July 27 -- a measure that the city's common council passed by just one vote on July 21.
'Serve our students:' Milwaukee schools may reopen under health department-approved criteria
MILWAUKEE -- Individual schools across Milwaukee may now be permitted to hold partial in-person instruction this fall, but only if they get prior approval by the Milwaukee Health Department.Marquette University High School will be submitting its reopening proposal to the health department by the end of the day Wednesday, July 22."We've done a lot of planning.
MILWAUKEE -- Individual schools across Milwaukee may now be permitted to hold partial in-person instruction this fall, but only if they get prior approval by the Milwaukee Health Department.Marquette University High School will be submitting its reopening proposal to the health department by the end of the day Wednesday, July 22."We've done a lot of planning.
'Fighting tooth and nail:' Pfister adopts pandemic precautions as hospitality industry struggles
MILWAUKEE -- The Pfister in downtown Milwaukee offered a demonstration on Wednesday, July 22 of how they are fighting the coronavirus at a time when the hospitality industry as a whole is struggling.Pfister staff assure guests that their hotel and amenities are safe.
MILWAUKEE -- The Pfister in downtown Milwaukee offered a demonstration on Wednesday, July 22 of how they are fighting the coronavirus at a time when the hospitality industry as a whole is struggling.Pfister staff assure guests that their hotel and amenities are safe.
DHS: 44K+ positive cases of COVID-19 statewide, 865 deaths, 34K+ recovered, 764K+ negative
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by more than 700 Wednesday, July 22, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 44,847 positive cases.There have been 865 deaths, an increase of six from Tuesday, according to the DHS.Of the positive cases, 4,225 have required hospitalization (9.4%), and 34,682 (77.4%) have recovered, making for 9,285 active cases (20.7%).More than 764,000 have tested negative, and more than 800,000 have been tested.DHS officials reported more than 1,100 new cases Tuesday -- a single-day record.
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by more than 700 Wednesday, July 22, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 44,847 positive cases.There have been 865 deaths, an increase of six from Tuesday, according to the DHS.Of the positive cases, 4,225 have required hospitalization (9.4%), and 34,682 (77.4%) have recovered, making for 9,285 active cases (20.7%).More than 764,000 have tested negative, and more than 800,000 have been tested.DHS officials reported more than 1,100 new cases Tuesday -- a single-day record.
Silent spread of coronavirus keeps scientists grasping for clues
WASHINGTON -- One of the great mysteries of the coronavirus is how quickly it rocketed around the world.It first flared in central China and, within three months, was on every continent but Antarctica, shutting down daily life for millions.
WASHINGTON -- One of the great mysteries of the coronavirus is how quickly it rocketed around the world.It first flared in central China and, within three months, was on every continent but Antarctica, shutting down daily life for millions.
Foo Fighters singer Dave Grohl says 'teachers want to teach, not die' in fiery rebuke of Trump administration
LOS ANGELES -- Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl issued a lengthy statement in which he criticized President Donald Trump and his administration over plans to reopen schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.
LOS ANGELES -- Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl issued a lengthy statement in which he criticized President Donald Trump and his administration over plans to reopen schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota enact mask mandates, Gov. Evers resists statewide order
MADISON — Racine and Green Bay joined Madison and Milwaukee as Wisconsin cities that passed mandates requiring people to wear masks in certain public settings, though Gov.
MADISON — Racine and Green Bay joined Madison and Milwaukee as Wisconsin cities that passed mandates requiring people to wear masks in certain public settings, though Gov.
California surpasses New York state in confirmed virus cases, now most in US
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has surpassed New York for the most coronavirus cases in the country, reporting more than 409,000 infections after setting a record on Tuesday for the state's most confirmed new cases in a single day since the start of the pandemic.The surge of cases comes as California reopened much of its economy in May.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has surpassed New York for the most coronavirus cases in the country, reporting more than 409,000 infections after setting a record on Tuesday for the state's most confirmed new cases in a single day since the start of the pandemic.The surge of cases comes as California reopened much of its economy in May.
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
BOSTON -- Virtual instruction.
BOSTON -- Virtual instruction.
Report: NFL to require masks for fans attending games
NEW YORK -- If fans are allowed in the stands for the upcoming season, the NFL will require them to wear face coverings, an NFL public relations employee tweeted on Wednesday, July 22.Brian McCarthy, the vice president of communications for the NFL's league office, said the planned policy would take effect for each of the league's 32 teams.
NEW YORK -- If fans are allowed in the stands for the upcoming season, the NFL will require them to wear face coverings, an NFL public relations employee tweeted on Wednesday, July 22.Brian McCarthy, the vice president of communications for the NFL's league office, said the planned policy would take effect for each of the league's 32 teams.
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Wisconsin opioid overdoses jump 117% since pandemic began
MADISON — The coronavirus pandemic may be driving a spike in suspected opioid overdoses in Wisconsin, state health officials said Wednesday.Preliminary data shows suspected overdoses have increased 117% since the pandemic began in Wisconsin compared with the same time last year, according to the state Department of Health Services.
MADISON — The coronavirus pandemic may be driving a spike in suspected opioid overdoses in Wisconsin, state health officials said Wednesday.Preliminary data shows suspected overdoses have increased 117% since the pandemic began in Wisconsin compared with the same time last year, according to the state Department of Health Services.
Whitefish Bay Village Board to vote on mask mandate July 23
WHITEFISH BAY -- The Whitefish Bay Village Board will vote on a proposed mask mandate on Thursday morning, July 23 at 8 a.m. as part of a special meeting.If passed by the board, the ordinance would require anyone ages 5 or older to wear a face covering in all indoor, public spaces -- with exceptions for those with health restrictions.
WHITEFISH BAY -- The Whitefish Bay Village Board will vote on a proposed mask mandate on Thursday morning, July 23 at 8 a.m. as part of a special meeting.If passed by the board, the ordinance would require anyone ages 5 or older to wear a face covering in all indoor, public spaces -- with exceptions for those with health restrictions.
FEMA official says US ready to tackle both COVID-19 pandemic and potential disaster
WASHINGTON -- The nation's top emergency official testified Wednesday before the House Committee on Homeland Security regarding the United States' response to the coronavirus pandemic and the country's preparedness moving forward.Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about the country’s ability to find and obtain critical personal protective equipment and other medical supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.Since the outbreak began, the U.S. faced shortages in vital testing materials and PPE for health workers nationwide.
WASHINGTON -- The nation's top emergency official testified Wednesday before the House Committee on Homeland Security regarding the United States' response to the coronavirus pandemic and the country's preparedness moving forward.Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about the country’s ability to find and obtain critical personal protective equipment and other medical supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.Since the outbreak began, the U.S. faced shortages in vital testing materials and PPE for health workers nationwide.
US secures 100 million doses of Pfizer, BioNTech experimental coronavirus vaccine
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.An additional 500 million doses can be acquired, and U.S. citizens would receive the vaccine for free, according to the agreement.A Phase 2b/3 trial of the vaccine, with human subjects, is scheduled to start later this month and will be subject to regulatory review as early as October 2020.
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.An additional 500 million doses can be acquired, and U.S. citizens would receive the vaccine for free, according to the agreement.A Phase 2b/3 trial of the vaccine, with human subjects, is scheduled to start later this month and will be subject to regulatory review as early as October 2020.
World virus cases near 15M; President Trump says things will get worse
NEW YORK — The global tally of people infected with the coronavirus neared 15 million Wednesday, while in the worst-hit pandemic hot spot of the United States, President Donald Trump warned the pandemic would “get worse before it gets better.”With COVID-19 set to pass another shocking milestone, Trump delivered his first virus briefing after a three-month hiatus, offering a shifted message Tuesday, including professing a newfound respect for the protective face masks he has seldom worn.It came as polls have shown Trump lagging behind Democratic rival Joe Biden ahead of November’s election, and as the count of virus fatalities in the U.S. passes 140,000.Even so, the president worked in jabs at the news media and Democrats, and repeatedly referred to COVID-19 as the “China virus.”The early evening show at the White House came as the next stage of the federal government’s response to the pandemic was being crafted on Capitol Hill.The price tag for the next COVID-19 aid package could quickly swell above $1 trillion as White House officials negotiate with Congress over money to reopen schools, prop up small businesses, boost virus testing and keep cash flowing to Americans.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised a new round of direct payments to earners below a certain income level, similar to the $1,200 checks sent in the spring.
NEW YORK — The global tally of people infected with the coronavirus neared 15 million Wednesday, while in the worst-hit pandemic hot spot of the United States, President Donald Trump warned the pandemic would “get worse before it gets better.”With COVID-19 set to pass another shocking milestone, Trump delivered his first virus briefing after a three-month hiatus, offering a shifted message Tuesday, including professing a newfound respect for the protective face masks he has seldom worn.It came as polls have shown Trump lagging behind Democratic rival Joe Biden ahead of November’s election, and as the count of virus fatalities in the U.S. passes 140,000.Even so, the president worked in jabs at the news media and Democrats, and repeatedly referred to COVID-19 as the “China virus.”The early evening show at the White House came as the next stage of the federal government’s response to the pandemic was being crafted on Capitol Hill.The price tag for the next COVID-19 aid package could quickly swell above $1 trillion as White House officials negotiate with Congress over money to reopen schools, prop up small businesses, boost virus testing and keep cash flowing to Americans.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised a new round of direct payments to earners below a certain income level, similar to the $1,200 checks sent in the spring.
Dating during the COVID-19 pandemic: What the new normal looks like
Like many aspects of life, dating has been forced to evolve due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Local matchmaker, Camille Kostin, with It's Just Lunch Milwaukee joins FOX6 WakeUp with what the new normal looks like.
Like many aspects of life, dating has been forced to evolve due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Local matchmaker, Camille Kostin, with It's Just Lunch Milwaukee joins FOX6 WakeUp with what the new normal looks like.
Everything you need to know about MLB's 2020 pandemic-shortened season
NEW YORK -- The 2020 MLB season will be totally different – one that has never been seen before.
NEW YORK -- The 2020 MLB season will be totally different – one that has never been seen before.