Next virus aid package could easily swell past $1 trillion
WASHINGTON — The price tag for the next COVID-19 aid package could quickly swell above $1 trillion as White House negotiators negotiate with Congress over money to reopen schools, prop up small businesses, boost virus testing and keep cash flowing to Americans while the virus crisis deepens in the U.S.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday promised a new round of direct payments to earners below a certain income level, similar to the $1,200 checks sent in the spring.
WASHINGTON — The price tag for the next COVID-19 aid package could quickly swell above $1 trillion as White House negotiators negotiate with Congress over money to reopen schools, prop up small businesses, boost virus testing and keep cash flowing to Americans while the virus crisis deepens in the U.S.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday promised a new round of direct payments to earners below a certain income level, similar to the $1,200 checks sent in the spring.
Federal suit over local Wisconsin COVID-19 orders dismissed
MADISON — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by two dozen Wisconsin residents challenging a variety of local stay-at-home orders enacted to curb the spread of the coronavirus.U.S. District Judge William Griesbach on Monday dismissed the challenge, filed in May, saying those bringing it did not properly join all of the defendants into one lawsuit.
MADISON — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by two dozen Wisconsin residents challenging a variety of local stay-at-home orders enacted to curb the spread of the coronavirus.U.S. District Judge William Griesbach on Monday dismissed the challenge, filed in May, saying those bringing it did not properly join all of the defendants into one lawsuit.
Walmart to close its stores on Thanksgiving Day, offering another bonus for frontline workers
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart will close its namesake stores and Sam’s Clubs on Thanksgiving Day this year, saying that it wants to have its employees spend time with their families during the coronavirus.The move marks the first major indication of how COVID will affect Black Friday store shopping, which for almost a decade kicked off with big crowds on the turkey feast and expanded into Friday.However, safety concerns are making stores rethink their plans for the holiday plans.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart will close its namesake stores and Sam’s Clubs on Thanksgiving Day this year, saying that it wants to have its employees spend time with their families during the coronavirus.The move marks the first major indication of how COVID will affect Black Friday store shopping, which for almost a decade kicked off with big crowds on the turkey feast and expanded into Friday.However, safety concerns are making stores rethink their plans for the holiday plans.
US accuses Chinese hackers in targeting of COVID-19 research
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Tuesday accused two Chinese hackers of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars of trade secrets from companies across the world and more recently targeting firms developing a vaccine for the coronavirus.The indictment, which officials expected to discuss at a news conference, says the hackers in recent months had researched vulnerabilities in the computer networks of companies publicly known for their work in developing vaccines and treatments.The indictment includes charges of trade secret theft and wire fraud conspiracy against the hackers, who federal prosecutors say stole information not only for themselves but also that they knew would be of interest and value to the Chinese government.The charges are believed to be the first accusing foreign hackers of targeting scientific innovation related to the coronavirus, though U.S. and Western intelligence agencies have warned for months about those efforts.
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Tuesday accused two Chinese hackers of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars of trade secrets from companies across the world and more recently targeting firms developing a vaccine for the coronavirus.The indictment, which officials expected to discuss at a news conference, says the hackers in recent months had researched vulnerabilities in the computer networks of companies publicly known for their work in developing vaccines and treatments.The indictment includes charges of trade secret theft and wire fraud conspiracy against the hackers, who federal prosecutors say stole information not only for themselves but also that they knew would be of interest and value to the Chinese government.The charges are believed to be the first accusing foreign hackers of targeting scientific innovation related to the coronavirus, though U.S. and Western intelligence agencies have warned for months about those efforts.
Florida to investigate alleged COVID test result mix-ups
How does someone test positive for coronavirus if they have never been tested? Reports of this happening have been pouring into FOX 35 News since we began investigating COVID-19 data.
How does someone test positive for coronavirus if they have never been tested? Reports of this happening have been pouring into FOX 35 News since we began investigating COVID-19 data.
Minnesota woman dies after giving birth on ventilator, battling COVID-19
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. -- Juan Duran’s wife, Aurora, was on a ventilator at North Memorial Hospital since June 19.
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. -- Juan Duran’s wife, Aurora, was on a ventilator at North Memorial Hospital since June 19.
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District plans to hold in-person classes 5 days a week this fall
OAK CREEK -- The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District have provided an update on their "Responsible Return to School" plan for the fall -- which includes plans to return to school in-person, five days a week with "safety and disinfection guidelines in place."School officials say at this time, they are working on a plan to provide a virtual learning option for students and families with underlying health concerns who will not be returning to their school buildings in the fall.If ordered to close, the district says they will pivot to temporary remote learning for individuals or groups of students, for a limited time.The district says they have put in place "mitigation measures to limit the spread, and protect students, families and staff."The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District shared the following infection control and mitigation measures on their website:
OAK CREEK -- The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District have provided an update on their "Responsible Return to School" plan for the fall -- which includes plans to return to school in-person, five days a week with "safety and disinfection guidelines in place."School officials say at this time, they are working on a plan to provide a virtual learning option for students and families with underlying health concerns who will not be returning to their school buildings in the fall.If ordered to close, the district says they will pivot to temporary remote learning for individuals or groups of students, for a limited time.The district says they have put in place "mitigation measures to limit the spread, and protect students, families and staff."The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District shared the following infection control and mitigation measures on their website:
Is it safe to go to the gym during the coronavirus pandemic?
NEW YORK -- Is it safe to go to the gym during the coronavirus pandemic?It depends on where you live and the precautions you and the gym take.If cases of COVID-19 are poorly controlled where you live, experts say it’s best to stay away.
NEW YORK -- Is it safe to go to the gym during the coronavirus pandemic?It depends on where you live and the precautions you and the gym take.If cases of COVID-19 are poorly controlled where you live, experts say it’s best to stay away.
United says it will maximize in-flight air ventilation system to help mitigate airborne COVID-19 spread
LOS ANGELES -- United Airlines announced on Monday that it will maximize the air flow volume of its aircraft particulate filtration systems during the boarding and deplaning processes in an attempt to minimize the spread of COVID-19 aboard its flights.The company said its high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration systems currently recirculate the air within the cabin every two to three minutes, removing 99.97% of all particles.The new procedure will begin on July 27, according to the company.United Airlines claims the filtration process will make the “the air onboard a plane significantly cleaner than what people typically experience in restaurants, grocery stores, schools or even some hospitals.”"We know the environment on an aircraft is safe and because the air flow is designed to minimize the transmission of disease, the earlier we maximize air flow over our HEPA filtration system, the better for our crew and our customers," said Scott Kirby, United's chief executive officer."The quality of the air, combined with a strict mask policy and regularly disinfected surfaces, are the building blocks towards preventing the spread of COVID-19 on an airplane.
LOS ANGELES -- United Airlines announced on Monday that it will maximize the air flow volume of its aircraft particulate filtration systems during the boarding and deplaning processes in an attempt to minimize the spread of COVID-19 aboard its flights.The company said its high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration systems currently recirculate the air within the cabin every two to three minutes, removing 99.97% of all particles.The new procedure will begin on July 27, according to the company.United Airlines claims the filtration process will make the “the air onboard a plane significantly cleaner than what people typically experience in restaurants, grocery stores, schools or even some hospitals.”"We know the environment on an aircraft is safe and because the air flow is designed to minimize the transmission of disease, the earlier we maximize air flow over our HEPA filtration system, the better for our crew and our customers," said Scott Kirby, United's chief executive officer."The quality of the air, combined with a strict mask policy and regularly disinfected surfaces, are the building blocks towards preventing the spread of COVID-19 on an airplane.
'He said bars are part of the problem:' Photos of Mayor Barrett in Door County stir pot on social media
MILWAUKEE -- Do as I say, not as I do -- or much ado about nothing?
MILWAUKEE -- Do as I say, not as I do -- or much ado about nothing?
Photo of Mayor Barrett in Door County stirs pot on social media
Do as I say, not as I do -- or much ado about nothing? Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was photographed at a bar in Door County with a mask on, and, at one point, with his mask off. FOX6 News tracked down the person who took the photos, who now says the mask wasn't what she was concerned about.
Do as I say, not as I do -- or much ado about nothing? Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was photographed at a bar in Door County with a mask on, and, at one point, with his mask off. FOX6 News tracked down the person who took the photos, who now says the mask wasn't what she was concerned about.
List: Businesses operating, keeping doors open amid COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live and operate in southeast Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live and operate in southeast Wisconsin.
DHS: 43K+ positive cases of COVID-19 statewide, 849 deaths, 33K+ recovered
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by over 850 Monday, July 20, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, which reported 863 new positive cases, for a total of 43,183.There have been 852 deaths in the state, with three new deaths reported by DHS officials Monday.
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by over 850 Monday, July 20, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, which reported 863 new positive cases, for a total of 43,183.There have been 852 deaths in the state, with three new deaths reported by DHS officials Monday.
UK coronavirus vaccine prompts immune response in early test
LONDON — Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.British researchers first began testing the vaccine in April in about 1,000 people, half of whom got the experimental vaccine.
LONDON — Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.British researchers first began testing the vaccine in April in about 1,000 people, half of whom got the experimental vaccine.
Fauci to throw 1st pitch at Yankees-Nationals opener in DC
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'I'm begging you:' US surgeon general pleads with Americans to wear face masks amid virus surge
WASHINGTON -- As new daily coronavirus cases reported in the United States surge to record highs, the U.S. surgeon general shared an impassioned plea for Americans to follow recommended guidelines in order to prevent further spread of the virus.“I’m pleading with your viewers.
WASHINGTON -- As new daily coronavirus cases reported in the United States surge to record highs, the U.S. surgeon general shared an impassioned plea for Americans to follow recommended guidelines in order to prevent further spread of the virus.“I’m pleading with your viewers.
'It's a pandemic:' Shoppers' opinions mixed as mask requirement takes effect at Woodman's in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- A number of national retailers began requiring masks Monday, July 20 -- including Woodman's grocery stores in the Milwaukee area.
WAUKESHA -- A number of national retailers began requiring masks Monday, July 20 -- including Woodman's grocery stores in the Milwaukee area.
Students, parents of DSHA and Marquette High protest Milwaukee's school reopening strategy
MILWAUKEE -- Roughly 50 people associated with two major private schools in Milwaukee were protesting downtown Monday morning.
MILWAUKEE -- Roughly 50 people associated with two major private schools in Milwaukee were protesting downtown Monday morning.
Milwaukee health officials explain why city is not allowing in-person learning
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Health Department officials are responding to protests -- and offering an explanation as to why they are prohibiting in-person learning in the city.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Health Department officials are responding to protests -- and offering an explanation as to why they are prohibiting in-person learning in the city.
Menomonee Falls district postpones summer athletic activities due to COVID concerns
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Officials with the Menomonee Falls School District say they are postponing summer contact days for high school athletics "due to an increase in positive COVID cases throughout Waukesha County," a release said Sunday, July 19.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Officials with the Menomonee Falls School District say they are postponing summer contact days for high school athletics "due to an increase in positive COVID cases throughout Waukesha County," a release said Sunday, July 19.