‘Many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face mask:' Trump tweets photo of himself in face covering
WASHINGTON -- After being photographed wearing a face mask only once before amid the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 140,000 Americans, President Donald Trump finally promoted the preventative measure on Monday.“We are United in our effort to defeat the Invisible China Virus, and many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face mask when you can’t socially distance," President Trump wrote on Twitter. “There is nobody more Patriotic than me, your favorite President!”President Trump Trump’s message was accompanied by a black and white image of him wearing a face covering.
WASHINGTON -- After being photographed wearing a face mask only once before amid the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 140,000 Americans, President Donald Trump finally promoted the preventative measure on Monday.“We are United in our effort to defeat the Invisible China Virus, and many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face mask when you can’t socially distance," President Trump wrote on Twitter. “There is nobody more Patriotic than me, your favorite President!”President Trump Trump’s message was accompanied by a black and white image of him wearing a face covering.
Disney World bans guests from eating and drinking while walking
ORLANDO -- Eating and drinking while walking around Walt Disney World is no longer permitted in the age of the novel coronavirus.The theme park is prohibiting visitors from consuming food and beverages while roaming around its Florida location in an effort to ensure masks are worn at all times.Under the new rule, guests are still allowed to remove their masks while eating or drinking, but cannot be on the move and must socially distance from others, according to the park's website, which was first reported by Disney blogs like Mickey Blog and Walt Disney News Today.“Face coverings are required for all guests (ages 2 and up) and cast members.
ORLANDO -- Eating and drinking while walking around Walt Disney World is no longer permitted in the age of the novel coronavirus.The theme park is prohibiting visitors from consuming food and beverages while roaming around its Florida location in an effort to ensure masks are worn at all times.Under the new rule, guests are still allowed to remove their masks while eating or drinking, but cannot be on the move and must socially distance from others, according to the park's website, which was first reported by Disney blogs like Mickey Blog and Walt Disney News Today.“Face coverings are required for all guests (ages 2 and up) and cast members.
FDA now includes 75 ‘toxic’ hand sanitizers on its list of products to avoid
In the age of routine hand sanitizer use to protect against the novel coronavirus, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging consumers to be wary of at least 75 such products because they may contain a toxic chemical.
In the age of routine hand sanitizer use to protect against the novel coronavirus, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging consumers to be wary of at least 75 such products because they may contain a toxic chemical.
Engine maker Briggs & Stratton files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy
WAUWATOSA — Briggs & Stratton Corp., billed as the world's largest manufacturer of small gas engines, has filed for bankruptcy protection citing challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced Monday.As part of the Chapter 11 filing, the Milwaukee-area company said Monday it has secured debtor-in-possession financing of $677.5 million from KPS Capital Partners LP, the private equity firm purchasing its assets, and its existing lenders to allow it to continue operating ahead of the closing of the deal.“Over the past several months, we have explored multiple options with our advisors to strengthen our financial position and flexibility,” Chief Executive Todd Teske said in a statement. “The challenges we have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic have made reorganization the difficult but necessary and appropriate path forward to secure our business.”The filing allows Briggs & Stratton to fully support its operations through the closing of the transaction, the company said in the statement.
WAUWATOSA — Briggs & Stratton Corp., billed as the world's largest manufacturer of small gas engines, has filed for bankruptcy protection citing challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced Monday.As part of the Chapter 11 filing, the Milwaukee-area company said Monday it has secured debtor-in-possession financing of $677.5 million from KPS Capital Partners LP, the private equity firm purchasing its assets, and its existing lenders to allow it to continue operating ahead of the closing of the deal.“Over the past several months, we have explored multiple options with our advisors to strengthen our financial position and flexibility,” Chief Executive Todd Teske said in a statement. “The challenges we have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic have made reorganization the difficult but necessary and appropriate path forward to secure our business.”The filing allows Briggs & Stratton to fully support its operations through the closing of the transaction, the company said in the statement.
Bahamas to ban American travelers beginning July 22 due to spike in COVID-19 cases
BAHAMAS -- Nearly three weeks after the Bahamas reopened its borders to international travelers amid the coronavirus pandemic, the island nation announced that American tourists will be barred from entering following a surge of new COVID-19 cases.Beginning July 22 at midnight, the Bahamas is closing its borders to all commercial flights and vessels carrying U.S. passengers.
BAHAMAS -- Nearly three weeks after the Bahamas reopened its borders to international travelers amid the coronavirus pandemic, the island nation announced that American tourists will be barred from entering following a surge of new COVID-19 cases.Beginning July 22 at midnight, the Bahamas is closing its borders to all commercial flights and vessels carrying U.S. passengers.
Wisconsin's largest teachers unions call for online school
MADISON — Teachers unions for Wisconsin's five largest school districts asked Gov.
MADISON — Teachers unions for Wisconsin's five largest school districts asked Gov.
'Great disappointment:' 2020 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon canceled due to COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- The 2020 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon scheduled for Oct. 4 has been canceled due to COVID-19.The following statement was released on their website: Dear Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon supporter:
MILWAUKEE -- The 2020 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon scheduled for Oct. 4 has been canceled due to COVID-19.The following statement was released on their website: Dear Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon supporter:
Poll: 63% of Americans believe their job will 'never return to normal'
NEW YORK -- Three-quarters of Americans worry life will never return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey.
NEW YORK -- Three-quarters of Americans worry life will never return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey.
Protesters gather in Milwaukee, call for in-person classes this fall
Calls are growing louder for schools to reopen this fall. Demonstrations are underway Monday, July 20 in downtown Milwaukee at the Zeidler Building -- calling for schools to have in-person classes this fall.
Calls are growing louder for schools to reopen this fall. Demonstrations are underway Monday, July 20 in downtown Milwaukee at the Zeidler Building -- calling for schools to have in-person classes this fall.
New study: Yard work can burn off excess pounds put on during coronavirus lockdowns
NEW YORK -- According to new research, homeowners burn a significant amount of calories every year simply by doing yard work and other DIY projects around the house.It turns out, maintaining the lawn and garden might be the perfect way to work off weight put on while stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.On average, homeowners burn more than 80,000 calories a year by working in the garden and performing DIY tasks around the house, Southwest News Service reports.According to a new study, many people don’t view yard work as exercise, but the number of calories burned doing it is enough to offset eating over 300 Big Macs.The study, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Draper Tools, surveyed 2,000 homeowners and found that they spent an average of 165 hours a year maintaining or fixing up their homes.Simple actions like pulling weeds, pruning, and watering a garden can burn thousands of calories a year, as long as they’re done consistently.
NEW YORK -- According to new research, homeowners burn a significant amount of calories every year simply by doing yard work and other DIY projects around the house.It turns out, maintaining the lawn and garden might be the perfect way to work off weight put on while stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.On average, homeowners burn more than 80,000 calories a year by working in the garden and performing DIY tasks around the house, Southwest News Service reports.According to a new study, many people don’t view yard work as exercise, but the number of calories burned doing it is enough to offset eating over 300 Big Macs.The study, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Draper Tools, surveyed 2,000 homeowners and found that they spent an average of 165 hours a year maintaining or fixing up their homes.Simple actions like pulling weeds, pruning, and watering a garden can burn thousands of calories a year, as long as they’re done consistently.
FDA approves Quest COVID-19 test for 'pooled' sample use
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency approval to a new approach to coronavirus testing that combines test samples in batches instead of running them one by one, speeding up the process.The FDA said Saturday that it reissued an emergency use authorization to Quest Diagnostics to use its COVID-19 test with pooled samples.
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency approval to a new approach to coronavirus testing that combines test samples in batches instead of running them one by one, speeding up the process.The FDA said Saturday that it reissued an emergency use authorization to Quest Diagnostics to use its COVID-19 test with pooled samples.
Beloved Steny's employee, Special Olympics Coach Ken Kuemmerlein dies after battle with COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News learned Sunday, July 19 a beloved person in the community lost his battle with COVID-19.Ken Kuemmerlein was an employee at Steny's in Milwaukee, and a coach with Special Olympics Wisconsin.The medical examiner confirmed he passed away in the ICU Sunday.West Allis Mayor Dan Devine tweeted condolences Sunday night:
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News learned Sunday, July 19 a beloved person in the community lost his battle with COVID-19.Ken Kuemmerlein was an employee at Steny's in Milwaukee, and a coach with Special Olympics Wisconsin.The medical examiner confirmed he passed away in the ICU Sunday.West Allis Mayor Dan Devine tweeted condolences Sunday night:
Southern California woman tests positive for COVID-19 for 2nd time after initial recovery
LOS ANGELES -- A Los Angeles woman is sharing her story to bring awareness to the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic after she tested positive for the virus for the second time despite doing "everything right." Health officials have reported an increased number of people who tested positive for COVID-19, recovered, and then testing positive for a second time.Mary, who did not want to disclose her last name, is coming forward with her story.She initially tested positive for the virus in April.
LOS ANGELES -- A Los Angeles woman is sharing her story to bring awareness to the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic after she tested positive for the virus for the second time despite doing "everything right." Health officials have reported an increased number of people who tested positive for COVID-19, recovered, and then testing positive for a second time.Mary, who did not want to disclose her last name, is coming forward with her story.She initially tested positive for the virus in April.
DHS: 42K+ positive cases of COVID-19 statewide, 844 deaths, 32K+ recovered, 730K+ negative
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by more than 800 Sunday, July 19, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, which reported 830 new positive cases, for a total of 42,315.There have been 844 deaths in the state, with one new death reported by DHS officials Sunday.
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by more than 800 Sunday, July 19, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, which reported 830 new positive cases, for a total of 42,315.There have been 844 deaths in the state, with one new death reported by DHS officials Sunday.
Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus reveals he, wife tested positive for COVID-19 in March
NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus revealed Sunday, July 19 that he and his wife tested positive for the coronavirus back in March when the pandemic first swept across the United States.
NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus revealed Sunday, July 19 that he and his wife tested positive for the coronavirus back in March when the pandemic first swept across the United States.
Fox News Poll: Joe Biden holds lead over President Trump as coronavirus concerns grip nation
WASHINGTON -- Coronavirus infected the election.
WASHINGTON -- Coronavirus infected the election.
Milwaukee King juniors-to-be dreaming and doing amid COVID-19, sights set on the NFL
While there is uncertainty over high school football in the fall, there is no doubt that the King Generals will have a pair of top flight juniors on the field, if they play. Those two are making this unusual summer count. The pair of King High School juniors-to-be are dreaming and doing this summer. Cameron Done and Jerry Cross are being recruited by top college programs around the country, but they are still grinding out their workouts at home.
While there is uncertainty over high school football in the fall, there is no doubt that the King Generals will have a pair of top flight juniors on the field, if they play. Those two are making this unusual summer count. The pair of King High School juniors-to-be are dreaming and doing this summer. Cameron Done and Jerry Cross are being recruited by top college programs around the country, but they are still grinding out their workouts at home.
Milwaukee Kayak Company sees near record summer as people look to 'escape' COVID-19
Wisconsinites looking to escape the coronavirus pandemic, if only just for a couple hours, are doing so in a very Wisconsin way -- on the water -- and it's made watercraft like kayaks hard to come by.
Wisconsinites looking to escape the coronavirus pandemic, if only just for a couple hours, are doing so in a very Wisconsin way -- on the water -- and it's made watercraft like kayaks hard to come by.