Kentucky couple fit with ankle monitors, placed on house arrest for refusing to sign quarantine documents
HARDIN, Ky. -- A Kentucky couple was fitted with ankle monitors and placed on house arrest after the wife tested positive for coronavirus but refused to sign self-quarantine documents, according to reports.Elizabeth Linscott said she got tested for COVID-19 as a precaution because she was planning to visit her parents in Michigan.
HARDIN, Ky. -- A Kentucky couple was fitted with ankle monitors and placed on house arrest after the wife tested positive for coronavirus but refused to sign self-quarantine documents, according to reports.Elizabeth Linscott said she got tested for COVID-19 as a precaution because she was planning to visit her parents in Michigan.
Wisconsin contact tracers fight COVID-19 amid conspiracies
MADISON — Having posed a series of increasingly paranoid-sounding questions about the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Appleton City Council member William Siebers cleared his throat, preparing for the most outlandish yet.“I’ve got to be serious,” he said. “Are there going to be any cameras situated in the city of Appleton that (are) going to supervise anybody who is quarantined or isolated in their homes, to make sure they don’t leave their homes?”Siebers’ question was designed to prompt a city staffer to explain that, despite what residents may have heard, Appleton was not planning to adopt an official Big Brother policy.Conspiracy-tinged rumors swirled around Appleton ahead of the council’s June 17 online meeting.
MADISON — Having posed a series of increasingly paranoid-sounding questions about the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Appleton City Council member William Siebers cleared his throat, preparing for the most outlandish yet.“I’ve got to be serious,” he said. “Are there going to be any cameras situated in the city of Appleton that (are) going to supervise anybody who is quarantined or isolated in their homes, to make sure they don’t leave their homes?”Siebers’ question was designed to prompt a city staffer to explain that, despite what residents may have heard, Appleton was not planning to adopt an official Big Brother policy.Conspiracy-tinged rumors swirled around Appleton ahead of the council’s June 17 online meeting.
Menomonee Falls district leaders announce 'COVID-19 among football conditioning program attendees'
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Officials with the School District of Menomonee Falls in a letter to parents Saturday, July 18 announced "COVID-19 was diagnosed among our football conditioning program attendees," and as a result, football, dance, cheer, soccer, softball, basketball and volleyball have been suspended.Below is the letter to parents:
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Officials with the School District of Menomonee Falls in a letter to parents Saturday, July 18 announced "COVID-19 was diagnosed among our football conditioning program attendees," and as a result, football, dance, cheer, soccer, softball, basketball and volleyball have been suspended.Below is the letter to parents:
DHS: 41K+ positive cases of COVID-19 statewide, 843 deaths, 32K+ recovered, 723K+ negative
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by more than 900 Saturday, July 18, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, with an increase of 978 positive cases, for a total of 41,485.DHS officials said there have been 843 deaths in the state, with 10 new deaths reported.Of the positive cases, 4,082 (increase of 51) have required hospitalization (9.8%).DHS officials said 77.2% of cases have recovered (32,004).
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by more than 900 Saturday, July 18, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, with an increase of 978 positive cases, for a total of 41,485.DHS officials said there have been 843 deaths in the state, with 10 new deaths reported.Of the positive cases, 4,082 (increase of 51) have required hospitalization (9.8%).DHS officials said 77.2% of cases have recovered (32,004).
1st weekend of Milwaukee's mask mandate sees heat indices over 100 degrees
A lot of people were outdoors Saturday, July 18 despite a heat advisory and heat indices over 100 for much of the day during the first weekend with a mask mandate in place in Milwaukee.
A lot of people were outdoors Saturday, July 18 despite a heat advisory and heat indices over 100 for much of the day during the first weekend with a mask mandate in place in Milwaukee.
85 babies have tested positive for COVID-19 in 1 Texas county
NUECES COUNTY, Texas -- A total of 85 babies have tested positive for COVID-19 in Nueces County, Texas, the county’s health director said on Friday, July 17.In a COVID-19 public health update streamed on Corpus Christi government social media pages, Annette Rodriguez, director of public health for Nueces County, said that as of July 17, more than 80 babies in the county have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.“We currently have 85 babies under the age of one here in Nueces County that have all tested positive for COVID-19,” Rodriguez said during the livestream.
NUECES COUNTY, Texas -- A total of 85 babies have tested positive for COVID-19 in Nueces County, Texas, the county’s health director said on Friday, July 17.In a COVID-19 public health update streamed on Corpus Christi government social media pages, Annette Rodriguez, director of public health for Nueces County, said that as of July 17, more than 80 babies in the county have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.“We currently have 85 babies under the age of one here in Nueces County that have all tested positive for COVID-19,” Rodriguez said during the livestream.
Taco Bell rumored to be removing popular menu item, social media erupts
The rumors of the Quesarito’s demise may or may not be greatly exaggerated.
The rumors of the Quesarito’s demise may or may not be greatly exaggerated.
NFL informs teams training camps will open on time
GREEN BAY -- The NFL has informed teams their training camps will open on time.League executive Troy Vincent sent a memo to general managers and head coaches on Saturday informing them rookies can report by Tuesday, quarterbacks and injured players by Thursday and all other players can arrive by July 28.Rookies for Houston and Kansas City are set to report Monday.The league and the NFL Players Association are still discussing testing for the coronavirus and other health and safety protocols.
GREEN BAY -- The NFL has informed teams their training camps will open on time.League executive Troy Vincent sent a memo to general managers and head coaches on Saturday informing them rookies can report by Tuesday, quarterbacks and injured players by Thursday and all other players can arrive by July 28.Rookies for Houston and Kansas City are set to report Monday.The league and the NFL Players Association are still discussing testing for the coronavirus and other health and safety protocols.
NFL informs teams training camps will open on time
The NFL has informed teams their training camps will open on time.
The NFL has informed teams their training camps will open on time.
Macy's paid $9M in bonuses to top executives after slashing 3,900 jobs
NEW YORK -- Macy's doled out $9 million in equity bonuses to its top executives just two weeks after the retailer said it would cut thousands of jobs in its corporate office.CEO Jeff Gennette received restricted stock worth about $3.6 million on July 9, according to a regulatory filing.
NEW YORK -- Macy's doled out $9 million in equity bonuses to its top executives just two weeks after the retailer said it would cut thousands of jobs in its corporate office.CEO Jeff Gennette received restricted stock worth about $3.6 million on July 9, according to a regulatory filing.
Arizona mother and newborn beat COVID-19 together
PHOENIX -- While there is an increase of young adults testing positive for COVID-19, a story that's not often heard is that of children battling the disease.For 3-month-old Elizabeth Jeckel, COVID-19 was the first illness she ever had, but she was able to fight it.The past few months were tough for Elizabeth's mother, Roxanne Jeckel.
PHOENIX -- While there is an increase of young adults testing positive for COVID-19, a story that's not often heard is that of children battling the disease.For 3-month-old Elizabeth Jeckel, COVID-19 was the first illness she ever had, but she was able to fight it.The past few months were tough for Elizabeth's mother, Roxanne Jeckel.
'Every challenge is an opportunity:' Some using COVID-19 quarantine to focus on personal, family growth
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic has changed lives and altered day-to-day routines, but this time of uncertainty has also paved the way for people to take stock of their life and relationships.When climbing on a playground, sometimes you need a little extra push to get over the hurdle, just like your spirit might need a lift in times of trauma.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic has changed lives and altered day-to-day routines, but this time of uncertainty has also paved the way for people to take stock of their life and relationships.When climbing on a playground, sometimes you need a little extra push to get over the hurdle, just like your spirit might need a lift in times of trauma.
Some using COVID-19 quarantine to focus on personal, family growth
The coronavirus pandemic has changed lives and altered day-to-day routines, but this time of uncertainty has also paved the way for people to take stock of their life and relationships.
The coronavirus pandemic has changed lives and altered day-to-day routines, but this time of uncertainty has also paved the way for people to take stock of their life and relationships.
Wearing masks in the heat
With mask mandates in place -- are people finding it challenging to wear face coverings with heat indices at 100-plus?
With mask mandates in place -- are people finding it challenging to wear face coverings with heat indices at 100-plus?
Coronavirus patient, 24, who was ‘close to death’ leaves Texas hospital after 79 days
DALLAS -- A 24-year-old coronavirus patient who was hospitalized for nearly 3 months and placed on a ventilator with "dismal odds" of survival was released from a Texas hospital Wednesday, July 15.“I saw a light,” Paola Castillo said while recuperating after 79 days at Medical City North Hills in Dallas, according to a hospital press release. “That light was God telling me it was time to wake up.”Castillo was admitted to the emergency department on April 27 after experiencing difficulty breathing, a cough and fever for 6 days prior.Her symptoms worsened, and she was placed on a ventilator in the first 24 hours after being admitted to the hospital.
DALLAS -- A 24-year-old coronavirus patient who was hospitalized for nearly 3 months and placed on a ventilator with "dismal odds" of survival was released from a Texas hospital Wednesday, July 15.“I saw a light,” Paola Castillo said while recuperating after 79 days at Medical City North Hills in Dallas, according to a hospital press release. “That light was God telling me it was time to wake up.”Castillo was admitted to the emergency department on April 27 after experiencing difficulty breathing, a cough and fever for 6 days prior.Her symptoms worsened, and she was placed on a ventilator in the first 24 hours after being admitted to the hospital.
Sheriff: Florida residents organizing 'COVID-19 parties,' some led by gang members
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. -- Florida gang members have supposedly been hosting massive parties at vacation rental homes with the hopes of spreading the coronavirus, according to officials.
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. -- Florida gang members have supposedly been hosting massive parties at vacation rental homes with the hopes of spreading the coronavirus, according to officials.
Florida sheriff's office releases footage of large block party in Kissimmee (Credit: Osceola County Sheriff's Office via Storyful)
A Florida sheriff?s department said it had broken up several parties at vacation rental homes despite the coronavirus pandemic, sharing footage of one such party that ran into the early hours of July 12.
A Florida sheriff?s department said it had broken up several parties at vacation rental homes despite the coronavirus pandemic, sharing footage of one such party that ran into the early hours of July 12.
'Based on science:' Joe Biden outlines ‘roadmap’ to ‘safely’ reopen schools
WILMINGTON, Del. -- Joe Biden on Friday, July 17 announced a five-step guideline "based on science" to support local decision-making on reopening schools to help students whose learning was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
WILMINGTON, Del. -- Joe Biden on Friday, July 17 announced a five-step guideline "based on science" to support local decision-making on reopening schools to help students whose learning was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.