Virginia becomes first state to adopt 'enforceable' workplace safety standards for COVID-19
RICHMOND, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - Virginia has become the first state in the nation to adopt "enforceable" workplace safety standards for COVID-19.Governor Ralph Northam made the announcement on Twitter Wednesday saying, "Workers should not have to sacrifice their health and safety to earn a living–especially not during a pandemic."The Washington Post reports the Commonwealth's safety and health codes board voted 9-2 to pass the emergency legislation today.The "emergency temporary standard" will require businesses in the state to implement safety measures in an effort to protect their employees from being infected with the coronavirus at work.If companies violate the policies in place, they could reportedly face steep financial penalties.The policies will prohibit workers suspected of having the coronavirus from coming into work, require companies to notify workers of possible exposure to infected coworkers within a 24 hour period, and includes other mandates about physical distancing, protective gear, sanitation, disinfecting and hand-washing, according to the Post.In late May, Virginia's Department of Labor and Industry, under direction from Northam, drafted the regulation.
RICHMOND, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - Virginia has become the first state in the nation to adopt "enforceable" workplace safety standards for COVID-19.Governor Ralph Northam made the announcement on Twitter Wednesday saying, "Workers should not have to sacrifice their health and safety to earn a living–especially not during a pandemic."The Washington Post reports the Commonwealth's safety and health codes board voted 9-2 to pass the emergency legislation today.The "emergency temporary standard" will require businesses in the state to implement safety measures in an effort to protect their employees from being infected with the coronavirus at work.If companies violate the policies in place, they could reportedly face steep financial penalties.The policies will prohibit workers suspected of having the coronavirus from coming into work, require companies to notify workers of possible exposure to infected coworkers within a 24 hour period, and includes other mandates about physical distancing, protective gear, sanitation, disinfecting and hand-washing, according to the Post.In late May, Virginia's Department of Labor and Industry, under direction from Northam, drafted the regulation.
Widespread wearing of masks could get COVID-19 under control within 4-8 weeks, CDC director says
LOS ANGELES -- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr.
LOS ANGELES -- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr.
'Trying our hardest:' Mask mandate, pandemic restrictions keep Milwaukee's tourism industry on its toes
Now that masks are mandatory in Milwaukee, will tourists choose to get back out and explore? The CEO of VISIT Milwaukee said the impact of the decision to mandate masks may surprise some.
Now that masks are mandatory in Milwaukee, will tourists choose to get back out and explore? The CEO of VISIT Milwaukee said the impact of the decision to mandate masks may surprise some.
Kohl’s to require customers to wear face coverings beginning July 20
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Kohl's announced on Wednesday, July 15 that beginning Monday, July 20, they will require all customers to wear a face covering while shopping in its stores.In a news release, Kohl's said it considers health and safety a top priority -- and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.Customers will see signage at the front of the store to inform them of the face covering policy.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Kohl's announced on Wednesday, July 15 that beginning Monday, July 20, they will require all customers to wear a face covering while shopping in its stores.In a news release, Kohl's said it considers health and safety a top priority -- and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.Customers will see signage at the front of the store to inform them of the face covering policy.
Customers must wear masks at Pick 'n Save, Metro Market stores starting Wednesday, July 22
MILWAUKEE -- Kroger, the parent company of Pick 'n Save and Metro Market in southeast Wisconsin, tweeted on Wednesday, July 15 that starting Wednesday, July 22, its stores "will require all customers in all locations to wear a mask."
MILWAUKEE -- Kroger, the parent company of Pick 'n Save and Metro Market in southeast Wisconsin, tweeted on Wednesday, July 15 that starting Wednesday, July 22, its stores "will require all customers in all locations to wear a mask."
EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh set to reopen to the public on Aug. 3
OSHKOSH -- The EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, which has been closed since late March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will reopen on a limited basis beginning Monday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m.A news release says the museum will have limits on the size of groups and total number of visitors allowed in the facility at any time.
OSHKOSH -- The EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, which has been closed since late March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will reopen on a limited basis beginning Monday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m.A news release says the museum will have limits on the size of groups and total number of visitors allowed in the facility at any time.
600 out-of-state nurses coming to Arizona to support hospitals
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- The Arizona Department of Health Services says it is partnering with Vizient, Inc.
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- The Arizona Department of Health Services says it is partnering with Vizient, Inc.
Wauwatosa to consider mask ordinance for 'possible adoption' later this month
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride told FOX6 News on Wednesday, July 15 that a mask ordinance for the city could soon be up for discussion."Just yesterday, one of our alderpersons asked that it be placed on the agenda at the next committee cycle," McBride told FOX6's Bret Lemoine. "The next time the committee meetings come up would be July 28th.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride told FOX6 News on Wednesday, July 15 that a mask ordinance for the city could soon be up for discussion."Just yesterday, one of our alderpersons asked that it be placed on the agenda at the next committee cycle," McBride told FOX6's Bret Lemoine. "The next time the committee meetings come up would be July 28th.
At least 31 percent of children tested in Florida are positive for COVID-19: report
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Nearly one-third of every person under 18 years old tested for the coronavirus in Florida are positive for the virus, according to a report on Friday.Palm Beach County’s health department director, Dr.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Nearly one-third of every person under 18 years old tested for the coronavirus in Florida are positive for the virus, according to a report on Friday.Palm Beach County’s health department director, Dr.
Walmart and Sam’s Club to require all customers to wear face masks starting July 20
NEW YORK — Walmart will require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam's Club stores, making it the largest retailer to introduce such a policy that has otherwise proven difficult to enforce without state and federal requirements.The company said the policy will go into effect on Monday to allow time to inform stores and customers.
NEW YORK — Walmart will require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam's Club stores, making it the largest retailer to introduce such a policy that has otherwise proven difficult to enforce without state and federal requirements.The company said the policy will go into effect on Monday to allow time to inform stores and customers.
Interactive map shows risk of encountering COVID-19 at events of different sizes across the country
NEW YORK -- An interactive online map allows people to assess their risk of encountering someone infected with COVID-19 at an event, based on the size of the gathering as well as the county in which the gathering is being held.The dashboard allows users to zoom in on a county anywhere in the U.S. and choose an event size ranging between 10 people to 10,000 people.
NEW YORK -- An interactive online map allows people to assess their risk of encountering someone infected with COVID-19 at an event, based on the size of the gathering as well as the county in which the gathering is being held.The dashboard allows users to zoom in on a county anywhere in the U.S. and choose an event size ranging between 10 people to 10,000 people.
Mom gets 5 weeks in prison for son's online class cheating
LOS ANGELES -- A California woman who paid $9,000 to have someone secretly take online college courses for her son and then demanded a discount when he received a C was sentenced Wednesday to five weeks in prison.Karen Littlefair, 57, said she's “truly sorry” for her actions and asked the judge for leniency, calling the experience a “nightmare” for her family.“I acted out of love for my son but I ended up hurting my son greatly," said Littlefair, who appeared via videoconference because of the coronavirus pandemic.Littlefair is among more than 50 people charged in the college cheating scheme involving wealthy parents and athletic coaches at elite universities across the country.
LOS ANGELES -- A California woman who paid $9,000 to have someone secretly take online college courses for her son and then demanded a discount when he received a C was sentenced Wednesday to five weeks in prison.Karen Littlefair, 57, said she's “truly sorry” for her actions and asked the judge for leniency, calling the experience a “nightmare” for her family.“I acted out of love for my son but I ended up hurting my son greatly," said Littlefair, who appeared via videoconference because of the coronavirus pandemic.Littlefair is among more than 50 people charged in the college cheating scheme involving wealthy parents and athletic coaches at elite universities across the country.
Banksy's last COVID-19 tags scrubbed from London Tube train
LONDON — Even if you are Banksy, tagging is forbidden on London's Underground.Transport for London, the transportation agency for the greater London area, scrubbed the acclaimed street artist's latest work on the subject of COVID-19 from one of its trains, erasing a visual warning on the dangers of skipping face coverings.Banksy uploaded a 59-second video to his Instagram and YouTube pages on Tuesday that showed him spray painting on a Circle Line train.
LONDON — Even if you are Banksy, tagging is forbidden on London's Underground.Transport for London, the transportation agency for the greater London area, scrubbed the acclaimed street artist's latest work on the subject of COVID-19 from one of its trains, erasing a visual warning on the dangers of skipping face coverings.Banksy uploaded a 59-second video to his Instagram and YouTube pages on Tuesday that showed him spray painting on a Circle Line train.
Waukesha Co., Carroll University partner to launch contact investigator training program
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County and Carroll University are announcing a partnership that will enhance efforts to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus through the implementation of the Contact Investigator Training Badge program.According to a press release, the new program, administered by Carroll University, is a curriculum that will significantly increase the number of active contact investigators in Waukesha County and allow staff who have been aiding in contact tracing efforts to return to normal duties.“Contact tracing is one of Public Health’s oldest and most effective tools to stop the spread of disease,” said Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. “This partnership will help us enhance those efforts significantly as we work to protect our communities from the COVID-19 virus.”In May, Carroll University reached out to Waukesha County with the idea to create a contact investigator curriculum for use by the county.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County and Carroll University are announcing a partnership that will enhance efforts to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus through the implementation of the Contact Investigator Training Badge program.According to a press release, the new program, administered by Carroll University, is a curriculum that will significantly increase the number of active contact investigators in Waukesha County and allow staff who have been aiding in contact tracing efforts to return to normal duties.“Contact tracing is one of Public Health’s oldest and most effective tools to stop the spread of disease,” said Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. “This partnership will help us enhance those efforts significantly as we work to protect our communities from the COVID-19 virus.”In May, Carroll University reached out to Waukesha County with the idea to create a contact investigator curriculum for use by the county.
Junk mail? Tens of thousands may have mistakenly thrown away stimulus payment
WASHINGTON -- Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.About 4 million people were expected to receive their economic impact payments on debit cards, which – as previously reported by FOX Business – were mistaken for junk mail by some recipients.
WASHINGTON -- Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.About 4 million people were expected to receive their economic impact payments on debit cards, which – as previously reported by FOX Business – were mistaken for junk mail by some recipients.
‘Masks don’t reduce your oxygen levels:' Doctor debunks facial covering claim in experiment
The simple act of wearing a mask amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has become a politically charged topic in the U.S. and across social media.
The simple act of wearing a mask amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has become a politically charged topic in the U.S. and across social media.
Milwaukee mask mandate poses challenge to restaurants, bars; study found most were compliant
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and city health officials held a virtual meeting with some business owners on Tuesday, July 14 to discuss what needs to be done at restaurants and bars to beat COVID-19.The meeting was designed to help business owners who are struggling to keep people safe while keeping business going; you can't eat or drink while wearing a mask."Most people do not wear masks while eating or in the restaurant," said Jack Holt with Point Restaurants.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and city health officials held a virtual meeting with some business owners on Tuesday, July 14 to discuss what needs to be done at restaurants and bars to beat COVID-19.The meeting was designed to help business owners who are struggling to keep people safe while keeping business going; you can't eat or drink while wearing a mask."Most people do not wear masks while eating or in the restaurant," said Jack Holt with Point Restaurants.
Adults with special needs bring all-inclusive mural to life at The Friendship Circle in Fox Point
FOX POINT -- A new all-inclusive mural has been born out of the coronavirus pandemic.It was completed Tuesday, July 14 at The Friendship Circle in Fox Point with help from artists and adults with special needs.The mural depicts the meaning of coming together during these unprecedented times.One participant at a time was allowed to work on the mural in an effort to practice social distancing.It's an effort to help people cope amid COVID-19.
FOX POINT -- A new all-inclusive mural has been born out of the coronavirus pandemic.It was completed Tuesday, July 14 at The Friendship Circle in Fox Point with help from artists and adults with special needs.The mural depicts the meaning of coming together during these unprecedented times.One participant at a time was allowed to work on the mural in an effort to practice social distancing.It's an effort to help people cope amid COVID-19.
CDC says face coverings likely stopped spread of COVID-19 by 2 infected hair stylists to 139 clients
SPRINGFIELD, Miss. -- In May, reports surfaced of two Missouri hair stylists with COVID-19 who potentially exposed 139 clients to the novel coronavirus.On July 14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that none of the clients were known to have become infected with COVID-19, highlighting the fact that all of the clients wore facial coverings.
SPRINGFIELD, Miss. -- In May, reports surfaced of two Missouri hair stylists with COVID-19 who potentially exposed 139 clients to the novel coronavirus.On July 14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that none of the clients were known to have become infected with COVID-19, highlighting the fact that all of the clients wore facial coverings.