'Better than it was:' Racine health officials discuss next steps of COVID-19 reopening plan
RACINE -- As Racine surpasses 1,500 COVID-19 cases, the city's board of health met virtually on Tuesday, July 14 to review the next steps of its reopening plan, after entering its second phase last week."Our numbers have gone up slightly from the confirmed totals," said Dottie-Kay Bowersox, Racine public health administrator.
RACINE -- As Racine surpasses 1,500 COVID-19 cases, the city's board of health met virtually on Tuesday, July 14 to review the next steps of its reopening plan, after entering its second phase last week."Our numbers have gone up slightly from the confirmed totals," said Dottie-Kay Bowersox, Racine public health administrator.
Additional $600 a week in jobless benefits about to expire
WASHINGTON -- The additional $600 a week in jobless benefits that became available to those collecting unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic is slated to expire at the end of the month, even as states across the country begin to see a surge in positive cases of COVID-19 triggering further lockdowns and potential layoffs.The Trump administration is currently in the midst of negotiations with congressional leadership on a “Phase 4” coronavirus stimulus economic relief package, but at this point, it is unclear whether that $600-a-week enhanced unemployment benefit would be extended past the July 31 expiration date.“It was a really important thing to do as we were shutting our economy down.
WASHINGTON -- The additional $600 a week in jobless benefits that became available to those collecting unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic is slated to expire at the end of the month, even as states across the country begin to see a surge in positive cases of COVID-19 triggering further lockdowns and potential layoffs.The Trump administration is currently in the midst of negotiations with congressional leadership on a “Phase 4” coronavirus stimulus economic relief package, but at this point, it is unclear whether that $600-a-week enhanced unemployment benefit would be extended past the July 31 expiration date.“It was a really important thing to do as we were shutting our economy down.
38,104 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 827 deaths, 28K+ recovered
MADISON -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 38,104 on Tuesday, July 14.
MADISON -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 38,104 on Tuesday, July 14.
More than half of COVID-19 patients scanned in study show heart abnormalities, researchers say
LONDON -- More than half of the COVID-19 patients involved in a new study aimed at observing how the virus may impact the heart were found to have some form of cardiovascular damage.More than 1,200 patients, ranging in age from 52 to 71, from 69 countries participated in the study.
LONDON -- More than half of the COVID-19 patients involved in a new study aimed at observing how the virus may impact the heart were found to have some form of cardiovascular damage.More than 1,200 patients, ranging in age from 52 to 71, from 69 countries participated in the study.
'Nail in the coffin:' After 107 years in business, COVID-19 shutters Oconomowoc business
OCONOMOWOC -- Tobin's in Oconomowoc will be closing its doors after 107 years -- the coronavirus standing as the one thing the store could not overcome.After generations in business, the store will close for good in October.
OCONOMOWOC -- Tobin's in Oconomowoc will be closing its doors after 107 years -- the coronavirus standing as the one thing the store could not overcome.After generations in business, the store will close for good in October.
Trump administration tells hospitals to bypass CDC with COVID-19 data reporting
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has ordered hospitals to begin sending coronavirus patient information directly to the Department of Health and Human Services, bypassing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The move has drawn criticism from some public health experts, who say the White House has been politicizing science and sidelining the CDC in its response to the pandemic.The change in reporting will begin Wednesday, according to a document offering guidance for hospitals and clinical labs posted on the HHS website.The HHS will now collect daily reports about the number of patients each hospital is treating, how many beds and ventilators are available, testing data, and other pandemic-related information.Hospitals previously reported to the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network, described by the agency as “the nation’s most widely used healthcare-associated infection tracking system.” The CDC is one of 11 divisions under the HHS, and has historically handled this sort of data.The Trump administration claims the goal is to streamline data and help the White House Coronavirus Task Force with distributing scarce supplies and treatment.Some hospital leaders welcomed the change, saying it will save time and energy from having to respond to requests from multiple federal agencies, according to the New York Times.
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has ordered hospitals to begin sending coronavirus patient information directly to the Department of Health and Human Services, bypassing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The move has drawn criticism from some public health experts, who say the White House has been politicizing science and sidelining the CDC in its response to the pandemic.The change in reporting will begin Wednesday, according to a document offering guidance for hospitals and clinical labs posted on the HHS website.The HHS will now collect daily reports about the number of patients each hospital is treating, how many beds and ventilators are available, testing data, and other pandemic-related information.Hospitals previously reported to the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network, described by the agency as “the nation’s most widely used healthcare-associated infection tracking system.” The CDC is one of 11 divisions under the HHS, and has historically handled this sort of data.The Trump administration claims the goal is to streamline data and help the White House Coronavirus Task Force with distributing scarce supplies and treatment.Some hospital leaders welcomed the change, saying it will save time and energy from having to respond to requests from multiple federal agencies, according to the New York Times.
'Protect others:' As mask mandates take effect, officials stress cleanliness, hands-off approach
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett signed the City of Milwaukee’s mask ordinance Tuesday, July 14, and the mask mandate in Shorewood took effect on Friday, July 10.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett signed the City of Milwaukee’s mask ordinance Tuesday, July 14, and the mask mandate in Shorewood took effect on Friday, July 10.
'Lessons learned:' MPS holds drive-thru enrollment for fall classes; reopening plan set for vote
MILWAUKEE -- With doors at Milwaukee Public Schools locked, families who would normally come to the district building to enroll their children are now registering for classes curbside due to the COVID-19 pandemic.With no physical contact and being confined to their own personal space, social distancing for MPS staff and families has already begun.
MILWAUKEE -- With doors at Milwaukee Public Schools locked, families who would normally come to the district building to enroll their children are now registering for classes curbside due to the COVID-19 pandemic.With no physical contact and being confined to their own personal space, social distancing for MPS staff and families has already begun.
'Students need a bailout:' MPS teachers, administrators question possible return to classrooms
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools teachers and administrators are weighing in on the district's proposed reopening plan, expressing concerns about a possible return to the classroom this fall.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools teachers and administrators are weighing in on the district's proposed reopening plan, expressing concerns about a possible return to the classroom this fall.
'A great thing to do:' Photographers providing free headshots for unemployed workers
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic has left millions of people unemployed and searching for that next job.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic has left millions of people unemployed and searching for that next job.
1st COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial
WASHINGTON -- The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people’s immune systems just the way scientists had hoped, researchers reported Tuesday -- as the shots are poised to begin key final testing.“No matter how you slice this, this is good news,” Dr.
WASHINGTON -- The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people’s immune systems just the way scientists had hoped, researchers reported Tuesday -- as the shots are poised to begin key final testing.“No matter how you slice this, this is good news,” Dr.
Texas couple adopts 5 siblings separated in foster care
SPRING, Texas -- COVID-19 is expected to have a huge impact on the foster care system.
SPRING, Texas -- COVID-19 is expected to have a huge impact on the foster care system.
Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students
BOSTON — The Trump administration has rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer schools or leave the country if their colleges hold classes entirely online this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the decision as a court hearing was getting underway on a challenge to the rule by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.A federal judge scheduled arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit that challenged the new Trump administration policy.Under the policy, international students in the U.S. would be forbidden from taking all of their courses online this fall.
BOSTON — The Trump administration has rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer schools or leave the country if their colleges hold classes entirely online this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the decision as a court hearing was getting underway on a challenge to the rule by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.A federal judge scheduled arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit that challenged the new Trump administration policy.Under the policy, international students in the U.S. would be forbidden from taking all of their courses online this fall.
Despite public opposition, global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more
LONDON — Politicians and public health leaders have publicly committed to equitably sharing any coronavirus vaccine that works, but the top global initiative to make that happen may allow rich countries to reinforce their own stockpiles while making fewer doses available for poor ones.Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political, pharmaceutical and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries in an unseemly race to inoculate their populations first.
LONDON — Politicians and public health leaders have publicly committed to equitably sharing any coronavirus vaccine that works, but the top global initiative to make that happen may allow rich countries to reinforce their own stockpiles while making fewer doses available for poor ones.Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political, pharmaceutical and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries in an unseemly race to inoculate their populations first.
Masks for kids? Schools confront the politics of reopening
CLOVIS, Calif. -- On one side are parents saying, let kids be kids.
CLOVIS, Calif. -- On one side are parents saying, let kids be kids.
'Hard decision to make:' Sheboygan County Fair CANCELED for 2020 amid COVID-19 pandemic
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- - The Sheboygan County Fair has been canceled for 2020, fair officials announced on Tuesday, July 14."It was a hard decision to make as we know so many of you look forward to our county fair every year, but we are committed to the health of everyone involved.
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- - The Sheboygan County Fair has been canceled for 2020, fair officials announced on Tuesday, July 14."It was a hard decision to make as we know so many of you look forward to our county fair every year, but we are committed to the health of everyone involved.
4 states, including Wisconsin, added to New York travel advisory list, 1 removed
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov.
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov.
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 13 million, according to Johns Hopkins
NEW YORK -- According to the most recent data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center, more than 13 million people were confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19 globally, an unsurprising milestone that follows news of record-breaking daily confirmed cases in the U.S. and around the world.The staggering number signals that the world may be losing some of the ground it gained in addressing the pandemic.As of July 13, there were more than 570,000 deaths and 7.1 million recoveries across the world.
NEW YORK -- According to the most recent data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center, more than 13 million people were confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19 globally, an unsurprising milestone that follows news of record-breaking daily confirmed cases in the U.S. and around the world.The staggering number signals that the world may be losing some of the ground it gained in addressing the pandemic.As of July 13, there were more than 570,000 deaths and 7.1 million recoveries across the world.
Refrigerated trucks requested in Arizona, Texas as morgues reach capacity amid COVID-19 surge
Some Arizona and Texas counties are running out of space in their morgues and have put out calls for refrigerated trucks in which to store bodies and help take some pressure off of local medical examiners’ offices.
Some Arizona and Texas counties are running out of space in their morgues and have put out calls for refrigerated trucks in which to store bodies and help take some pressure off of local medical examiners’ offices.