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.
'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.