1st COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial

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.

Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students

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BOSTON — The Trump administration has rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer schools or leave the country if their colleges hold classes entirely online this fall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BOSTON — The Trump administration has rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer schools or leave the country if their colleges hold classes entirely online this fall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

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.

'Hard decision to make:' Sheboygan County Fair CANCELED for 2020 amid COVID-19 pandemic

'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.

Global COVID-19 cases surpass 13 million, according to Johns Hopkins

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

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.

37K+ positive cases of COVID-19 statewide, 821 deaths, 28K+ recovered, 659K+ negative

37K+ positive cases of COVID-19 statewide, 821 deaths, 28K+ recovered, 659K+ negative

MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 increased by more than 400 Monday, July 13, with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reporting a total of 36,942 positive cases -- up 494 from Sunday.There have been 820 deaths in the state (2.2%).Of the positive cases, 3,850 have required hospitalization, an increase of 26 from Sunday, and 10.4% of cases.DHS officials said 28,670 have recovered (78%).

MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 increased by more than 400 Monday, July 13, with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reporting a total of 36,942 positive cases -- up 494 from Sunday.There have been 820 deaths in the state (2.2%).Of the positive cases, 3,850 have required hospitalization, an increase of 26 from Sunday, and 10.4% of cases.DHS officials said 28,670 have recovered (78%).

California shuts bars, indoor dining and most gyms, churches

California shuts bars, indoor dining and most gyms, churches

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Bars and inside restaurant dining are banned throughout California, while indoor religious services, gyms and hair and nail salons are again off-limits in most of the state, Gov.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Bars and inside restaurant dining are banned throughout California, while indoor religious services, gyms and hair and nail salons are again off-limits in most of the state, Gov.

Coronavirus concerns force cancellation of Chicago Marathon

Coronavirus concerns force cancellation of Chicago Marathon

CHICAGO — The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has been cancelled due to health concerns for runners, spectators, volunteers and others during the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Monday.Marathon organizers and city officials cited the challenge of staging the large-scale Oct. 11 event while COVID-19 endures.As of Sunday, Chicago's health department reported 55,184 confirmed cases of the virus and 2,682 deaths due to complications from COVID-19.Chicago's event typically draws about 45,000 runners and wheelchair athletes, and more than one million spectators.“The Chicago Marathon is our city’s beloved annual celebration of more than 45,000 runners, as well as tens of thousands of volunteers, spectators and city residents, all of whom come together race weekend as one community here in our city,” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a news release.“Like all Chicagoans, I’m personally disappointed that this year’s event won’t take place as originally planned, however, we look forward to welcoming all runners and their cheering squads once again when the Chicago Marathon returns to our city in full force for another very exciting race,” she added.The New York City Marathon that was scheduled for Nov. 1 also has been cancelled.

CHICAGO — The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has been cancelled due to health concerns for runners, spectators, volunteers and others during the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Monday.Marathon organizers and city officials cited the challenge of staging the large-scale Oct. 11 event while COVID-19 endures.As of Sunday, Chicago's health department reported 55,184 confirmed cases of the virus and 2,682 deaths due to complications from COVID-19.Chicago's event typically draws about 45,000 runners and wheelchair athletes, and more than one million spectators.“The Chicago Marathon is our city’s beloved annual celebration of more than 45,000 runners, as well as tens of thousands of volunteers, spectators and city residents, all of whom come together race weekend as one community here in our city,” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a news release.“Like all Chicagoans, I’m personally disappointed that this year’s event won’t take place as originally planned, however, we look forward to welcoming all runners and their cheering squads once again when the Chicago Marathon returns to our city in full force for another very exciting race,” she added.The New York City Marathon that was scheduled for Nov. 1 also has been cancelled.

'Safest way to vote is by mail:' 250K Milwaukee households will receive postcard to request absentee ballot

'Safest way to vote is by mail:' 250K Milwaukee households will receive postcard to request absentee ballot

MILWAUKEE -- Bracing for a busy August primary and November general election with an increased demand for absentee ballots amid the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, July 13 was joined by city leaders to outline preparations for the Aug. 11 election through the "SafeVote plan," which "encourages residents to exercise their vote safely from their home by requesting an absentee ballot by mail."City leaders announced every Milwaukee household will be receiving a SafeVote postcard "encouraging residents to vote safely from their home by requesting an absentee ballot by mail.""250,000 households are going to receive this postcard," said Claire Woodall-Vogg, executive director of the Milwaukee Election Commission.

MILWAUKEE -- Bracing for a busy August primary and November general election with an increased demand for absentee ballots amid the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, July 13 was joined by city leaders to outline preparations for the Aug. 11 election through the "SafeVote plan," which "encourages residents to exercise their vote safely from their home by requesting an absentee ballot by mail."City leaders announced every Milwaukee household will be receiving a SafeVote postcard "encouraging residents to vote safely from their home by requesting an absentee ballot by mail.""250,000 households are going to receive this postcard," said Claire Woodall-Vogg, executive director of the Milwaukee Election Commission.