Tourist rescued after being stranded in airport for 100+ days due to COVID-19 travel restrictions
NEW YORK -- A tourist has reportedly been rescued after being stranded in an airport for more than 100 days due to coronavirus travel restrictions, which saw him unable to return home.Roman Trofimov of Estonia was traveling from Bangkok on March 20 on an AirAsia flight when he landed at Manila airport in the Philippines, The Sun reported.
NEW YORK -- A tourist has reportedly been rescued after being stranded in an airport for more than 100 days due to coronavirus travel restrictions, which saw him unable to return home.Roman Trofimov of Estonia was traveling from Bangkok on March 20 on an AirAsia flight when he landed at Manila airport in the Philippines, The Sun reported.
United Airlines sending layoff notices to nearly half of US employees
WASHINGTON -- United Airlines will send layoff warnings to 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - in the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus outbreak is hurting the airline industry.The outlook for a recovery in air travel has dimmed in just the past two weeks, as infection rates rise in much of the U.S. and some states imposed new quarantine requirements.United officials said Wednesday that they still hope to limit the number of October layoffs by offering early retirement, and that the 36,000 number is a worst case scenario.
WASHINGTON -- United Airlines will send layoff warnings to 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - in the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus outbreak is hurting the airline industry.The outlook for a recovery in air travel has dimmed in just the past two weeks, as infection rates rise in much of the U.S. and some states imposed new quarantine requirements.United officials said Wednesday that they still hope to limit the number of October layoffs by offering early retirement, and that the 36,000 number is a worst case scenario.
Vice President Mike Pence says CDC will issue guidance for schools
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be issuing new guidance for the reopening of schools in the fall.School districts across the country are struggling with how to safely reopen as the coronavirus continues to surge in some states.
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be issuing new guidance for the reopening of schools in the fall.School districts across the country are struggling with how to safely reopen as the coronavirus continues to surge in some states.
Joe Mama's Bar & Grill makes adjustments amid COVID-19 pandemic
COLGATE, Wis. -- Joe Mama's Bar & Grill is known for top-notch service and elevated bar food.
COLGATE, Wis. -- Joe Mama's Bar & Grill is known for top-notch service and elevated bar food.
Disney Parks releases coronavirus safety measures before Disney World reopening
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The chief medical officer for Disney Parks has shared more information about the company’s enhanced health and safety measures before Disney World reopens on Saturday, after a four-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The chief medical officer for Disney Parks has shared more information about the company’s enhanced health and safety measures before Disney World reopens on Saturday, after a four-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Milwaukee Brewers Mini-Marathon canceled for 2020 amid pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Wednesday, July 8 the cancellation of the 9th annual Brewers Mini-Marathon.The event, which was set to take place on Aug. 29, was to include a half-marathon, 10K and 5K race with fundraising proceeds to benefit the MACC Fund.The team announced all participants currently registered for the Brewers Mini-Marathon events will be automatically transferred to their respective events in 2021.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Wednesday, July 8 the cancellation of the 9th annual Brewers Mini-Marathon.The event, which was set to take place on Aug. 29, was to include a half-marathon, 10K and 5K race with fundraising proceeds to benefit the MACC Fund.The team announced all participants currently registered for the Brewers Mini-Marathon events will be automatically transferred to their respective events in 2021.
President Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to withhold federal funding if schools don’t reopen in the fall, and he lashed out at federal health officials over school reopening guidelines that he says are impractical and expensive.Taking to Twitter to voice his frustration, President Trump argued that countries including Germany, Denmark and Norway have reopened schools “with no problems.” He also repeated his claim that Democrats want to keep schools closed for political reasons and not because of any risks associated with the coronavirus.“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” President Trump said, “but is important for the children & families.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to withhold federal funding if schools don’t reopen in the fall, and he lashed out at federal health officials over school reopening guidelines that he says are impractical and expensive.Taking to Twitter to voice his frustration, President Trump argued that countries including Germany, Denmark and Norway have reopened schools “with no problems.” He also repeated his claim that Democrats want to keep schools closed for political reasons and not because of any risks associated with the coronavirus.“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” President Trump said, “but is important for the children & families.
State chamber renews call not to name businesses with coronavirus
MADISON — The president of Wisconsin's chamber of commerce on Wednesday repeated his call for the state Department of Health Services not to publish the names of businesses traced to two or more positive cases of COVID-19.Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce President Kurt Bauer last week asked that DHS back off its plans to make the names public.
MADISON — The president of Wisconsin's chamber of commerce on Wednesday repeated his call for the state Department of Health Services not to publish the names of businesses traced to two or more positive cases of COVID-19.Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce President Kurt Bauer last week asked that DHS back off its plans to make the names public.
Brooks Brothers, hurt by casual Fridays and coronavirus, files for bankruptcy
NEW YORK -- Brooks Brothers, which dressed the American business class in pinstripes for more than 200 years, survived two world wars and the shift to casual dressing.
NEW YORK -- Brooks Brothers, which dressed the American business class in pinstripes for more than 200 years, survived two world wars and the shift to casual dressing.
Jimmie Johnson cleared to race after 2 negative coronavirus tests
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has twice tested negative for the coronavirus and has been cleared to race Sunday at Kentucky Speedway.Johnson missed the first race of his Cup career when he tested positive last Friday.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has twice tested negative for the coronavirus and has been cleared to race Sunday at Kentucky Speedway.Johnson missed the first race of his Cup career when he tested positive last Friday.
Coronavirus expert says Americans will be wearing masks for 'several years'
WASHINGTON -- Health experts won’t ask Americans to take off their masks any time soon.That’s the take of Eric Toner, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.
WASHINGTON -- Health experts won’t ask Americans to take off their masks any time soon.That’s the take of Eric Toner, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.
More coronavirus stimulus checks could be on the way, but you may not qualify
WASHINGTON -- While Congress works on putting together another stimulus package as coronavirus cases continue to climb in states throughout the U.S., lawmakers appear to agree on issuing more direct payments to some American households.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said another round of stimulus payments could be included in a potential pending package – but the income threshold might be lower.Under the CARES Act, the payments are $1,200 per adult for those with adjusted gross incomes of up to $75,000.
WASHINGTON -- While Congress works on putting together another stimulus package as coronavirus cases continue to climb in states throughout the U.S., lawmakers appear to agree on issuing more direct payments to some American households.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said another round of stimulus payments could be included in a potential pending package – but the income threshold might be lower.Under the CARES Act, the payments are $1,200 per adult for those with adjusted gross incomes of up to $75,000.
Eye-opening list shows activities with greatest COVID-19 risks
DALLAS -- With the coronavirus spiking in a number of states, a group of Texas doctors has released a ranked list on how risky certain activities are when it comes to contracting COVID-19.
DALLAS -- With the coronavirus spiking in a number of states, a group of Texas doctors has released a ranked list on how risky certain activities are when it comes to contracting COVID-19.
Milwaukee County committee unanimously approves plan to require masks on MCTS buses
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County's Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee on Wednesday, July 8 unanimously approved a resolution that would require masks for all Milwaukee County Transit System riders amid the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County's Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee on Wednesday, July 8 unanimously approved a resolution that would require masks for all Milwaukee County Transit System riders amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Amtrak offers 2 tickets for the price of 1, here's how
NEW YORK -- Amtrak is offering a summer discount that will allow customers to bring one companion free of charge if they purchase a Roomette ticket, according to the national railroad’s promotions page.The limited-time sale is available until July 17 and can be redeemed for cross-state travel between July 13 and Sept. 30.When onboard, customers will be granted access to their private Roomette, which includes two seats and berths, access to a private restroom and shower in addition to fresh towels and linens.
NEW YORK -- Amtrak is offering a summer discount that will allow customers to bring one companion free of charge if they purchase a Roomette ticket, according to the national railroad’s promotions page.The limited-time sale is available until July 17 and can be redeemed for cross-state travel between July 13 and Sept. 30.When onboard, customers will be granted access to their private Roomette, which includes two seats and berths, access to a private restroom and shower in addition to fresh towels and linens.
Florida insurance agent fired after Costco coronavirus mask confrontation
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A man has been fired from his job after a video surfaced on social media of him lashing out at an elderly woman who asked him to wear a mask during a heated confrontation at a Costco in Fort Myers, Florida.In the video post on Twitter, the man screams an expletive-ridden tirade telling the woman and a man who appears to be defending her to back up and stop harassing him and his family after he was asked to put on a mask and stay 6 feet away.
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A man has been fired from his job after a video surfaced on social media of him lashing out at an elderly woman who asked him to wear a mask during a heated confrontation at a Costco in Fort Myers, Florida.In the video post on Twitter, the man screams an expletive-ridden tirade telling the woman and a man who appears to be defending her to back up and stop harassing him and his family after he was asked to put on a mask and stay 6 feet away.
Public health officials receive 'harassing and threatening' messages over COVID-19 response
PORT WASHINGTON -- Public health officials in Ozaukee County said they have been harassed and even threatened by people who are upset with the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PORT WASHINGTON -- Public health officials in Ozaukee County said they have been harassed and even threatened by people who are upset with the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
32,640 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 810 deaths, 25K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 32,640 on Tuesday, July 7.
MILWAUKEE -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 32,640 on Tuesday, July 7.
'Extremely worrisome:' Milwaukee Co. health officials report rise in COVID-19 percent positive values
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County is seeing an increase in COVID-19 percent positive values; health officials said that the community moving in the wrong direction.On Tuesday, July 7, the county's "cases" indicator was downgraded from "yellow" to a "red" designation.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County is seeing an increase in COVID-19 percent positive values; health officials said that the community moving in the wrong direction.On Tuesday, July 7, the county's "cases" indicator was downgraded from "yellow" to a "red" designation.
WHO acknowledges 'emerging evidence' that coronavirus can spread through the air
GENEVA -- The World Health Organization on Tuesday acknowledged “emerging evidence” that the novel coronavirus can spread through the air.
GENEVA -- The World Health Organization on Tuesday acknowledged “emerging evidence” that the novel coronavirus can spread through the air.