Dane County becomes Wisconsin's 1st with mask requirement: 'Every time we leave the house'
MADISON — All Dane County residents will be required to wear masks when indoors, except at their own home, under the first order of its kind issued Tuesday in Wisconsin as cases of COVID-19 are rising in the state, particularly among young adults.
MADISON — All Dane County residents will be required to wear masks when indoors, except at their own home, under the first order of its kind issued Tuesday in Wisconsin as cases of COVID-19 are rising in the state, particularly among young adults.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos rejects part-time reopening for schools amid pandemic
WASHINGTON -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Tuesday assailed plans by some local districts to offer in-person instruction only a few days a week and said schools must be “fully operational” even amid the coronavirus pandemic.Anything less, she says, would fail students and taxpayers.DeVos made the comments during a call with governors as the Trump administration launched an all-out effort to get schools and colleges to reopen.
WASHINGTON -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Tuesday assailed plans by some local districts to offer in-person instruction only a few days a week and said schools must be “fully operational” even amid the coronavirus pandemic.Anything less, she says, would fail students and taxpayers.DeVos made the comments during a call with governors as the Trump administration launched an all-out effort to get schools and colleges to reopen.
'Back to US soil:' Joe Biden promises shift in production of pandemic supplies
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden is promising to shift production of medical equipment and other key pandemic-fighting products “back to U.S. soil," creating jobs and bolstering a domestic supply chain he says has been exposed as inadequate and vulnerable by the coronavirus outbreak.The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee's campaign released a plan Tuesday to reinforce stockpiles of a “range of critical products on which the U.S. is dangerously dependent on foreign suppliers" in places like China and Russia.
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden is promising to shift production of medical equipment and other key pandemic-fighting products “back to U.S. soil," creating jobs and bolstering a domestic supply chain he says has been exposed as inadequate and vulnerable by the coronavirus outbreak.The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee's campaign released a plan Tuesday to reinforce stockpiles of a “range of critical products on which the U.S. is dangerously dependent on foreign suppliers" in places like China and Russia.
Safe at home? Off-field behavior will be decisive for MLB
MIAMI — Reliever Nick Vincent signed last week with the Miami Marlins and settled in for two days of quarantine in his hotel room while awaiting clearance to join workouts.“That was a little bit different,” he said. “In 48 hours, you're definitely a little stir-crazy."Vincent spent a lot of time watching TV, including the news, which reinforced that it was wise to lay low with the coronavirus crisis worsening in Florida and much of the country.And as Major League Baseball attempts to salvage the 2020 season, behavior away from the ballpark will help determine the outcome.
MIAMI — Reliever Nick Vincent signed last week with the Miami Marlins and settled in for two days of quarantine in his hotel room while awaiting clearance to join workouts.“That was a little bit different,” he said. “In 48 hours, you're definitely a little stir-crazy."Vincent spent a lot of time watching TV, including the news, which reinforced that it was wise to lay low with the coronavirus crisis worsening in Florida and much of the country.And as Major League Baseball attempts to salvage the 2020 season, behavior away from the ballpark will help determine the outcome.
'Tradition since 1980:' Eagle River Cranberry Fest canceled in 2020 amid pandemic
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. -- The 41st annual Eagle River Cranberry Fest will not be held in 2020, it was announced on Tuesday, July 7.
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. -- The 41st annual Eagle River Cranberry Fest will not be held in 2020, it was announced on Tuesday, July 7.
Thousands of hand sanitizer bottles sold across US recalled over poison concerns
NEW YORK -- Nearly 19,000 bottles of hand sanitizer sold nationwide are being voluntarily recalled due to the potential presence of toxic chemicals.ITECH 361's one-liter bottles of All Clean Hand Sanitizer, Moisturizer and Disinfectant may contain methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to an announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Monday.The recalled product is used as a hand sanitizer and moisturizer and is packaged in plastic bottles with the UPC Code 628055370130, the FDA said.Substantial exposure to the toxic chemical can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA's warning reads."Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk, young children who accidentally ingest these products and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute, are most at risk for methanol poisoning," the agency said.To date, ITECH 361 has not received any reports of adverse effects associated with the affected products.
NEW YORK -- Nearly 19,000 bottles of hand sanitizer sold nationwide are being voluntarily recalled due to the potential presence of toxic chemicals.ITECH 361's one-liter bottles of All Clean Hand Sanitizer, Moisturizer and Disinfectant may contain methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to an announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Monday.The recalled product is used as a hand sanitizer and moisturizer and is packaged in plastic bottles with the UPC Code 628055370130, the FDA said.Substantial exposure to the toxic chemical can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA's warning reads."Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk, young children who accidentally ingest these products and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute, are most at risk for methanol poisoning," the agency said.To date, ITECH 361 has not received any reports of adverse effects associated with the affected products.
Brazil's President Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro says he has tested positive for COVID-19 after months of downplaying the virus’ severity.Bolsonaro confirmed the test results while wearing a mask and speaking to reporters in capital Brasilia."I'm well, normal.
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro says he has tested positive for COVID-19 after months of downplaying the virus’ severity.Bolsonaro confirmed the test results while wearing a mask and speaking to reporters in capital Brasilia."I'm well, normal.
Wisconsin won't name businesses with multiple COVID-10 cases
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is retreating from its original plans to name businesses and other places where there have been at least two confirmed cases of the coronavirus after business groups and Republican lawmakers opposed the idea.The department told local health officials in a call last week that it initially planned to start naming the businesses online as early as this week.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is retreating from its original plans to name businesses and other places where there have been at least two confirmed cases of the coronavirus after business groups and Republican lawmakers opposed the idea.The department told local health officials in a call last week that it initially planned to start naming the businesses online as early as this week.
COVID-19 has changed alcohol buying habits: 'We actually stopped production on kegs'
MILWAUKEE -- People are drinking more alcohol at home.
MILWAUKEE -- People are drinking more alcohol at home.
Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again
WASHINGTON -- The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running low again as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.A national nursing union is concerned that gear has to be reused.
WASHINGTON -- The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running low again as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.A national nursing union is concerned that gear has to be reused.
Hospitals approaching capacity as Miami closes restaurants
MIAMI — Hospitals rapidly approached capacity across the Sunbelt, and the Miami area closed indoor dining at restaurants and gyms again because of the surging coronavirus Monday, as the U.S. emerged from a Fourth of July weekend of picnics, pool parties and beach outings that health officials fear could fuel the rapidly worsening outbreak.The seesaw effect — restrictions lifted, then reimposed — has been seen around the country in recent weeks and is expected again after a holiday that saw crowds of people celebrating, many without masks.“We were concerned before the weekend and remain concerned post-holiday, as anecdotal stories and observed behavior indicate that many continue to disregard important protective guidance,” said Heather Woolwine, a spokeswoman for the Medical University of South Carolina.Confirmed cases are on the rise in 41 out of 50 states plus the District of Columbia, and the percentage of tests coming back positive for the virus is increasing in 39 states.Florida, which recorded an all-time high of 11,400 new cases Saturday and has seen its positive test rate lately reach more than 18%, has been hit especially hard, along with other Sunbelt states such as Arizona, California and Texas.A virus outbreak in the California Legislature indefinitely delayed the state Assembly’s return to work from a scheduled summer recess.
MIAMI — Hospitals rapidly approached capacity across the Sunbelt, and the Miami area closed indoor dining at restaurants and gyms again because of the surging coronavirus Monday, as the U.S. emerged from a Fourth of July weekend of picnics, pool parties and beach outings that health officials fear could fuel the rapidly worsening outbreak.The seesaw effect — restrictions lifted, then reimposed — has been seen around the country in recent weeks and is expected again after a holiday that saw crowds of people celebrating, many without masks.“We were concerned before the weekend and remain concerned post-holiday, as anecdotal stories and observed behavior indicate that many continue to disregard important protective guidance,” said Heather Woolwine, a spokeswoman for the Medical University of South Carolina.Confirmed cases are on the rise in 41 out of 50 states plus the District of Columbia, and the percentage of tests coming back positive for the virus is increasing in 39 states.Florida, which recorded an all-time high of 11,400 new cases Saturday and has seen its positive test rate lately reach more than 18%, has been hit especially hard, along with other Sunbelt states such as Arizona, California and Texas.A virus outbreak in the California Legislature indefinitely delayed the state Assembly’s return to work from a scheduled summer recess.
How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?
ATLANTA -- How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?There is some risk, but health officials say there are precautions you can take to minimize the chances you'll be exposed to the virus.Ordering takeout or delivery is still the safest option for getting restaurant food, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.If you decide to eat at a restaurant, it's best to opt for outdoor seating where tables are at least 6 feet apart, the agency says.
ATLANTA -- How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?There is some risk, but health officials say there are precautions you can take to minimize the chances you'll be exposed to the virus.Ordering takeout or delivery is still the safest option for getting restaurant food, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.If you decide to eat at a restaurant, it's best to opt for outdoor seating where tables are at least 6 feet apart, the agency says.
Another COVID-19 testing site opens in Glendale, hundreds take advantage: 'It's super easy'
GLENDALE -- As the number of positive cases climbs, the amount of testing sites in southeast Wisconsin is increasing, as well.
GLENDALE -- As the number of positive cases climbs, the amount of testing sites in southeast Wisconsin is increasing, as well.
KinderCare near 61st and Hayes in West Allis closes due to a positive case of COVID-19
WEST ALLIS -- A KinderCare spokesperson said parents and guardians were asked to pick up their children early Monday, July 6 in West Allis due to a positive case of COVID-19.The spokesperson was unable to confirm whether the positive case was a staff member, parent, guardian or child.The center will be closed for three days for a professional deep cleaning, officials said, and infant rooms will be closed until July 17.The complete statement from the KinderCare spokesperson is as follows:
WEST ALLIS -- A KinderCare spokesperson said parents and guardians were asked to pick up their children early Monday, July 6 in West Allis due to a positive case of COVID-19.The spokesperson was unable to confirm whether the positive case was a staff member, parent, guardian or child.The center will be closed for three days for a professional deep cleaning, officials said, and infant rooms will be closed until July 17.The complete statement from the KinderCare spokesperson is as follows:
Proposal released: More than 12K sign petition with council set to debate Milwaukee mask mandate
MILWAUKEE -- A vote could come Wednesday, July 8, as the Milwaukee Common Council Public Safety and Health Committee again debates a proposed ordinance that would mandate masks in Milwaukee amid COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- A vote could come Wednesday, July 8, as the Milwaukee Common Council Public Safety and Health Committee again debates a proposed ordinance that would mandate masks in Milwaukee amid COVID-19.
'It was insane:' On heels of holiday weekend, some waited 4+ hours for COVID-19 testing at UMOS site
MILWAUKEE -- With Fourth of July weekend over, reality set in for some on Monday, July 6 -- concerned about potential exposure to COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- With Fourth of July weekend over, reality set in for some on Monday, July 6 -- concerned about potential exposure to COVID-19.
Kanye West’s Yeezy apparel company received between $2 million and $5 million in COVID-19 PPP funds
LOS ANGELES -- Yeezy, the apparel line from rap star Kanye West, received between $2 million and $5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds meant to keep small businesses from going under amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data released by the Small Business Administration (SBA) on Monday.Yeezy LLC was listed among the companies that received funds in the $2-5 million range, with others having received funds in amounts anywhere between $5-10 million, $1-2 million, and $150,000 to $300,000, among other ranges.Described by Forbes as a “billion-dollar” empire, Yeezy’s receipt of the small business loan funds prompted some online criticism.
LOS ANGELES -- Yeezy, the apparel line from rap star Kanye West, received between $2 million and $5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds meant to keep small businesses from going under amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data released by the Small Business Administration (SBA) on Monday.Yeezy LLC was listed among the companies that received funds in the $2-5 million range, with others having received funds in amounts anywhere between $5-10 million, $1-2 million, and $150,000 to $300,000, among other ranges.Described by Forbes as a “billion-dollar” empire, Yeezy’s receipt of the small business loan funds prompted some online criticism.
Milwaukee Brewers players Luis Urias, Angel Perdomo test positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell revealed on Monday, July 6 that players Luis Urias and Angel Perdomo tested positive for COVID-19 during the shutdown of Major League Baseball.Counsell indicated no players tested positive when they were signed in at Miller Park last Wednesday, July 1 -- or since camp has opened.Counsell said Urias and Perdomo are not allowed to be with the team until they get two negative tests and have gone through a mandatory wait time.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell revealed on Monday, July 6 that players Luis Urias and Angel Perdomo tested positive for COVID-19 during the shutdown of Major League Baseball.Counsell indicated no players tested positive when they were signed in at Miller Park last Wednesday, July 1 -- or since camp has opened.Counsell said Urias and Perdomo are not allowed to be with the team until they get two negative tests and have gone through a mandatory wait time.