31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19, or 1.2%
NEW YORK — Thirty-one Major League Baseball players and seven staff members tested positive for COVID-19 during intake for the resumption of training, a rate of 1.2%.MLB and the players' association announced the results Friday as teams resumed workouts for the first time since the coronavirus interrupted spring training on March 12, two weeks before the season was to start.
NEW YORK — Thirty-one Major League Baseball players and seven staff members tested positive for COVID-19 during intake for the resumption of training, a rate of 1.2%.MLB and the players' association announced the results Friday as teams resumed workouts for the first time since the coronavirus interrupted spring training on March 12, two weeks before the season was to start.
30,451 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 797 deaths, 24K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 30,451 on Friday, July 3.
MILWAUKEE -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 30,451 on Friday, July 3.
New study: Hydroxychloroquine helps coronavirus patients recover
WASHINGTON -- Coronavirus patients treated with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), as well as a combination of the malaria drug with an antibiotic, had higher survival rates than those who were not treated with the drug, a new study has found.Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit saw a "significant reduction" in mortality rates with patients who were hospitalized between March 10 and May 2 and treated with the drug compared to those who were not.
WASHINGTON -- Coronavirus patients treated with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), as well as a combination of the malaria drug with an antibiotic, had higher survival rates than those who were not treated with the drug, a new study has found.Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit saw a "significant reduction" in mortality rates with patients who were hospitalized between March 10 and May 2 and treated with the drug compared to those who were not.
Report: Sardinia blocks Americans who land in private jet
ROME— Officials on the Italian island of Sardinia are distancing themselves from a reported decision by local airport authorities to prevent a group of Americans who arrived in a private plane from going to their rented summer house due to European Union anti-coronavirus measures.Because of the number of confirmed virus cases still getting reported in the United States, the E.U. did not include the U.S. on the list of countries whose nationals were allowed to resume visiting Europe as of Wednesday.Sardinia's regional tourism official, Gianni Cessa, said he went to the airport late Wednesday “out of a sense of solidarity” with the Americans. “Rules must be respected, but there needs to be some common sense,” he said in televised comments posted online Thursday by L'Unione Sarda newspaper.The newspaper said the group of about 10 people, most of them Americans and their children, as well as British and New Zealand nationals, landed at Cagliari Elmas Airport aboard a private jet from Colorado on Wednesday.
ROME— Officials on the Italian island of Sardinia are distancing themselves from a reported decision by local airport authorities to prevent a group of Americans who arrived in a private plane from going to their rented summer house due to European Union anti-coronavirus measures.Because of the number of confirmed virus cases still getting reported in the United States, the E.U. did not include the U.S. on the list of countries whose nationals were allowed to resume visiting Europe as of Wednesday.Sardinia's regional tourism official, Gianni Cessa, said he went to the airport late Wednesday “out of a sense of solidarity” with the Americans. “Rules must be respected, but there needs to be some common sense,” he said in televised comments posted online Thursday by L'Unione Sarda newspaper.The newspaper said the group of about 10 people, most of them Americans and their children, as well as British and New Zealand nationals, landed at Cagliari Elmas Airport aboard a private jet from Colorado on Wednesday.
Health officials: 11-year-old Florida boy died from the coronavirus
MIAMI, Fla. -- A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.According to WSVN, the Florida Department of Health reported the child died on Tuesday, and is the youngest-known fatality from COVID-19 in the state.The young boy was identified as Daequan Wimberly, who was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital.
MIAMI, Fla. -- A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.According to WSVN, the Florida Department of Health reported the child died on Tuesday, and is the youngest-known fatality from COVID-19 in the state.The young boy was identified as Daequan Wimberly, who was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital.
MLB cancels All-Star Game for first time since 1945
LOS ANGELES — Dodger Stadium’s 40-year wait to host the All-Star Game is going to last even longer.The game scheduled for July 14 was canceled Friday because of the coronavirus pandemic, and Dodger Stadium was awarded the 2022 Midsummer Classic.
LOS ANGELES — Dodger Stadium’s 40-year wait to host the All-Star Game is going to last even longer.The game scheduled for July 14 was canceled Friday because of the coronavirus pandemic, and Dodger Stadium was awarded the 2022 Midsummer Classic.
UW study looks to help with 'Quarantine 15' weight management, participants sought
MADISON -- A study at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health hopes to answer the question -could your significant other help you lose the weight you have gained during the COVID-19 quarantine?The study is called Partner2Lose -- and it is actively recruiting participants to test whether involving a person’s significant other in their weight loss helps or hinders the process.A news release says whether people are working from home, essential workers on the frontlines, at home more because they are in a high-risk group, unemployed or caring for relatives, many people are eating more and exercising less since the pandemic began.
MADISON -- A study at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health hopes to answer the question -could your significant other help you lose the weight you have gained during the COVID-19 quarantine?The study is called Partner2Lose -- and it is actively recruiting participants to test whether involving a person’s significant other in their weight loss helps or hinders the process.A news release says whether people are working from home, essential workers on the frontlines, at home more because they are in a high-risk group, unemployed or caring for relatives, many people are eating more and exercising less since the pandemic began.
July Fourth weekend will test Americans' discipline
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. headed into the Fourth of July weekend with many parades and fireworks displays canceled, beaches and bars closed, and health authorities warning that this will be a crucial test of Americans' self-control that could determine the trajectory of the surging coronavirus outbreak.With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home.
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. headed into the Fourth of July weekend with many parades and fireworks displays canceled, beaches and bars closed, and health authorities warning that this will be a crucial test of Americans' self-control that could determine the trajectory of the surging coronavirus outbreak.With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home.
Disney suspends college internship program amid COVID-19 pandemic
ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World has suspended the Disney College Program indefinitely amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic.Disney said in a blog post on Thursday that the internship's participants won't be among those returning to work when it reopens its Florida theme parks later this month.The company also said it doesn't know when the Disney-owned apartments where the students lived will be reopened.“We understand this is not the news you were hoping to hear and we want to assure you this decision was not made lightly,” Disney said in the post.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World has suspended the Disney College Program indefinitely amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic.Disney said in a blog post on Thursday that the internship's participants won't be among those returning to work when it reopens its Florida theme parks later this month.The company also said it doesn't know when the Disney-owned apartments where the students lived will be reopened.“We understand this is not the news you were hoping to hear and we want to assure you this decision was not made lightly,” Disney said in the post.
What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus
NEW YORK -- As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.What the next stimulus bill will look like remains unclear, but certain measures that have gained traction over the past month include another stimulus check, additional aid for businesses and the unemployed, a back-to-work bonus and liability protections for employers.Expect economic data -- like the Labor Department's June jobs report, which showed employers added a record 4.8 million jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell to 11.1 percent -- to play a pivotal role in what the legislation ultimately includes."The upbeat headline may embolden policymakers who don't want to provide more fiscal support for businesses and workers," Josh Wright, the chief economist at iCIMS and a former Federal Reserve staffer, said Thursday.White House officials maintained the need for additional aid following the release of the report.
NEW YORK -- As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.What the next stimulus bill will look like remains unclear, but certain measures that have gained traction over the past month include another stimulus check, additional aid for businesses and the unemployed, a back-to-work bonus and liability protections for employers.Expect economic data -- like the Labor Department's June jobs report, which showed employers added a record 4.8 million jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell to 11.1 percent -- to play a pivotal role in what the legislation ultimately includes."The upbeat headline may embolden policymakers who don't want to provide more fiscal support for businesses and workers," Josh Wright, the chief economist at iCIMS and a former Federal Reserve staffer, said Thursday.White House officials maintained the need for additional aid following the release of the report.
Man dies one day after posting about contracting virus at party
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. -- “Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page.
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. -- “Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page.
Twitter says it will add an edit button to tweets when ‘everyone wears a mask’
LOS ANGELES -- Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.In an interview with Wired in January, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said “the reason there's no edit button there hasn't been an edit button traditionally is we started as an SMS text messaging service.”"So as you all know, when you send a text, you can’t really take it back.
LOS ANGELES -- Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.In an interview with Wired in January, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said “the reason there's no edit button there hasn't been an edit button traditionally is we started as an SMS text messaging service.”"So as you all know, when you send a text, you can’t really take it back.
29,814 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 794 deaths, 23K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 29,814 on Thursday, July 2.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 29,814 on Thursday, July 2.
'Everyone needs to wear a mask': Doctors issue urgent plea to Americans as COVID-19 cases surge
HOUSTON -- As the U.S. faces a record number of new daily cases of the novel coronavirus, it’s also grappling with the issue of some Americans still refusing to wear a mask in public despite health officials warning that we must do so in order to keep the economy open and potentially save tens of thousands of lives.“We’re in this for the long haul and one of the things that can absolutely keep cases down, and it’s been shown in studies, is having everyone wear a mask.
HOUSTON -- As the U.S. faces a record number of new daily cases of the novel coronavirus, it’s also grappling with the issue of some Americans still refusing to wear a mask in public despite health officials warning that we must do so in order to keep the economy open and potentially save tens of thousands of lives.“We’re in this for the long haul and one of the things that can absolutely keep cases down, and it’s been shown in studies, is having everyone wear a mask.
Herman Cain treated in hospital for COVID-19 after attending President Trump rally
WASHINGTON — 2012 GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain is being treated for the coronavirus at an Atlanta-area hospital, according to a statement posted on his Twitter account Thursday.It's not clear when or where Cain was infected, but he was hospitalized less than two weeks after attending President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
WASHINGTON — 2012 GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain is being treated for the coronavirus at an Atlanta-area hospital, according to a statement posted on his Twitter account Thursday.It's not clear when or where Cain was infected, but he was hospitalized less than two weeks after attending President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Ascension Wisconsin nurses headed to Austin, TX to help COVID-19 surge
MILWAUKEE -- Having already dealt with Milwaukee's surge in COVID-19 cases at Ascension's Saint Joseph's Hospital...
MILWAUKEE -- Having already dealt with Milwaukee's surge in COVID-19 cases at Ascension's Saint Joseph's Hospital...
Milwaukee's War Memorial Center reopens to the public July 6
MILWAUKEE -- The War Memorial Center will reopen to the public on Monday, July 6 after being closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- The War Memorial Center will reopen to the public on Monday, July 6 after being closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With vote expected, 203 express support for Milwaukee mask mandate proposal; 145 opposed
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Common Council Public Safety and Health Committee on Thursday, July 2 debated a proposed ordinance that would mandate masks in Milwaukee amid COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Common Council Public Safety and Health Committee on Thursday, July 2 debated a proposed ordinance that would mandate masks in Milwaukee amid COVID-19.
Wisconsin DHS urges residents to stay home ahead of July 4th: 'Take the necessary precautions'
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services urges state residents to stay home and follow best public health practices during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend.A news release indicates Wisconsin has seen a recent surge in cases with half of all positive cases coming within the past five weeks.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services urges state residents to stay home and follow best public health practices during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend.A news release indicates Wisconsin has seen a recent surge in cases with half of all positive cases coming within the past five weeks.
Coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 US states
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high of more than 50,000 per day on Thursday, with the infection curve rising in 40 out of 50 states in a reversal that has largely spared only the Northeast.In yet another alarming indicator, 36 states are seeing a rise in the percentage of tests that are coming back positive for the virus.The surge has been blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following other social distancing rules as states lifted their lockdowns over the past few weeks.The U.S. recorded 50,700 new cases, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high of more than 50,000 per day on Thursday, with the infection curve rising in 40 out of 50 states in a reversal that has largely spared only the Northeast.In yet another alarming indicator, 36 states are seeing a rise in the percentage of tests that are coming back positive for the virus.The surge has been blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following other social distancing rules as states lifted their lockdowns over the past few weeks.The U.S. recorded 50,700 new cases, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.