Color-coded interactive map illustrates COVID-19 risk level by county in US
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Leading epidemiologists in the U.S. have come together to create a new way for Americans to determine whether they live in an area that has a high rate of COVID-19 transmission.The Harvard Global Health Institute in conjunction with Harvard’s Edmond J.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Leading epidemiologists in the U.S. have come together to create a new way for Americans to determine whether they live in an area that has a high rate of COVID-19 transmission.The Harvard Global Health Institute in conjunction with Harvard’s Edmond J.
Alabama students throwing dangerous 'COVID parties,' city councilor warns
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - College students in Alabama who contracted the coronavirus have been attending COVID-19 parties over the past few weeks as part of a game to intentionally infect others, according to a city council member.Tuscaloosa City Councilor Sonya McKinstry told ABC News that party organizers are purposefully inviting guests who have tested positive for COVID-19 with the goal of infecting each other for money."They put money in a pot and they try to get COVID," she told the news outlet. "Whoever gets COVID first gets the pot.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - College students in Alabama who contracted the coronavirus have been attending COVID-19 parties over the past few weeks as part of a game to intentionally infect others, according to a city council member.Tuscaloosa City Councilor Sonya McKinstry told ABC News that party organizers are purposefully inviting guests who have tested positive for COVID-19 with the goal of infecting each other for money."They put money in a pot and they try to get COVID," she told the news outlet. "Whoever gets COVID first gets the pot.
Texas couple married 53 years dies minutes apart while holding hands
FORT WORTH, Texas -- An elderly couple in Texas reportedly died last week only 50 minutes apart from one other, while holding hands at a Fort Worth hospital, as each of them succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.Curtis Tarpley, 79 and his wife Betty, 80, passed away at the Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, according to The Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
FORT WORTH, Texas -- An elderly couple in Texas reportedly died last week only 50 minutes apart from one other, while holding hands at a Fort Worth hospital, as each of them succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.Curtis Tarpley, 79 and his wife Betty, 80, passed away at the Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, according to The Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
To stop parties, Airbnb won't let some guests book homes
NEW YORK -- Airbnb will ban some younger U.S. guests from booking homes in their area as part of a continuing effort to crack down on unauthorized parties.The San Francisco-based home-sharing company said U.S. guests under age 25 with fewer than three positive Airbnb reviews won’t be allowed to book entire homes close to where they live.
NEW YORK -- Airbnb will ban some younger U.S. guests from booking homes in their area as part of a continuing effort to crack down on unauthorized parties.The San Francisco-based home-sharing company said U.S. guests under age 25 with fewer than three positive Airbnb reviews won’t be allowed to book entire homes close to where they live.
Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science
NEW YORK -- Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections — a move backed by sound science about risk factors that go beyond wearing or not wearing masks.In the words of one study, it comes down to the danger of “heavy breathing in close proximity."Crowded indoor spaces filled with people yelling, leaning close to hear one another and touching the same sticky surfaces are “the opposite of social distancing,” said Dr.
NEW YORK -- Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections — a move backed by sound science about risk factors that go beyond wearing or not wearing masks.In the words of one study, it comes down to the danger of “heavy breathing in close proximity."Crowded indoor spaces filled with people yelling, leaning close to hear one another and touching the same sticky surfaces are “the opposite of social distancing,” said Dr.
US unemployment falls to 11%, 4.8 million jobs added in June, with new shutdowns underway
WASHINGTON — U.S. unemployment fell to 11.1% in June as the economy added a solid 4.8 million jobs, the government reported Thursday, July 2.
WASHINGTON — U.S. unemployment fell to 11.1% in June as the economy added a solid 4.8 million jobs, the government reported Thursday, July 2.
President Trump says he looks like Lone Ranger in a mask and likes it
WASHINGTON — After long resisting wearing a mask in public, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he thinks it makes him look like the Lone Ranger — and he likes it.“I’m all for masks.
WASHINGTON — After long resisting wearing a mask in public, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he thinks it makes him look like the Lone Ranger — and he likes it.“I’m all for masks.
US sets new record for coronavirus cases in single day, according to Johns Hopkins tally
NEW YORK -- The U.S. has set a new record for confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in a single day as new coronavirus infections surge across the country amid hasty reopenings in many states. 44,766 new cases were logged by Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center on July 1, surpassing previous record days in June and April.On June 25, the country had set a daily record of 39,972 confirmed COVID-19 cases.By July 1, in response to the rise in cases, California closed bars, theaters and indoor restaurant dining all over again across most of the state Wednesday, and Arizona's outbreak grew more severe by nearly every measure as the surging coronavirus crisis across the South and West sent a shudder through the country.The run-up in confirmed cases has been blamed in part on what's been called "knucklehead behavior” by Americans not wearing masks or obeying social-distancing rules as economies reopened from coast to coast over the past two months. “The bottom line is the spread of this virus continues at a rate that is particularly concerning,” California Gov.
NEW YORK -- The U.S. has set a new record for confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in a single day as new coronavirus infections surge across the country amid hasty reopenings in many states. 44,766 new cases were logged by Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center on July 1, surpassing previous record days in June and April.On June 25, the country had set a daily record of 39,972 confirmed COVID-19 cases.By July 1, in response to the rise in cases, California closed bars, theaters and indoor restaurant dining all over again across most of the state Wednesday, and Arizona's outbreak grew more severe by nearly every measure as the surging coronavirus crisis across the South and West sent a shudder through the country.The run-up in confirmed cases has been blamed in part on what's been called "knucklehead behavior” by Americans not wearing masks or obeying social-distancing rules as economies reopened from coast to coast over the past two months. “The bottom line is the spread of this virus continues at a rate that is particularly concerning,” California Gov.
'I thought I’d do something good:' Local artist creates piece for familiar spot in Hales Corners
HALES CORNERS -- If you need a pick-me-up, there are a collection of feel-good stories at ShareLemonade.com.It's a place to celebrate the good.One freshly-picked story from the site features a woman who is using her time and talents to create beautiful works of art.
HALES CORNERS -- If you need a pick-me-up, there are a collection of feel-good stories at ShareLemonade.com.It's a place to celebrate the good.One freshly-picked story from the site features a woman who is using her time and talents to create beautiful works of art.
'Act responsibly:' Despite COVID-19 threat, Oconomowoc plans for July 3 fireworks
OCONOMOWOC -- While many communities steer clear of large gatherings due to COVID-19 this Fourth of July, Oconomowoc is going ahead with its Jul 3 fireworks plans despite the virus threat.Protective measures are being encouraged for the festivities, but some worry it may not be enough.
OCONOMOWOC -- While many communities steer clear of large gatherings due to COVID-19 this Fourth of July, Oconomowoc is going ahead with its Jul 3 fireworks plans despite the virus threat.Protective measures are being encouraged for the festivities, but some worry it may not be enough.
29,287 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 787 deaths, 79% have recovered
MADISON -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 29,287 on Wednesday, July 1.
MADISON -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 29,287 on Wednesday, July 1.
Pizza Hut, Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- NPC International Inc., one of the largest restaurant franchisees in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy protection despite its brands reporting a bump in sales since the coronavirus pandemic, people familiar with the matter said.The owner of more than 1,200 Pizza Hut restaurants and 385 Wendy's Co.
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- NPC International Inc., one of the largest restaurant franchisees in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy protection despite its brands reporting a bump in sales since the coronavirus pandemic, people familiar with the matter said.The owner of more than 1,200 Pizza Hut restaurants and 385 Wendy's Co.
Health officials close indoor service at Madison bars due to 'sustained, high number' of COVID-19 cases
MADISON — Public health officials are closing indoor service at bars in Madison as the Fourth of July weekend approaches and as the number of reported coronavirus cases accelerate, many involving young people in Wisconsin's largest college community.The order from Public Health Madison & Dane County effective Thursday, July 2 allows bars that have patios to keep them open and it limits the number of people who may eat inside restaurants to 25% capacity.From June 20 through June 26, Dane County reported 482 positive cases, with 59% of them aged 20-29."For the past week, Dane County has seen a sustained, high number of cases.
MADISON — Public health officials are closing indoor service at bars in Madison as the Fourth of July weekend approaches and as the number of reported coronavirus cases accelerate, many involving young people in Wisconsin's largest college community.The order from Public Health Madison & Dane County effective Thursday, July 2 allows bars that have patios to keep them open and it limits the number of people who may eat inside restaurants to 25% capacity.From June 20 through June 26, Dane County reported 482 positive cases, with 59% of them aged 20-29."For the past week, Dane County has seen a sustained, high number of cases.
It’s not just the lungs: COVID-19 can affect the brain and heart of those infected, researchers say
LOS ANGELES -- As medical experts learn about the novel coronavirus, which continues to exhibit an array of ever-evolving symptoms and long-term effects, researchers have found that the deadly illness can have deleterious impacts on the heart and brain.A recent study published on June 25 in the journal Cell Reports Medicine, found that while COVID-19 is commonly known as a respiratory illness, the disease has also been known to instigate inflammatory responses in the body which can negatively affect the function of one’s heart and brain.According to the study, researchers observed SARS-CoV-2 infecting human heart cells that were grown from stem cells in a lab.
LOS ANGELES -- As medical experts learn about the novel coronavirus, which continues to exhibit an array of ever-evolving symptoms and long-term effects, researchers have found that the deadly illness can have deleterious impacts on the heart and brain.A recent study published on June 25 in the journal Cell Reports Medicine, found that while COVID-19 is commonly known as a respiratory illness, the disease has also been known to instigate inflammatory responses in the body which can negatively affect the function of one’s heart and brain.According to the study, researchers observed SARS-CoV-2 infecting human heart cells that were grown from stem cells in a lab.
McDonald’s halts dine-in service reopening plans due to spike in US COVID-19 cases
CHICAGO -- McDonald’s is halting its reopening plans, which includes the reintroduction of dine-in service, due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases and increasing mobility ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend in the U.S.A letter sent by McDonald’s President Joe Erlinger and NFLA Chair Mark Salebra indicates that the chain will be pausing its dine-in reopening plans for three weeks.In the letter, McDonald’s advises its locations that have already reopened their dining rooms to review any new guidance from local and state governments that may require rolling back to drive-thru, delivery or take-out options.Because there is no larger federal lockdown order in place, McDonald’s within individual states and cities may have had the ability to reopen their dining rooms, if the actions were in accordance with local health mandates.“This surge shows nobody is exempt from this virus – even places that previously had very few cases.
CHICAGO -- McDonald’s is halting its reopening plans, which includes the reintroduction of dine-in service, due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases and increasing mobility ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend in the U.S.A letter sent by McDonald’s President Joe Erlinger and NFLA Chair Mark Salebra indicates that the chain will be pausing its dine-in reopening plans for three weeks.In the letter, McDonald’s advises its locations that have already reopened their dining rooms to review any new guidance from local and state governments that may require rolling back to drive-thru, delivery or take-out options.Because there is no larger federal lockdown order in place, McDonald’s within individual states and cities may have had the ability to reopen their dining rooms, if the actions were in accordance with local health mandates.“This surge shows nobody is exempt from this virus – even places that previously had very few cases.
US buys 'virtually all' of world’s remdesivir, preventing other countries from acquiring drug for months
WASHINGTON -- Since the start of the novel coronavirus pandemic, health experts have provided different responses to the question of when, and if, a widespread coronavirus vaccine will be available to the public.
WASHINGTON -- Since the start of the novel coronavirus pandemic, health experts have provided different responses to the question of when, and if, a widespread coronavirus vaccine will be available to the public.
The history-making moments that have happened so far in 2020 — and we’re only halfway through
CINCINNATI -- Remember when the president of the United States was facing two articles of impeachment and later acquitted by the Senate?
CINCINNATI -- Remember when the president of the United States was facing two articles of impeachment and later acquitted by the Senate?
Racine makes adjustments to 4th Fest amid pandemic: 'Bringing the parade to the people'
RACINE -- It is known as the largest 4th of July parade in the Midwest -- and this year's Racine's 4th Fest will go on, but not without some changes.
RACINE -- It is known as the largest 4th of July parade in the Midwest -- and this year's Racine's 4th Fest will go on, but not without some changes.
Phase 4 of Milwaukee's virus reopening takes effect; businesses remain cautious: 'Follow the guidelines'
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee entered Phase 4 of its COVID-19 reopening plan on Wednesday, July 1, allowing more people to gather in certain spaces, such as restaurants and retail stores.Some Milwaukee businesses, though, remain cautious and focused on safety as the citywide plan moves forward.Things are sizzling at Stack'd Burger Bar.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee entered Phase 4 of its COVID-19 reopening plan on Wednesday, July 1, allowing more people to gather in certain spaces, such as restaurants and retail stores.Some Milwaukee businesses, though, remain cautious and focused on safety as the citywide plan moves forward.Things are sizzling at Stack'd Burger Bar.
'Vague and unenforceable:' Judge rules against City of Racine's COVID-19 ordinance
RACINE -- A judge ruled against the City of Racine's COVID-19 ordinance on Wednesday, July 1, calling it "vague and unenforceable."
RACINE -- A judge ruled against the City of Racine's COVID-19 ordinance on Wednesday, July 1, calling it "vague and unenforceable."