Kids From Wisconsin releases 2020 virtual performance; includes 40 performers from 28 counties
MILWAUKEE -- Kids From Wisconsin released this week a virtual performance from the 2020 troupe.
MILWAUKEE -- Kids From Wisconsin released this week a virtual performance from the 2020 troupe.
TSA on masks for 4th of July travelers flying out of MKE: 'This is what the CDC recommends'
MILWAUKEE -- The Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) new “Stay Healthy.
MILWAUKEE -- The Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) new “Stay Healthy.
New safety measures in place for Bartolotta restaurants during COVID-19 pandemic
WAUWATOSA -- Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 will be reopening its doors on Wednesday, July 8, welcoming a new era of service, hygiene, and safety as well as inspired menus based on authentic Italian dining.Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 will reopen with dining hours from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; and will start offering lunch with a traditional Italian menu – from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays – beginning July 11.
WAUWATOSA -- Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 will be reopening its doors on Wednesday, July 8, welcoming a new era of service, hygiene, and safety as well as inspired menus based on authentic Italian dining.Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 will reopen with dining hours from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; and will start offering lunch with a traditional Italian menu – from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays – beginning July 11.
Mandating coronavirus face masks would strengthen US economy, Goldman Sachs says
NEW YORK -- A national face mask mandate would slow the spread of COVID-19 and potentially prevent the reinstatement of lockdowns that would wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, according to Goldman Sachs.The daily number of new coronavirus cases reached a record 44,726 on Friday as a number of states including California, Florida and Texas experienced a surge in infections.
NEW YORK -- A national face mask mandate would slow the spread of COVID-19 and potentially prevent the reinstatement of lockdowns that would wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, according to Goldman Sachs.The daily number of new coronavirus cases reached a record 44,726 on Friday as a number of states including California, Florida and Texas experienced a surge in infections.
CDC director criticizes American Airlines' decision to book middle seats
WASHINGTON -- American Airlines' decision to open up middle seats for booking has drawn criticism from both the director of the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), virologist Dr.
WASHINGTON -- American Airlines' decision to open up middle seats for booking has drawn criticism from both the director of the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), virologist Dr.
Milwaukee enters Phase 4 of COVID-19 reopening plan; health order to be enforced
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee will move into Phase 4 of its COVID-19 reopening plan at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1 as the state sees its largest increases in the coronavirus since May.As Fourth of July weekend approaches, the City of Milwaukee celebrates an independence day of its own, though the move to Phase 4 comes with restrictions.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee will move into Phase 4 of its COVID-19 reopening plan at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1 as the state sees its largest increases in the coronavirus since May.As Fourth of July weekend approaches, the City of Milwaukee celebrates an independence day of its own, though the move to Phase 4 comes with restrictions.
Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing to be offered at Nicolet High School July 6 through July 10
GLENDALE -- The North Shore Health Department and Wisconsin National Guard are offering free drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Nicolet High School Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10.The testing is free for all Wisconsin residents with or without symptoms.
GLENDALE -- The North Shore Health Department and Wisconsin National Guard are offering free drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Nicolet High School Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10.The testing is free for all Wisconsin residents with or without symptoms.
Delta Air Lines to reintroduce some beer and wine choices on flights over 500 miles
NEW YORK -- Certain Delta flyers will be able to enjoy select alcohol choices aboard flights amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the airline announced on Tuesday.
NEW YORK -- Certain Delta flyers will be able to enjoy select alcohol choices aboard flights amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the airline announced on Tuesday.
Scam alert: DOJ, HHS, FTC warn of fake COVID-19 contact tracing schemes amid pandemic
WASHINGTON -- U.S. officials announced Tuesday that there has been an increase in contact tracing scams amid the COVID-19 pandemic, warning the public to be vigilant to prevent the theft of sensitive personal information and money.The Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Federal Trade Commission have teamed up to warn people about fake contact tracing schemes meant to steal money and sensitive information from victims.Contact tracing is a process that helps identify people who may have come into contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. officials announced Tuesday that there has been an increase in contact tracing scams amid the COVID-19 pandemic, warning the public to be vigilant to prevent the theft of sensitive personal information and money.The Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Federal Trade Commission have teamed up to warn people about fake contact tracing schemes meant to steal money and sensitive information from victims.Contact tracing is a process that helps identify people who may have come into contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
AT&T waives internet overage charges through September as COVID-19 cases surge in US
DALLAS -- AT&T announced on Tuesday, June 30 that it will be waiving data overage fees through Sept. 30 as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. surge, with several states rolling back their reopening plans.The waiver applies to home internet data users.
DALLAS -- AT&T announced on Tuesday, June 30 that it will be waiving data overage fees through Sept. 30 as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. surge, with several states rolling back their reopening plans.The waiver applies to home internet data users.
CDC official says United States has ‘way too much virus’ to contain
WASHINGTON -- Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spoke frankly on the United States’ dire COVID-19 situation, saying that “we are not even close to being over this.”In a live-streamed Monday interview with Howard Bauchner, M.D. of the JAMA network, Schuchat highlighted the “wishful thinking and worrisome factors” from the past week regarding the COVID-19 situation in the United States, as well as the country’s efforts and ability to address the pandemic.“What is clearly discouraging is we’re not at a point where there is so little virus being spread that it’s going to be easy to snuff out,” Schuchat said.Multiple U.S. states are reporting drastic surges in new confirmed COVID-19 cases after reopening, with the country still serving as the pandemic’s epicenter with over 2.6 million confirmed cases.“We’re not in a situation of New Zealand or Singapore or Korea where a new case is rapidly identified and all the contacts are traced and people are isolated who were sick and people who were exposed are quarantined and they can keep things under control, we have way too much virus across the country for that right now, it’s very discouraging,” Schuchat said.Schuchat previously gave congressional testimony on the COVID-19 pandemic in March, where she spoke on the U.S. coronavirus capacity being “relatively small.”Schuchat’s comments echo the recent sentiments expressed by U.S. health leaders like Dr.
WASHINGTON -- Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spoke frankly on the United States’ dire COVID-19 situation, saying that “we are not even close to being over this.”In a live-streamed Monday interview with Howard Bauchner, M.D. of the JAMA network, Schuchat highlighted the “wishful thinking and worrisome factors” from the past week regarding the COVID-19 situation in the United States, as well as the country’s efforts and ability to address the pandemic.“What is clearly discouraging is we’re not at a point where there is so little virus being spread that it’s going to be easy to snuff out,” Schuchat said.Multiple U.S. states are reporting drastic surges in new confirmed COVID-19 cases after reopening, with the country still serving as the pandemic’s epicenter with over 2.6 million confirmed cases.“We’re not in a situation of New Zealand or Singapore or Korea where a new case is rapidly identified and all the contacts are traced and people are isolated who were sick and people who were exposed are quarantined and they can keep things under control, we have way too much virus across the country for that right now, it’s very discouraging,” Schuchat said.Schuchat previously gave congressional testimony on the COVID-19 pandemic in March, where she spoke on the U.S. coronavirus capacity being “relatively small.”Schuchat’s comments echo the recent sentiments expressed by U.S. health leaders like Dr.
'Ready to come home:' Milwaukee man hospitalized for 97 days with COVID-19 finally released
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee family is counting its blessings after a grandfather hospitalized for 97 days in his fight against COVID-19 was finally sent home on Tuesday, June 30.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee family is counting its blessings after a grandfather hospitalized for 97 days in his fight against COVID-19 was finally sent home on Tuesday, June 30.
Doctor demonstrates how face mask blocks respiratory droplets from spreading
As the novel coronavirus surges amid hasty re-openings in states across the U.S., some state officials have ordered residents to wear masks in public, and one medical expert’s widely-shared Twitter thread demonstrates the effectiveness of wearing a facial covering amid a pandemic.
As the novel coronavirus surges amid hasty re-openings in states across the U.S., some state officials have ordered residents to wear masks in public, and one medical expert’s widely-shared Twitter thread demonstrates the effectiveness of wearing a facial covering amid a pandemic.
Carthage College announces plans to blend in-person, online instruction for fall semester
KENOSHA -- Carthage College announced on Tuesday, June 30 its plans for a return to in-person, residential education this fall.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Carthage made several modifications to its fall semester calendar, course offerings and campus facilities to ensure a safe environment for students, faculty and staff.Carthage will begin the fall semester one week early and stagger student residents' arrival to allow for physical distancing during move-in.
KENOSHA -- Carthage College announced on Tuesday, June 30 its plans for a return to in-person, residential education this fall.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Carthage made several modifications to its fall semester calendar, course offerings and campus facilities to ensure a safe environment for students, faculty and staff.Carthage will begin the fall semester one week early and stagger student residents' arrival to allow for physical distancing during move-in.
28,715 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 786 deaths, 22K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 28,715 on Tuesday, June 30.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 28,715 on Tuesday, June 30.
Milwaukee alderwoman to introduce ordinance that would require masks be worn in public
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic of the city's 14th District announced on Tuesday, June 30 that she plans to introduce legislation to the Milwaukee Common Council that would require wearing masks in public spaces to limit the spread of COVID-19.The legislation -- "MKE Cares" -- will be introduced later this week.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic of the city's 14th District announced on Tuesday, June 30 that she plans to introduce legislation to the Milwaukee Common Council that would require wearing masks in public spaces to limit the spread of COVID-19.The legislation -- "MKE Cares" -- will be introduced later this week.
Milwaukee mayor to host COVID-19 webinars on summer youth activities, home repair practices
MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will host two webinars July 1 and 2 alongside community partners and City departments to help share important COVID-19 information on a variety of topics.Barrett has already hosted four webinars on guidance and best practices for salons and barbers, bars and restaurants, child care facilities and the faith community.
MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will host two webinars July 1 and 2 alongside community partners and City departments to help share important COVID-19 information on a variety of topics.Barrett has already hosted four webinars on guidance and best practices for salons and barbers, bars and restaurants, child care facilities and the faith community.
Florida school district to spend $4 million on installing transparent screens in classrooms
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.Action News Jax reports that Duval County Public Schools voted unanimously to install the barriers at student desks to lower the risk of COVID-19 spread.“The screens are not the be-all, end-all.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.Action News Jax reports that Duval County Public Schools voted unanimously to install the barriers at student desks to lower the risk of COVID-19 spread.“The screens are not the be-all, end-all.
Mayor Barrett commits resources to address housing, employment, COVID-19 mitigation efforts
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Tuesday, June 30 his plans to commit resources from the Community Development Block Grant Fund to address housing, employment, and COVID-19 mitigation efforts.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Tuesday, June 30 his plans to commit resources from the Community Development Block Grant Fund to address housing, employment, and COVID-19 mitigation efforts.
WASHINGTON — Dr.