Summer may decide fate of leading shots in vaccine race
LONDON -- People on six continents already are getting jabs in the arm as the race for a COVID-19 vaccine enters a defining summer, with even bigger studies poised to prove if any shot really works -- and maybe offer a reality check.Already British and Chinese researchers are chasing the coronavirus beyond their borders, testing potential vaccines in Brazil and the United Arab Emirates because there are too few new infections at home to get clear answers.The U.S. is set to open the largest trials -- 30,000 people to test a government-created shot starting in July, followed about a month later with another 30,000 expected to test a British one.Those likely will be divided among Americans and volunteers in other countries such as Brazil or South Africa, Dr.
LONDON -- People on six continents already are getting jabs in the arm as the race for a COVID-19 vaccine enters a defining summer, with even bigger studies poised to prove if any shot really works -- and maybe offer a reality check.Already British and Chinese researchers are chasing the coronavirus beyond their borders, testing potential vaccines in Brazil and the United Arab Emirates because there are too few new infections at home to get clear answers.The U.S. is set to open the largest trials -- 30,000 people to test a government-created shot starting in July, followed about a month later with another 30,000 expected to test a British one.Those likely will be divided among Americans and volunteers in other countries such as Brazil or South Africa, Dr.
World leaders, stars unite at event aimed at fighting virus
LONDON — A summit that included a star-studded virtual concert hosted by Dwayne Johnson has raised nearly $7 billion in cash and loan guarantees to assist the poor around the globe whose lives have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic.Global Citizen said its summit with world leaders had raised $1.5 billion to help COVID-19 efforts in poor countries, along with a promise of 250 million doses of a vaccine for those nations if one is successfully developed.The group said it had secured $5.4 billion in loans and guarantees from the European Commission and the European Investment Bank to support fragile economies worldwide.The event included a Johnson-hosted concert with performances by Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus, Coldplay and Chloe x Halle.
LONDON — A summit that included a star-studded virtual concert hosted by Dwayne Johnson has raised nearly $7 billion in cash and loan guarantees to assist the poor around the globe whose lives have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic.Global Citizen said its summit with world leaders had raised $1.5 billion to help COVID-19 efforts in poor countries, along with a promise of 250 million doses of a vaccine for those nations if one is successfully developed.The group said it had secured $5.4 billion in loans and guarantees from the European Commission and the European Investment Bank to support fragile economies worldwide.The event included a Johnson-hosted concert with performances by Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus, Coldplay and Chloe x Halle.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 are 5 times more likely to be hospitalized, data from CDC shows
WASHINGTON -- Pregnant women who become infected with the coronavirus may be at a greater risk of hospitalization than women who aren’t pregnant, according to a report published this week by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.The warning is a change from earlier guidance that found no difference in risk between the groups.A study of thousands of U.S. women between January and June found that pregnant women with COVID-19 are more likely to be hospitalized and are at increased risk for ICU admission requiring mechanical ventilation.Between Jan. 22 and June 7, the CDC received reports on 326,335 women between the ages of 15 to 44 who tested positive for virus.
WASHINGTON -- Pregnant women who become infected with the coronavirus may be at a greater risk of hospitalization than women who aren’t pregnant, according to a report published this week by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.The warning is a change from earlier guidance that found no difference in risk between the groups.A study of thousands of U.S. women between January and June found that pregnant women with COVID-19 are more likely to be hospitalized and are at increased risk for ICU admission requiring mechanical ventilation.Between Jan. 22 and June 7, the CDC received reports on 326,335 women between the ages of 15 to 44 who tested positive for virus.
Florida governor says he will not make face masks mandatory, says it would 'backfire'
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he will not make face masks mandatory statewide, despite the rise in coronavirus cases.“I think it’s something.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he will not make face masks mandatory statewide, despite the rise in coronavirus cases.“I think it’s something.
Working from home costs Americans more money than working from the office, study says
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- In March, the prospect of working from home due to shelter-in-place restrictions offered the allure of saving time and money.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- In March, the prospect of working from home due to shelter-in-place restrictions offered the allure of saving time and money.
Walmart pays another round of cash bonuses to US hourly employees working during pandemic
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Walmart employees across the country were given another round of bonuses Thursday for their dedicated work during the coronavirus pandemic.Full-time hourly associates were given a $300 bonus and part-time hourly and temporary associates received $150, adding up to more than $390 million in total.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Walmart employees across the country were given another round of bonuses Thursday for their dedicated work during the coronavirus pandemic.Full-time hourly associates were given a $300 bonus and part-time hourly and temporary associates received $150, adding up to more than $390 million in total.
Pregnant woman dies of COVID-19, doctors manage to save baby
A pregnant woman from Baton Rouge passed away Thursday due to complications from COVID-19, but doctors at Woman’s Hospital successfully delivered her baby, according to local news station WBRZ.
A pregnant woman from Baton Rouge passed away Thursday due to complications from COVID-19, but doctors at Woman’s Hospital successfully delivered her baby, according to local news station WBRZ.
Dr. Deborah Birx says President Trump never requested slow-down in coronavirus testing
LOS ANGELES - At his Tulsa, Oklahoma rally on June 20, President Trump ignited a firestorm of controversy when he suggested a slow down in coronavirus testing."When you do testing to that extent you're going to find more people, you're going to find cases,” the President told those in attendance. “So I said to my people, 'Slow the testing down, please.' They test and they test.
LOS ANGELES - At his Tulsa, Oklahoma rally on June 20, President Trump ignited a firestorm of controversy when he suggested a slow down in coronavirus testing."When you do testing to that extent you're going to find more people, you're going to find cases,” the President told those in attendance. “So I said to my people, 'Slow the testing down, please.' They test and they test.
COVID-19: Phase 4 of 'Moving Milwaukee Forward' plan set to take effect on July 1
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department revealed on Friday, June 26 that the "Moving Milwaukee Forward" plan amid the COVID-19 pandemic will move into Phase 4 as of 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1.The numbers alone show an increase in COVID-19 cases, but the way the data is analyzed suggest Milwaukee can move into Phase 4.Employees at Stack'd Burger Bar in Milwaukee said they have kept busy throughout the pandemic, with the restaurant quickly pivoting to online and take-out orders.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department revealed on Friday, June 26 that the "Moving Milwaukee Forward" plan amid the COVID-19 pandemic will move into Phase 4 as of 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1.The numbers alone show an increase in COVID-19 cases, but the way the data is analyzed suggest Milwaukee can move into Phase 4.Employees at Stack'd Burger Bar in Milwaukee said they have kept busy throughout the pandemic, with the restaurant quickly pivoting to online and take-out orders.
$10.2M in COVID-19 test kits ordered by FEMA reportedly unusable, produced in ‘unsanitary conditions’
LOS ANGELES -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reportedly urging states not to use COVID-19 testing supplies that were manufactured by a Texas company known as Fillakit due to the fact that the plastic used to make the kits were produced in “unsanitary conditions.”ProPublica reported on Friday that the company Fillakit, whose product warehouse is located in Houston, produced coronavirus testing supplies under a $10.2 million contract that have allegedly been rendered “contaminated and unusable.”The Wall Street Journal reported that the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general is investigating the contract.
LOS ANGELES -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reportedly urging states not to use COVID-19 testing supplies that were manufactured by a Texas company known as Fillakit due to the fact that the plastic used to make the kits were produced in “unsanitary conditions.”ProPublica reported on Friday that the company Fillakit, whose product warehouse is located in Houston, produced coronavirus testing supplies under a $10.2 million contract that have allegedly been rendered “contaminated and unusable.”The Wall Street Journal reported that the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general is investigating the contract.
33K American lives could be saved if 95% of people wear masks in public, model used by White House shows
SEATTLE -- If almost everyone wears a mask in public over the next few months, tens of thousands of lives could be saved in the United States, according to a widely-cited coronavirus pandemic model used by the White House.Researchers are forecasting that more than 179,000 Americans will die by Oct. 1.
SEATTLE -- If almost everyone wears a mask in public over the next few months, tens of thousands of lives could be saved in the United States, according to a widely-cited coronavirus pandemic model used by the White House.Researchers are forecasting that more than 179,000 Americans will die by Oct. 1.
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26,810 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 768 deaths, 21K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 26,810 on Friday, June 26.
MILWAUKEE -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 26,810 on Friday, June 26.
COVID-19 outbreak temporarily shuts down some Lake Geneva businesses
LAKE GENEVA -- A COVID-19 outbreak in the Lake Geneva area is temporarily shutting down some businesses.Two area restaurants meet the health department's definition of an "outbreak" -- meaning two or more employees have tested positive for the coronavirus.
LAKE GENEVA -- A COVID-19 outbreak in the Lake Geneva area is temporarily shutting down some businesses.Two area restaurants meet the health department's definition of an "outbreak" -- meaning two or more employees have tested positive for the coronavirus.
American Airlines to start booking at full capacity next week
FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines will start booking flights to full capacity starting next Wednesday.
FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines will start booking flights to full capacity starting next Wednesday.
Sen. Ron Johnson says all Wisconsin schools should open in fall
MADISON — Republican U.S. Sen.
MADISON — Republican U.S. Sen.
FBI warns of potential fraud schemes with some COVID-19 antibody tests
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about potential fraud schemes related to antibody tests for COVID-19.Scammers are marketing fraudulent and/or unapproved COVID-19 antibody tests, potentially providing false results.
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about potential fraud schemes related to antibody tests for COVID-19.Scammers are marketing fraudulent and/or unapproved COVID-19 antibody tests, potentially providing false results.
Wisconsin State Fair concerts reschedule for 2021 fair amid COVID-19 pandemic
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair Park officials announced on Friday, June 26 four rescheduled concerts for the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair, despite the cancelation of the 2020 State Fair due to COVID-19.A news release says Grammy-nominated Christian rock band Skillet will shake the Main Stage on opening night of the Fair, Thursday, Aug. 5.
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair Park officials announced on Friday, June 26 four rescheduled concerts for the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair, despite the cancelation of the 2020 State Fair due to COVID-19.A news release says Grammy-nominated Christian rock band Skillet will shake the Main Stage on opening night of the Fair, Thursday, Aug. 5.
Biden says he would use federal power to require Americans to wear masks in public
NEW YORK -- Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Thursday that he would use federal power to require Americans to wear face masks in public -- a move that would mark a significant intervention by the federal government and could see considerable pushback from states.
NEW YORK -- Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Thursday that he would use federal power to require Americans to wear face masks in public -- a move that would mark a significant intervention by the federal government and could see considerable pushback from states.