Confirmed new coronavirus cases hit a new high in US
NEW YORK -- The number of confirmed new coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. hit an all-time high of 40,000 Friday — eclipsing the mark set during one of the deadliest stretches in late April — in a resurgence that has led some governors to backtrack or at least pause the reopening of their states.While the increase is believed to reflect, in part, greatly expanded testing, experts say there is ample evidence the virus is making a comeback, including rising deaths and hospitalizations in parts of the country, especially in the South and West.
NEW YORK -- The number of confirmed new coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. hit an all-time high of 40,000 Friday — eclipsing the mark set during one of the deadliest stretches in late April — in a resurgence that has led some governors to backtrack or at least pause the reopening of their states.While the increase is believed to reflect, in part, greatly expanded testing, experts say there is ample evidence the virus is making a comeback, including rising deaths and hospitalizations in parts of the country, especially in the South and West.
US consumer spending up 8.2%, partly erasing record plunge
WASHINGTON — American consumers increased their spending by a record 8.2% in May, partly erasing record plunges the previous two months, against the backdrop of an economy that’s likely shrinking by its steepest pace on record this quarter.Last month's rebound in consumer spending followed spending drops of 6.6% in March and 12.6% in April, when the viral pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs and sent the economy into a recession.
WASHINGTON — American consumers increased their spending by a record 8.2% in May, partly erasing record plunges the previous two months, against the backdrop of an economy that’s likely shrinking by its steepest pace on record this quarter.Last month's rebound in consumer spending followed spending drops of 6.6% in March and 12.6% in April, when the viral pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs and sent the economy into a recession.
Coronavirus more likely to hospitalize or kill people with these 5 underlying conditions
NEW YORK -- As the coronavirus resurges in hotspots across the United States, health officials are doing everything they can to safeguard Americans who are most at risk of the disease.It’s well-documented that elderly adults and those with underlying conditions are susceptible to negative effects of the virus and are in many cases less likely to recover.
NEW YORK -- As the coronavirus resurges in hotspots across the United States, health officials are doing everything they can to safeguard Americans who are most at risk of the disease.It’s well-documented that elderly adults and those with underlying conditions are susceptible to negative effects of the virus and are in many cases less likely to recover.
Will Americans get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Your top questions answered
WASHINGTON -- President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.Asked during an interview by Scripps reporter Joe St.
WASHINGTON -- President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.Asked during an interview by Scripps reporter Joe St.
Audit: US sent $1.4B in virus relief payments to dead people
WASHINGTON — Nearly 1.1 million coronavirus relief payments totaling some $1.4 billion went to dead people, a government watchdog reported Thursday.
WASHINGTON — Nearly 1.1 million coronavirus relief payments totaling some $1.4 billion went to dead people, a government watchdog reported Thursday.
Milwaukee leaders to decide if city can move to 'Phase 4' of COVID-19 reopening
MILWAUKEE -- The commissioner of the Milwaukee Health Department is expected to announce Friday, June 26 whether the city will move into Phase 4 of the Moving Milwaukee Forward plan.
MILWAUKEE -- The commissioner of the Milwaukee Health Department is expected to announce Friday, June 26 whether the city will move into Phase 4 of the Moving Milwaukee Forward plan.
Birthday party leaves 18 in Texas family with coronavirus
CARROLLTON, Texas — A surprise birthday party that resulted in 18 people testing positive for the coronavirus has left a North Texas man horrified as his father continues to fight for his life in a hospital intensive care unit.Ron Barbosa, who is married to a doctor and refused to attend the May 30 party for his daughter-in-law because of safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said those hospitalized included his parents, both in their 80′s, and his sister, who is also battling breast cancer.Barbosa said his nephew, unknowingly infected with the virus, hosted last month's gathering of 25 people that only lasted a few hours and followed the state’s latest health standards.
CARROLLTON, Texas — A surprise birthday party that resulted in 18 people testing positive for the coronavirus has left a North Texas man horrified as his father continues to fight for his life in a hospital intensive care unit.Ron Barbosa, who is married to a doctor and refused to attend the May 30 party for his daughter-in-law because of safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said those hospitalized included his parents, both in their 80′s, and his sister, who is also battling breast cancer.Barbosa said his nephew, unknowingly infected with the virus, hosted last month's gathering of 25 people that only lasted a few hours and followed the state’s latest health standards.
Some states pause reopening as virus cases near record high
NEW YORK — The coronavirus crisis deepened in Arizona on Thursday, and the governor of Texas began to backtrack after making one of the most aggressive pushes in the nation to reopen, as the daily number of confirmed cases across the U.S. closed in on the peak reached during the dark days of late April.While greatly expanded testing probably accounts for some of the increase, experts say other measures indicate the virus is making a comeback.
NEW YORK — The coronavirus crisis deepened in Arizona on Thursday, and the governor of Texas began to backtrack after making one of the most aggressive pushes in the nation to reopen, as the daily number of confirmed cases across the U.S. closed in on the peak reached during the dark days of late April.While greatly expanded testing probably accounts for some of the increase, experts say other measures indicate the virus is making a comeback.
Packers Hall of Fame to open on Monday, June 29; masks required for all visitors
GREEN BAY -- The Packers Hall of Fame will reopen to visitors and fans on Monday, June 29, the Green Bay Packers announced on Thursday.The museum has been closed since March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
GREEN BAY -- The Packers Hall of Fame will reopen to visitors and fans on Monday, June 29, the Green Bay Packers announced on Thursday.The museum has been closed since March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
'It hurts:' FedEx delivery driver shares video after man called him the 'N-word' on route in Walworth County
WALWORTH COUNTY -- The Pell Lake, Genoa City and Bloomfield community issued a strong apology after a man there used a racial slur against a delivery driver.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- The Pell Lake, Genoa City and Bloomfield community issued a strong apology after a man there used a racial slur against a delivery driver.
26,331 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 768 deaths, 20K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 26,331 on Thursday, June 25.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 26,331 on Thursday, June 25.
'Tosa Restarts:' Common Council approves expedited review process for small businesses
WAUWATOSA -- The Wauwatosa Common Council approved the "Tosa Restarts" program which allows businesses to propose business solutions, then provides review and approvals in 72 hours or less.Normally, these requests go through a committee for approval, a process that naturally takes longer.
WAUWATOSA -- The Wauwatosa Common Council approved the "Tosa Restarts" program which allows businesses to propose business solutions, then provides review and approvals in 72 hours or less.Normally, these requests go through a committee for approval, a process that naturally takes longer.
Virus testing, tracking still plagued by reporting delays
ATLANTA — As part of the plan to restart its season next month, the NBA is preparing to test hundreds of players, coaches and others for the coronavirus each night inside a “basketball bubble” — a space at the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, with extra protection against the disease.Test results will be expected back the next morning, before the day’s practices and games begin.
ATLANTA — As part of the plan to restart its season next month, the NBA is preparing to test hundreds of players, coaches and others for the coronavirus each night inside a “basketball bubble” — a space at the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, with extra protection against the disease.Test results will be expected back the next morning, before the day’s practices and games begin.
People of color exempted from mask mandate in Oregon county due to ‘horrifically racist’ backlash
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. -- One Oregon county has exempted people of color from its face covering mandate due to heightened concerns about racial profiling and harassment, according to a statement posted to Lincoln County's website.The announcement, made on June 17, was met with “horrifically racist commentary,” according to the statement.
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. -- One Oregon county has exempted people of color from its face covering mandate due to heightened concerns about racial profiling and harassment, according to a statement posted to Lincoln County's website.The announcement, made on June 17, was met with “horrifically racist commentary,” according to the statement.
Joe Biden, President Trump stage rare dueling events in pandemic area in battleground states
LANCASTER, Pa. — Both President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, are swinging through key battleground states on Thursday, June 25, presenting dueling events in a way that hasn't happened much in the age of coronavirus and that will showcase their contrasting styles in response to the pandemic.The former vice president wore a black mask as he met with three mothers and two children who told of benefiting from the Obama administration's signature health care law in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and then giving a speech on how he would improve broader access to health insurance.
LANCASTER, Pa. — Both President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, are swinging through key battleground states on Thursday, June 25, presenting dueling events in a way that hasn't happened much in the age of coronavirus and that will showcase their contrasting styles in response to the pandemic.The former vice president wore a black mask as he met with three mothers and two children who told of benefiting from the Obama administration's signature health care law in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and then giving a speech on how he would improve broader access to health insurance.
More than $20K raised for Starbucks employee who refused to serve customer not wearing a mask
SAN DIEGO -- More than $20,000 has been raised for a Starbucks employee in San Diego who refused to serve a customer because she wasn’t wearing a mask in accordance with local health guidelines.A GoFundMe page was created for the barista, identified as Lenin Gutierrez, after a customer posted a now-viral picture of him on Facebook wearing a mask and complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing one."Meet lenen from Starbucks who refused to serve me cause I'm not wearing a mask.
SAN DIEGO -- More than $20,000 has been raised for a Starbucks employee in San Diego who refused to serve a customer because she wasn’t wearing a mask in accordance with local health guidelines.A GoFundMe page was created for the barista, identified as Lenin Gutierrez, after a customer posted a now-viral picture of him on Facebook wearing a mask and complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing one."Meet lenen from Starbucks who refused to serve me cause I'm not wearing a mask.
CDC adds 3 new coronavirus symptoms to list
NEW YORK -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) appears to have recently added three new symptoms of the novel coronavirus to its ongoing list.Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added, joining the federal agency's list that already included fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell and sore throat.“This list does not include all possible symptoms.
NEW YORK -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) appears to have recently added three new symptoms of the novel coronavirus to its ongoing list.Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added, joining the federal agency's list that already included fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell and sore throat.“This list does not include all possible symptoms.
Man runs 218 miles to virus-stricken ‘Nana’s’ nursing home
SCRANTON, Pa. -- Endurance athlete Corey Cappelloni once ran six days through the Sahara Desert in what’s considered the most grueling foot race on Earth.
SCRANTON, Pa. -- Endurance athlete Corey Cappelloni once ran six days through the Sahara Desert in what’s considered the most grueling foot race on Earth.
Chuck E Cheese files for bankruptcy as coronavirus shutdowns continue
NEW YORK -- Chuck E Cheese, the restaurant chain that became a Mecca for children and a crucible for many of their parents, is filing for bankruptcy protection.CEC Entertainment Inc.
NEW YORK -- Chuck E Cheese, the restaurant chain that became a Mecca for children and a crucible for many of their parents, is filing for bankruptcy protection.CEC Entertainment Inc.