Who would be 1st to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
NEW YORK -- Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
NEW YORK -- Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
'Register in advance:' CVS Health opens 4 new COVID-19 test sites in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE- - CVS Health is expanding its coronavirus testing program by opening four new test sites in the Greater Milwaukee area at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations.The additional test sites, opening Friday, June 26, will be offering coronavirus testing services to insured and uninsured patients, with no out-of-pocket costs.The four locations opening in the Greater Milwaukee area include:
MILWAUKEE- - CVS Health is expanding its coronavirus testing program by opening four new test sites in the Greater Milwaukee area at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations.The additional test sites, opening Friday, June 26, will be offering coronavirus testing services to insured and uninsured patients, with no out-of-pocket costs.The four locations opening in the Greater Milwaukee area include:
Eiffel Tower reopens, ending 104-day coronavirus shutdown
PARIS -- The Eiffel Tower has reopened, marking another milestone in France’s recovery from its coronavirus lockdown.Lifts that usually whisk people up the 324-meter (1,063-feet) tall wrought-iron tower remain closed, so the first visitors had to take the stairs.Of the Tower’s three decks, only the first two reopened.
PARIS -- The Eiffel Tower has reopened, marking another milestone in France’s recovery from its coronavirus lockdown.Lifts that usually whisk people up the 324-meter (1,063-feet) tall wrought-iron tower remain closed, so the first visitors had to take the stairs.Of the Tower’s three decks, only the first two reopened.
Trump administration retiring 13 federally operated COVID-19 testing sites amid sharp rise in cases
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has announced that it is currently “transitioning” the last remaining federally operated coronavirus testing sites, of which there are 13 located in five states, to be re-established within local pharmacies in what The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says is an attempt to “increase testing capacity.”The move comes after President Donald Trump said he had asked his administration to slow down coronavirus testing because robust testing turns up too many cases of COVID-19.President Trump has falsely associated the rise in cases with the rise in testing in the U.S.The virus has been blamed for over 120,000 U.S. deaths — the highest toll in the world — and more than 2.3 million confirmed infections nationwide as of June 24, 2020.
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has announced that it is currently “transitioning” the last remaining federally operated coronavirus testing sites, of which there are 13 located in five states, to be re-established within local pharmacies in what The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says is an attempt to “increase testing capacity.”The move comes after President Donald Trump said he had asked his administration to slow down coronavirus testing because robust testing turns up too many cases of COVID-19.President Trump has falsely associated the rise in cases with the rise in testing in the U.S.The virus has been blamed for over 120,000 U.S. deaths — the highest toll in the world — and more than 2.3 million confirmed infections nationwide as of June 24, 2020.
Disneyland delays reopening of theme parks
LOS ANGELES -- Disneyland is pushing back the reopening of its theme parks, officials announced on Wednesday.They will not reopen on July 17 as previously announced.
LOS ANGELES -- Disneyland is pushing back the reopening of its theme parks, officials announced on Wednesday.They will not reopen on July 17 as previously announced.
25,874 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 762 deaths, 20K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 25,874 on Wednesday, June 24.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 25,874 on Wednesday, June 24.
CVS to offer COVID-19 testing solution for employers, universities
PHOENIX -- CVS Health announced Wednesday that its comprehensive and customizable COVID-19 testing solution, Return Ready, will be made available for employers and universities.
PHOENIX -- CVS Health announced Wednesday that its comprehensive and customizable COVID-19 testing solution, Return Ready, will be made available for employers and universities.
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New CDC model predicts up to 150,000 American COVID-19 deaths by mid-July
LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its latest forecast of expected U.S. coronavirus deaths, predicting that between 130,000 and 150,000 Americans would die of the novel virus by July 18.The updated forecast put out by the CDC Wednesday consists of a combination of data from over 20 national models, which also predict an increase in fatalities in several states over the next four weeks, including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Hawaii, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah, which the CDC says will exceed the number of reported deaths of the last month.The new death toll forecast comes as coronavirus hospitalizations and caseloads have hit new highs in over a half-dozen U.S. states in the past week.At the end of May, the CDC said that the number of U.S. coronavirus deaths would exceed 115,000 by June 20.
LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its latest forecast of expected U.S. coronavirus deaths, predicting that between 130,000 and 150,000 Americans would die of the novel virus by July 18.The updated forecast put out by the CDC Wednesday consists of a combination of data from over 20 national models, which also predict an increase in fatalities in several states over the next four weeks, including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Hawaii, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah, which the CDC says will exceed the number of reported deaths of the last month.The new death toll forecast comes as coronavirus hospitalizations and caseloads have hit new highs in over a half-dozen U.S. states in the past week.At the end of May, the CDC said that the number of U.S. coronavirus deaths would exceed 115,000 by June 20.
New MU Law School Poll: High support for Black Lives Matter, declining concern about COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin registered voters finds Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden with 49 percent support and Republican President Donald Trump with 41 percent.
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin registered voters finds Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden with 49 percent support and Republican President Donald Trump with 41 percent.
Mexican Fiesta HQ to become 1st volunteer-made mask distribution hub on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Inc./Mexican Fiesta announced it is collaborating with MaskUpMKE and the Medical College of Wisconsin -- and will have the first volunteer-made mask distribution hub on the south side of Milwaukee.MaskUpMKE is a social awareness campaign that was initiated by Rebel Converting & Ignite Change that encourages Milwaukeeans to wear facemasks when going out.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Inc./Mexican Fiesta announced it is collaborating with MaskUpMKE and the Medical College of Wisconsin -- and will have the first volunteer-made mask distribution hub on the south side of Milwaukee.MaskUpMKE is a social awareness campaign that was initiated by Rebel Converting & Ignite Change that encourages Milwaukeeans to wear facemasks when going out.
Red Cross offers virtual care for families who have lost loved ones during pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus has killed more than 700 people in Wisconsin -- leaving hundreds of families to mourn without the usual way to grieve.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus has killed more than 700 people in Wisconsin -- leaving hundreds of families to mourn without the usual way to grieve.
Wisconsin offers supplemental unemployment benefits
MADISON — Wisconsin residents can now apply for 13 more weeks of unemployment benefits using money from the federal coronavirus relief bill.The state Department of Workforce Development announced Wednesday that Wisconsin residents who have exhausted their 26 weeks of state unemployment benefits can now apply for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation under the bill.People who collect the pandemic unemployment compensation are also eligible for an additional $600 per week of Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.
MADISON — Wisconsin residents can now apply for 13 more weeks of unemployment benefits using money from the federal coronavirus relief bill.The state Department of Workforce Development announced Wednesday that Wisconsin residents who have exhausted their 26 weeks of state unemployment benefits can now apply for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation under the bill.People who collect the pandemic unemployment compensation are also eligible for an additional $600 per week of Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.
Indiana Pacers' Malcolm Brogdon in quarantine after positive test for COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS — The return of Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon has been delayed after he tested positive for the coronavirus.Brogdon issued a statement through the team, saying he was in quarantine, feeling well and expects to rejoin his teammates in Orlando for the resumption of the season next month.Brogdon used the March stoppage of play to recover from a leg and hip muscle injury that kept him out of games and recently told reporters he was ready to play.Brogdon also has been a prominent voice calling for racial equity following the death of George Floyd.
INDIANAPOLIS — The return of Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon has been delayed after he tested positive for the coronavirus.Brogdon issued a statement through the team, saying he was in quarantine, feeling well and expects to rejoin his teammates in Orlando for the resumption of the season next month.Brogdon used the March stoppage of play to recover from a leg and hip muscle injury that kept him out of games and recently told reporters he was ready to play.Brogdon also has been a prominent voice calling for racial equity following the death of George Floyd.
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Cheese prices soar to record highs due to shifts in demand during coronavirus pandemic
CHICAGO -- As with many industries affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the cheese market appears to have been impacted as well, sending recent prices through the roof.The price of cheese reached an all-time high on June 8 after a 20-year low in April, according to Business Insider.Specifically, the price for a block of cheddar reached a record $2.585 a pound on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, which is an increase of nearly 160% from April's price of $1.
CHICAGO -- As with many industries affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the cheese market appears to have been impacted as well, sending recent prices through the roof.The price of cheese reached an all-time high on June 8 after a 20-year low in April, according to Business Insider.Specifically, the price for a block of cheddar reached a record $2.585 a pound on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, which is an increase of nearly 160% from April's price of $1.
Coronavirus party cancellations force Costco to stop selling sheet cake
NEW YORK -- Costco is suspending sales of its sheet cakes, the life of the party at its bakeries, as more big format events like weddings and graduations get canceled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.The big-box retailer will sell its 10-inch round cakes instead, which feed 8 to 10 people, and are suitable for socially distanced gatherings and has no immediate plans to bring back the larger sheet cakes, Delish.com reported.A spokesperson for Costco did not immediately return a FOX Business request for comment on why it's downsizing its bakery menu.
NEW YORK -- Costco is suspending sales of its sheet cakes, the life of the party at its bakeries, as more big format events like weddings and graduations get canceled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.The big-box retailer will sell its 10-inch round cakes instead, which feed 8 to 10 people, and are suitable for socially distanced gatherings and has no immediate plans to bring back the larger sheet cakes, Delish.com reported.A spokesperson for Costco did not immediately return a FOX Business request for comment on why it's downsizing its bakery menu.
With senses failing, Florida woman turns to tequila to confirm COVID suspicions
TAMPA, Fla. -- For some, losing taste and smell may be one of the only symptoms you experience after getting COVID-19.
TAMPA, Fla. -- For some, losing taste and smell may be one of the only symptoms you experience after getting COVID-19.
US inmates got coronavirus relief checks, and IRS wants them back
BOISE, Idaho — Hundreds of thousands of dollars in coronavirus relief payments have been sent to people behind bars across the United States, and now the IRS is asking state officials to help claw back the cash that the federal tax agency says was mistakenly sent.The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.
BOISE, Idaho — Hundreds of thousands of dollars in coronavirus relief payments have been sent to people behind bars across the United States, and now the IRS is asking state officials to help claw back the cash that the federal tax agency says was mistakenly sent.The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.