Washington state to require masks in public in response to COVID-19 concerns
SEATTLE -- Washington state will require people to wear facial coverings in public settings, under a statewide public health order announced Tuesday by Gov.
SEATTLE -- Washington state will require people to wear facial coverings in public settings, under a statewide public health order announced Tuesday by Gov.
EU considers barring US travelers as it reopens, citing coronavirus response, sources say
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- The European Union may initially exclude Americans from visiting the EU as it reopens to international travelers following months of restrictions to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Fox News has learned.Officials say they’ve made no final decisions about the ability of Americans to enter EU member states, which will depend on coronavirus conditions in the United States.Nations in the 27-member bloc are negotiating between two lists of countries whose citizens are allowed to enter based on how their governments are handling COVID-19.
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- The European Union may initially exclude Americans from visiting the EU as it reopens to international travelers following months of restrictions to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Fox News has learned.Officials say they’ve made no final decisions about the ability of Americans to enter EU member states, which will depend on coronavirus conditions in the United States.Nations in the 27-member bloc are negotiating between two lists of countries whose citizens are allowed to enter based on how their governments are handling COVID-19.
Study: Only 47% of Americans are losing sleep over money despite pandemic
NEW YORK -- Despite the coronavirus pandemic and a slowed-down economy, less than half of American adults are worried about money, according to a new Bankrate study.
NEW YORK -- Despite the coronavirus pandemic and a slowed-down economy, less than half of American adults are worried about money, according to a new Bankrate study.
NY, NJ and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers
NEW YORK -- The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases.
NEW YORK -- The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases.
New York City Marathon canceled because of coronavirus
NEW YORK — This year’s New York City Marathon has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
NEW YORK — This year’s New York City Marathon has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
US COVID-19 cases surge to highest level in 2 months
NEW YORK -- New coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level in two months and are now back to where they were at the peak of the outbreak.The U.S. on Tuesday reported 34,700 new cases of the virus, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University that was published Wednesday.
NEW YORK -- New coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level in two months and are now back to where they were at the peak of the outbreak.The U.S. on Tuesday reported 34,700 new cases of the virus, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University that was published Wednesday.
Applications for $75 million 'We’re All In Small Business Grants' extended until June 26
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is extending the deadline until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 26, for small businesses to apply online for the $2,500 We’re All In Small Business Grants, WEDC officials announced Wednesday, June 24.The deadline was extended to give additional businesses more time to get needed documents and submit their information to WEDC.According to a press release, the program, which will provide $2,500 grants to 30,000 small businesses, is designed to help small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, while also encouraging them to adopt best practices to keep employees, customers and communities safe.WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes said the We’re All In grants “will not be determined on a first-come, first-served basis, so businesses all have the same chance of receiving a grant, regardless of when they apply.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is extending the deadline until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 26, for small businesses to apply online for the $2,500 We’re All In Small Business Grants, WEDC officials announced Wednesday, June 24.The deadline was extended to give additional businesses more time to get needed documents and submit their information to WEDC.According to a press release, the program, which will provide $2,500 grants to 30,000 small businesses, is designed to help small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, while also encouraging them to adopt best practices to keep employees, customers and communities safe.WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes said the We’re All In grants “will not be determined on a first-come, first-served basis, so businesses all have the same chance of receiving a grant, regardless of when they apply.
Neighbors start ‘singin’ in the rain’ with socially distanced dance party
FRODSHAM, England -- Neighbors in England are following Gene Kelly’s example, while making the most out of social distancing amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.The residents of a street in Frodsham, Cheshire, England have been taking part in socially distanced dance parties since the pandemic began.Elsa Williams shared a video on social media which showed footage of her neighbors dancing in the rain with umbrellas, while the song “Singin’ in the Rain” played in the background.
FRODSHAM, England -- Neighbors in England are following Gene Kelly’s example, while making the most out of social distancing amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.The residents of a street in Frodsham, Cheshire, England have been taking part in socially distanced dance parties since the pandemic began.Elsa Williams shared a video on social media which showed footage of her neighbors dancing in the rain with umbrellas, while the song “Singin’ in the Rain” played in the background.
25,386 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 751 deaths, 19K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 25,386 on Tuesday, June 23.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 25,386 on Tuesday, June 23.
Wisconsin school districts prepare for fall return; Wisconsin DHS launches COVID-19 activity level dashboard
MILWAUKEE -- School districts across Wisconsin are scrambling to figure out how to open their doors safely in the fall.
MILWAUKEE -- School districts across Wisconsin are scrambling to figure out how to open their doors safely in the fall.
Milwaukee officials discuss possibility of full restaurant reopening; jury trials to resume at Courthouse
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee health officials are discussing the possibility of allowing restaurants to open at full capacity.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee health officials are discussing the possibility of allowing restaurants to open at full capacity.
Racine business says clients want 'freedom' after city enacts COVID-19 restrictions
RACINE -- The City of Racine passed an ordinance to adopt COVID-19 restrictions for businesses on Monday, June 22 just days after a judge placed an injunction on the city's emergency health order.City leaders said the decision was necessary as Racine continues to be a hot spot for the virus, but business owners feel they can get back to work safely -- on their own.With music blaring, hearts pumping and lots of swearing, class workouts are back -- but with strong limits -- at Harbor Park CrossFit in Racine.
RACINE -- The City of Racine passed an ordinance to adopt COVID-19 restrictions for businesses on Monday, June 22 just days after a judge placed an injunction on the city's emergency health order.City leaders said the decision was necessary as Racine continues to be a hot spot for the virus, but business owners feel they can get back to work safely -- on their own.With music blaring, hearts pumping and lots of swearing, class workouts are back -- but with strong limits -- at Harbor Park CrossFit in Racine.
Apple introduces hand-washing feature on Apple Watch with 20-second countdown timer
CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Proper hand-washing is pivotal in preventing the spread of germs, a point that’s become particularly highlighted amid the global coronavirus pandemic, and Apple wants to help with a gentle nudge of its wearable tech.A 2018 study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that most people don’t wash their hands correctly, including failing to wash for the necessary 20 seconds.Considering this fact, Apple announced a new feature on the Apple Watch which automatically detects hand-washing and initiates a 20-second countdown timer.The watch can pick up signs that the wearer is at a sink, based on motion sensors and the sound of water, according to the Washington Post.If the person finishes early, they’ll be prompted to keep washing.The new feature is part of WatchOS 7, a software update for Apple Watch users coming in the fall.
CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Proper hand-washing is pivotal in preventing the spread of germs, a point that’s become particularly highlighted amid the global coronavirus pandemic, and Apple wants to help with a gentle nudge of its wearable tech.A 2018 study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that most people don’t wash their hands correctly, including failing to wash for the necessary 20 seconds.Considering this fact, Apple announced a new feature on the Apple Watch which automatically detects hand-washing and initiates a 20-second countdown timer.The watch can pick up signs that the wearer is at a sink, based on motion sensors and the sound of water, according to the Washington Post.If the person finishes early, they’ll be prompted to keep washing.The new feature is part of WatchOS 7, a software update for Apple Watch users coming in the fall.
Pope Francis compares priests who defied pandemic safety measures to 'adolescents'
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis praised the “heroic service” of health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic, but also took a dig at some conservative priests who defied safety measures — calling their complaints over church closures “adolescent.”The pope made his comments June 20 at the Vatican while thanking doctors and nurses from the northern Italian region of Lombardy, which was the hardest-hit region in the one-time European epicenter of the pandemic.Lombardy has counted more than 92,000 of Italy’s 238,000 COVID-19 infections, and half of the country’s 34,600 death toll.The pope noted that most priests were “obedient and creative” in remaining close to their congregations in the difficult months of the pandemic, even when they couldn’t be physically near them.“The pastoral zeal and creative concern of priests has helped people in their faith journeys and given them companionship in the presence of pain or fear," Francis said, according to Religion News Service. “They were fathers, not adolescents.”Francis also criticized the complaints of some priests who spoke out against lockdown measures, calling it “adolescent resistance."
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis praised the “heroic service” of health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic, but also took a dig at some conservative priests who defied safety measures — calling their complaints over church closures “adolescent.”The pope made his comments June 20 at the Vatican while thanking doctors and nurses from the northern Italian region of Lombardy, which was the hardest-hit region in the one-time European epicenter of the pandemic.Lombardy has counted more than 92,000 of Italy’s 238,000 COVID-19 infections, and half of the country’s 34,600 death toll.The pope noted that most priests were “obedient and creative” in remaining close to their congregations in the difficult months of the pandemic, even when they couldn’t be physically near them.“The pastoral zeal and creative concern of priests has helped people in their faith journeys and given them companionship in the presence of pain or fear," Francis said, according to Religion News Service. “They were fathers, not adolescents.”Francis also criticized the complaints of some priests who spoke out against lockdown measures, calling it “adolescent resistance."
Canned meat sales surge as coronavirus pandemic continues
NEW YORK -- From Spam to ham, sales of canned meat are reportedly surging as the coronavirus health crisis continues.Shoppers around the world are said to be turning to the shelf-stable item as a preferred protein choice amid a future of uncertainty.
NEW YORK -- From Spam to ham, sales of canned meat are reportedly surging as the coronavirus health crisis continues.Shoppers around the world are said to be turning to the shelf-stable item as a preferred protein choice amid a future of uncertainty.
‘Today is day 93:' People report experiencing COVID-19 symptoms that last for months
LOS ANGELES -- Since the first reported cases of the novel coronavirus, several support groups have emerged on Facebook consisting of thousands of members calling themselves “long haul survivors,” reporting COVID-19 symptoms that they say have lasted for months.“Today is day 93,” said Amy Watson, a preschool teacher who lives in Portland, Oregon as she shared a photograph of her thermometer that read 100.3 on June 18.
LOS ANGELES -- Since the first reported cases of the novel coronavirus, several support groups have emerged on Facebook consisting of thousands of members calling themselves “long haul survivors,” reporting COVID-19 symptoms that they say have lasted for months.“Today is day 93,” said Amy Watson, a preschool teacher who lives in Portland, Oregon as she shared a photograph of her thermometer that read 100.3 on June 18.
Arizona sets COVID-19 records with case, treatment increases
PHOENIX — Arizona reported a new daily record of nearly 3,600 additional coronavirus cases on Tuesday as the state continued to set records for the number of people hospitalized, in intensive care and on ventilators for COVID-19.The state Department of Health Service reported 3,591 new confirmed cases, breaking the previous record set Friday by 345 cases.
PHOENIX — Arizona reported a new daily record of nearly 3,600 additional coronavirus cases on Tuesday as the state continued to set records for the number of people hospitalized, in intensive care and on ventilators for COVID-19.The state Department of Health Service reported 3,591 new confirmed cases, breaking the previous record set Friday by 345 cases.
Study uncovers link between blood type and coronavirus susceptibility
TAMPA, Fla. -- Doctors say there is mounting evidence of a link between a certain blood type and the severity of the novel coronavirus.A recent study included almost 2,000 patients with severe COVID-19 in Italy and Spain.
TAMPA, Fla. -- Doctors say there is mounting evidence of a link between a certain blood type and the severity of the novel coronavirus.A recent study included almost 2,000 patients with severe COVID-19 in Italy and Spain.