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.
President Trump hints at 'generous' 2nd coronavirus stimulus check; here's how much you could get
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump signaled Monday, June 22 that he's open to a second stimulus check for Americans still reeling financially from the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.Asked during an interview by Scripps reporter Joe St.
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump signaled Monday, June 22 that he's open to a second stimulus check for Americans still reeling financially from the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.Asked during an interview by Scripps reporter Joe St.
Not tying the knot due to COVID-19? Here's why not getting married could have severe financial ramifications
NEW YORK -- It’s June and usually that means it’s wedding season.
NEW YORK -- It’s June and usually that means it’s wedding season.
S/V Denis Sullivan will not be sailing in 2020: 'Ship will be remaining docked'
MILWAUKEE -- The S/V Denis Sullivan will not be sailing in 2020 for her 20th anniversary season.A news release included the following statement on this change:
MILWAUKEE -- The S/V Denis Sullivan will not be sailing in 2020 for her 20th anniversary season.A news release included the following statement on this change:
FDA warns people to steer clear of these 9 hand sanitizers
NEW YORK -- The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to purchase hand sanitizer manufactured from Eskbiochem SA de CV due to the potential presence of toxic chemicals.Nine products manufactured by the Mexico-based company, which are still on the market, may contain methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, the FDA said in a letter.
NEW YORK -- The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to purchase hand sanitizer manufactured from Eskbiochem SA de CV due to the potential presence of toxic chemicals.Nine products manufactured by the Mexico-based company, which are still on the market, may contain methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, the FDA said in a letter.
Novak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus
BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic has tested positive for the coronavirus after taking part in a tennis exhibition series he organized in Serbia and Croatia.The top-ranked Serb is the fourth player to test positive for the virus after first playing in Belgrade and then again last weekend in Zadar, Croatia.
BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic has tested positive for the coronavirus after taking part in a tennis exhibition series he organized in Serbia and Croatia.The top-ranked Serb is the fourth player to test positive for the virus after first playing in Belgrade and then again last weekend in Zadar, Croatia.
25,099 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 746 deaths, 19K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin topped more than 25,000 on Monday, June 22.
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin topped more than 25,000 on Monday, June 22.
Indiana woman marks 100th birthday after surviving COVID-19, beating cancer and living through WWII
ELKHART, Ind. -- A 100-year-old Indiana woman who has lived through World War II, survived cancer and successfully battled her way back from a bout of pneumonia last year, learned earlier this month that she’s also a survivor of COVID-19.Leora Martin of Elkhart found out a week before her birthday on June 13 that she had tested negative for the virus after being diagnosed with COVID-19 in April — one of 76 residents at her assisted living facility to be infected.
ELKHART, Ind. -- A 100-year-old Indiana woman who has lived through World War II, survived cancer and successfully battled her way back from a bout of pneumonia last year, learned earlier this month that she’s also a survivor of COVID-19.Leora Martin of Elkhart found out a week before her birthday on June 13 that she had tested negative for the virus after being diagnosed with COVID-19 in April — one of 76 residents at her assisted living facility to be infected.
MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878 as union balks
MILWAUKEE -- Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players’ association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players’ association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
