Milwaukee Health Services distributes COVID-19 resources, info amid Juneteenth celebrations
MILWAUKEE -- City leaders shared a message to stay healthy during the pandemic at Milwaukee's Juneteenth celebrations on Friday.
MILWAUKEE -- City leaders shared a message to stay healthy during the pandemic at Milwaukee's Juneteenth celebrations on Friday.
Apple closes stores in 4 states, again, as infections rise
SAN RAMON, Calif. — Apple is closing 11 stores in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina that it had reopening just a few weeks ago.The decision announced Friday arrives amid rising infections in some states, particularly those that began loosening restrictions requiring most people to stay home and most stores to shut down this spring.There were 286.7 new cases per 100,000 people in Arizona over the past two weeks, which ranks first in the country for new cases per capita.
SAN RAMON, Calif. — Apple is closing 11 stores in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina that it had reopening just a few weeks ago.The decision announced Friday arrives amid rising infections in some states, particularly those that began loosening restrictions requiring most people to stay home and most stores to shut down this spring.There were 286.7 new cases per 100,000 people in Arizona over the past two weeks, which ranks first in the country for new cases per capita.
AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash
LOS ANGELES — The nation’s largest movie theater chain changed its position on mask-wearing less than a day after the company became a target on social media for saying it would defer to local governments on the issue.AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening, which will begin in July.AMC Theaters wasn’t the first to say it would defer to officials on the mask issue — Cinemark and Regal had already stated similar plans.
LOS ANGELES — The nation’s largest movie theater chain changed its position on mask-wearing less than a day after the company became a target on social media for saying it would defer to local governments on the issue.AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening, which will begin in July.AMC Theaters wasn’t the first to say it would defer to officials on the mask issue — Cinemark and Regal had already stated similar plans.
5 Phillies players, 3 staff members test positive for the coronavirus in Clearwater
CLEARWATER, Fla. (FOX 29) -- In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Phillies confirmed that 5 players and 3 staff members who were working at their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida have tested positive for the coronavirus.The first confirmed case was found on Tuesday.
CLEARWATER, Fla. (FOX 29) -- In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Phillies confirmed that 5 players and 3 staff members who were working at their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida have tested positive for the coronavirus.The first confirmed case was found on Tuesday.
Over 3,800 new coronavirus cases in reported in Florida; yet another record increase
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,822 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state.
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,822 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state.
Britain lowers virus alert, Germany sees spike in cases
BERLIN — Britain has lowered its coronavirus threat level by one notch Friday and become the latest country to claim it’s getting a national outbreak under control.
BERLIN — Britain has lowered its coronavirus threat level by one notch Friday and become the latest country to claim it’s getting a national outbreak under control.
23,947 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 720 deaths, 18K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and local health agencies, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 23,947 on Thursday, June 18.
MILWAUKEE — According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and local health agencies, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 23,947 on Thursday, June 18.
McDonald’s plans to hire 260,000 US workers this summer
CHICAGO -- McDonald’s restaurants are expected to hire roughly 260,000 employees this summer as locations across the country reopen with extra precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic.The fast food giant has implemented nearly 50 new safety procedures since the outbreak began, including temperature and wellness checks, social distancing floor stickers, more frequent cleaning of high touch surfaces, and training for the opening of dining rooms, the company said.The roles are part of the company’s summer hiring effort.
CHICAGO -- McDonald’s restaurants are expected to hire roughly 260,000 employees this summer as locations across the country reopen with extra precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic.The fast food giant has implemented nearly 50 new safety procedures since the outbreak began, including temperature and wellness checks, social distancing floor stickers, more frequent cleaning of high touch surfaces, and training for the opening of dining rooms, the company said.The roles are part of the company’s summer hiring effort.
Agency: Wisconsin unemployment rate fell to 12% in May
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reports that the state's unemployment rate dropped to 12% in May.The state's “safer at home” order closing most nonessential businesses due to the coronavirus pandemic was in effect for two weeks that month before being struck down.The 12% unemployment rate was down from the revised 13.6% rate in April.The national unemployment rate for May was 13.3%.Wisconsin added 72,100 private-sector jobs in May.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reports that the state's unemployment rate dropped to 12% in May.The state's “safer at home” order closing most nonessential businesses due to the coronavirus pandemic was in effect for two weeks that month before being struck down.The 12% unemployment rate was down from the revised 13.6% rate in April.The national unemployment rate for May was 13.3%.Wisconsin added 72,100 private-sector jobs in May.
Florida sets another single-day record; 3,200 new coronavirus cases reported Thursday
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,207 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state.
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,207 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state.
‘Chill on the Hill’ canceled for 2020 amid COVID-19 pandemic: 'Public health and safety in mind'
MILWAUKEE -- Chill on the Hill, presented by the Bay View Neighborhood Association in partnership with Milwaukee County Parks, is officially cancelling its 2020 season .The Tuesday night concert series normally runs from early June until late August and entertains neighbors with crowds up to 3,000 people -- featuring local and original music.The Bay View Neighborhood Association has been working closely with Milwaukee County Parks, and was given this directive from parks officials:
MILWAUKEE -- Chill on the Hill, presented by the Bay View Neighborhood Association in partnership with Milwaukee County Parks, is officially cancelling its 2020 season .The Tuesday night concert series normally runs from early June until late August and entertains neighbors with crowds up to 3,000 people -- featuring local and original music.The Bay View Neighborhood Association has been working closely with Milwaukee County Parks, and was given this directive from parks officials:
Wisconsin department says 'misunderstanding' about unemployment law could lead to discrimination
MADISON -- In a reversal, Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development is now pushing to change a rule that blocks a group of people with disabilities from federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)."I am concerned that the interpretation suggested from Region 5 unfairly targets some of Wisconsin's most vulnerable workers from coverage under PUA when they lose their wages due to a COVID-related reason," Department of Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman wrote in a letter to federal Department of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia.
MADISON -- In a reversal, Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development is now pushing to change a rule that blocks a group of people with disabilities from federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)."I am concerned that the interpretation suggested from Region 5 unfairly targets some of Wisconsin's most vulnerable workers from coverage under PUA when they lose their wages due to a COVID-related reason," Department of Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman wrote in a letter to federal Department of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia.
23,533 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 714 deaths, 17K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE -- According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and local health agencies, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 23,533 on Wednesday, June 17.
MILWAUKEE -- According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and local health agencies, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 23,533 on Wednesday, June 17.
23 COVID-19 cases connected to Sheboygan County church, services now virtual
SHEBOYGAN -- The Sheboygan County Division of Public Health says there have been 23 confirmed COVID-19 cases associated with a church in Sheboygan Falls.
SHEBOYGAN -- The Sheboygan County Division of Public Health says there have been 23 confirmed COVID-19 cases associated with a church in Sheboygan Falls.