NY governor threatens to reinstate closings, upset by violations of pandemic-fighting restrictions
NEW YORK -- Upset by “rampant” violations of New York’s pandemic-fighting restrictions, Gov.
NEW YORK -- Upset by “rampant” violations of New York’s pandemic-fighting restrictions, Gov.
State parks reopen for camping; DNR with recommendations for campers
HARTFORD -- After being stuck inside for months, the outdoors never felt so good.
HARTFORD -- After being stuck inside for months, the outdoors never felt so good.
Walmart tests self-checkout only location with no cashiers
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Walmart in Fayetteville, Arkansas is reimagining the shopping experience during the coronavirus pandemic by using self-checkout counters only, in lieu of cashiers.A spokesperson for the company told FOX Business that Walmart Supercenter Store #359 is removing its conveyor belt lanes and replacing them with self-checkout counters.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Walmart in Fayetteville, Arkansas is reimagining the shopping experience during the coronavirus pandemic by using self-checkout counters only, in lieu of cashiers.A spokesperson for the company told FOX Business that Walmart Supercenter Store #359 is removing its conveyor belt lanes and replacing them with self-checkout counters.
Report: 40,000 cruise ship workers still trapped at sea
MIAMI — More than 40,000 cruise ship workers are still stuck at sea because of concerns about the coronavirus.The Miami Herald reports that at least 42,000 workers remain trapped on cruise ships without paychecks, and some still are suffering from COVID-19, three months after the industry shut down.Cruise lines stopped sailing in mid-March after several high-profile outbreaks at sea.
MIAMI — More than 40,000 cruise ship workers are still stuck at sea because of concerns about the coronavirus.The Miami Herald reports that at least 42,000 workers remain trapped on cruise ships without paychecks, and some still are suffering from COVID-19, three months after the industry shut down.Cruise lines stopped sailing in mid-March after several high-profile outbreaks at sea.
Accuracy still unknown for many coronavirus tests rushed out
WASHINGTON — How accurate are the coronavirus tests used in the U.S.?Months into the outbreak, no one really knows how well many of the screening tests work, and experts at top medical centers say it is time to do the studies to find out.When the new virus began spreading, the Food and Drug Administration used its emergency powers to OK scores of quickly devised tests, based mainly on a small number of lab studies showing they could successfully detect the virus.That’s very different from the large patient studies that can take weeks or months, which experts say are needed to provide a true sense of testing accuracy.The FDA’s speedy response came after it was initially criticized for delaying the launch of new tests during a crisis and after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stumbled in getting its own test out to states.But with the U.S. outbreak nearly certain to stretch on for months or even years, some experts want the FDA to demand better evidence of the tests’ accuracy so doctors know how many infections might be missed.There have been more than 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. and more than 115,000 deaths, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
WASHINGTON — How accurate are the coronavirus tests used in the U.S.?Months into the outbreak, no one really knows how well many of the screening tests work, and experts at top medical centers say it is time to do the studies to find out.When the new virus began spreading, the Food and Drug Administration used its emergency powers to OK scores of quickly devised tests, based mainly on a small number of lab studies showing they could successfully detect the virus.That’s very different from the large patient studies that can take weeks or months, which experts say are needed to provide a true sense of testing accuracy.The FDA’s speedy response came after it was initially criticized for delaying the launch of new tests during a crisis and after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stumbled in getting its own test out to states.But with the U.S. outbreak nearly certain to stretch on for months or even years, some experts want the FDA to demand better evidence of the tests’ accuracy so doctors know how many infections might be missed.There have been more than 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. and more than 115,000 deaths, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
State parks reopen for campers after virus restrictions relaxed
HARTFORD -- The Wisconsin state parks campgrounds have reopened after coronavirus restrictions have become more relaxed.
HARTFORD -- The Wisconsin state parks campgrounds have reopened after coronavirus restrictions have become more relaxed.
Europe reopens many borders but not to Americans, Asians
BERLIN — Europe is taking a big step toward a new normality as many countries open borders to fellow Europeans after three months of coronavirus lockdowns — but even though Europeans love their summer vacations, it's not clear how many are ready to travel again.Tourists from the U.S., Asia, Latin America and the Middle East will just have to wait, for now.The European Union home affairs commissioner, Ylva Johansson, told member nations last week that they “should open up as soon as possible" and suggested Monday was a good date.Many countries are doing just that, allowing travel from the EU, Britain and the rest of Europe’s usually passport-free Schengen travel area, which includes non-EU countries like Switzerland.Europe’s reopening won’t be a repeat of the chaotic free-for-all in March when panicked, uncoordinated border closures caused traffic jams that stretched for miles.
BERLIN — Europe is taking a big step toward a new normality as many countries open borders to fellow Europeans after three months of coronavirus lockdowns — but even though Europeans love their summer vacations, it's not clear how many are ready to travel again.Tourists from the U.S., Asia, Latin America and the Middle East will just have to wait, for now.The European Union home affairs commissioner, Ylva Johansson, told member nations last week that they “should open up as soon as possible" and suggested Monday was a good date.Many countries are doing just that, allowing travel from the EU, Britain and the rest of Europe’s usually passport-free Schengen travel area, which includes non-EU countries like Switzerland.Europe’s reopening won’t be a repeat of the chaotic free-for-all in March when panicked, uncoordinated border closures caused traffic jams that stretched for miles.
22,566 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 694 deaths, 16K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and local health agencies, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 22,566 on Saturday, June 13.
MILWAUKEE — According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and local health agencies, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 22,566 on Saturday, June 13.
Green Bay Packers Pro Shop, closed by virus, set to reopen
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers Pro Shop is scheduled to reopen with new safeguards in place to help limit the spread of the coronavirus.Precautionary measures include social distancing, closed fitting rooms and hand sanitizer at entrances and check-out registers, the Green Bay Press Gazette reported.
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers Pro Shop is scheduled to reopen with new safeguards in place to help limit the spread of the coronavirus.Precautionary measures include social distancing, closed fitting rooms and hand sanitizer at entrances and check-out registers, the Green Bay Press Gazette reported.
Nursing homes to face enforcement action for swiping coronavirus stimulus checks from seniors
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration on June 9 warned nursing homes that they will face repercussions for unlawfully seizing economic impact payments from seniors.In a post on Twitter, Seema Verma, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said care centers engaging in this behavior will be subject to enforcement action.Last month, the Federal Trade Commission told consumers they should be on the lookout for nursing homes and senior living facilities that were requiring residents to sign over the payments as a means to pay for services.The payments are not able to be counted as income or resources for the purpose of federal benefit programs, like Medicaid.
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration on June 9 warned nursing homes that they will face repercussions for unlawfully seizing economic impact payments from seniors.In a post on Twitter, Seema Verma, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said care centers engaging in this behavior will be subject to enforcement action.Last month, the Federal Trade Commission told consumers they should be on the lookout for nursing homes and senior living facilities that were requiring residents to sign over the payments as a means to pay for services.The payments are not able to be counted as income or resources for the purpose of federal benefit programs, like Medicaid.
Ohio senator fired over remarks about black people, hygiene
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio lawmaker has been fired from his job as a physician after questioning at a hearing whether “the colored population” was contracting coronavirus at disproportionate rates because they don’t wash their hands as well as others.State Sen.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio lawmaker has been fired from his job as a physician after questioning at a hearing whether “the colored population” was contracting coronavirus at disproportionate rates because they don’t wash their hands as well as others.State Sen.
22,274 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 692 deaths, 15K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 22,274 on Friday, June 12.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 22,274 on Friday, June 12.
Tick-borne disease with symptoms similar to COVID-19 on the rise in New York state
NEW YORK -- A tick-borne illness with similar symptoms to COVID-19 is reportedly on the rise in New York state.The disease, called anaplasmosis, is caused by a bacteria that is spread to people through tick bites, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
NEW YORK -- A tick-borne illness with similar symptoms to COVID-19 is reportedly on the rise in New York state.The disease, called anaplasmosis, is caused by a bacteria that is spread to people through tick bites, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
North Shore funeral home impacted by coronavirus lockdown welcomes 'Phase C' of reopening
SHOREWOOD -- At Feerick Funeral Home in Shorewood, Friday marks a major change in business.
SHOREWOOD -- At Feerick Funeral Home in Shorewood, Friday marks a major change in business.
CDC posts long-awaited tips for minimizing everyday risk
NEW YORK — Take the stairs, not the elevator, down from your hotel room.
NEW YORK — Take the stairs, not the elevator, down from your hotel room.
Wisconsin court system delivering 600,000 face masks to circuit courts statewide
MADISON -- Wisconsin state court system staff are distributing 600,000 face masks purchased through the Director of State Courts Office to assist circuit courts statewide in advancing local plans to resume in-person proceedings and jury trials.A news release indicates under a Wisconsin Supreme Court order issued May 22, circuit courts must require everyone in a courtroom, jury room, or other confined court-related space during a proceeding to wear a face-covering as one of several prerequisites to resuming in-person proceedings.More than 94,000 face masks were delivered to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court on June 10, and about 500,000 masks have been delivered statewide since June 1.
MADISON -- Wisconsin state court system staff are distributing 600,000 face masks purchased through the Director of State Courts Office to assist circuit courts statewide in advancing local plans to resume in-person proceedings and jury trials.A news release indicates under a Wisconsin Supreme Court order issued May 22, circuit courts must require everyone in a courtroom, jury room, or other confined court-related space during a proceeding to wear a face-covering as one of several prerequisites to resuming in-person proceedings.More than 94,000 face masks were delivered to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court on June 10, and about 500,000 masks have been delivered statewide since June 1.
1,902 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; second straight day of record jump
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,902 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 1,902 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state.
We Energies Foundation supporting organizations on front line of COVID-19 relief efforts
MILWAUKEE -- The We Energies Foundation has committed more than $500,000 in donations to health care, emergency response and other nonprofit organizations on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19.That includes a special donation to the Milwaukee Fire Department so they can purchase adapters to make their existing personal protective equipment more effective against COVID-19.To date, the We Energies Foundation has pledged more than:
MILWAUKEE -- The We Energies Foundation has committed more than $500,000 in donations to health care, emergency response and other nonprofit organizations on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19.That includes a special donation to the Milwaukee Fire Department so they can purchase adapters to make their existing personal protective equipment more effective against COVID-19.To date, the We Energies Foundation has pledged more than:
'I think I'm in danger:' What Wisconsin workers can do about workplace COVID-19 concerns
MILWAUKEE -- As more workplaces reopen, some are raising concerns about COVID-19 protections -- but forcing employers to take action may be a longshot.
MILWAUKEE -- As more workplaces reopen, some are raising concerns about COVID-19 protections -- but forcing employers to take action may be a longshot.