Universal mask policy: Face coverings required at Milwaukee County grounds/facilities
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Tuesday, June 9 announced a face mask requirement on Milwaukee County grounds and facilities.This requirement includes employees, contractors, vendors, volunteers, service users and the general public "entering county facilities and grounds with a controlled entry point." A news release noted masks are not required, but are highly recommended at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, on Milwaukee County Transit System buses and at outdoor park spaces including beer gardens.Crowley noted during a Tuesday afternoon news conference we are "still in the middle of a pandemic," and thus, Milwaukee County is following guidelines from the United States Centers for Disease Control in issuing the "universal mask policy."The county executive noted masks will be provided for those who do not have masks.Acceptable masks include cloth face masks, handmade or sewn face masks, scarves, bandannas, disposable non-medical grade paper masks, etc.Again, Crowley noted those without masks will be provided with them.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Tuesday, June 9 announced a face mask requirement on Milwaukee County grounds and facilities.This requirement includes employees, contractors, vendors, volunteers, service users and the general public "entering county facilities and grounds with a controlled entry point." A news release noted masks are not required, but are highly recommended at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, on Milwaukee County Transit System buses and at outdoor park spaces including beer gardens.Crowley noted during a Tuesday afternoon news conference we are "still in the middle of a pandemic," and thus, Milwaukee County is following guidelines from the United States Centers for Disease Control in issuing the "universal mask policy."The county executive noted masks will be provided for those who do not have masks.Acceptable masks include cloth face masks, handmade or sewn face masks, scarves, bandannas, disposable non-medical grade paper masks, etc.Again, Crowley noted those without masks will be provided with them.
Bader Philanthropies offering free COVID-19 testing in Milwaukee on June 10
MILWAUKEE -- Bader Philanthropies and Shalem Healing will offer walk-up and drive-up COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, June 10 from 4-6 p.m. in the parking lot of their location near Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Bader Philanthropies and Shalem Healing will offer walk-up and drive-up COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, June 10 from 4-6 p.m. in the parking lot of their location near Dr.
Milwaukee Public Market announces 'responsible reopening' plan
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Market announced Tuesday, June 9 that it will reopen its doors to customers starting Wednesday, June 10.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Market announced Tuesday, June 9 that it will reopen its doors to customers starting Wednesday, June 10.
AMC Theatres expected to be 'fully open' in July
LEAWOOD, Kan. -- Officials with AMC Theatres, the world’s largest movie theater chain, said they expect to be “fully open globally” in July, according to a June 9 release from the company.“We are currently planning to reopen almost all of our U.S. and U.K. theatres in July, to be positioned to showcase Warner Bros’ release of Christopher Nolan’s TENET now slated for release on July 17th followed by Disney’s MULAN now slated for release on July 24th,” according to the release.AMC also discussed various steps it is taking to optimize the “timeliness, safety and profitability” of its reopenings, including seeking guidance from esteemed health officials on creating a safe environment for guests, as well as working closely with “local, national and international officials to understand and coordinate the timing and requirements under which we can reopen.”There had been previous concerns regarding the future of the movie theater chain amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
LEAWOOD, Kan. -- Officials with AMC Theatres, the world’s largest movie theater chain, said they expect to be “fully open globally” in July, according to a June 9 release from the company.“We are currently planning to reopen almost all of our U.S. and U.K. theatres in July, to be positioned to showcase Warner Bros’ release of Christopher Nolan’s TENET now slated for release on July 17th followed by Disney’s MULAN now slated for release on July 24th,” according to the release.AMC also discussed various steps it is taking to optimize the “timeliness, safety and profitability” of its reopenings, including seeking guidance from esteemed health officials on creating a safe environment for guests, as well as working closely with “local, national and international officials to understand and coordinate the timing and requirements under which we can reopen.”There had been previous concerns regarding the future of the movie theater chain amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Waukesha County to allow groups of 100 or fewer, social distancing guidelines remain in place
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County health officials have announced that groups of 100 people or fewer will now be allowed to gather in the county.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County health officials have announced that groups of 100 people or fewer will now be allowed to gather in the county.
Open Record Special Edition: Far from gone
MILWAUKEE - Over the last few weeks, there's been a shift in news coverage from COVID-19 to nationwide protests about police brutality and racial inequality.
MILWAUKEE - Over the last few weeks, there's been a shift in news coverage from COVID-19 to nationwide protests about police brutality and racial inequality.
Pro Football Hall of Fame to reopen on Wednesday
CANTON, Ohio — The Pro Football Hall of Fame will reopen Wednesday after nearly a three-month closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The hall closed on March 16, but permission has been granted by Ohio Gov.
CANTON, Ohio — The Pro Football Hall of Fame will reopen Wednesday after nearly a three-month closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The hall closed on March 16, but permission has been granted by Ohio Gov.
Are we getting a 2nd coronavirus stimulus check? What we know so far
WASHINGTON -- An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.The new jobs report showed about 2.5 million jobs gained rather than an anticipated loss that was expected to be in the millions.
WASHINGTON -- An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.The new jobs report showed about 2.5 million jobs gained rather than an anticipated loss that was expected to be in the millions.
Lakefront Brewery to reopen for reservation-based table service on June 12
MILWAUKEE -- Lakefront Brewery will open a reservation-only Friday fish fry from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning Friday, June 12.
MILWAUKEE -- Lakefront Brewery will open a reservation-only Friday fish fry from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning Friday, June 12.
Mexico resumes tourism in Cancun and these beach destinations
WASHINGTON -- Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.The governor of Quintana Roo, the state home to destinations like Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya and the Mayan Ruins, among others, said it is reopening for business Monday as hotels and resorts gear up to welcome guests in limited capacities.The U.S. and Mexico restricted non-essential travel along the U.S.-Mexico border on March 21 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the restrictions, which include tourism, are in place until June 22.
WASHINGTON -- Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.The governor of Quintana Roo, the state home to destinations like Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya and the Mayan Ruins, among others, said it is reopening for business Monday as hotels and resorts gear up to welcome guests in limited capacities.The U.S. and Mexico restricted non-essential travel along the U.S.-Mexico border on March 21 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the restrictions, which include tourism, are in place until June 22.
DHS: 21K+ tested positive for COVID-19, 652 deaths, 14K+ recovered, 333K+ negative
MADISON -- More than 21,000 (21,038) people have tested positive for COVID-19, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Monday, June 8.
MADISON -- More than 21,000 (21,038) people have tested positive for COVID-19, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Monday, June 8.
President Trump to resume trademark campaign rallies after coronavirus hiatus
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump will resume hosting campaign rallies sometime in the next two weeks, returning one of the president's most potent weapons to his arsenal as the 2020 campaign season enters a pivotal stretch, Fox News is told.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump will resume hosting campaign rallies sometime in the next two weeks, returning one of the president's most potent weapons to his arsenal as the 2020 campaign season enters a pivotal stretch, Fox News is told.
Can tear gas and pepper spray increase virus spread?
WASHINGTON -- Police departments have used tear gas and pepper spray on protesters in recent weeks, raising concern that the chemical agents could increase the spread of the coronavirus.The chemicals are designed to irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and throat.
WASHINGTON -- Police departments have used tear gas and pepper spray on protesters in recent weeks, raising concern that the chemical agents could increase the spread of the coronavirus.The chemicals are designed to irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and throat.
BP to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide amid virus pandemic
LONDON — Oil and gas company BP announced Monday that it will slash its global workforce by 10,000 jobs as the COVID-19 pandemic slams the energy industry.Chief Executive Bernard Looney said that the cuts will affect office-based roles in BP's global workforce of 70,000 people and come mostly this year.
LONDON — Oil and gas company BP announced Monday that it will slash its global workforce by 10,000 jobs as the COVID-19 pandemic slams the energy industry.Chief Executive Bernard Looney said that the cuts will affect office-based roles in BP's global workforce of 70,000 people and come mostly this year.
Noah’s Ark Waterpark opening June 20 with limited capacity, temperature checks
WISCONSIN DELLS -- Noah’s Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells will be opening its doors to the public on June 20."The way we will operate this summer is significantly different from what we are all used to as we adapt to the new landscape created by COVID-19.
WISCONSIN DELLS -- Noah’s Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells will be opening its doors to the public on June 20."The way we will operate this summer is significantly different from what we are all used to as we adapt to the new landscape created by COVID-19.
With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus -- at least for now -- after health officials said Monday the last known infected person had recovered.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus -- at least for now -- after health officials said Monday the last known infected person had recovered.
DHS: 20K+ tested positive for COVID-19, 648 deaths, 14K+ recovered, 325K+ negative
MADISON -- More than 20,000 Wisconsinites have tested positive for COVID-19 (20,835) and 647 have died, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Sunday, June 7.
MADISON -- More than 20,000 Wisconsinites have tested positive for COVID-19 (20,835) and 647 have died, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Sunday, June 7.
World reaches 400,000 coronavirus deaths
BARCELONA, Spain — The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday, a day after the government of Brazil broke with standard public health protocols by ceasing to publish updates of the number of deaths and infections in the hard-hit South American country.Worldwide, at least 6.9 million people have been infected by the virus, according to Johns Hopkins University, whose aggregated tally has become the main worldwide reference for monitoring the disease.
BARCELONA, Spain — The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday, a day after the government of Brazil broke with standard public health protocols by ceasing to publish updates of the number of deaths and infections in the hard-hit South American country.Worldwide, at least 6.9 million people have been infected by the virus, according to Johns Hopkins University, whose aggregated tally has become the main worldwide reference for monitoring the disease.