Large cruises banned in Canada at least until Oct. 31
OTTAWA, Ontario — Large cruise ships will continue to be prohibited from operating in Canadian waters until at least Oct. 31 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the country's transport minister announced Friday.Transport Minister Marc Garneau said the order applies to cruise ships with overnight accommodations and more than 100 passengers and crew.
OTTAWA, Ontario — Large cruise ships will continue to be prohibited from operating in Canadian waters until at least Oct. 31 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the country's transport minister announced Friday.Transport Minister Marc Garneau said the order applies to cruise ships with overnight accommodations and more than 100 passengers and crew.
Carroll University announces plan to resume in-person classes for Fall 2020 semester
WAUKESHA -- Carroll University announced on Friday, May 29 plans to welcome students back to campus in the fall with new safety protocols, single-occupancy rooms and an earlier start to the semester.Students will move in to campus housing facilities on staggered days and times, beginning in mid-August, and the first day of classes will be Aug. 24.
WAUKESHA -- Carroll University announced on Friday, May 29 plans to welcome students back to campus in the fall with new safety protocols, single-occupancy rooms and an earlier start to the semester.Students will move in to campus housing facilities on staggered days and times, beginning in mid-August, and the first day of classes will be Aug. 24.
Wisconsin DWD: Additional unemployment benefits available under Extended Benefit program
MADISON -- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Caleb Frostman announced on Friday, May 29 that, due to an increase in the state's unemployment rate, Wisconsin triggered into the Extended Benefit program.The Extended Benefit program provides additional unemployment benefits to those who exhaust previous benefits, effective May 17, 2020.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Caleb Frostman announced on Friday, May 29 that, due to an increase in the state's unemployment rate, Wisconsin triggered into the Extended Benefit program.The Extended Benefit program provides additional unemployment benefits to those who exhaust previous benefits, effective May 17, 2020.
184 additional positive cases of COVID-19 confirmed at Waupun Correctional Institution
WAUPUN -- The Wisconsin Department of Corrections on Friday, May 29 stated in a news release that there have been 184 additional, confirmed COVID-19 cases at Waupun Correctional Institution.To date, there have been 217 total confirmed cases among 7,050 people tested for the virus.
WAUPUN -- The Wisconsin Department of Corrections on Friday, May 29 stated in a news release that there have been 184 additional, confirmed COVID-19 cases at Waupun Correctional Institution.To date, there have been 217 total confirmed cases among 7,050 people tested for the virus.
Universal Orlando plans to reopen resort hotels on June 2
ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando plans to reopen its hotels to guests on June 2, more than two months after they were closed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.In a statement sent Friday, Universal said the hotels will be carefully managed in phases, and will reopen with a range of best practice and hygiene procedures.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando plans to reopen its hotels to guests on June 2, more than two months after they were closed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.In a statement sent Friday, Universal said the hotels will be carefully managed in phases, and will reopen with a range of best practice and hygiene procedures.
US cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization.He said Chinese officials “ignored” their reporting obligations to the WHO and pressured the WHO to mislead the world when the virus was first discovered.He noted that the U.S. contributes about $450 million to the world body while China provides about $40 million.The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization.He said Chinese officials “ignored” their reporting obligations to the WHO and pressured the WHO to mislead the world when the virus was first discovered.He noted that the U.S. contributes about $450 million to the world body while China provides about $40 million.The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
Coronavirus ignited in US no earlier than mid-January, study says
NEW YORK — The spark that started the U.S. coronavirus epidemic arrived during a three-week window from mid-January to early February, before the nation halted travel from China, according to the most comprehensive federal study to date of when the virus began spreading.That means anyone in the U.S. who thought they had the virus in December or early January probably had the flu, public health researchers said.Some people have claimed Americans were getting sick from the coronavirus as early as November and that infections were spreading in the U.S. before any case was identified, said Dr.
NEW YORK — The spark that started the U.S. coronavirus epidemic arrived during a three-week window from mid-January to early February, before the nation halted travel from China, according to the most comprehensive federal study to date of when the virus began spreading.That means anyone in the U.S. who thought they had the virus in December or early January probably had the flu, public health researchers said.Some people have claimed Americans were getting sick from the coronavirus as early as November and that infections were spreading in the U.S. before any case was identified, said Dr.
3-day drive-thru COVID-19 testing site to open in Mount Pleasant: 'Helps reduce further spread'
RACINE -- The Central Racine County Health Department, City of Racine Public Health Department, and the Racine County Emergency Operations Center are partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard to open a three-day surge COVID-19 testing site to help meet testing goals in Racine County as well as in surrounding counties and health department jurisdictions.“Testing of residents, regardless of symptoms, helps reduce further spread of COVID-19 and is a key priority for boxing in the disease in Racine County and Wisconsin,” said Central Racine County Health Officer Margaret Gesner. “These surge clinics are temporary mechanisms for testing while we and our community partners continue to work toward creating more permanent testing solutions.”Testing dates, hours and site:From Tuesday, June 2 through Thursday, June 4, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day, Wisconsin residents or people who work in Wisconsin can come to a free, drive-thru clinic at Case High School, 7345 Washington Avenue, Mount Pleasant.
RACINE -- The Central Racine County Health Department, City of Racine Public Health Department, and the Racine County Emergency Operations Center are partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard to open a three-day surge COVID-19 testing site to help meet testing goals in Racine County as well as in surrounding counties and health department jurisdictions.“Testing of residents, regardless of symptoms, helps reduce further spread of COVID-19 and is a key priority for boxing in the disease in Racine County and Wisconsin,” said Central Racine County Health Officer Margaret Gesner. “These surge clinics are temporary mechanisms for testing while we and our community partners continue to work toward creating more permanent testing solutions.”Testing dates, hours and site:From Tuesday, June 2 through Thursday, June 4, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day, Wisconsin residents or people who work in Wisconsin can come to a free, drive-thru clinic at Case High School, 7345 Washington Avenue, Mount Pleasant.
'Safe and updated shopping experience:' Burlington reopens stores in SE Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- Burlington will re-open their stores in Milwaukee and surrounding areas on Friday, May 29."The safety and well-being of customers and associates remains the top priority.
MILWAUKEE -- Burlington will re-open their stores in Milwaukee and surrounding areas on Friday, May 29."The safety and well-being of customers and associates remains the top priority.
Bilingual Wisconsin National Guard soldiers, airmen assist with COVID-19 results notification
MADISON -- Citizen soldiers and airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard are using their diverse backgrounds and language skills to ensure they can translate COVID-19 testing results to Wisconsin residents of all backgrounds and languages at a state call center Guard members are staffing.A news release issued on Friday, May 29 says delivering and providing interpretation for the results of COVID-19 testing is just one of the ways the Wisconsin National Guard members have answered the call for assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MADISON -- Citizen soldiers and airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard are using their diverse backgrounds and language skills to ensure they can translate COVID-19 testing results to Wisconsin residents of all backgrounds and languages at a state call center Guard members are staffing.A news release issued on Friday, May 29 says delivering and providing interpretation for the results of COVID-19 testing is just one of the ways the Wisconsin National Guard members have answered the call for assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Debate over $600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise
WASHINGTON — A debate in Congress over whether to extend $600 a week in federally provided benefits to the unemployed looks sure to intensify with the number of people receiving the aid now topping 30 million — one in five workers.The money, included in a government relief package enacted in March, is set to expire July 31.
WASHINGTON — A debate in Congress over whether to extend $600 a week in federally provided benefits to the unemployed looks sure to intensify with the number of people receiving the aid now topping 30 million — one in five workers.The money, included in a government relief package enacted in March, is set to expire July 31.
US consumer spending sinks by record 13.6% in face of coronavirus
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending plunged by a record-shattering 13.6% in April as the viral pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs, and sent the economy into a deep recession.Last month's spending decline was far worse than the revised 6.9% drop in March, which itself had set a record for the steepest one-month fall in records dating to 1959.
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending plunged by a record-shattering 13.6% in April as the viral pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs, and sent the economy into a deep recession.Last month's spending decline was far worse than the revised 6.9% drop in March, which itself had set a record for the steepest one-month fall in records dating to 1959.
Wisconsin blocks group of people with disabilities from federal unemployment assistance
MILWAUKEE -- In any other state, Laurie Neumann-Whitehorn's unemployment case would have a chance. "Currently I am behind on my rent," Neumann-Whitehorn said. "And it's impacted me greatly because for our church I work the food pantry.
MILWAUKEE -- In any other state, Laurie Neumann-Whitehorn's unemployment case would have a chance. "Currently I am behind on my rent," Neumann-Whitehorn said. "And it's impacted me greatly because for our church I work the food pantry.
Spain to offer families minimum monthly income
MADRID — The Spanish government will provide more money for the country’s most impoverished 850,000 families so they can reach a minimum monthly income in the nation’s first attempt to guarantee a basic salary.The plan was approved by the ruling left-wing coalition led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
MADRID — The Spanish government will provide more money for the country’s most impoverished 850,000 families so they can reach a minimum monthly income in the nation’s first attempt to guarantee a basic salary.The plan was approved by the ruling left-wing coalition led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
No Eiffel, Mona Lisa or Versailles: Iconic sites stay closed
LE PECQ, France — Hold that smile, Mona Lisa.
LE PECQ, France — Hold that smile, Mona Lisa.
17,281 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 556 deaths, 10K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 17,281 on Thursday, May 28.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 17,281 on Thursday, May 28.
'Best out of a bad situation:' Menomonee Falls class of 2020 earns special commencement
MENOMONEE FALLS -- The coronavirus pandemic has turned everything on its head -- and kept classes of high school seniors from celebrating the way they normally would this time of year.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- The coronavirus pandemic has turned everything on its head -- and kept classes of high school seniors from celebrating the way they normally would this time of year.
'Very agonizing decision:' Wisconsin State Fair CANCELED for 2020 amid COVID-19 pandemic
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair has been canceled for 2020, fair officials announced on Thursday, May 28.
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair has been canceled for 2020, fair officials announced on Thursday, May 28.
Most TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores could be reopened by end of June, company says
NEW YORK -- TJ Maxx stores could be “mostly reopened” by the end of June based on current government guidance regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the company.“The company expects to continue reopening stores around the world in a phased approach as more states and countries reopen for retail,” TJX Companies, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, said in a press release.TJ Maxx is among the many retailers nationwide that had shut its doors in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an action that negatively impacted the business’ bottom line for the first quarter.
NEW YORK -- TJ Maxx stores could be “mostly reopened” by the end of June based on current government guidance regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the company.“The company expects to continue reopening stores around the world in a phased approach as more states and countries reopen for retail,” TJX Companies, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, said in a press release.TJ Maxx is among the many retailers nationwide that had shut its doors in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an action that negatively impacted the business’ bottom line for the first quarter.