Health officials: 45 residents test positive for COVID-19 at Kenosha County long-term care facility

Health officials: 45 residents test positive for COVID-19 at Kenosha County long-term care facility

KENOSHA COUNTY -- Health officials in Kenosha County confirmed in a news release on Saturday, May 30 that 45 residents of a long-term care facility in the county have tested positive for COVID-19.The cases were identified at Kenosha Estates Living and Care Center, which health officials described as a "skilled nursing facility" near 18th Avenue and 60th Street in Kenosha.The cases have emerged since mid-May and many of the affected residents have underlying health conditions, health officials said.

KENOSHA COUNTY -- Health officials in Kenosha County confirmed in a news release on Saturday, May 30 that 45 residents of a long-term care facility in the county have tested positive for COVID-19.The cases were identified at Kenosha Estates Living and Care Center, which health officials described as a "skilled nursing facility" near 18th Avenue and 60th Street in Kenosha.The cases have emerged since mid-May and many of the affected residents have underlying health conditions, health officials said.

PPE pollution: Video shows divers removing masks and gloves from ocean

PPE pollution: Video shows divers removing masks and gloves from ocean

LOS ANGELES -- The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.The video was posted on Facebook by Opération Mer Propre (Operation Clean Sea) during a cleanup effort by the group in which divers removed disposable surgical masks and latex gloves among a heap of plastic bottles and even a plastic water fountain.“Soon there will be more masks than jellyfish in the waters of the Mediterranean…!” said the group’s founder, Laurent Lombard.“The health crisis has allowed us to see the best and worst in us.

LOS ANGELES -- The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.The video was posted on Facebook by Opération Mer Propre (Operation Clean Sea) during a cleanup effort by the group in which divers removed disposable surgical masks and latex gloves among a heap of plastic bottles and even a plastic water fountain.“Soon there will be more masks than jellyfish in the waters of the Mediterranean…!” said the group’s founder, Laurent Lombard.“The health crisis has allowed us to see the best and worst in us.

Large cruises banned in Canada at least until Oct. 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

'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.