3 barbers ticketed for cutting hair in protest at Michigan Capitol
LANSING, Mich. — Police ticketed three people for cutting hair during a protest outside the Michigan Capitol, where about a dozen barbers and hairstylists defied stay-at-home orders to give free hair cuts Wednesday.About 350 people were attending the demonstration that was organized by the Michigan Conservative Coalition to protest the orders imposed by Gov.
LANSING, Mich. — Police ticketed three people for cutting hair during a protest outside the Michigan Capitol, where about a dozen barbers and hairstylists defied stay-at-home orders to give free hair cuts Wednesday.About 350 people were attending the demonstration that was organized by the Michigan Conservative Coalition to protest the orders imposed by Gov.
More than 100 million people in China face new lockdown as 2nd wave of COVID-19 cases emerge
JILIN, China -- Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.The abrupt reversal in China's northeast region has once again cut off public transportation, closed schools and led to another round of quarantine.Fan Pai, who works at a trading company in the nearby province of Liaoning, told Bloomberg News that people are starting to feel "more cautious" again."Children playing outside are wearing masks again," she said. "It's frustrating because you don't know when it will end."The new clusters of coronavirus cases have also ignited everyone's worst fear that a second wave of the deadly disease could be on the horizon.Wuhan, the Chinese city where the novel coronavirus was first reported in 2019, also saw new cases emerge last week, though neither the cases in Jilin or Wuhan have been as severe as the original outbreak.Over the weekend, Jilin reported 120 new cases.Chinese officials initially pinned the contagion's re-entry on Russia, but admitted local transmission also occurred.How China handles its second wave of coronavirus likely will serve as a template for other countries.The problem, some say, is that China's record of being less than truthful makes it almost impossible to believe its reported figures and response.China has been at the center of controversy after being repeatedly accused of sitting on vital, lifesaving information about the severity of the coronavirus.In recent weeks, the country hasn't done much to improve its image, aggressively going after its own trading partners who have called for an independent investigation into the origins of the virus.
JILIN, China -- Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.The abrupt reversal in China's northeast region has once again cut off public transportation, closed schools and led to another round of quarantine.Fan Pai, who works at a trading company in the nearby province of Liaoning, told Bloomberg News that people are starting to feel "more cautious" again."Children playing outside are wearing masks again," she said. "It's frustrating because you don't know when it will end."The new clusters of coronavirus cases have also ignited everyone's worst fear that a second wave of the deadly disease could be on the horizon.Wuhan, the Chinese city where the novel coronavirus was first reported in 2019, also saw new cases emerge last week, though neither the cases in Jilin or Wuhan have been as severe as the original outbreak.Over the weekend, Jilin reported 120 new cases.Chinese officials initially pinned the contagion's re-entry on Russia, but admitted local transmission also occurred.How China handles its second wave of coronavirus likely will serve as a template for other countries.The problem, some say, is that China's record of being less than truthful makes it almost impossible to believe its reported figures and response.China has been at the center of controversy after being repeatedly accused of sitting on vital, lifesaving information about the severity of the coronavirus.In recent weeks, the country hasn't done much to improve its image, aggressively going after its own trading partners who have called for an independent investigation into the origins of the virus.
Poll: Americans harbor strong fear of new coronavirus infections as public places reopen
DES MOINES, Iowa — Strong concern about a second wave of coronavirus infections is reinforcing widespread opposition among Americans to reopening public places, a new poll finds, even as many state leaders step up efforts to return to life before the pandemic.Yet support for public health restrictions imposed to control the virus’ spread is no longer overwhelming.
DES MOINES, Iowa — Strong concern about a second wave of coronavirus infections is reinforcing widespread opposition among Americans to reopening public places, a new poll finds, even as many state leaders step up efforts to return to life before the pandemic.Yet support for public health restrictions imposed to control the virus’ spread is no longer overwhelming.
Mount Everest visible from over 120 miles away due to decrease in pollution
KATHMANDU, Nepal -- An incredible photo shows Mount Everest visible for the first time in decades from the Nepalese city of Kathmandu.A coronavirus lockdown-related reduction in air pollution has made the famous visible from the city 124 miles away, according to the Nepali Times.
KATHMANDU, Nepal -- An incredible photo shows Mount Everest visible for the first time in decades from the Nepalese city of Kathmandu.A coronavirus lockdown-related reduction in air pollution has made the famous visible from the city 124 miles away, according to the Nepali Times.
Milwaukee Bucks, Fiserv Forum donating $150K worth of food to community
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum are donating $150,000 worth of food to be made into meals for communities in need, the team announced Wednesday, May 20.Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin will retrieve the food from Fiserv Forum over a two-week operation, starting on Thursday, May 21 when 10,000 pounds of food will be picked up.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum are donating $150,000 worth of food to be made into meals for communities in need, the team announced Wednesday, May 20.Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin will retrieve the food from Fiserv Forum over a two-week operation, starting on Thursday, May 21 when 10,000 pounds of food will be picked up.
WHO doctor says no US funding would be hurtful
GENEVA — The head of emergencies at the World Health Organization says an end to U.S. funding for the U.N. health agency would have a “major implication for delivering essential health services to the most vulnerable people in the world.”Dr.
GENEVA — The head of emergencies at the World Health Organization says an end to U.S. funding for the U.N. health agency would have a “major implication for delivering essential health services to the most vulnerable people in the world.”Dr.
VP Mike Pence visits tourism-reliant Florida as Disney shops reopen
ORLANDO, Fla. — Vice President Mike Pence visited central Florida to meet with tourism officials Wednesday as the region’s biggest tourist destination — Walt Disney World — began reopening a shopping and entertainment complex.During his trip to Orlando, Pence was also scheduled to talk to the governor and drop off protective equipment at a nursing home as tourism, the state's biggest industry, continued taking steps toward reopening.Some third-party shops at the Disney Springs complex opened Wednesday with new requirements and restrictions.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Vice President Mike Pence visited central Florida to meet with tourism officials Wednesday as the region’s biggest tourist destination — Walt Disney World — began reopening a shopping and entertainment complex.During his trip to Orlando, Pence was also scheduled to talk to the governor and drop off protective equipment at a nursing home as tourism, the state's biggest industry, continued taking steps toward reopening.Some third-party shops at the Disney Springs complex opened Wednesday with new requirements and restrictions.
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Open Record Special Edition: Answers from Wisconsin's governor
MILWAUKEE -- The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in one way or another.
MILWAUKEE -- The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in one way or another.
Travel in Wisconsin dropped over 90% at one point during COVID-19 lockdown
MILWAUKEE -- There hasn't been much positive news as a result of COVID-19, but one bright spot has been the reduction in emissions from huge changes in travel.
MILWAUKEE -- There hasn't been much positive news as a result of COVID-19, but one bright spot has been the reduction in emissions from huge changes in travel.
Southridge Mall reopens to shoppers, launches community support program
GREENDALE -- Southridge Mall announced it is reopening to customers on Wednesday, May 20.As part of the reopening process, a news release says the mall published a comprehensive COVID-19 Exposure Control Policy, developed in conjunction with a team of leading experts in the fields of Epidemiology and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), in order to deliver an elevated set of safety standards at the property.Southridge Mall’s enhanced safety protocols have been communicated to all tenants, who are expected to adhere to the same rigorous policies in their tenant spaces.
GREENDALE -- Southridge Mall announced it is reopening to customers on Wednesday, May 20.As part of the reopening process, a news release says the mall published a comprehensive COVID-19 Exposure Control Policy, developed in conjunction with a team of leading experts in the fields of Epidemiology and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), in order to deliver an elevated set of safety standards at the property.Southridge Mall’s enhanced safety protocols have been communicated to all tenants, who are expected to adhere to the same rigorous policies in their tenant spaces.
Wearing a face mask can reduce coronavirus transmission by up to 75%, study says
HONG KONG-- Researchers have found that wearing surgical masks can significantly reduce the rate of airborne COVID-19 transmission, according to a study released on Sunday.The study, conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.“The findings implied to the world and the public is that the effectiveness of mask-wearing against the coronavirus pandemic is huge,” said Dr.
HONG KONG-- Researchers have found that wearing surgical masks can significantly reduce the rate of airborne COVID-19 transmission, according to a study released on Sunday.The study, conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.“The findings implied to the world and the public is that the effectiveness of mask-wearing against the coronavirus pandemic is huge,” said Dr.
NYC physician who worked on frontlines dies of COVID-19
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A New York City physician known for his dedication to patient care continued working on the frontlines of the pandemic in an intensive care unit and died from COVID-19.As the coronavirus pandemic took hold in New York, Dr.
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A New York City physician known for his dedication to patient care continued working on the frontlines of the pandemic in an intensive care unit and died from COVID-19.As the coronavirus pandemic took hold in New York, Dr.
Oprah Winfrey gives grants to ‘home’ cities during pandemic including $100K to Milwaukee
NEW YORK — Oprah Winfrey is giving grants to the cities she’s called home through her $12 million coronavirus relief fund -- including $100,000 to Milwaukee.She announced Wednesday that her Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation will donate money to organizations dedicated to helping underserved communities in Chicago; Baltimore; Nashville, Tennessee; Milwaukee; and Kosciusko, Mississippi, where she was born.“The reason I’m talking about it is because there is going to be a need for people of means to step up,” Winfrey said in an interview with The Associated Press. “I mean, this thing is not going away.
NEW YORK — Oprah Winfrey is giving grants to the cities she’s called home through her $12 million coronavirus relief fund -- including $100,000 to Milwaukee.She announced Wednesday that her Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation will donate money to organizations dedicated to helping underserved communities in Chicago; Baltimore; Nashville, Tennessee; Milwaukee; and Kosciusko, Mississippi, where she was born.“The reason I’m talking about it is because there is going to be a need for people of means to step up,” Winfrey said in an interview with The Associated Press. “I mean, this thing is not going away.
Pres. Trump tells governors feds 'will step in' if government disagrees with state reopening plans
WASHINGTON -- President Trump told governors on a conference call Monday that he "will step in" if the federal government disagrees with state reopening plans, as he largely expressed satisfaction with how the governors are moving to lift coronavirus restrictions in their individual states, according to a report.Trump, whose administration last month revealed guidelines for when states should begin lifting stay-at-home orders and other social distancing measures meant to slow the spread of the virus, has vocally pushed for the rapid reopening of the economy.
WASHINGTON -- President Trump told governors on a conference call Monday that he "will step in" if the federal government disagrees with state reopening plans, as he largely expressed satisfaction with how the governors are moving to lift coronavirus restrictions in their individual states, according to a report.Trump, whose administration last month revealed guidelines for when states should begin lifting stay-at-home orders and other social distancing measures meant to slow the spread of the virus, has vocally pushed for the rapid reopening of the economy.
Florida girl, 2, adopted by family over Zoom after 700 days in foster care
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. -- One Florida family is celebrating the adoption of the 2-year-old girl who has lived with them in foster care since she was 7 days old.As the local county courthouse remains closed during the coronavirus pandemic, the toddler’s adoption hearing commenced over Zoom and was followed by a sweet car parade by members of their foster care community.
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. -- One Florida family is celebrating the adoption of the 2-year-old girl who has lived with them in foster care since she was 7 days old.As the local county courthouse remains closed during the coronavirus pandemic, the toddler’s adoption hearing commenced over Zoom and was followed by a sweet car parade by members of their foster care community.
States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 testing data to make things look better than they are
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Public health officials in some states are accused of bungling coronavirus infection statistics or even using a little sleight of hand to deliberately make things look better than they are.The risk is that politicians, business owners and ordinary Americans who are making decisions about lockdowns, reopenings and other day-to-day matters could be left with the impression that the virus is under more control than it actually is.In Virginia, Texas and Vermont, for example, officials said they have been combining the results of viral tests, which show an active infection, with antibody tests, which show a past infection.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Public health officials in some states are accused of bungling coronavirus infection statistics or even using a little sleight of hand to deliberately make things look better than they are.The risk is that politicians, business owners and ordinary Americans who are making decisions about lockdowns, reopenings and other day-to-day matters could be left with the impression that the virus is under more control than it actually is.In Virginia, Texas and Vermont, for example, officials said they have been combining the results of viral tests, which show an active infection, with antibody tests, which show a past infection.
'Here if you need us:' Inside the Milwaukee lab that could analyze COVID-19 samples for MHD, state
MILWAUKEE -- A crucial step in returning to life as normal after COVID-19 is having a test available for anyone who wants one.
MILWAUKEE -- A crucial step in returning to life as normal after COVID-19 is having a test available for anyone who wants one.
13,029 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 468 deaths, 7.3K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 13,029 on Tuesday, May 19.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 13,029 on Tuesday, May 19.
20 COVID-19 cases linked to outbreak at Dole plant in Ohio, according to health officials
CLARK COUNTY, Ohio -- Health officials have identified 20 cases of COVID-19 linked to a Dole Fresh Vegetables packing plant in Clark County, Ohio.Of the 20 cases, 12 are Dole employees (10 confirmed and two probable); eight are contacts of employees (five confirmed and three probable); and three cases involve people who do not live in Clark County, according to a statement released by the Clark County Combined Health District Tuesday, May 19.The health district on Monday announced it was monitoring the first workplace outbreak in Clark County, and Tuesday, officials identified Dole as the company, according to the Springfield News-Sun.In a statement to local news station WDTN, Dole maintained that the company has been in constant contact with the packing location since the potential outbreak was initially reported back in April:
CLARK COUNTY, Ohio -- Health officials have identified 20 cases of COVID-19 linked to a Dole Fresh Vegetables packing plant in Clark County, Ohio.Of the 20 cases, 12 are Dole employees (10 confirmed and two probable); eight are contacts of employees (five confirmed and three probable); and three cases involve people who do not live in Clark County, according to a statement released by the Clark County Combined Health District Tuesday, May 19.The health district on Monday announced it was monitoring the first workplace outbreak in Clark County, and Tuesday, officials identified Dole as the company, according to the Springfield News-Sun.In a statement to local news station WDTN, Dole maintained that the company has been in constant contact with the packing location since the potential outbreak was initially reported back in April: