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More than 180 exposed to COVID-19 during Mother's Day church service in California
SAN FRANCISCO — More than 180 people in a rural Northern California county were asked to self-quarantine after they were exposed to the coronavirus during a Mother's Day church service attended by an infected person, health officials said.The infected person received their positive COVID-19 diagnosis the day after they attended service at a church in the town of Palermo and is now isolating at home, Butte County Public Health said in a news release Friday, May 15.Health officials have contacted those who attended the service and given them instructions to self-quarantine and information about how to monitor themselves for symptoms and how to contact the public health office if they become sick, the statement said.Everyone who was at the service will be tested, officials said.Butte County Public Health did not name the church but said its decision hold a service could cause a major setback and require the county to revert back to more restrictive measures.“We implore everyone to follow the State order and our reopening plan to help combat the potential spread of Covid-19," said Danette York, director of Butte County Public Health.Butte County is one of 23 counties that have been given the green light by state officials to reopen more businesses but gatherings of any size are still banned.As of Sunday, Butte County has had 22 positive COVID-19 cases reported and no deaths.For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.
SAN FRANCISCO — More than 180 people in a rural Northern California county were asked to self-quarantine after they were exposed to the coronavirus during a Mother's Day church service attended by an infected person, health officials said.The infected person received their positive COVID-19 diagnosis the day after they attended service at a church in the town of Palermo and is now isolating at home, Butte County Public Health said in a news release Friday, May 15.Health officials have contacted those who attended the service and given them instructions to self-quarantine and information about how to monitor themselves for symptoms and how to contact the public health office if they become sick, the statement said.Everyone who was at the service will be tested, officials said.Butte County Public Health did not name the church but said its decision hold a service could cause a major setback and require the county to revert back to more restrictive measures.“We implore everyone to follow the State order and our reopening plan to help combat the potential spread of Covid-19," said Danette York, director of Butte County Public Health.Butte County is one of 23 counties that have been given the green light by state officials to reopen more businesses but gatherings of any size are still banned.As of Sunday, Butte County has had 22 positive COVID-19 cases reported and no deaths.For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.
Man arrested on way to lockdown protest will remain detained
DENVER — A judge on Monday ordered a mental health evaluation for a Colorado man whom prosecutors said was heading to a protest against COVID-19 lockdown restrictions when FBI agents found pipe bombs in his home.U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Hegarty ruled Bradley Bunn, a 53-year-old Army veteran, poses a danger to the community and ordered him to remain in custody while he awaits an evaluation.
DENVER — A judge on Monday ordered a mental health evaluation for a Colorado man whom prosecutors said was heading to a protest against COVID-19 lockdown restrictions when FBI agents found pipe bombs in his home.U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Hegarty ruled Bradley Bunn, a 53-year-old Army veteran, poses a danger to the community and ordered him to remain in custody while he awaits an evaluation.
No public Memorial Day ceremonies at Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries over 'health and safety'
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) has announced that, in the interest of the health and safety of the community, there will be no public Memorial Day ceremonies at the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries.A news release also says there will not be a large public event to place flags.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) has announced that, in the interest of the health and safety of the community, there will be no public Memorial Day ceremonies at the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries.A news release also says there will not be a large public event to place flags.
Grab the swimsuits, find some sunscreen: Kalahari Resorts opens May 27
WISCONSIN DELLS – Kalahari Resorts and Conventions reopened for guests on Wednesday, May 27 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
WISCONSIN DELLS – Kalahari Resorts and Conventions reopened for guests on Wednesday, May 27 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Moderna: Early coronavirus vaccine results are encouraging
BOSTON -- An experimental vaccine against the coronavirus showed encouraging results in very early testing, triggering hoped-for immune responses in eight healthy, middle-aged volunteers, its maker announced Monday.Study volunteers given either a low or medium dose of the vaccine by Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Moderna Inc.
BOSTON -- An experimental vaccine against the coronavirus showed encouraging results in very early testing, triggering hoped-for immune responses in eight healthy, middle-aged volunteers, its maker announced Monday.Study volunteers given either a low or medium dose of the vaccine by Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Moderna Inc.
Coronavirus pandemic puts Social Security at risk of insolvency by 2030
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The coronavirus pandemic and ensuing economic collapse could push Social Security to insolvency by the end of the decade, according to new estimates.At the end of April, the government projected that Social Security, one of the biggest federal benefit programs, would be unable to pay full benefits starting in 2035.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The coronavirus pandemic and ensuing economic collapse could push Social Security to insolvency by the end of the decade, according to new estimates.At the end of April, the government projected that Social Security, one of the biggest federal benefit programs, would be unable to pay full benefits starting in 2035.
MADISON -- Gov.
GOP chair: 'We will not be holding a virtual convention'
CHARLOTTE -- Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Monday that the party “will not be holding a virtual convention," pledging that the presidential nominating convention in late August will be conducted at least partly in-person.The coronavirus outbreak forced Democrats to move their convention from July to August, and it's still unclear whether that event will be entirely online.
CHARLOTTE -- Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Monday that the party “will not be holding a virtual convention," pledging that the presidential nominating convention in late August will be conducted at least partly in-person.The coronavirus outbreak forced Democrats to move their convention from July to August, and it's still unclear whether that event will be entirely online.
Disney Springs reopening comes with a warning about risk
ORLANDO, Fla. — As Walt Disney World prepares to allow some third-party shops and restaurants to open at its entertainment complex later this week, it's posting a warning.While enhanced safety measures are being taken at Disney Springs, “an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present," the company said Monday on a website for the entertainment complex.“COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death.
ORLANDO, Fla. — As Walt Disney World prepares to allow some third-party shops and restaurants to open at its entertainment complex later this week, it's posting a warning.While enhanced safety measures are being taken at Disney Springs, “an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present," the company said Monday on a website for the entertainment complex.“COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death.
New round of bonuses: Kroger announces $130M 'Thank you Pay' for associates, continues paid leave
CINCINNATI -- Kroger on Friday, May 15 announced a special "Thank You Pay" four hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates to acknowledge their dedication to maintaining safe, clean and stocked stores amid the coronavirus pandemic.
CINCINNATI -- Kroger on Friday, May 15 announced a special "Thank You Pay" four hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates to acknowledge their dedication to maintaining safe, clean and stocked stores amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Open Record Special Edition: Business (not) as usual
MILWAUKEE -- Across the state, most of Wisconsin's 72 counties are allowing bars, restaurants, and other businesses to reopen.
MILWAUKEE -- Across the state, most of Wisconsin's 72 counties are allowing bars, restaurants, and other businesses to reopen.
Maryland bar creates 'social distancing tables' with inner tube bumpers for customers to wear once it reopens
OCEAN CITY, Md. -- An Ocean City bar is getting creative with plans for its reopening.
OCEAN CITY, Md. -- An Ocean City bar is getting creative with plans for its reopening.
SC Johnson boosts global commitment to $15 million to help fight COVID-19
RACINE -- SC Johnson announced it is increasing the company's commitment to help those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic to $15 million in financial assistance and product donations.
RACINE -- SC Johnson announced it is increasing the company's commitment to help those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic to $15 million in financial assistance and product donations.
Pick ‘n Save and Kroger Health to offer free drive-through COVID-19 testing in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Pick ‘n Save and Kroger Health will provide free drive-through COVID-19 testing at the in the parking lot of the Pick 'n Save on Highway 50 in Kneosha (5710 57th Street).
KENOSHA -- Pick ‘n Save and Kroger Health will provide free drive-through COVID-19 testing at the in the parking lot of the Pick 'n Save on Highway 50 in Kneosha (5710 57th Street).
Sweeping federal lawsuit seeks election changes in Wisconsin
MADISON — Advocates for people with disabilities and minority voters in Wisconsin filed a sweeping federal lawsuit Monday asking a judge to order that more poll workers be hired, every voter in the state receive an absentee ballot and a host of other changes be made to ensure the August primary and November presidential election can be held safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.Wisconsin has been at the center of the fight, both in court and out, over elections during the pandemic after it proceeded with its April 7 presidential primary even as other states delayed voting.
MADISON — Advocates for people with disabilities and minority voters in Wisconsin filed a sweeping federal lawsuit Monday asking a judge to order that more poll workers be hired, every voter in the state receive an absentee ballot and a host of other changes be made to ensure the August primary and November presidential election can be held safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.Wisconsin has been at the center of the fight, both in court and out, over elections during the pandemic after it proceeded with its April 7 presidential primary even as other states delayed voting.
Milwaukee Board of Review extends assessment objection deadline to June 8
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of Review voted on Friday, May 15 to extend the deadline for filing of assessment objections to Monday, June 8 at 4:45 p.m. This is a three-week extension from the original statutory deadline of May 18 -- and applies to all city assessments.A news release says the goal of extending the deadline, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, is to assist residential property owners who saw large assessment increases.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of Review voted on Friday, May 15 to extend the deadline for filing of assessment objections to Monday, June 8 at 4:45 p.m. This is a three-week extension from the original statutory deadline of May 18 -- and applies to all city assessments.A news release says the goal of extending the deadline, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, is to assist residential property owners who saw large assessment increases.
Chris Stapleton Summerfest concert rescheduled for July 8, 2021: 'We miss seeing your faces in the crowd'
MILWAUKEE -- Chris Stapleton announced on Monday, May 18, he will be moving dates for his “All-American Road Show” tour to 2021.
MILWAUKEE -- Chris Stapleton announced on Monday, May 18, he will be moving dates for his “All-American Road Show” tour to 2021.
Anonymous customer at Denver barbershop leaves $2,500 tip for stylist, $3,300 more for staff
DENVER -- That must’ve been one heck of a haircut.
DENVER -- That must’ve been one heck of a haircut.
Coronavirus has NFL prospects pondering threat of a lost season
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Joe Burrow was a competent if unspectacular quarterback as a backup at Ohio State and during his first post-transfer season at LSU.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Joe Burrow was a competent if unspectacular quarterback as a backup at Ohio State and during his first post-transfer season at LSU.