Wisconsin health officials report 356 new cornonavirus cases, no new deaths
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin health officials on Sunday, May 17 reported 356 new cases of the coronavirus, but no new deaths.The Department of Health Services update shows that the number of COVID19 cases across the state is 12,543.
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin health officials on Sunday, May 17 reported 356 new cases of the coronavirus, but no new deaths.The Department of Health Services update shows that the number of COVID19 cases across the state is 12,543.
Girl, 10, sends over 1,500 art kits to kids in homeless shelters, foster care during coronavirus shutdown
DANBURY, Conn. -- Chelsea Phaire is just finishing fifth grade this year, but she could graduate in kindness.
DANBURY, Conn. -- Chelsea Phaire is just finishing fifth grade this year, but she could graduate in kindness.
12,388 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 453 deaths, 6.5K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 12,388 on Saturday, May 16.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 12,388 on Saturday, May 16.
'Phone just keeps going off:' Under new order, Milwaukee businesses chart different reopening plans
MILWAUKEE -- Retail, salons and barbershops now have the green light to get back to work in Milwaukee after the city modified its health order earlier this week.Some businesses took advantage of the new order's guidelines on Saturday.
MILWAUKEE -- Retail, salons and barbershops now have the green light to get back to work in Milwaukee after the city modified its health order earlier this week.Some businesses took advantage of the new order's guidelines on Saturday.
'Glad to be able to help:' Greenfield church holds drive-up mask distribution
MILWAUKEE -- A Greenfield church gave away hundreds of masks Saturday, May 16 in a drive-up distribution -- a task that is close to its pastor's heart.
MILWAUKEE -- A Greenfield church gave away hundreds of masks Saturday, May 16 in a drive-up distribution -- a task that is close to its pastor's heart.
8 more sailors aboard US ship test positive a second time
WASHINGTON — Eight more sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive again for the coronavirus, raising to 13 the number who appear to have become infected a second time while serving aboard the sidelined aircraft carrier.All the sailors had previously tested positive for the virus and had gone through at least two weeks of isolation.
WASHINGTON — Eight more sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive again for the coronavirus, raising to 13 the number who appear to have become infected a second time while serving aboard the sidelined aircraft carrier.All the sailors had previously tested positive for the virus and had gone through at least two weeks of isolation.
Talking produces ‘airborne droplets’ that can linger up to 14 minutes in air, researchers say
LOS ANGELES -- A simple and seemingly harmless conversation can produce thousands of oral fluid droplets that can be dispersed to a fairly large radius and can linger in the air for up to 14 minutes, and in some instances even longer, researchers suggest in a new study that may help answer key questions regarding the high transmissibility of the novel coronavirus.According to the report, that was first published in the peer-reviewed journal “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,” it is commonly known that respiratory viruses such as COVID-19 can spread through droplets that are produced from coughing or sneezing.What is not as well understood is that normal speech between individuals can produce just as many respiratory droplets that can remain in the air for at least eight minutes and can help respiratory viruses spread just as efficiently.Scientists at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the University of Pennsylvania used laser light to identify exactly how many droplets are emitted during a standard human conversation.“Highly sensitive laser light scattering observations have revealed that loud speech can emit thousands of oral fluid droplets per second," the authors wrote.The study did not analyze droplets from people with COVID-19, but was intended to illustrate one of the ways in which the virus can spread.With social distancing still the best-known weapon for containing the virus, several studies have been conducted regarding the transmission of respiratory droplets.
LOS ANGELES -- A simple and seemingly harmless conversation can produce thousands of oral fluid droplets that can be dispersed to a fairly large radius and can linger in the air for up to 14 minutes, and in some instances even longer, researchers suggest in a new study that may help answer key questions regarding the high transmissibility of the novel coronavirus.According to the report, that was first published in the peer-reviewed journal “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,” it is commonly known that respiratory viruses such as COVID-19 can spread through droplets that are produced from coughing or sneezing.What is not as well understood is that normal speech between individuals can produce just as many respiratory droplets that can remain in the air for at least eight minutes and can help respiratory viruses spread just as efficiently.Scientists at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the University of Pennsylvania used laser light to identify exactly how many droplets are emitted during a standard human conversation.“Highly sensitive laser light scattering observations have revealed that loud speech can emit thousands of oral fluid droplets per second," the authors wrote.The study did not analyze droplets from people with COVID-19, but was intended to illustrate one of the ways in which the virus can spread.With social distancing still the best-known weapon for containing the virus, several studies have been conducted regarding the transmission of respiratory droplets.
Study: Men less likely to wear masks in public because it is ‘not cool’ and ‘a sign of weakness’
LOS ANGELES – In a study done to analyze gender differences with regard to response to the novel coronavirus, researchers found that male participants reported that they intended to wear a face-covering less than women because they felt wearing a mask to protect themselves is “shameful, not cool,” or “a sign of weakness.”Researchers from Middlesex University London in the U.K. and the Mathematical Science Research Institute in Berkeley, California, conducted the study using 2,459 participants living in the U.S., 51 percent of whom were men, in hopes of understanding how men and women respond to directives from government agencies, like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to wear face coverings to protect themselves from COVID-19.Researchers found men are much less likely to believe that they’ll be seriously impacted by COVID-19, despite data that indicates that men are generally more at risk of negative outcomes from the virus than women.Researchers found men are much less likely to believe that they’ll be seriously impacted by COVID-19, despite data that indicates (https://escholarship.org/uc/item/76f9p924) that men are generally more at risk of negative outcomes from the virus than women.“The fact that men less than women intend to wear a face-covering can be partly explained by the fact that men more than women believe that they will be relatively unaffected by the disease,” the authors wrote.In early April, the CDC recommended that all individuals wear cloth face coverings when going outside.
LOS ANGELES – In a study done to analyze gender differences with regard to response to the novel coronavirus, researchers found that male participants reported that they intended to wear a face-covering less than women because they felt wearing a mask to protect themselves is “shameful, not cool,” or “a sign of weakness.”Researchers from Middlesex University London in the U.K. and the Mathematical Science Research Institute in Berkeley, California, conducted the study using 2,459 participants living in the U.S., 51 percent of whom were men, in hopes of understanding how men and women respond to directives from government agencies, like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to wear face coverings to protect themselves from COVID-19.Researchers found men are much less likely to believe that they’ll be seriously impacted by COVID-19, despite data that indicates that men are generally more at risk of negative outcomes from the virus than women.Researchers found men are much less likely to believe that they’ll be seriously impacted by COVID-19, despite data that indicates (https://escholarship.org/uc/item/76f9p924) that men are generally more at risk of negative outcomes from the virus than women.“The fact that men less than women intend to wear a face-covering can be partly explained by the fact that men more than women believe that they will be relatively unaffected by the disease,” the authors wrote.In early April, the CDC recommended that all individuals wear cloth face coverings when going outside.
Obama criticizes coronavirus response in online graduation speech
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized some officials overseeing the coronavirus response, telling college graduates in an online commencement address that the pandemic shows many officials "aren’t even pretending to be in charge.”Obama spoke on “Show Me Your Walk, HBCU Edition,” a two-hour livestreaming event for historically black colleges and universities broadcast on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized some officials overseeing the coronavirus response, telling college graduates in an online commencement address that the pandemic shows many officials "aren’t even pretending to be in charge.”Obama spoke on “Show Me Your Walk, HBCU Edition,” a two-hour livestreaming event for historically black colleges and universities broadcast on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
Most US states fall short of recommended testing levels, analysis shows
WASHINGTON — As businesses reopened Friday in more of the U.S., an overwhelming majority of states still fall short of the COVID-19 testing levels that public health experts say are necessary to safely ease lockdowns and avoid another deadly wave of outbreaks, according to an Associated Press analysis.Rapid, widespread testing is considered essential to tracking and containing the coronavirus.
WASHINGTON — As businesses reopened Friday in more of the U.S., an overwhelming majority of states still fall short of the COVID-19 testing levels that public health experts say are necessary to safely ease lockdowns and avoid another deadly wave of outbreaks, according to an Associated Press analysis.Rapid, widespread testing is considered essential to tracking and containing the coronavirus.
'For the safety of your loved ones:' Woman who lost brother to COVID-19 encourages public to help make masks
SAUKVILLE -- A Saukville company is working overtime to fill mask shortages as hundreds of patients in southeastern Wisconsin continue to suffer from COVID-19.
SAUKVILLE -- A Saukville company is working overtime to fill mask shortages as hundreds of patients in southeastern Wisconsin continue to suffer from COVID-19.
Return to play or not? A thorny question for youth sports
SACRAMENTO -- Konrad Ott and some of the parents with his Northern California girls volleyball club skipped a popular Florida tournament that is now postponed.
SACRAMENTO -- Konrad Ott and some of the parents with his Northern California girls volleyball club skipped a popular Florida tournament that is now postponed.
Coronavirus masks a boon for crooks who hide their faces
CHICAGO — The way the FBI tells it, William Rosario Lopez put on a surgical mask and walked into the Connecticut convenience store looking to the world like a typical pandemic-era shopper as he picked up plastic wrap, fruit snacks and a few other items.
CHICAGO — The way the FBI tells it, William Rosario Lopez put on a surgical mask and walked into the Connecticut convenience store looking to the world like a typical pandemic-era shopper as he picked up plastic wrap, fruit snacks and a few other items.
Questions raised over accuracy of US coronavirus death toll
There’s a reason why some people believe government officials are exaggerating the number of COVID-19 fatalities.
There’s a reason why some people believe government officials are exaggerating the number of COVID-19 fatalities.
Fist bumps and masks: Professional soccer returns in Germany
BERLIN — Professional soccer resumed in Germany after a two-month break with four games in the second division on Saturday taking place behind closed doors.South Korea midfielder Lee Jae-sung scored the first goal in the division to give Holstein Kiel the lead at Jahn Regensburg.
BERLIN — Professional soccer resumed in Germany after a two-month break with four games in the second division on Saturday taking place behind closed doors.South Korea midfielder Lee Jae-sung scored the first goal in the division to give Holstein Kiel the lead at Jahn Regensburg.
11,908 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 446 deaths, 6.2K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 11,908 on Friday, May 15.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 11,908 on Friday, May 15.
Democrats push $3T coronavirus relief bill through House
WASHINGTON — Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House on Friday, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country.The 208-199 vote, over strong Republican opposition, advances what boils down to a campaign-season display of Democratic economic and health-care priorities.
WASHINGTON — Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House on Friday, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country.The 208-199 vote, over strong Republican opposition, advances what boils down to a campaign-season display of Democratic economic and health-care priorities.
'Feels good:' Vietnam War veterans donate hundreds of sandwiches for VA workers
MILWAUKEE -- A special meal for frontline workers of the COVID-19 pandemic arrived at Clement J.
MILWAUKEE -- A special meal for frontline workers of the COVID-19 pandemic arrived at Clement J.
'We can do things safely:' Business takes steps to reopen under City of Milwaukee health order
MILWAUKEE -- Municipalities across Wisconsin are trying to figure out the next legal steps in public health following the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision to end "Safer at Home."The City of Milwaukee's new health order -- Moving Milwaukee Forward -- allows salons, spas, tattoo parlors and tanning facilities to open with social distancing measures in place.
MILWAUKEE -- Municipalities across Wisconsin are trying to figure out the next legal steps in public health following the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision to end "Safer at Home."The City of Milwaukee's new health order -- Moving Milwaukee Forward -- allows salons, spas, tattoo parlors and tanning facilities to open with social distancing measures in place.
China goes after US over more than $1B owed to the UN
UNITED NATIONS — China is going after the United States over more than $1 billion that the Trump administration owes the United Nations in unpaid dues for its regular operating budget and arrears for the separate budget for the U.N.’s far-flung peacekeeping operations.The unusual singling out of the U.S. non-payment by China’s U.N. mission comes as President Donald Trump continues to accuse Beijing of not being open about the coronavirus when cases were initially reported in December and early January.A U.S. Mission spokesperson said China “is eager to distract attention from its cover-up and mismanagement of the COVID-19 crisis, and this is yet another example.”U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in early April that the United Nations faced a cash crisis because of non-payment of dues by member states, which has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.He said in a letter to the U.N.’s 193 member nations that “unpredictable cash inflows, exacerbated by the global crisis posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, seriously threaten” the U.N.’s ability to do its work.
UNITED NATIONS — China is going after the United States over more than $1 billion that the Trump administration owes the United Nations in unpaid dues for its regular operating budget and arrears for the separate budget for the U.N.’s far-flung peacekeeping operations.The unusual singling out of the U.S. non-payment by China’s U.N. mission comes as President Donald Trump continues to accuse Beijing of not being open about the coronavirus when cases were initially reported in December and early January.A U.S. Mission spokesperson said China “is eager to distract attention from its cover-up and mismanagement of the COVID-19 crisis, and this is yet another example.”U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in early April that the United Nations faced a cash crisis because of non-payment of dues by member states, which has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.He said in a letter to the U.N.’s 193 member nations that “unpredictable cash inflows, exacerbated by the global crisis posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, seriously threaten” the U.N.’s ability to do its work.