The human eye is 'susceptible' to coronavirus infection, new study warns
WASHINGTON -- Researchers widely believe that COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus pandemic, is transmitted person-to-person, largely via respiratory droplets from coughs, sneezes and talking.
WASHINGTON -- Researchers widely believe that COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus pandemic, is transmitted person-to-person, largely via respiratory droplets from coughs, sneezes and talking.
'Tremendous turnout:' Hundreds took advantage as 2 free COVID-19 test sites opened in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Free COVID-19 testing began Monday morning, May 11 in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Free COVID-19 testing began Monday morning, May 11 in Milwaukee.
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10K+ positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 411 deaths, 5K+ recovered, 108K+ negative
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 10,418 on Monday, May 11, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 10,418 on Monday, May 11, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
Pelosi urges Congress to 'go big' on next virus aid package
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is poised to unveil the next coronavirus aid package, encouraging Congress to “go big” on aid to help cash-strapped states and struggling Americans.
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is poised to unveil the next coronavirus aid package, encouraging Congress to “go big” on aid to help cash-strapped states and struggling Americans.
Budget crunch could impact how college teams opt to travel
CHATANOOGA, Tenn. -- When college sports teams finally return to play, they might not be traveling quite as far as they did for road games before the pandemic.The cancellation of the NCAA Tournament has produced a budget crunch that leaves colleges everywhere looking for cost-saving measures.
CHATANOOGA, Tenn. -- When college sports teams finally return to play, they might not be traveling quite as far as they did for road games before the pandemic.The cancellation of the NCAA Tournament has produced a budget crunch that leaves colleges everywhere looking for cost-saving measures.
Colorado restaurant's license suspended after opening in-person dining on Mother's Day
DENVER -- A Colorado restaurant that opened for full service on Mother’s Day in defiance of state rules banning in-person dining was ordered closed and had its license suspended indefinitely by health officials Monday, May 11.A video posted by Colorado Community Media showed people sitting at tables and waiting close together in line at the counter C&C Breakfast and Korean Kitchen while others lined up outside for a chance to get inside the eatery in Castle Rock about 30 miles (48 kilometres) south of Denver.
DENVER -- A Colorado restaurant that opened for full service on Mother’s Day in defiance of state rules banning in-person dining was ordered closed and had its license suspended indefinitely by health officials Monday, May 11.A video posted by Colorado Community Media showed people sitting at tables and waiting close together in line at the counter C&C Breakfast and Korean Kitchen while others lined up outside for a chance to get inside the eatery in Castle Rock about 30 miles (48 kilometres) south of Denver.
Waiting for coronavirus stimulus check? Direct deposit information is due Wednesday, IRS says
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- If you're among the millions of Americans still waiting for the coronavirus stimulus payment to land in your bank account, time is running out to provide the IRS with your necessary direct deposit information.On Friday, May 8, the IRS said eligible taxpayers who have not yet received their money -- up to $1,200 for individuals earning less than $99,000 -- have until noon on Wednesday, May 13, to use the "Get My Payment" portal to submit direct deposit information."After noon Wednesday, the IRS will begin preparing millions of files to send to BFS for paper checks that will begin arriving through late May and into June," the agency said. "Taxpayers who use Get My Payment before that cut-off can still take advantage of entering direct deposit information."Otherwise, if individuals do not provide their banking information or are unable to do so via the tool, they will be forced to wait until June or later to receive their economic impact payment in the mail.If Americans filed a 2019 or 2018 tax return, which will be used by the agency to calculate eligibility, but did not provide direct deposit information, the tool can be used to input the necessary information.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- If you're among the millions of Americans still waiting for the coronavirus stimulus payment to land in your bank account, time is running out to provide the IRS with your necessary direct deposit information.On Friday, May 8, the IRS said eligible taxpayers who have not yet received their money -- up to $1,200 for individuals earning less than $99,000 -- have until noon on Wednesday, May 13, to use the "Get My Payment" portal to submit direct deposit information."After noon Wednesday, the IRS will begin preparing millions of files to send to BFS for paper checks that will begin arriving through late May and into June," the agency said. "Taxpayers who use Get My Payment before that cut-off can still take advantage of entering direct deposit information."Otherwise, if individuals do not provide their banking information or are unable to do so via the tool, they will be forced to wait until June or later to receive their economic impact payment in the mail.If Americans filed a 2019 or 2018 tax return, which will be used by the agency to calculate eligibility, but did not provide direct deposit information, the tool can be used to input the necessary information.
Antibody testing shows COVID-19 has been in Ohio since January, health officials say
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- New antibody testing shows that symptoms for several cases of the novel coronavirus were present in Ohio in January, according to state health officials.Ohio Department of Health Director Dr.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- New antibody testing shows that symptoms for several cases of the novel coronavirus were present in Ohio in January, according to state health officials.Ohio Department of Health Director Dr.
'Pick up after yourselves:' Florida beach inundated with 12K pounds of trash over Mother's Day weekend
COCOA BEACH, Fla. -- Officials with the organization Keep Brevard Beautiful said they collected about five times more garbage at Cocoa Beach after Mother's Day weekend than before beaches shut down due to coronavirus fears.Those with the organization asked people to clean up after themselves and take their trash home with them if they can.
COCOA BEACH, Fla. -- Officials with the organization Keep Brevard Beautiful said they collected about five times more garbage at Cocoa Beach after Mother's Day weekend than before beaches shut down due to coronavirus fears.Those with the organization asked people to clean up after themselves and take their trash home with them if they can.
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'One More Helping' pairs Milwaukee restaurants, Hunger Task Force
MILWAUKEE -- A new campaign launched in Milwaukee is raising money for the Hunger Task Force while supporting local restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic.Despite the shortage in business due to COVID-19, chefs were still hard at work prepping food at Milwaukee's City Market Monday, May 11.
MILWAUKEE -- A new campaign launched in Milwaukee is raising money for the Hunger Task Force while supporting local restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic.Despite the shortage in business due to COVID-19, chefs were still hard at work prepping food at Milwaukee's City Market Monday, May 11.
California sheriff says inmates tried to infect themselves with coronavirus
LOS ANGELES — Two groups of inmates at a Los Angeles County jail tried to infect themselves with the coronavirus by sharing water and a mask, and within two weeks 30 prisoners tested positive, authorities said Monday.Sheriff Alex Villanueva at a briefing showed surveillance videos from two dormitory units at the North County Correctional Facility in Castaic.The footage captured inmates in one unit sharing a container of hot water and others in a second unit sniffing a mask.The sheriff said the inmates used hot water to try to raise their temperatures just before a nurse checked them.
LOS ANGELES — Two groups of inmates at a Los Angeles County jail tried to infect themselves with the coronavirus by sharing water and a mask, and within two weeks 30 prisoners tested positive, authorities said Monday.Sheriff Alex Villanueva at a briefing showed surveillance videos from two dormitory units at the North County Correctional Facility in Castaic.The footage captured inmates in one unit sharing a container of hot water and others in a second unit sniffing a mask.The sheriff said the inmates used hot water to try to raise their temperatures just before a nurse checked them.
MPS shares district's virtual commencement plans for graduating seniors: 'We salute the class of 2020'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced its plans on Monday, May 11 to celebrate the districts graduating seniors with virtual commencement ceremonies due to the coronavirus pandemic.Those ceremonies will be available on the MPS YouTube page from June 1 through June 5 at the following times each day: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced its plans on Monday, May 11 to celebrate the districts graduating seniors with virtual commencement ceremonies due to the coronavirus pandemic.Those ceremonies will be available on the MPS YouTube page from June 1 through June 5 at the following times each day: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Wisconsin DWD: More than $940M in unemployment benefits dispersed over 8 weeks amid COVID-19
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development on Monday, May 11 released new information regarding unemployment insurance data amid the coronavirus pandemic -- including that more than $940 in benefits was paid out over eight weeks "to ease anxiety during this crisis."The DWD said in a news release Monday "DWD distributed over $550 million in unemployment benefits for the week of May 3 alone."Below is the data released by the DWD Monday:
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development on Monday, May 11 released new information regarding unemployment insurance data amid the coronavirus pandemic -- including that more than $940 in benefits was paid out over eight weeks "to ease anxiety during this crisis."The DWD said in a news release Monday "DWD distributed over $550 million in unemployment benefits for the week of May 3 alone."Below is the data released by the DWD Monday:
Twitter to label disputed COVID-19 tweets
Chicago — Twitter announced Monday it will warn users when a tweet contains disputed or misleading information about the coronavirus.The new rule is the latest in a wave of stricter policies that tech companies are rolling out to confront an outbreak of virus-related misinformation on their sites.Twitter will take a case-by-case approach to how it decides which tweets are labeled and will only remove posts that are harmful, company leaders said Monday.Some tweets will run with a label underneath that directs users to a link with additional information about COVID-19.
Chicago — Twitter announced Monday it will warn users when a tweet contains disputed or misleading information about the coronavirus.The new rule is the latest in a wave of stricter policies that tech companies are rolling out to confront an outbreak of virus-related misinformation on their sites.Twitter will take a case-by-case approach to how it decides which tweets are labeled and will only remove posts that are harmful, company leaders said Monday.Some tweets will run with a label underneath that directs users to a link with additional information about COVID-19.
USDA approves Wisconsin to accept SNAP benefits online
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Monday, May 11 announced approval of a request from Wisconsin to provide online purchasing of food to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households.According to a news release from the USDA, this approval will allow Wisconsin to expedite the implementation of online purchasing with currently authorized SNAP online retailers with a target start date to be announced at a later time.Wisconsin’s SNAP participation is more than 572,000 individuals, nearly 291,000 households and totals $778 million annually in federal benefits, the release noted."This announcement further demonstrates President Trump’s whole of America approach to fighting the coronavirus pandemic by ensuring those affected are fed," USDA officials said in the release.SNAP online purchasing is currently operational in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Carolina, New York, Oregon and Washington State.The authorized retailers working with all states are Amazon and Walmart, while Wrights Market and ShopRite are working with Alabama and New York respectively.USDA previously announced the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Missouri, Texas, Vermont, Minnesota, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and Rhode Island would also be implementing online purchasing in the near future.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Monday, May 11 announced approval of a request from Wisconsin to provide online purchasing of food to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households.According to a news release from the USDA, this approval will allow Wisconsin to expedite the implementation of online purchasing with currently authorized SNAP online retailers with a target start date to be announced at a later time.Wisconsin’s SNAP participation is more than 572,000 individuals, nearly 291,000 households and totals $778 million annually in federal benefits, the release noted."This announcement further demonstrates President Trump’s whole of America approach to fighting the coronavirus pandemic by ensuring those affected are fed," USDA officials said in the release.SNAP online purchasing is currently operational in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Carolina, New York, Oregon and Washington State.The authorized retailers working with all states are Amazon and Walmart, while Wrights Market and ShopRite are working with Alabama and New York respectively.USDA previously announced the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Missouri, Texas, Vermont, Minnesota, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and Rhode Island would also be implementing online purchasing in the near future.
'We’re doing what we can:' Next Milwaukee Brewers 'Virtual Happy Hour' scheduled for May 14
MILWAUKEE -- Pull up your favorite bar stool and get ready because the next Milwaukee Brewers Virtual Happy Hour is scheduled for Thursday, May 14 at 5 p.m.According to a press release, the festivities start at 5 p.m. sharp, and the first 1,000 fans joining will have an opportunity to tip back their favorite beverage and connect through a Zoom Webinar.
MILWAUKEE -- Pull up your favorite bar stool and get ready because the next Milwaukee Brewers Virtual Happy Hour is scheduled for Thursday, May 14 at 5 p.m.According to a press release, the festivities start at 5 p.m. sharp, and the first 1,000 fans joining will have an opportunity to tip back their favorite beverage and connect through a Zoom Webinar.
Carnival cruise bookings soar despite coronavirus, travel company says
NEW YORK -- Wanderlust is strong among Carnival Cruise Line fans, according to a TMZ report.A representative from the American Express travel franchise Cruise Planners told the tabloid that cruise bookings increased exponentially after Carnival announced it intends to resume some cruises in August.Three days after the announcement, the travel company’s Carnival bookings went up by 600 percent when compared to the three days before the news broke.
NEW YORK -- Wanderlust is strong among Carnival Cruise Line fans, according to a TMZ report.A representative from the American Express travel franchise Cruise Planners told the tabloid that cruise bookings increased exponentially after Carnival announced it intends to resume some cruises in August.Three days after the announcement, the travel company’s Carnival bookings went up by 600 percent when compared to the three days before the news broke.
PrideFest Milwaukee 2020 canceled due to coronavirus concerns
MILWAUKEE -- The parent organization responsible for Milwaukee's gay pride festival has decided to cancel its 2020 celebration due to concerns of the health and safety of the community, they announced in a tweet Sunday, May 10.
MILWAUKEE -- The parent organization responsible for Milwaukee's gay pride festival has decided to cancel its 2020 celebration due to concerns of the health and safety of the community, they announced in a tweet Sunday, May 10.