10K+ positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 399 deaths, 4K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 10,020 on Saturday, May 9 according to data from state and county health officials.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 10,020 on Saturday, May 9 according to data from state and county health officials.
3 members of White House virus task force in quarantine, including Fauci
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr.
Frustrated with COVID-19 shutdown, Elon Musk threatens to move Tesla HQ out of California
FREMONT, Calif. (KTVU) -- In a series of tweets Saturday morning, Musk announced he would move the company's headquarters and flagship Fremont factory, as well as future programs to Texas and Nevada -- out of California.Musk also threatened to close the Fremont automobile assembly plant, saying the final decision would depend on how the state and county treat his company, which he says is the last automaker in California.Musk said he is suing Alameda County, after officials ordered Tesla on Friday not to resume operations at its Fremont manufacturing plant.Earlier this week, Tesla did not reopen its factory in Shanghai, China as expected, but instead, opted to reopen its Bay Area facility.Musk reportedly emailed his staff, alerting them that he would restart operations in Fremont on Friday, but that's when the Alameda County Department of Public Health told him to stand down.The county issued a statement that “restoring all daily activities too soon risks a rapid spike in cases and would jeopardize the relative stability we’ve seen in our health and hospital system.”Musk contends that Alameda County's shelter-in-place order goes against recent announcements by Gov.
FREMONT, Calif. (KTVU) -- In a series of tweets Saturday morning, Musk announced he would move the company's headquarters and flagship Fremont factory, as well as future programs to Texas and Nevada -- out of California.Musk also threatened to close the Fremont automobile assembly plant, saying the final decision would depend on how the state and county treat his company, which he says is the last automaker in California.Musk said he is suing Alameda County, after officials ordered Tesla on Friday not to resume operations at its Fremont manufacturing plant.Earlier this week, Tesla did not reopen its factory in Shanghai, China as expected, but instead, opted to reopen its Bay Area facility.Musk reportedly emailed his staff, alerting them that he would restart operations in Fremont on Friday, but that's when the Alameda County Department of Public Health told him to stand down.The county issued a statement that “restoring all daily activities too soon risks a rapid spike in cases and would jeopardize the relative stability we’ve seen in our health and hospital system.”Musk contends that Alameda County's shelter-in-place order goes against recent announcements by Gov.
Epidemiologists lay out 3 future scenarios for pandemic, warning COVID-19 crisis not over
LOS ANGELES -- Authorities around the world are beginning to ease their coronavirus lockdown restrictions despite warnings from medical experts and no concrete date as to when a vaccine will be available.As new cases and deaths continue to climb daily in the United States, some government officials have argued that the warmer weather of the summer may result in a retreat of the virus, but researchers have warned of a deadly second wave even as the first wave of the virus has yet to abate.The question many health experts are seeking to answer is: Have we learned lessons from the past few months under strict social distancing orders that can prepare American society for what is yet to come in the future of the COVID-19 pandemic?Epidemiologists for the University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) have laid out three possible scenarios for how the U.S. will likely be impacted by COVID-19 in the months to come as the death toll for the virus topped 77,000 and reported cases neared 1.3 million in the country as of May 8, according to data from Johns Hopkins.The medical experts warn that “we must be prepared for at least another 18 to 24 months of significant COVID-19 activity.”Drawing upon lessons learned from eight major pandemics that have occurred since the early 1700s, the epidemiological report lays out a grim scenario for the ongoing COVID-19 era as the world barely begins to grapple with the already devastating effects the novel coronavirus has had on the social and economic fabric of the U.S.Millions of people have been sheltering inside their homes as authorities around the world have implemented various social distancing measures in hopes of stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus.
LOS ANGELES -- Authorities around the world are beginning to ease their coronavirus lockdown restrictions despite warnings from medical experts and no concrete date as to when a vaccine will be available.As new cases and deaths continue to climb daily in the United States, some government officials have argued that the warmer weather of the summer may result in a retreat of the virus, but researchers have warned of a deadly second wave even as the first wave of the virus has yet to abate.The question many health experts are seeking to answer is: Have we learned lessons from the past few months under strict social distancing orders that can prepare American society for what is yet to come in the future of the COVID-19 pandemic?Epidemiologists for the University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) have laid out three possible scenarios for how the U.S. will likely be impacted by COVID-19 in the months to come as the death toll for the virus topped 77,000 and reported cases neared 1.3 million in the country as of May 8, according to data from Johns Hopkins.The medical experts warn that “we must be prepared for at least another 18 to 24 months of significant COVID-19 activity.”Drawing upon lessons learned from eight major pandemics that have occurred since the early 1700s, the epidemiological report lays out a grim scenario for the ongoing COVID-19 era as the world barely begins to grapple with the already devastating effects the novel coronavirus has had on the social and economic fabric of the U.S.Millions of people have been sheltering inside their homes as authorities around the world have implemented various social distancing measures in hopes of stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Llama antibodies studied as potential treatment for COVID-19
BOSTON -- Health officials have noted we’re still some time away from a vaccine for the novel coronavirus.
BOSTON -- Health officials have noted we’re still some time away from a vaccine for the novel coronavirus.
A distinct possibility: 'Temporary' layoffs may be permanent for some
WASHINGTON — In late March, Britney Ruby Miller, co-owner of a small chain of steakhouse restaurants, confidently proclaimed that once the viral outbreak had subsided, her company planned to recall all its laid-off workers.Now?
WASHINGTON — In late March, Britney Ruby Miller, co-owner of a small chain of steakhouse restaurants, confidently proclaimed that once the viral outbreak had subsided, her company planned to recall all its laid-off workers.Now?
Nursing home groups leery about naming Wisconsin facilities with cases
MILWAUKEE — A plan to release the names of long-term care facilities with positive COVID-19 cases should be treated with care, officials with an association that represents nursing homes and residential facilities said Saturday.Representatives of LeadingAge Wisconsin said the list should not be viewed as a measure of quality of care offered by specific facilities.
MILWAUKEE — A plan to release the names of long-term care facilities with positive COVID-19 cases should be treated with care, officials with an association that represents nursing homes and residential facilities said Saturday.Representatives of LeadingAge Wisconsin said the list should not be viewed as a measure of quality of care offered by specific facilities.
MADISON — Gov.
WWII veteran sees wife of 72 years after being separated for 2 months by pandemic
BAKER COUNTY, Fla. -- A Florida couple who have been kept apart for months because of the coronavirus pandemic saw each other again during an emotional drive-by reunion.Gloria Faye Brinson, 88, has been in a nursing home in Macclenny for over a year.
BAKER COUNTY, Fla. -- A Florida couple who have been kept apart for months because of the coronavirus pandemic saw each other again during an emotional drive-by reunion.Gloria Faye Brinson, 88, has been in a nursing home in Macclenny for over a year.
US approves new coronavirus antigen test with fast results
SAN DIEGO -- U.S. regulators have approved a new type of coronavirus test that administration officials have promoted as a key to opening up the country.The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday announced emergency authorization for antigen tests developed by Quidel Corp.
SAN DIEGO -- U.S. regulators have approved a new type of coronavirus test that administration officials have promoted as a key to opening up the country.The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday announced emergency authorization for antigen tests developed by Quidel Corp.
Drug remdesivir being shipped to 6 states hit hard by coronavirus
WASHINGTON — The federal government is sending supplies of the first drug that appears to help speed the recovery of some COVID-19 patients to six states, where it will be distributed by health departments.The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Saturday that it is delivering 140 cases of the drug remdesivir to Illinois, 110 cases to New Jersey, 40 cases to Michigan, 30 cases each to Connecticut and Maryland and 10 cases to Iowa.
WASHINGTON — The federal government is sending supplies of the first drug that appears to help speed the recovery of some COVID-19 patients to six states, where it will be distributed by health departments.The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Saturday that it is delivering 140 cases of the drug remdesivir to Illinois, 110 cases to New Jersey, 40 cases to Michigan, 30 cases each to Connecticut and Maryland and 10 cases to Iowa.
3 NY children die from syndrome possibly linked to COVID-19
NEW YORK — Three children have now died in New York state from a possible complication from the coronavirus involving swollen blood vessels and heart problems, Gov.
NEW YORK — Three children have now died in New York state from a possible complication from the coronavirus involving swollen blood vessels and heart problems, Gov.
GOP in power grab to rein in Dem governors on virus response
MADISON, Wis. — Republican-controlled legislatures are increasingly trying to strip Democratic governors of their executive authority to close businesses and schools, a power grab by lawmakers that channels frustration over the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic but could come with long-term consequences for how their states fight disease.The efforts to undermine Democratic governors who invoked stay-at-home orders are most pronounced in states such as Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, all three of which have divided government and are key to President Donald Trump's path to reelection.
MADISON, Wis. — Republican-controlled legislatures are increasingly trying to strip Democratic governors of their executive authority to close businesses and schools, a power grab by lawmakers that channels frustration over the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic but could come with long-term consequences for how their states fight disease.The efforts to undermine Democratic governors who invoked stay-at-home orders are most pronounced in states such as Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, all three of which have divided government and are key to President Donald Trump's path to reelection.
Harvesters struggle to recruit foreign crews during pandemic
BELLE PLAINE, Kan. — Kansas harvester Mike Keimig is growing increasingly anxious about whether the foreign seasonal workers he needs to run his nine combines and drive his grain trucks will arrive in time for the start of the winter wheat harvest, which is just weeks away.His regular crew mostly comprises farm kids from South Africa who return to work for him every year, but they are stuck overseas.
BELLE PLAINE, Kan. — Kansas harvester Mike Keimig is growing increasingly anxious about whether the foreign seasonal workers he needs to run his nine combines and drive his grain trucks will arrive in time for the start of the winter wheat harvest, which is just weeks away.His regular crew mostly comprises farm kids from South Africa who return to work for him every year, but they are stuck overseas.
New outbreaks in Germany, South Korea underline risk of easing up
ROME — Fresh coronavirus outbreaks at slaughterhouses in Germany and new cases reported Saturday in South Korea linked to a man who had visited multiple nightclubs highlighted the challenges authorities face as they seek to open up their economies.Meanwhile in Belarus, which has imposed no lockdown despite increasing case numbers, tens of thousands of people turned out to mark Victory Day.
ROME — Fresh coronavirus outbreaks at slaughterhouses in Germany and new cases reported Saturday in South Korea linked to a man who had visited multiple nightclubs highlighted the challenges authorities face as they seek to open up their economies.Meanwhile in Belarus, which has imposed no lockdown despite increasing case numbers, tens of thousands of people turned out to mark Victory Day.
Waukesha County residents mount 2nd stay-at-home lawsuit
MADISON — While all eyes are on Republican legislators' attempt to derail Gov.
MADISON — While all eyes are on Republican legislators' attempt to derail Gov.
Big East thinking if campuses aren't open sports is a no go
NEW YORK -- The presidents of the 11 members of the Big East Conference are leaning toward not allowing sports to be played at schools this season unless their campuses are open.Commissioner Val Ackerman disclosed the thinking of the presidents on Friday in a wide-ranging virtual interview with members of the media about the fallout on the conference from the coronavirus pandemic.While no deadlines have been set, Ackerman said the presidents indicated a late June/early July deadline for fall sports, and possibly a Sept. 1 deadline for winter sports, when basketball is played.
NEW YORK -- The presidents of the 11 members of the Big East Conference are leaning toward not allowing sports to be played at schools this season unless their campuses are open.Commissioner Val Ackerman disclosed the thinking of the presidents on Friday in a wide-ranging virtual interview with members of the media about the fallout on the conference from the coronavirus pandemic.While no deadlines have been set, Ackerman said the presidents indicated a late June/early July deadline for fall sports, and possibly a Sept. 1 deadline for winter sports, when basketball is played.
Roy Horn of 'Siegfried and Roy' fame dies from complications of COVID-19
LAS VEGAS — Magician Roy Horn of the famed Las Vegas act Siegfried & Roy has died of complications from the coronavirus.
LAS VEGAS — Magician Roy Horn of the famed Las Vegas act Siegfried & Roy has died of complications from the coronavirus.