'Active Streets' to provide more safe spaces for residents to walk, bike, and run in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County officials announced on Friday, May 8 a joint initiative to provide additional temporary recreation spaces for people to safely engage in physical activities such as walking, biking, or running.A news release indicates Milwaukee Active Streets, initiated and overseen by the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works and Milwaukee County Parks, will temporarily close or limit motor vehicle traffic on approximately 10 miles of streets throughout the city and county for improved bicycle and pedestrian use, to be phased in over the next couple of weeks.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County officials announced on Friday, May 8 a joint initiative to provide additional temporary recreation spaces for people to safely engage in physical activities such as walking, biking, or running.A news release indicates Milwaukee Active Streets, initiated and overseen by the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works and Milwaukee County Parks, will temporarily close or limit motor vehicle traffic on approximately 10 miles of streets throughout the city and county for improved bicycle and pedestrian use, to be phased in over the next couple of weeks.
9.7K+ positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 388 deaths, 4K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 9,740 on Friday, May 8.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 9,740 on Friday, May 8.
Facebook to allow staff to continue working from home until 2021
MENLO PARK, Calif. -- Facebook will let its employees do their jobs remotely through the end of the year, a company spokeswoman said.The spokeswoman said Facebook does not expect to open many of its offices until at least July, but those who can work from home will be allowed to do so until the end of 2020.Facebook employs nearly 50,000 people and has offices in California, New York and Washington state.
MENLO PARK, Calif. -- Facebook will let its employees do their jobs remotely through the end of the year, a company spokeswoman said.The spokeswoman said Facebook does not expect to open many of its offices until at least July, but those who can work from home will be allowed to do so until the end of 2020.Facebook employs nearly 50,000 people and has offices in California, New York and Washington state.
FDA approves 1st at-home saliva test for COVID-19
WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first at-home saliva test for the coronavirus.The test works by having patients collect their saliva samples at home and then returning it to the Rutgers Clinical Genomics Laboratory in a sealed package for testing.Last month, the FDA approved the first at-home test which used samples collected from the patient's nose with a nasal swab and saline.
WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first at-home saliva test for the coronavirus.The test works by having patients collect their saliva samples at home and then returning it to the Rutgers Clinical Genomics Laboratory in a sealed package for testing.Last month, the FDA approved the first at-home test which used samples collected from the patient's nose with a nasal swab and saline.
FTC warns of work-from-home scams amid COVID-19 pandemic: 'Ask for written information'
WASHINGTON -- Many people may be looking for ways to earn money by working from home, especially during the coronavirus pandemic which has shuttered businesses across the country and resulted in the highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression.But according to the Federal Trade Commission, some fall victim to work-at-home scams that promise people the ability to be their own boss and earn thousands of dollars a month — but don’t actually deliver.Some scams require the individual to pay for a starter kit or certification that is useless, while others may even promise a refund if you don’t succeed, according to the FTC.“The ads don’t tell you that you may have to work a lot of hours without pay, or don’t disclose all the costs up-front,” the agency warns on its website. “You might spend money based on promises you’ll quickly earn it back — but you don’t.
WASHINGTON -- Many people may be looking for ways to earn money by working from home, especially during the coronavirus pandemic which has shuttered businesses across the country and resulted in the highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression.But according to the Federal Trade Commission, some fall victim to work-at-home scams that promise people the ability to be their own boss and earn thousands of dollars a month — but don’t actually deliver.Some scams require the individual to pay for a starter kit or certification that is useless, while others may even promise a refund if you don’t succeed, according to the FTC.“The ads don’t tell you that you may have to work a lot of hours without pay, or don’t disclose all the costs up-front,” the agency warns on its website. “You might spend money based on promises you’ll quickly earn it back — but you don’t.
NBA teams start to reopen, testing plan begins emerging
MIAMI — The NBA took tiny steps toward a return to normalcy Friday, as a small number of practice facilities reopened for workouts and at least one team received permission from the league to test players and staff for the coronavirus.Cleveland and Portland were open for players who wanted to get voluntary workouts in, with Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman among the first to be back on an NBA practice court since the league ordered those facilities closed seven weeks ago.“Great to be back,” Osman wrote on Instagram, as he took a selfie standing in what appeared to be an otherwise-empty practice gym.And the Orlando Magic revealed that they have been authorized by health officials in Orange County, Florida to test players and staff.
MIAMI — The NBA took tiny steps toward a return to normalcy Friday, as a small number of practice facilities reopened for workouts and at least one team received permission from the league to test players and staff for the coronavirus.Cleveland and Portland were open for players who wanted to get voluntary workouts in, with Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman among the first to be back on an NBA practice court since the league ordered those facilities closed seven weeks ago.“Great to be back,” Osman wrote on Instagram, as he took a selfie standing in what appeared to be an otherwise-empty practice gym.And the Orlando Magic revealed that they have been authorized by health officials in Orange County, Florida to test players and staff.
Miss America pageant canceled due to pandemic
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Add the Miss America pageant to the list of events canceled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.The Miss America Organization announced Friday that a competition will not be held this year.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Add the Miss America pageant to the list of events canceled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.The Miss America Organization announced Friday that a competition will not be held this year.
IRS offers 3 new tax credits to businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service is offering three new tax credits to employers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic after stay-at-home orders and lockdowns have shuttered businesses across the country.
WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service is offering three new tax credits to employers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic after stay-at-home orders and lockdowns have shuttered businesses across the country.
Mysterious coronavirus-linked illness afflicting children in the US
LOS ANGELES -- Three pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles who tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies were showing symptoms of a rare autoimmune response doctors are calling Pediatric Inflammatory Multi-System Syndrome or PIMS which is similar to the autoimmune condition known as Kawasaki Disease.“You could get a rash.
LOS ANGELES -- Three pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles who tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies were showing symptoms of a rare autoimmune response doctors are calling Pediatric Inflammatory Multi-System Syndrome or PIMS which is similar to the autoimmune condition known as Kawasaki Disease.“You could get a rash.
Aide to Vice President Pence tests positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON — An aide to Vice President Mike Pence has the coronavirus, marking the second person in the White House complex known to test positive this week.White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Friday confirmed the latest positive testing.
WASHINGTON — An aide to Vice President Mike Pence has the coronavirus, marking the second person in the White House complex known to test positive this week.White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Friday confirmed the latest positive testing.
Open Record Special Edition: Mother's Day real talk
MILWAUKEE -- It was a tough job before a pandemic, and now, the moms in your life are taking on new challenges.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a tough job before a pandemic, and now, the moms in your life are taking on new challenges.
Wisconsin National Guard to again help staff polls due to shortage of workers
MADISON -- About 250 members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be activated to help work the polls in Tuesday's special election in northern Wisconsin's sprawling 7th Congressional District due to a shortage of traditional poll workers.The Guard's activation in the upcoming special election follows the April statewide presidential primary and spring election where more than 2,400 Guard members helped staff the polls.There are about 700 municipalities in the district, most of those being towns with just one polling location, said Wisconsin Elections Commission spokesman Reid Magney.
MADISON -- About 250 members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be activated to help work the polls in Tuesday's special election in northern Wisconsin's sprawling 7th Congressional District due to a shortage of traditional poll workers.The Guard's activation in the upcoming special election follows the April statewide presidential primary and spring election where more than 2,400 Guard members helped staff the polls.There are about 700 municipalities in the district, most of those being towns with just one polling location, said Wisconsin Elections Commission spokesman Reid Magney.
Outbreak at Tyson plant in Iowa infected 1,031 workers, county says
WATERLOO, Iowa — Local officials say the coronavirus outbreak at a Tyson Foods pork processing plant in Iowa infected more than 1,000 workers, a far greater number than the state or company has acknowledged.Black Hawk County health officials said Thursday they have identified 1,031 workers at the Waterloo plant who have tested positive for coronavirus or for antibodies that show they had been infected.
WATERLOO, Iowa — Local officials say the coronavirus outbreak at a Tyson Foods pork processing plant in Iowa infected more than 1,000 workers, a far greater number than the state or company has acknowledged.Black Hawk County health officials said Thursday they have identified 1,031 workers at the Waterloo plant who have tested positive for coronavirus or for antibodies that show they had been infected.
Georgia receives 'F' on social distancing report card
ATLANTA, Ga. (FOX 5) -- When it comes to social distancing, most Georgians are in the back of the class.Georgia has received an "F" grade in social distancing, according to extrapolated cell phone data recorded by Unacast.At the beginning of April, Georgia had a 40 to 55 percent reduction in average mobility based on distance traveled.
ATLANTA, Ga. (FOX 5) -- When it comes to social distancing, most Georgians are in the back of the class.Georgia has received an "F" grade in social distancing, according to extrapolated cell phone data recorded by Unacast.At the beginning of April, Georgia had a 40 to 55 percent reduction in average mobility based on distance traveled.
Corrections officials: Nearly 1,600 inmates released due to COVID-19
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Corrections says it's released nearly 1,600 inmates since March to help reduce the possibility of spreading the coronavirus.Corrections spokeswoman Anna Neal said most of the inmates released since March 2 had been detained because they violated their probation, parole or extended supervision terms.The State Journal reported the inmates were released from either a county jail or DOC’s Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Corrections says it's released nearly 1,600 inmates since March to help reduce the possibility of spreading the coronavirus.Corrections spokeswoman Anna Neal said most of the inmates released since March 2 had been detained because they violated their probation, parole or extended supervision terms.The State Journal reported the inmates were released from either a county jail or DOC’s Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility.
Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates, study claims
NEW YORK -- Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the novel coronavirus, a new study reveals.A research team led by Northwestern University analyzed data from hospitals and clinics across China, France, Germany, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.Patients from countries with high COVID-19 mortality rates, such as Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, had lower levels of vitamin D compared to patients in countries that were not as severely affected, according to the study.The researchers also found a strong correlation between vitamin D levels and cytokine storm, which is a hyperinflammatory condition caused by an overactive immune system."Cytokine storm can severely damage lungs and lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome and death in patients," Ali Daneshkhah, a postdoctoral research associate at Northwestern's McCormick School of Engineering, said in a statement. "This is what seems to kill a majority of COVID-19 patients, not the destruction of the lungs by the virus itself.
NEW YORK -- Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the novel coronavirus, a new study reveals.A research team led by Northwestern University analyzed data from hospitals and clinics across China, France, Germany, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.Patients from countries with high COVID-19 mortality rates, such as Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, had lower levels of vitamin D compared to patients in countries that were not as severely affected, according to the study.The researchers also found a strong correlation between vitamin D levels and cytokine storm, which is a hyperinflammatory condition caused by an overactive immune system."Cytokine storm can severely damage lungs and lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome and death in patients," Ali Daneshkhah, a postdoctoral research associate at Northwestern's McCormick School of Engineering, said in a statement. "This is what seems to kill a majority of COVID-19 patients, not the destruction of the lungs by the virus itself.
'Contact-free' shopping: DSW reopens nearly 200 stores in the United States and Canada
NEW YORK -- In the first week of May, DSW reopened almost 200 stores in the United States and Canada.According to a press release, customers will experience some changes in their in-store experience as DSW implements sterilization procedures and safety measures as it starts to re-open stores nationally.For any shoe returns or shoes that have been tried on, they will be removed from the sales floor to the back where they will be sprayed with disinfectant and kept off the sales floor for 3 days (5 days if disinfectant spray isn’t available).
NEW YORK -- In the first week of May, DSW reopened almost 200 stores in the United States and Canada.According to a press release, customers will experience some changes in their in-store experience as DSW implements sterilization procedures and safety measures as it starts to re-open stores nationally.For any shoe returns or shoes that have been tried on, they will be removed from the sales floor to the back where they will be sprayed with disinfectant and kept off the sales floor for 3 days (5 days if disinfectant spray isn’t available).
Malaria drug shows no benefit in another coronavirus study
NEW YORK -- A new study finds no evidence of benefit from a malaria drug widely promoted as a treatment for coronavirus infection.Hydroxychloroquine did not lower the risk of dying or needing a breathing tube in a comparison that involved nearly 1,400 patients treated at Columbia University in New York, researchers reported Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine.Although the study is observational rather than a rigorous experiment, it gives valuable information for a decision that hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 patients have already had to make without clear evidence about the drug’s risks and benefits, some journal editors and other doctors wrote in an editorial.“It is disappointing that several months into the pandemic, we do not yet have results” from any strict tests of the drug, they wrote.
NEW YORK -- A new study finds no evidence of benefit from a malaria drug widely promoted as a treatment for coronavirus infection.Hydroxychloroquine did not lower the risk of dying or needing a breathing tube in a comparison that involved nearly 1,400 patients treated at Columbia University in New York, researchers reported Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine.Although the study is observational rather than a rigorous experiment, it gives valuable information for a decision that hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 patients have already had to make without clear evidence about the drug’s risks and benefits, some journal editors and other doctors wrote in an editorial.“It is disappointing that several months into the pandemic, we do not yet have results” from any strict tests of the drug, they wrote.
Mask madness: Infection expert details how the coronavirus can spread, best practices to stay safe
MILWAUKEE -- Remember that old credit card commercial with the motto "Don't leave home without it"?
MILWAUKEE -- Remember that old credit card commercial with the motto "Don't leave home without it"?
9,366 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 375 deaths, 4K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 9,366 on Thursday, May 7.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 9,366 on Thursday, May 7.