Boris Johnson returns to face growing virus divisions in UK
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is returning to work after recovering from a coronavirus infection that put him in intensive care, with his government facing growing criticism over the deaths and disruption the virus has caused.Johnson’s office said he would be back at his desk in 10 Downing St.
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is returning to work after recovering from a coronavirus infection that put him in intensive care, with his government facing growing criticism over the deaths and disruption the virus has caused.Johnson’s office said he would be back at his desk in 10 Downing St.
Muted and vacant, Las Vegas struggles to survive shutdown
LAS VEGAS — Slot machines are powered down, casinos boarded up and barricaded.Sidewalks are largely deserted and electronic marquees that once flashed neon calls for nightclubs, magic shows and topless revues instead beam somber messages of safety.The famous fountains of the Bellagio casino, where water choreographed to lights and music shoots hundreds of feet in the air, are still.
LAS VEGAS — Slot machines are powered down, casinos boarded up and barricaded.Sidewalks are largely deserted and electronic marquees that once flashed neon calls for nightclubs, magic shows and topless revues instead beam somber messages of safety.The famous fountains of the Bellagio casino, where water choreographed to lights and music shoots hundreds of feet in the air, are still.
Nonprofit opens Illinois site to clean masks for Advocate Aurora Health amid pandemic
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A biochemical research company has opened up a new site in Illinois to sterilize used N95 medical masks with hydrogen peroxide gas as the need for them has increased due to the coronavirus pandemic.Columbus, Ohio-based Battelle started the cleaning process at the Waukegan sterilization facility earlier this month, the Chicago Tribune reported.
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A biochemical research company has opened up a new site in Illinois to sterilize used N95 medical masks with hydrogen peroxide gas as the need for them has increased due to the coronavirus pandemic.Columbus, Ohio-based Battelle started the cleaning process at the Waukegan sterilization facility earlier this month, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Pentagon focusing on most vital personnel for coronavirus testing
WASHINGTON — With limited supplies of coronavirus tests available, the Pentagon is focusing first on testing those performing duties deemed most vital to national security.
WASHINGTON — With limited supplies of coronavirus tests available, the Pentagon is focusing first on testing those performing duties deemed most vital to national security.
WHO: 'No evidence' that recovered COVID-19 patients cannot be reinfected
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday, April 25 that there was currently “no evidence” that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second coronavirus infection.In a scientific brief, the United Nations agency warned governments against issuing “immunity passports” or “risk-free certificates” to people who have been infected as their accuracy could not be guaranteed.The practice could actually increase the risks of continued spread as people who have recovered may ignore advice about taking standard precautions against the virus, it said.“Some governments have suggested that the detection of antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, could serve as the basis for an ‘immunity passport’ or ‘risk-free certificate’ that would enable individuals to travel or to return to work assuming that they are protected against re-infection,” the WHO said.“There is currently no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second infection,” it said.Chile said last week it would begin handing out “health passports” to people deemed to have recovered from the illness.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday, April 25 that there was currently “no evidence” that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second coronavirus infection.In a scientific brief, the United Nations agency warned governments against issuing “immunity passports” or “risk-free certificates” to people who have been infected as their accuracy could not be guaranteed.The practice could actually increase the risks of continued spread as people who have recovered may ignore advice about taking standard precautions against the virus, it said.“Some governments have suggested that the detection of antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, could serve as the basis for an ‘immunity passport’ or ‘risk-free certificate’ that would enable individuals to travel or to return to work assuming that they are protected against re-infection,” the WHO said.“There is currently no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second infection,” it said.Chile said last week it would begin handing out “health passports” to people deemed to have recovered from the illness.
'I just can't do this:' Frustrated parents giving up on home school
BOSTON -- Frustration is mounting as more families across the U.S. enter their second or even third week of distance learning — and some overwhelmed parents say it will be their last.Amid the barrage of learning apps, video meet-ups and e-mailed assignments that pass as pandemic home school, some frustrated and exhausted parents are choosing to disconnect entirely for the rest of the academic year.
BOSTON -- Frustration is mounting as more families across the U.S. enter their second or even third week of distance learning — and some overwhelmed parents say it will be their last.Amid the barrage of learning apps, video meet-ups and e-mailed assignments that pass as pandemic home school, some frustrated and exhausted parents are choosing to disconnect entirely for the rest of the academic year.
Doctors struggle to pay bills, telemedicine isn’t helping
CENTREVILLE, Ala. — One morning in March shortly after the coronavirus shutdown, Dr.
CENTREVILLE, Ala. — One morning in March shortly after the coronavirus shutdown, Dr.
'This is not political:' Thousands participate in virtual rally supporting 'Safer at Home' extension
MILWAUKEE -- A show of support for the "Safer at Home" order, a large group held a virtual rally Saturday supporting Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- A show of support for the "Safer at Home" order, a large group held a virtual rally Saturday supporting Gov.
27-year-old Jackson man returns home after battle with COVID-19
JACKSON -- Saturday was a big day for a 27-year-old Jackson man battling COVID-19.Billy Schulz was released from Froedtert Hospital on April 25 after a scary fight against the coronavirus.
JACKSON -- Saturday was a big day for a 27-year-old Jackson man battling COVID-19.Billy Schulz was released from Froedtert Hospital on April 25 after a scary fight against the coronavirus.
Pandemic 'like a magnifying glass' for mental health obstacles; organization offers virtual services
MILWAUKEE -- During a time when there is so much uncertainty, Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is maintaining important and, in some cases, life-saving resources for families.
MILWAUKEE -- During a time when there is so much uncertainty, Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is maintaining important and, in some cases, life-saving resources for families.
266 COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin, 2.6K+ recovered; Largest 1-day increase in cases reported
MILWAUKEE — With data provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and other local health officials, the total number of positive cases in the state rose to 5,789 as of Saturday, April 25.
MILWAUKEE — With data provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and other local health officials, the total number of positive cases in the state rose to 5,789 as of Saturday, April 25.
High school student makes clear face masks to help deaf and hard of hearing communicate
PORTLAND, Ore. - Face mask usage is more of a norm and less of a niche during the COVID-19 pandemic, with cities and states recommending that individuals don protective facial coverings before heading outside.But amid the new measures to protect public health, the deaf and hard of hearing have encountered some difficulties.
PORTLAND, Ore. - Face mask usage is more of a norm and less of a niche during the COVID-19 pandemic, with cities and states recommending that individuals don protective facial coverings before heading outside.But amid the new measures to protect public health, the deaf and hard of hearing have encountered some difficulties.
Earnhardt race car up for auction to fund virus relief work
WELCOME, N.C. — NASCAR team owner Richard Childress is auctioning off one of racing legend Dale Earnhardt’s cars to raise money for coronavirus relief efforts.The Charlotte Observer reports that this is the first time Childress has sold or given away an original Earnhardt car from his personal collection.A news release Thursday from Richard Childress Racing officials doesn’t specify which of Earnhardt’s trademark No. 3 race cars is up for auction.Childress tweeted Friday that parting with one of his cars is “a small sacrifice” for him to make.Earnhardt died in a crash during the last lap of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in 2001.The eBay site for the auction doesn’t list a deadline for bidding on items.Richard Childress Racing is based in Welcome, North Carolina.
WELCOME, N.C. — NASCAR team owner Richard Childress is auctioning off one of racing legend Dale Earnhardt’s cars to raise money for coronavirus relief efforts.The Charlotte Observer reports that this is the first time Childress has sold or given away an original Earnhardt car from his personal collection.A news release Thursday from Richard Childress Racing officials doesn’t specify which of Earnhardt’s trademark No. 3 race cars is up for auction.Childress tweeted Friday that parting with one of his cars is “a small sacrifice” for him to make.Earnhardt died in a crash during the last lap of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in 2001.The eBay site for the auction doesn’t list a deadline for bidding on items.Richard Childress Racing is based in Welcome, North Carolina.
'Take it home:' Mask kits distributed at Fiserv Forum, to be assembled for frontline workers
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks would be in the heart of the NBA playoffs right now if it weren't for the coronavirus pandemic putting the season on hold.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks would be in the heart of the NBA playoffs right now if it weren't for the coronavirus pandemic putting the season on hold.
Hartland business transforms operations to make hand sanitizer for healthcare industry
HARTLAND -- Hand hygiene is vital when it comes to stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
HARTLAND -- Hand hygiene is vital when it comes to stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
'Devastating:' Farms scramble for answers as coronavirus threatens workers
HANOVER, Pa. — In farming, there are many unknowns.
HANOVER, Pa. — In farming, there are many unknowns.
2 women charged by feds for Walgreens robbery, coughing on employees
SAN FRANCISCO (KTVU) -- Federal prosecutors said on Friday that two women have been charged in a robbery at a San Francisco Walgreens, where they coughed on store employees while not wearing masks.On April 6, Carmelita Barela, 36, and Rosetta Shabazz, 32, both of San Francisco, allegedly stole $92 in merchandise.The women entered the store with empty bags and when the store manager approached them to offer assistance, they "coughed audibly" and claimed to have 'COVID', according to the U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern California District.The manager asked one of the women to leave if they felt ill.
SAN FRANCISCO (KTVU) -- Federal prosecutors said on Friday that two women have been charged in a robbery at a San Francisco Walgreens, where they coughed on store employees while not wearing masks.On April 6, Carmelita Barela, 36, and Rosetta Shabazz, 32, both of San Francisco, allegedly stole $92 in merchandise.The women entered the store with empty bags and when the store manager approached them to offer assistance, they "coughed audibly" and claimed to have 'COVID', according to the U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern California District.The manager asked one of the women to leave if they felt ill.
Global death toll from coronavirus surpasses 200K
ATLANTA — As the global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 200,000 on Saturday, countries took cautious steps toward easing some lockdowns, while fears of infection made even some pandemic-wounded businesses reluctant to reopen.The states of Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska started loosening restrictions on businesses despite warnings from experts that such steps might be coming too soon.
ATLANTA — As the global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 200,000 on Saturday, countries took cautious steps toward easing some lockdowns, while fears of infection made even some pandemic-wounded businesses reluctant to reopen.The states of Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska started loosening restrictions on businesses despite warnings from experts that such steps might be coming too soon.
Police: 'Excessive' wearing of medical mask possibly caused NJ driver to pass out, crash
LINCOLN PARK, N.J. — A New Jersey police department says what officials called “excessive" wearing of a medical mask is believed to have been a factor in a single-car crash after the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle passed out behind the wheel.The Lincoln Park police department said in a Facebook post that the driver had been wearing the N95 medical mask for several hours.
LINCOLN PARK, N.J. — A New Jersey police department says what officials called “excessive" wearing of a medical mask is believed to have been a factor in a single-car crash after the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle passed out behind the wheel.The Lincoln Park police department said in a Facebook post that the driver had been wearing the N95 medical mask for several hours.
AP: Evers' stay-at-home extension draws anger, pleas for help
MADISON, Wis. — Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — Gov.