Norway extends ban on large events to Sept. 1
OSLO, Norway — Norway is extending the ban on all events with more than 500 participants until Sept. 1Norwegian Culture Minister Abid Raja said during a press conference Saturday “there is now a ban on major sporting events, festivals and concerts until 15 June.
OSLO, Norway — Norway is extending the ban on all events with more than 500 participants until Sept. 1Norwegian Culture Minister Abid Raja said during a press conference Saturday “there is now a ban on major sporting events, festivals and concerts until 15 June.
WHO warns against idea of ‘immunity passports’
BERLIN — The World Health Organization is cautioning against the idea of “immunity passports." It says there is currently no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected against a second infection.The concept of “immunity passports” or “risk-free certificates” has been floated as a way of allowing people to protect against reinfection to return to work.But the Geneva-based U.N. health agency says in a scientific brief released Saturday that more research is needed.
BERLIN — The World Health Organization is cautioning against the idea of “immunity passports." It says there is currently no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected against a second infection.The concept of “immunity passports” or “risk-free certificates” has been floated as a way of allowing people to protect against reinfection to return to work.But the Geneva-based U.N. health agency says in a scientific brief released Saturday that more research is needed.
Out of pandemic crisis, what could a new New Deal look like?
WASHINGTON — The New Deal was really a series of new deals, spread out over more than six years during the Great Depression — a menu of nationally scaled projects that were one part make-work and many parts lasting impact.
WASHINGTON — The New Deal was really a series of new deals, spread out over more than six years during the Great Depression — a menu of nationally scaled projects that were one part make-work and many parts lasting impact.
Indiana lifting more virus limits on medical procedures
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s governor signed an order Friday largely lifting restrictions on elective medical procedures beginning next week.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s governor signed an order Friday largely lifting restrictions on elective medical procedures beginning next week.
Bloomberg moves past presidential defeat with virus crusade
NEW YORK — Nearly two months after an end to his presidential campaign, Mike Bloomberg is again deploying his massive personal fortune – this time to combat the coronavirus.The billionaire former New York City mayor is spending tens of millions of dollars to bolster social services, feed first responders and help local officials trace the spread of the coronavirus in the city that has become the epicenter of the pandemic in the United States.The effort is in line with Bloomberg’s long-standing interest in scientific research and public health.
NEW YORK — Nearly two months after an end to his presidential campaign, Mike Bloomberg is again deploying his massive personal fortune – this time to combat the coronavirus.The billionaire former New York City mayor is spending tens of millions of dollars to bolster social services, feed first responders and help local officials trace the spread of the coronavirus in the city that has become the epicenter of the pandemic in the United States.The effort is in line with Bloomberg’s long-standing interest in scientific research and public health.
Kansas farmer mails NY Gov. Cuomo N95 coronavirus mask for health care worker: 'Snapshot of humanity'
NEW YORK -- New York Gov.
NEW YORK -- New York Gov.
3 states partly reopen, despite health officials' warnings
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Even as the confirmed U.S. death toll from the coronavirus soared past 50,000, Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska began loosening lockdown orders Friday on their pandemic-wounded businesses, despite warnings from health experts that the gradual steps toward normalcy might be happening too soon.
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Even as the confirmed U.S. death toll from the coronavirus soared past 50,000, Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska began loosening lockdown orders Friday on their pandemic-wounded businesses, despite warnings from health experts that the gradual steps toward normalcy might be happening too soon.
Sen. Baldwin calls for more COVID-19 testing; African-American still disproportionately affected by virus
MILWAUKEE -- The bulk of COVID-19 cases and deaths are being seen in the African-American community -- especially in Milwaukee County.Now, health officials say people will see more health department workers helping to stop the spread in some harder-hit communities over the coming weeks.
MILWAUKEE -- The bulk of COVID-19 cases and deaths are being seen in the African-American community -- especially in Milwaukee County.Now, health officials say people will see more health department workers helping to stop the spread in some harder-hit communities over the coming weeks.
'It's challenging:' Single mom faces homeschooling 4 girls amid COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus has impacted our educational system -- and it is not just students who are learning some new lessons.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus has impacted our educational system -- and it is not just students who are learning some new lessons.
Group holding virtual rally in support of Gov. Evers, 'Safer at Home' extension: 'It's very serious'
MILWAUKEE -- While those who oppose the extended "Safer at Home" order took the streets of Madison and Milwaukee on Friday, April 24, a counter-protest group was busy planning a rally of its own.A rally unlike any other, it will be held "virtually" and supporters can join from the comfort of their own homes -- supporting Safer at Home in a unique way."It grew because I think it resonates with a lot of people," said Marybeth Glenn, who supports the Safer at Home order.
MILWAUKEE -- While those who oppose the extended "Safer at Home" order took the streets of Madison and Milwaukee on Friday, April 24, a counter-protest group was busy planning a rally of its own.A rally unlike any other, it will be held "virtually" and supporters can join from the comfort of their own homes -- supporting Safer at Home in a unique way."It grew because I think it resonates with a lot of people," said Marybeth Glenn, who supports the Safer at Home order.
262 COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin; 5.4K+ positive cases, 2,436 recovered from virus
MILWAUKEE — There have been 262 deaths and 5,484 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Friday, April 24.
MILWAUKEE — There have been 262 deaths and 5,484 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Friday, April 24.
MPD, health department to enforce 'Safer at Home' ordinance violations beginning May 2
MILWAUKEE -- Effective Saturday, May 2, the Milwaukee Common Council will authorize both the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee Health Department to issue citations for violations of Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Effective Saturday, May 2, the Milwaukee Common Council will authorize both the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee Health Department to issue citations for violations of Gov.
No, don't inject disinfectant: Outcry among health officials over President Trump's musing
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's raising of unproven, even far-fetched ideas for fighting COVID-19 -- including his latest musing about injecting disinfectants into people -- triggered an outcry from health officials everywhere on Friday.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's raising of unproven, even far-fetched ideas for fighting COVID-19 -- including his latest musing about injecting disinfectants into people -- triggered an outcry from health officials everywhere on Friday.
Release dates for 3 Marvel films shuffled as result of the coronavirus
LOS ANGELES — Hollywood studios are shuffling more release dates as a result of the coronavirus, including sequels to “Doctor Strange," “Spider-Man: Far From Home" and “Into the Spider-Verse.”Late Friday, both Sony Pictures and The Walt Disney Co.
LOS ANGELES — Hollywood studios are shuffling more release dates as a result of the coronavirus, including sequels to “Doctor Strange," “Spider-Man: Far From Home" and “Into the Spider-Verse.”Late Friday, both Sony Pictures and The Walt Disney Co.
Bell Ambulance paramedics volunteer at COVID-19 response station
MILWAUKEE -- As this ambulance leaves station five -- it may look no different than normal.
MILWAUKEE -- As this ambulance leaves station five -- it may look no different than normal.
'We’ll all get through this soon:' Curbside book pickup is back at Wauwatosa Public Library
WAUWATOSA -- With rain in the forecast, it's the perfect weekend to stay inside with a good book and there's now another option to get your hands on one during the quarantine.
WAUWATOSA -- With rain in the forecast, it's the perfect weekend to stay inside with a good book and there's now another option to get your hands on one during the quarantine.
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce calls for state to get 'Back to Business' by May 4
MILWAUKEE -- With businesses shuttered and an 18% unemployment rate in Wisconsin, it's critical that people get back to work.
MILWAUKEE -- With businesses shuttered and an 18% unemployment rate in Wisconsin, it's critical that people get back to work.
'There's no reason for it:' Protesters assemble in Milwaukee, frustrated with 'Safer at Home' extension
MILWAUKEE -- Those against the extension of "Safer at Home" made their voices heard in Milwaukee, Friday.Less than a dozen people gathered near the city's lakefront for a re-open Wisconsin rally.
MILWAUKEE -- Those against the extension of "Safer at Home" made their voices heard in Milwaukee, Friday.Less than a dozen people gathered near the city's lakefront for a re-open Wisconsin rally.
Baseball in full swing in Taiwan, even in empty stadiums
NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan — When Wang Wei-chen had a base hit for the Chinatrust Brothers, no one booed or cheered from the stands at the suburban Taipei ballpark.
NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan — When Wang Wei-chen had a base hit for the Chinatrust Brothers, no one booed or cheered from the stands at the suburban Taipei ballpark.
US states build stockpiles of malaria drug touted by President Trump
SALT LAKE CITY — State and local governments across the United States have obtained more than 30 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Trump to treat patients with the coronavirus, despite warnings from doctors that more research is needed.At least 22 states and Washington, D.C. secured shipments of the drug, hydroxychloroquine, according to information compiled from state and federal officials by The Associated Press.
SALT LAKE CITY — State and local governments across the United States have obtained more than 30 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Trump to treat patients with the coronavirus, despite warnings from doctors that more research is needed.At least 22 states and Washington, D.C. secured shipments of the drug, hydroxychloroquine, according to information compiled from state and federal officials by The Associated Press.