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.
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.