Simulation research shows COVID-19 can spread farther by those exercising outdoors
TAMPA, Fla. - They’re too small to see, but knowing they exist could play a big role in avoiding COVID-19.Researchers in Belgium and the Netherlands created simulations that show even if you’re exercising outside, you could be exposed to the novel coronavirus through what’s called a slipstream.“The droplets that are exhaled by somebody – even if the person coughs or sneezes, but just exhaling is enough,” said Bert Blocken, a civil engineering professor at Eindhoven University in the Netherlands.Blocken and his team were already investigating the movement of particles around an active body for the last eight months.
TAMPA, Fla. - They’re too small to see, but knowing they exist could play a big role in avoiding COVID-19.Researchers in Belgium and the Netherlands created simulations that show even if you’re exercising outside, you could be exposed to the novel coronavirus through what’s called a slipstream.“The droplets that are exhaled by somebody – even if the person coughs or sneezes, but just exhaling is enough,” said Bert Blocken, a civil engineering professor at Eindhoven University in the Netherlands.Blocken and his team were already investigating the movement of particles around an active body for the last eight months.
German Fest cancels 3-day event set for July 24-26 on Milwaukee's lakefront
MILWAUKEE -- German Fest Milwaukee announced on Friday, April 10 that it is canceling its three-day event originally scheduled for July 24-26 at Maier Festival Park.Eric Radue, Festival President, issued the following statement in a news release:
MILWAUKEE -- German Fest Milwaukee announced on Friday, April 10 that it is canceling its three-day event originally scheduled for July 24-26 at Maier Festival Park.Eric Radue, Festival President, issued the following statement in a news release:
City, faith leaders stress social distancing for holiday weekend: 'Threatening our way of life'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Commissioner of Health Jeanette Kowalik and faith and community leaders reminded the public on Friday, April 10 of the importance of social distancing, particularly during the upcoming holiday weekend.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Commissioner of Health Jeanette Kowalik and faith and community leaders reminded the public on Friday, April 10 of the importance of social distancing, particularly during the upcoming holiday weekend.
Thailand bans sale of alcoholic drinks in war on COVID-19
BANGKOK — Thailand is trying a new tactic in its battle against the new coronavirus: banning the sale of alcoholic beverages to try to curb irresponsible socializing.With bars already ordered closed, a number of provinces, as well as the capital Bangkok, have taken things a step further and temporarily outlawed the sale of beer, wine and spirits.Bangkok’s ban, which started Friday and runs until April 20, had the unintended effect of creating crowds and long lines at stores as people stocked up in the few hours between the ban’s announcement and its going into effect.Authorities have been concerned about the potential for partying during the upcoming Thai new year festival known as Songkran.
BANGKOK — Thailand is trying a new tactic in its battle against the new coronavirus: banning the sale of alcoholic beverages to try to curb irresponsible socializing.With bars already ordered closed, a number of provinces, as well as the capital Bangkok, have taken things a step further and temporarily outlawed the sale of beer, wine and spirits.Bangkok’s ban, which started Friday and runs until April 20, had the unintended effect of creating crowds and long lines at stores as people stocked up in the few hours between the ban’s announcement and its going into effect.Authorities have been concerned about the potential for partying during the upcoming Thai new year festival known as Songkran.
Transportation secretary announces $1B for Amtrak in response to COVID-19 pandemic
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced on Friday, April 10 that the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is making over $1 billion available to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to support the railroad’s activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States and its impacts on operations and business.The funding is being provided under the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.Amtrak has experienced an unprecedented decline of over ninety percent in ridership in recent weeks as well as a decline in future ticket purchases for the coming months, and has pulled certain routes out of service.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced on Friday, April 10 that the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is making over $1 billion available to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to support the railroad’s activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States and its impacts on operations and business.The funding is being provided under the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.Amtrak has experienced an unprecedented decline of over ninety percent in ridership in recent weeks as well as a decline in future ticket purchases for the coming months, and has pulled certain routes out of service.
American football player abroad flew home to US with virus
ORLANDO -- The coronavirus pandemic ended Dylan Reda’s plans to play and coach American football in the Czech Republic, and that was only the start of his problems.Days after feeling too ill to practice, the 28-year-old Reda took flights through London, Dallas and Orlando to reunite with his family in Florida.
ORLANDO -- The coronavirus pandemic ended Dylan Reda’s plans to play and coach American football in the Czech Republic, and that was only the start of his problems.Days after feeling too ill to practice, the 28-year-old Reda took flights through London, Dallas and Orlando to reunite with his family in Florida.
'Full House' cast goes 'Full Quarantine' in viral video
SAN FRANCISCO -- Curious what you're favorite sitcom families are up to during the coronavirus outbreak?Danny Tanner, Uncle Jesse, Joey Gladstone and the whole 'Full House' crew (save for Mary Kate and Ashley Olson) took part in a viral Tik-Tok video that showed a familiar "family" going through quarantine.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Curious what you're favorite sitcom families are up to during the coronavirus outbreak?Danny Tanner, Uncle Jesse, Joey Gladstone and the whole 'Full House' crew (save for Mary Kate and Ashley Olson) took part in a viral Tik-Tok video that showed a familiar "family" going through quarantine.
Dr. Fauci on US after coronavirus: No shaking hands ‘ever again’
WASHINGTON -- Americans would be smart to carry some lessons with them into the future after the nation’s coronavirus crisis is over, according to Dr.
WASHINGTON -- Americans would be smart to carry some lessons with them into the future after the nation’s coronavirus crisis is over, according to Dr.
Coronavirus lockdown results in 30 percent air pollution drop in northeastern US, NASA says
NEW YORK -- New York State is the worst hit in the U.S. by the coronavirus outbreak, with at least 161,807 cases and 7,067 deaths as of Friday morning.
NEW YORK -- New York State is the worst hit in the U.S. by the coronavirus outbreak, with at least 161,807 cases and 7,067 deaths as of Friday morning.
Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021
TOKYO — As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can’t guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year — even with the long delay.Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued an emergency declaration this week to battle the virus, putting the country under restrictions after it seemed it had avoided the spread.“I don’t think anyone would be able to say if it is going to be possible to get it under control by next July or not," Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said, speaking through an interpreter at a news conference conducted remotely. ”We're certainly are not in a position to give you a clear answer."The Olympics were postponed last month with a new opening set for July 23, 2021, followed by the Paralympics on Aug. 24.Abe has been criticized for being slow to act against the coronavirus.
TOKYO — As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can’t guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year — even with the long delay.Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued an emergency declaration this week to battle the virus, putting the country under restrictions after it seemed it had avoided the spread.“I don’t think anyone would be able to say if it is going to be possible to get it under control by next July or not," Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said, speaking through an interpreter at a news conference conducted remotely. ”We're certainly are not in a position to give you a clear answer."The Olympics were postponed last month with a new opening set for July 23, 2021, followed by the Paralympics on Aug. 24.Abe has been criticized for being slow to act against the coronavirus.
Summer camps facing rocky start, uncertain future amid coronavirus concerns
NEW YORK — Some summer camps have already notified families that they won’t open due to the coronavirus crisis.
NEW YORK — Some summer camps have already notified families that they won’t open due to the coronavirus crisis.
Father says UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson likely out of action for a while
LONDON — British Prime minister Boris Johnson needs time to recover from the new coronavirus and is unlikely to be back at work soon, his father said Friday, as millions of Britons began an Easter holiday weekend in lockdown.The 55-year-old U.K. leader spent three nights in the intensive care unit at St.
LONDON — British Prime minister Boris Johnson needs time to recover from the new coronavirus and is unlikely to be back at work soon, his father said Friday, as millions of Britons began an Easter holiday weekend in lockdown.The 55-year-old U.K. leader spent three nights in the intensive care unit at St.
116 deaths in Wisconsin due to COVID-19; 2.9K positive cases, 31K+ negative
MILWAUKEE — The total number of positive cases of the coronavirus rose to 2,885, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported Thursday, April 9.
MILWAUKEE — The total number of positive cases of the coronavirus rose to 2,885, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported Thursday, April 9.
'We need to go to the hospital:' Family recovering after 3 members test positive for the coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- In late March, Melissa Miles-Hall and her husband became ill.
MILWAUKEE -- In late March, Melissa Miles-Hall and her husband became ill.
'I think it's better this way:' 10 rider limit takes affect on all MCTS buses
MILWAUKEE -- All Milwaukee County Transit System buses are now limiting ridership to just 10 people in an effort to practice better social distancing, but that change has come with other challenges.There is only so much opportunity for social distancing in confined spaces like on a bus or at a bus stop.
MILWAUKEE -- All Milwaukee County Transit System buses are now limiting ridership to just 10 people in an effort to practice better social distancing, but that change has come with other challenges.There is only so much opportunity for social distancing in confined spaces like on a bus or at a bus stop.
'Poverty is real:' Feed the Need MKE delivers fresh food to families as grocery delivery surges
MILWAUKEE -- As people try to avoid public areas amid the coronavirus -- grocery delivery is becoming more popular, but not everyone has access.
MILWAUKEE -- As people try to avoid public areas amid the coronavirus -- grocery delivery is becoming more popular, but not everyone has access.
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'Inspirational:' Milwaukee muralist paying homage to health care workers battling COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Near a busy intersection on Milwaukee's south side, in the shadow of the Basilica of St.
MILWAUKEE -- Near a busy intersection on Milwaukee's south side, in the shadow of the Basilica of St.
Fauci on US after coronavirus: No shaking hands ‘ever again’
WASHINGTON -- Americans would be smart to carry some lessons with them into the future after the nation’s coronavirus crisis is over, according to Dr.
WASHINGTON -- Americans would be smart to carry some lessons with them into the future after the nation’s coronavirus crisis is over, according to Dr.
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