Silver says he does not expect any NBA decisions before May
NEW YORK -- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is bracing for several more weeks of uncertainty about the remainder of this halted season, revealing Monday night that he does not expect the league will be able to decide anything until at least May.Silver spoke on the NBA’s Twitter account as part of the league’s new NBATogether initiative, in a conversation hosted by Turner Sports’ Ernie Johnson.
NEW YORK -- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is bracing for several more weeks of uncertainty about the remainder of this halted season, revealing Monday night that he does not expect the league will be able to decide anything until at least May.Silver spoke on the NBA’s Twitter account as part of the league’s new NBATogether initiative, in a conversation hosted by Turner Sports’ Ernie Johnson.
Oasis Senior Advisors helps make face masks for caregivers of elderly
MILWAUKEE -- For some families, it's a stressful time taking care of their elderly loved one while dealing with the safety precautions needed to be taken with COVID-19.A small gesture helping seniors in a major way.
MILWAUKEE -- For some families, it's a stressful time taking care of their elderly loved one while dealing with the safety precautions needed to be taken with COVID-19.A small gesture helping seniors in a major way.
Gov. Evers issues emergency orders regarding health care licenses, nursing home residents
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Monday, April 6 signed emergency orders suspending some administrative rules for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services -- intended to maximize the state's health care workforce amid the coronavirus pandemic.The number of deaths attributed to the coronavirus in Wisconsin is up to 77 as of Monday, the state Department of Health Services reported.
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Monday, April 6 signed emergency orders suspending some administrative rules for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services -- intended to maximize the state's health care workforce amid the coronavirus pandemic.The number of deaths attributed to the coronavirus in Wisconsin is up to 77 as of Monday, the state Department of Health Services reported.
'Frightening experience:' Milwaukee municipal court judge tests positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Derek Mosley, the presiding judge over Milwaukee municipal court, announced Monday, April 6 that he tested positive for COVID-19 on March 27 and was immediately placed on oxygen and admitted to the ICU at Froedtert Hospital.In a Facebook post, Mosley said he still in the hospital but has been taken off oxygen and is breathing on his own.
MILWAUKEE -- Derek Mosley, the presiding judge over Milwaukee municipal court, announced Monday, April 6 that he tested positive for COVID-19 on March 27 and was immediately placed on oxygen and admitted to the ICU at Froedtert Hospital.In a Facebook post, Mosley said he still in the hospital but has been taken off oxygen and is breathing on his own.
Israeli leader announces lockdown over Passover holiday
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday a complete lockdown over the upcoming Passover holiday to control the country's coronavirus outbreak, but offered citizens some hope by saying he expects to lift widespread restrictions after the week-long festival.Netanyahu's announcement came as leaders of the Coptic Orthodox Church in neighboring Egypt said they were suspending Easter celebrations because of the coronavirus.Israel has already greatly restricted movement to help slow the outbreak, allowing people to leave their homes to buy food or other essential activities.In a nationally televised address, Netanyahu said the government was further restricting movement for Passover, which begins Wednesday evening with a festive meal known as the “Seder.”“Every family will sit down for Seder night on its own.
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday a complete lockdown over the upcoming Passover holiday to control the country's coronavirus outbreak, but offered citizens some hope by saying he expects to lift widespread restrictions after the week-long festival.Netanyahu's announcement came as leaders of the Coptic Orthodox Church in neighboring Egypt said they were suspending Easter celebrations because of the coronavirus.Israel has already greatly restricted movement to help slow the outbreak, allowing people to leave their homes to buy food or other essential activities.In a nationally televised address, Netanyahu said the government was further restricting movement for Passover, which begins Wednesday evening with a festive meal known as the “Seder.”“Every family will sit down for Seder night on its own.
COVID-19 patient becomes 1st in Milwaukee to donate plasma for those critically ill
MILWAUKEE -- The FDA approved a treatment to use plasma from people who have recovered from the coronavirus to help those infected with COVID-19, and the first plasma donation from a COVID-19 patient happened Monday, April 6 in Milwaukee.This blood-related treatment -- approved by the FDA as an Emergency Investigational New Drug (EIND) -- could offer hope to the hundreds of patients who continue to be diagnosed -- used by hospitals for the most severely affected patients.Officials with Versiti announced Thursday, April 2 they would begin collecting plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to help treat others diagnosed with the virus.
MILWAUKEE -- The FDA approved a treatment to use plasma from people who have recovered from the coronavirus to help those infected with COVID-19, and the first plasma donation from a COVID-19 patient happened Monday, April 6 in Milwaukee.This blood-related treatment -- approved by the FDA as an Emergency Investigational New Drug (EIND) -- could offer hope to the hundreds of patients who continue to be diagnosed -- used by hospitals for the most severely affected patients.Officials with Versiti announced Thursday, April 2 they would begin collecting plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to help treat others diagnosed with the virus.
Amazon hires 700+ employees who were laid off due to COVID-19 in Wisconsin
KENOSHA -- Amazon officials on Monday, April 6 announced the hiring of more than 700 new employees in Wisconsin -- amid COVID-19 related layoffs.
KENOSHA -- Amazon officials on Monday, April 6 announced the hiring of more than 700 new employees in Wisconsin -- amid COVID-19 related layoffs.
Libraries across SE Wisconsin serve the community despite being closed: 'Learning as we go'
FRANKLIN -- Libraries are one of the businesses deemed nonessential under the "Safer at Home" order.
FRANKLIN -- Libraries are one of the businesses deemed nonessential under the "Safer at Home" order.
Facebook launches COVID-19 survey to help researchers track how disease is spreading, abating
NEW YORK -- Facebook is inviting users to share their coronavirus symptoms and location to help researchers track how the disease is spreading or abating.A survey will appear on Facebook starting this week for some U.S. users and is run by health researchers at Carnegie Mellon University.
NEW YORK -- Facebook is inviting users to share their coronavirus symptoms and location to help researchers track how the disease is spreading or abating.A survey will appear on Facebook starting this week for some U.S. users and is run by health researchers at Carnegie Mellon University.
NFL going with virtual format for upcoming draft
NEW YORK -- The NFL draft will be conducted in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes.In a memo sent to the 32 teams Monday and obtained by The Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell outlined procedures for the April 23-25 draft.
NEW YORK -- The NFL draft will be conducted in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes.In a memo sent to the 32 teams Monday and obtained by The Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell outlined procedures for the April 23-25 draft.
Police: Massachusetts cashier sprayed in eyes with Lysol by customer angry about purchase limit
LEICESTER, Mass. -- Police in Massachusetts asked for the public's help to identify a woman accused of spraying Lysol in a cashier's eyes after being told of a purchase limit.Leicester police said the incident happened on March 27, when the cashier at a Walmart told the woman there was a purchase limit on Lysol and other disinfectant products.That's when the woman sprayed the cashier in the eyes, then completed her purchase and left the store in what they believe was an Uber.Paramedics responded to the Walmart to treat the cashier.Anyone with information on the woman's identity was asked to contact Leicester Police Officer Matthew Soojian at 508-892-7010 ext. 2066, or email soojianm@leicesterpd.org.
LEICESTER, Mass. -- Police in Massachusetts asked for the public's help to identify a woman accused of spraying Lysol in a cashier's eyes after being told of a purchase limit.Leicester police said the incident happened on March 27, when the cashier at a Walmart told the woman there was a purchase limit on Lysol and other disinfectant products.That's when the woman sprayed the cashier in the eyes, then completed her purchase and left the store in what they believe was an Uber.Paramedics responded to the Walmart to treat the cashier.Anyone with information on the woman's identity was asked to contact Leicester Police Officer Matthew Soojian at 508-892-7010 ext. 2066, or email soojianm@leicesterpd.org.
Stocks surge 7% on signs new virus deaths could be slowing
NEW YORK — A worldwide rally gained steam on Wall Street Monday, propelling major indexes up more than 7%, as traders cheered glimmers of hope that the deadliness of the coronavirus outbreak could be slowing in some of the hardest-hit areas.New York’s governor said the rate of increase of deaths could be approaching a plateau, but he cautioned it was far too early to say the worst had passed.European and Asian markets also rose.Bond yields rose as investors became somewhat less pessimistic about prospects for the economy.The price of oil fell after a meeting between big producers about cutbacks was postponed.
NEW YORK — A worldwide rally gained steam on Wall Street Monday, propelling major indexes up more than 7%, as traders cheered glimmers of hope that the deadliness of the coronavirus outbreak could be slowing in some of the hardest-hit areas.New York’s governor said the rate of increase of deaths could be approaching a plateau, but he cautioned it was far too early to say the worst had passed.European and Asian markets also rose.Bond yields rose as investors became somewhat less pessimistic about prospects for the economy.The price of oil fell after a meeting between big producers about cutbacks was postponed.
TMZ: Tyler Perry gave $21K tip to out-of-work Atlanta restaurant servers
ATLANTA -- A group of out-of-work servers at an Atlanta restaurant got the surprise of their life, thanks to a huge tip from Tyler Perry.TMZ reported the TV and movie mogul went to Houston's Restaurant on Northside Parkway Sunday, April 5 and left a $500 tip for each of the restaurant's 42 servers.Perry is a big fan of the chain and has been driving to the restaurant during the coronavirus pandemic pretty frequently to pick up some food, TMZ said.In total, Perry tipped $21,000 -- a lifesaver for these out-of-work employees.
ATLANTA -- A group of out-of-work servers at an Atlanta restaurant got the surprise of their life, thanks to a huge tip from Tyler Perry.TMZ reported the TV and movie mogul went to Houston's Restaurant on Northside Parkway Sunday, April 5 and left a $500 tip for each of the restaurant's 42 servers.Perry is a big fan of the chain and has been driving to the restaurant during the coronavirus pandemic pretty frequently to pick up some food, TMZ said.In total, Perry tipped $21,000 -- a lifesaver for these out-of-work employees.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in intensive care unit amid COVID-19 diagnosis
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.Johnson’s office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.Johnson was admitted to St.
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.Johnson’s office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.Johnson was admitted to St.
Intubation boxes: Detroit area collision shop crafts shield prototype for COVID-19 nurses
RIVERVIEW, Mich. -- Lee and Nik Widener are usually working on cars over at Widener Collision in Riverview -- but they’ve switched gears for the time being to pitch in during the coronavirus crisis.The duo got word that a friend from church, someone Lee mentored for years, was on the front lines at a Detroit hospital, working as a nurse anesthetist, and needed more protection to treat their patients.
RIVERVIEW, Mich. -- Lee and Nik Widener are usually working on cars over at Widener Collision in Riverview -- but they’ve switched gears for the time being to pitch in during the coronavirus crisis.The duo got word that a friend from church, someone Lee mentored for years, was on the front lines at a Detroit hospital, working as a nurse anesthetist, and needed more protection to treat their patients.
California to loan 500 ventilators to national stockpile
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov.
New York City leaders considering temporary burials of coronavirus victims
NEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, without getting into details, admitted Monday, April 6 that city leaders are considering temporarily burying coronavirus victims to relieve some of the pressure on the system due to large numbers of deaths.As of Monday morning, New York City had more than 2,400 coronavirus deaths reported."If we need to do temporary burials to tide us over, to pass the crisis, and then, work with each family on their appropriate arrangements, we have the ability to do that," de Blasio said at a news conference at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.A previously produced disaster manual for a possible influenza pandemic that was put together by the medical examiner called for mass burials on a 101-acre area on Hart Island, located off city island in the Bronx if the city became overwhelmed with bodies.The mayor said the city was not near that point at this time."The focus right now is to get through this crisis and saving those we can save," de Blasio said. "We will have the capacity for temporary burials."The New York City Health Commissioner said there are no special precautions that need to be taken for people who have died from COVID-19.
NEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, without getting into details, admitted Monday, April 6 that city leaders are considering temporarily burying coronavirus victims to relieve some of the pressure on the system due to large numbers of deaths.As of Monday morning, New York City had more than 2,400 coronavirus deaths reported."If we need to do temporary burials to tide us over, to pass the crisis, and then, work with each family on their appropriate arrangements, we have the ability to do that," de Blasio said at a news conference at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.A previously produced disaster manual for a possible influenza pandemic that was put together by the medical examiner called for mass burials on a 101-acre area on Hart Island, located off city island in the Bronx if the city became overwhelmed with bodies.The mayor said the city was not near that point at this time."The focus right now is to get through this crisis and saving those we can save," de Blasio said. "We will have the capacity for temporary burials."The New York City Health Commissioner said there are no special precautions that need to be taken for people who have died from COVID-19.
Nurse shows how even when you wear gloves, coronavirus cross-contamination happens
SAGINAW, Mich. -- Molly Lixley understands fear over the coronavirus pandemic has people taking extra precautions, but there’s a science to doing so properly, and she wants people to follow it.Fed up with what she deemed to be improper glove use and disposal, the Michigan nurse made a video of herself using paint to demonstrate how easily cross-contamination happens at grocery stores.Lixley put on gloves and dipped her fingers in a plate of paint, which represented germs on an item she’d picked up at the store.Her fingers now stained, she mimicked sending a text on her phone, answering a call and scratching her nose.
SAGINAW, Mich. -- Molly Lixley understands fear over the coronavirus pandemic has people taking extra precautions, but there’s a science to doing so properly, and she wants people to follow it.Fed up with what she deemed to be improper glove use and disposal, the Michigan nurse made a video of herself using paint to demonstrate how easily cross-contamination happens at grocery stores.Lixley put on gloves and dipped her fingers in a plate of paint, which represented germs on an item she’d picked up at the store.Her fingers now stained, she mimicked sending a text on her phone, answering a call and scratching her nose.
With Safer at Home order in effect, AG Kaul emphasizes importance of online safety
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Justice is encouraging Wisconsinites to use resources from the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force to learn more about online safety.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Justice is encouraging Wisconsinites to use resources from the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force to learn more about online safety.
OSHA: 10 measures every employer can implement to reduce risk of exposure to COVID-19
WASHINGTON --The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new poster listing steps all workplaces can take to reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus.
WASHINGTON --The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new poster listing steps all workplaces can take to reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus.