Coast Guard: Cruise ships must stay at sea with sick on board
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The U.S. Coast Guard has directed all cruise ships to prepare to treat any sick passengers and crew on board while being sequestered “indefinitely" offshore during the coronavirus pandemic.The new rules require daily updates on each ship's coronavirus caseload for vessels in U.S. waters, and come with a stiff warning: Any foreign-flagged vessels “that loiter beyond U.S. territorial seas" should try first to medically evacuate the very sick to those countries instead.Many of South Florida's cruise ships are registered in the Bahamas, where hospital capacity is limited and people are still recovering from last year's Hurricane Dorian.The rules, which apply to any vessel carrying more than 50 people, were issued in a March 29 safety bulletin signed by Coast Guard Rear Admiral E.C. Jones, whose district includes Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Puerto Rico.Dozens of cruise ships are either lined up at Port Miami and Port Everglades or waiting offshore due to the coronavirus pandemic.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The U.S. Coast Guard has directed all cruise ships to prepare to treat any sick passengers and crew on board while being sequestered “indefinitely" offshore during the coronavirus pandemic.The new rules require daily updates on each ship's coronavirus caseload for vessels in U.S. waters, and come with a stiff warning: Any foreign-flagged vessels “that loiter beyond U.S. territorial seas" should try first to medically evacuate the very sick to those countries instead.Many of South Florida's cruise ships are registered in the Bahamas, where hospital capacity is limited and people are still recovering from last year's Hurricane Dorian.The rules, which apply to any vessel carrying more than 50 people, were issued in a March 29 safety bulletin signed by Coast Guard Rear Admiral E.C. Jones, whose district includes Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Puerto Rico.Dozens of cruise ships are either lined up at Port Miami and Port Everglades or waiting offshore due to the coronavirus pandemic.
New Marquette Law poll shows strong support for government actions to control COVID-19
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School poll of Wisconsin registered voters released on Wednesday, April 1 finds strong support for government actions to control the coronavirus pandemic, even as the poll also shows these actions to be having a substantial financial impact on voters.Eighty-six percent say that it was appropriate to close schools and businesses, and restrict public gatherings, while 10 percent say that this was an overreaction to the pandemic.
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School poll of Wisconsin registered voters released on Wednesday, April 1 finds strong support for government actions to control the coronavirus pandemic, even as the poll also shows these actions to be having a substantial financial impact on voters.Eighty-six percent say that it was appropriate to close schools and businesses, and restrict public gatherings, while 10 percent say that this was an overreaction to the pandemic.
Why health experts aren't warning about coronavirus in food
NEW YORK — Chicken with salmonella can make you sick.
NEW YORK — Chicken with salmonella can make you sick.
Math teacher brings over whiteboard to help student through glass door
MADISON, S.D. - Even during a pandemic, some teachers are showing that they're still willing to go above and beyond for their students, according to FOX13.Josh Anderson said his 6th-grade daughter emailed her math teacher for some help when she had difficulty with one of the assignments.But instead of working the problem through with her virtually, math teacher Chris Waba went one step further: he brought over a whiteboard to the family's South Dakota home.In keeping with social distancing guidance, Waba then instructed his student one-on-one -- through the glass door.
MADISON, S.D. - Even during a pandemic, some teachers are showing that they're still willing to go above and beyond for their students, according to FOX13.Josh Anderson said his 6th-grade daughter emailed her math teacher for some help when she had difficulty with one of the assignments.But instead of working the problem through with her virtually, math teacher Chris Waba went one step further: he brought over a whiteboard to the family's South Dakota home.In keeping with social distancing guidance, Waba then instructed his student one-on-one -- through the glass door.
Wisconsin Republicans support waiving unemployment waiting period
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders said for the first time Wednesday that they support temporarily waiving a one-week waiting period for people to receive unemployment benefits as part of a state aid package in response to the coronavirus pandemic.In a joint news conference, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald criticized Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders said for the first time Wednesday that they support temporarily waiving a one-week waiting period for people to receive unemployment benefits as part of a state aid package in response to the coronavirus pandemic.In a joint news conference, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald criticized Democratic Gov.
April 1, rent's due: Many struggle to pay in virus outbreak
NEW YORK -- It's the first of the month, and everybody knows the rent's due.
NEW YORK -- It's the first of the month, and everybody knows the rent's due.
Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders urges Wisconsin to delay April election
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidate and Sen.
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidate and Sen.
Tyson giving $60M in bonuses to truck drivers, frontline workers during COVID-19 outbreak
NEW YORK -- Tyson Foods, Inc.
NEW YORK -- Tyson Foods, Inc.
Doctor and son in viral photo lose home in tornado
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Just days after a photo of a doctor visiting his son after being on duty fighting the coronavirus went viral, the family lost their home in a tornado, according to FOX35.Jared Burks work at a local Arkansas hospital and due to high risk of potential COVID-19 exposure, he is living apart from his family.His wife, Alyssa, posted the touching photo of Jared and their son Zeke 'touching' hands through a glass door.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Just days after a photo of a doctor visiting his son after being on duty fighting the coronavirus went viral, the family lost their home in a tornado, according to FOX35.Jared Burks work at a local Arkansas hospital and due to high risk of potential COVID-19 exposure, he is living apart from his family.His wife, Alyssa, posted the touching photo of Jared and their son Zeke 'touching' hands through a glass door.
Wisconsin voters request more than 1M absentee ballots for April 7 election
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin voters have requested more than 1 million absentee ballots as the state prepares to hold the April 7 election, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission on Wednesday, April 1.As of Wednesday morning, 1,053,556 absentee applications have been received by Wisconsin municipal clerks, with 1,028,734 sent and 387,833 returned so far.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin voters have requested more than 1 million absentee ballots as the state prepares to hold the April 7 election, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission on Wednesday, April 1.As of Wednesday morning, 1,053,556 absentee applications have been received by Wisconsin municipal clerks, with 1,028,734 sent and 387,833 returned so far.
Texas prisoners suing for soap, more cleaning and social distancing measures
AUSTIN, Tex. (KXAN) — Two Texas inmates have filed a lawsuit demanding more access to hand sanitizer, soap and increased social distancing measures in state prisons.The lawsuit alleges that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has failed to “take proper measures to prevent transmission of COVID-19 to some of its most vulnerable inmates.”The lawsuit acknowledges TDCJ has implemented certain policies to fight the spread of COVID-19 but calls the measures “woefully inadequate.”“TDCJ’s failures don’t just affect the inmates.
AUSTIN, Tex. (KXAN) — Two Texas inmates have filed a lawsuit demanding more access to hand sanitizer, soap and increased social distancing measures in state prisons.The lawsuit alleges that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has failed to “take proper measures to prevent transmission of COVID-19 to some of its most vulnerable inmates.”The lawsuit acknowledges TDCJ has implemented certain policies to fight the spread of COVID-19 but calls the measures “woefully inadequate.”“TDCJ’s failures don’t just affect the inmates.
What you need to do to get your government stimulus check
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic impact checks in the next three weeks.The payments are part of the $2.2 trillion rescue package signed into law last week by President Donald Trump aimed at combating the economic ravages of the coronavirus outbreak.Most people don't need to do anything to get the money.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic impact checks in the next three weeks.The payments are part of the $2.2 trillion rescue package signed into law last week by President Donald Trump aimed at combating the economic ravages of the coronavirus outbreak.Most people don't need to do anything to get the money.
Justin Bieber postpones 2020 tour, including concert at American Family Insurance Amphitheater
MILWAUKEE -- Justin Bieber will be postponing all currently scheduled 2020 dates for The Changes Tour due to COVID-19 -- which includes his scheduled performance at Summerfest."Justin is anxiously awaiting the opportunity to get back out on the road and perform in a space that is safe for everyone.
MILWAUKEE -- Justin Bieber will be postponing all currently scheduled 2020 dates for The Changes Tour due to COVID-19 -- which includes his scheduled performance at Summerfest."Justin is anxiously awaiting the opportunity to get back out on the road and perform in a space that is safe for everyone.
Star Wars actor Andrew Jack dies of coronavirus
SYDNEY — Star Wars actor Andrew Jack has died in Britain as a result of the coronavirus, his agent said on Wednesday.
SYDNEY — Star Wars actor Andrew Jack has died in Britain as a result of the coronavirus, his agent said on Wednesday.
Prince Charles improving but still in isolation
LONDON -- Prince Charles has applauded the work of charities helping the elderly during the new coronavirus outbreak.His video remarks on royal social media accounts are the prince's first appearance since he self-isolated after contracting the virus.The video was made at Birkhall, the prince's home in Scotland.
LONDON -- Prince Charles has applauded the work of charities helping the elderly during the new coronavirus outbreak.His video remarks on royal social media accounts are the prince's first appearance since he self-isolated after contracting the virus.The video was made at Birkhall, the prince's home in Scotland.
More than 50 test positive for COVID-19 at California nursing home
YUCAIPA, Calif. (KTLA) -- A total of 51 residents and six staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus at a California nursing home, and a second resident has died, health officials said Tuesday.Some results are still pending, but the entire Cedar Mountain Post Acute facility is assumed to be infected, Trudy Raymundo, director of the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, said in an afternoon news briefing.
YUCAIPA, Calif. (KTLA) -- A total of 51 residents and six staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus at a California nursing home, and a second resident has died, health officials said Tuesday.Some results are still pending, but the entire Cedar Mountain Post Acute facility is assumed to be infected, Trudy Raymundo, director of the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, said in an afternoon news briefing.
Largest 1-day case increase: 1,600+ positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 18K+ negative, 34 deaths
MILWAUKEE — The total positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin rose to 1,626 on Wednesday, April 1, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
MILWAUKEE — The total positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin rose to 1,626 on Wednesday, April 1, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
President Trump administration rules gun shops 'essential' amid virus
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has ruled that gun shops are considered “essential” businesses that should remain open as other businesses are closed to try to stop the spread of coronavirus.
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has ruled that gun shops are considered “essential” businesses that should remain open as other businesses are closed to try to stop the spread of coronavirus.
'A little less certain:' Drop in aircraft flights due to COVID-19 may affect weather forecasts
NEW YORK -- As the coronavirus pandemic causes major airlines to ground more of their fleets, experts say this could have impacts on the way weather is able to be forecasted.As airplanes fly, technology on-board measures and calculates wind speeds, atmospheric pressures, and temperatures.
NEW YORK -- As the coronavirus pandemic causes major airlines to ground more of their fleets, experts say this could have impacts on the way weather is able to be forecasted.As airplanes fly, technology on-board measures and calculates wind speeds, atmospheric pressures, and temperatures.
President Trump says 'life and death' at stake in following guidelines
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned Americans to brace for a “hell of a bad two weeks” ahead as the White House projected there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic even if current social distancing guidelines are maintained.Public health officials stressed Tuesday that the number could be less if people across the country bear down on keeping their distance from one another.“We really believe we can do a lot better than that,” said Dr.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned Americans to brace for a “hell of a bad two weeks” ahead as the White House projected there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic even if current social distancing guidelines are maintained.Public health officials stressed Tuesday that the number could be less if people across the country bear down on keeping their distance from one another.“We really believe we can do a lot better than that,” said Dr.