Mitchell Airport parking employee who works in baggage claim tested positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport baggage claim employee tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Tuesday, March 31.In a news release, airport officials said the Interflight Parking employee works in the ground transportation booth located on the Baggage claim roadway.The individual was last at MKE on Thursday, March 26, and worked third shift.Airport officials noted steps taken to restrict access to those areas where the individual worked and to sanitize those areas.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport baggage claim employee tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Tuesday, March 31.In a news release, airport officials said the Interflight Parking employee works in the ground transportation booth located on the Baggage claim roadway.The individual was last at MKE on Thursday, March 26, and worked third shift.Airport officials noted steps taken to restrict access to those areas where the individual worked and to sanitize those areas.
Coronavirus droplets could travel 27 feet, warns MIT researcher
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- An MIT researcher has warned that coronavirus droplets could travel up to 27 feet, which could have major implications for social distancing.Lydia Bourouiba, Ph.D., an associate professor at MIT and expert in fluid dynamics, explained that a sneeze, for example, results in a turbulent gas cloud that could contain coronavirus droplets.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- An MIT researcher has warned that coronavirus droplets could travel up to 27 feet, which could have major implications for social distancing.Lydia Bourouiba, Ph.D., an associate professor at MIT and expert in fluid dynamics, explained that a sneeze, for example, results in a turbulent gas cloud that could contain coronavirus droplets.
Minnesota teacher forms 'Shield Squad' of 3D printer owners to make face shields for health care workers
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. -- Three weeks into the school shutdown as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, one St.
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. -- Three weeks into the school shutdown as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, one St.
85-year-old Pewaukee woman dies from complications of COVID-19
PEWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office say a 85-year-old woman from Pewaukee died Tuesday morning, March 31 at a local hospital from complications of COVID-19.
PEWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office say a 85-year-old woman from Pewaukee died Tuesday morning, March 31 at a local hospital from complications of COVID-19.
'Be proactive:' A guide to surviving financially as bills come due during pandemic
NEW YORK -- The coronavirus has dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans and now April's bills are coming due.The good news is there is help available.
NEW YORK -- The coronavirus has dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans and now April's bills are coming due.The good news is there is help available.
MILWAUKEE -- Gov.
'Food and beer to go:' Lakefront Brewery brings back fish fry as an online-ordered grab-n-go
MILWAUKEE -- Starting Friday, April 3,Lakefront Brewery will be back to frying fish again.
MILWAUKEE -- Starting Friday, April 3,Lakefront Brewery will be back to frying fish again.
NASCAR's Joey Logano sets up $1M coronavirus recovery fund
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR star Joey Logano has established a $1 Million COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund.The fund is from the Joey Logano Foundation in partnership with Elevation Church.The money will be used to address a variety of needs, including educational equity and access, medical supplies, food distribution, and financial shortages throughout the greater Charlotte, North Carolina area and communities across the United States.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR star Joey Logano has established a $1 Million COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund.The fund is from the Joey Logano Foundation in partnership with Elevation Church.The money will be used to address a variety of needs, including educational equity and access, medical supplies, food distribution, and financial shortages throughout the greater Charlotte, North Carolina area and communities across the United States.
Walmart announces temperature checks for associates, new social distancing guidelines
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Walmart officials on Tuesday, March 31 announced some changes associates and customers can expect in stores amid the coronavirus pandemic.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Walmart officials on Tuesday, March 31 announced some changes associates and customers can expect in stores amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Remote learning poses hurdles, 'lots of barriers' for students with disabilities
BOSTON (AP) — At school, Rose Hayes, 8, works with a team of teachers and therapists trained to help with her genetic condition.
BOSTON (AP) — At school, Rose Hayes, 8, works with a team of teachers and therapists trained to help with her genetic condition.
No Polish Fest this June due to COVID-19 concerns, alternative dates being discussed
MILWAUKEE -- Polish Fest 2020 will not take place during its originally-scheduled June 12-14 dates, the organization said; the organization was informed by Milwaukee World Festival/Summerfest on Tuesday, March.Due to health concerns and the inability to perform key preparation for the event in time due to the "stay at home" directive, the festival grounds will not be available to open in time, a representative with Polish Fest said.Alternative dates for the summer festival are being explored.
MILWAUKEE -- Polish Fest 2020 will not take place during its originally-scheduled June 12-14 dates, the organization said; the organization was informed by Milwaukee World Festival/Summerfest on Tuesday, March.Due to health concerns and the inability to perform key preparation for the event in time due to the "stay at home" directive, the festival grounds will not be available to open in time, a representative with Polish Fest said.Alternative dates for the summer festival are being explored.
Open Record Special Edition: Nurses get brutally honest
MILWAUKEE -- It's a pandemic many say is going to get worse before it gets better and at the front lines of the coronavirus: Health care workers.
MILWAUKEE -- It's a pandemic many say is going to get worse before it gets better and at the front lines of the coronavirus: Health care workers.
Coronavirus stimulus cash: Don’t wait for your check in the mail
WASHINGTON -- As the IRS works to deliver stimulus checks to American households, it will allow taxpayers who have not already done so to provide their direct deposit information in order to get the money faster, according to FOX35.The Treasury Department is working on a web-based portal that will allow individuals to submit direct deposit details in order to “receive payments immediately as opposed to checks in the mail.”Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday that people can expect to receive their checks in three weeks – April 17 is when the direct deposits will go into people’s accounts.
WASHINGTON -- As the IRS works to deliver stimulus checks to American households, it will allow taxpayers who have not already done so to provide their direct deposit information in order to get the money faster, according to FOX35.The Treasury Department is working on a web-based portal that will allow individuals to submit direct deposit details in order to “receive payments immediately as opposed to checks in the mail.”Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday that people can expect to receive their checks in three weeks – April 17 is when the direct deposits will go into people’s accounts.
US death toll from the coronavirus eclipses China's official count
NEW YORK — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed past 3,500 Tuesday, eclipsing China's official count, as the deepening crisis in New York hit close to home for the governor when he disclosed, teary-eyed, that his brother, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, has become infected.“But there's a lesson in this,” Gov.
NEW YORK — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed past 3,500 Tuesday, eclipsing China's official count, as the deepening crisis in New York hit close to home for the governor when he disclosed, teary-eyed, that his brother, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, has become infected.“But there's a lesson in this,” Gov.
Festa Italiana 2020 will be canceled, set to return 'bigger and better' in 2021
MILWAUKEE -- Festa Italiana 2020 will be canceled.A news release sent out on Tuesday, March 31 indicates planning and preparations were in order to proceed with this year’s festival.
MILWAUKEE -- Festa Italiana 2020 will be canceled.A news release sent out on Tuesday, March 31 indicates planning and preparations were in order to proceed with this year’s festival.
Country music icon Ray Benson says he’s been diagnosed with coronavirus
AUSTIN, Tex. (KXAN) — Ray Benson, the country music icon known from the band Asleep at the Wheel, says he has tested positive for coronavirus, according to a Facebook post.Benson, 69, said in the post Tuesday that he started feeling “tired” around 10 days ago, but wasn’t able to get tested at the time.
AUSTIN, Tex. (KXAN) — Ray Benson, the country music icon known from the band Asleep at the Wheel, says he has tested positive for coronavirus, according to a Facebook post.Benson, 69, said in the post Tuesday that he started feeling “tired” around 10 days ago, but wasn’t able to get tested at the time.
Why wearing gloves at grocery store is not necessarily a good idea: doctor
NEW YORK (FOX5) -- Fox News contributor Dr.
NEW YORK (FOX5) -- Fox News contributor Dr.
72-year-old Milwaukee man dies from complications of COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office say a 72-year-old Milwaukee man died Tuesday morning, March 31 at a local hospital from complications of COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office say a 72-year-old Milwaukee man died Tuesday morning, March 31 at a local hospital from complications of COVID-19.
1st coronavirus death of a person under 18 in NYC
NEW YORK (FOX5) -- New York City has recorded its first coronavirus death of a person under 18 years old, according to the city Health Department.The city's 914 deaths from the pandemic include one person in the 0-17 age group, the department reported Monday.
NEW YORK (FOX5) -- New York City has recorded its first coronavirus death of a person under 18 years old, according to the city Health Department.The city's 914 deaths from the pandemic include one person in the 0-17 age group, the department reported Monday.
Tourism-dependent counties in Wisconsin hard hit by coronavirus
MADISON -- Wisconsin’s economy will be harder hit by the coronavirus pandemic in areas where there is more tourism, a study by the Wisconsin Policy Forum released on Tuesday said.The study found that counties that depend heavily on tourism face the greatest challenges due to the concentration of jobs related to hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and recreation.
MADISON -- Wisconsin’s economy will be harder hit by the coronavirus pandemic in areas where there is more tourism, a study by the Wisconsin Policy Forum released on Tuesday said.The study found that counties that depend heavily on tourism face the greatest challenges due to the concentration of jobs related to hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and recreation.