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.
Can coronavirus infect you through your eyes?
AUSTIN, Texas — While coronavirus is typically spread through people breathing or ingesting virus particles from their mouth or nose, did you know it can also enter your body through your eyes?According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, another way the virus can be spread is by someone touching a surface containing the virus and then touching or rubbing their eyes.Additionally, getting the virus in your eyes can exacerbate or start the infection of conjunctivitis — or pink eye — which the AAO says happens in about 1% to 3% of people with COVID-19.So what can you do to protect your eyes?The AAO recommends those with vision impairments to wear glasses instead of contact lenses for the time being.“Consider wearing glasses more often, especially if you tend to touch your eyes a lot when your contacts are in.
AUSTIN, Texas — While coronavirus is typically spread through people breathing or ingesting virus particles from their mouth or nose, did you know it can also enter your body through your eyes?According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, another way the virus can be spread is by someone touching a surface containing the virus and then touching or rubbing their eyes.Additionally, getting the virus in your eyes can exacerbate or start the infection of conjunctivitis — or pink eye — which the AAO says happens in about 1% to 3% of people with COVID-19.So what can you do to protect your eyes?The AAO recommends those with vision impairments to wear glasses instead of contact lenses for the time being.“Consider wearing glasses more often, especially if you tend to touch your eyes a lot when your contacts are in.
Viral photos show health care workers on plane, en route to New York to help in coronavirus fight
ATLANTA, Ga. (KTVU) -- It’s a photo worth a thousand words: Southwest Airlines on Sunday posted an image of a group of health care workers ready to go to battle in New York, which has fast become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S.Dozens of health care workers from Atlanta boarded a flight on the evening of March 27 to answer the call for help in hard-hit New York City, which as of Monday has had more than 36,000 confirmed cases and 790 deaths, according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University.
ATLANTA, Ga. (KTVU) -- It’s a photo worth a thousand words: Southwest Airlines on Sunday posted an image of a group of health care workers ready to go to battle in New York, which has fast become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S.Dozens of health care workers from Atlanta boarded a flight on the evening of March 27 to answer the call for help in hard-hit New York City, which as of Monday has had more than 36,000 confirmed cases and 790 deaths, according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University.
Coronavirus could be airborne, study suggests
WASHINGTON (FOX5) -- It may be possible for the novel coronavirus to transmit through the air, a new study released over the weekend suggests.In a joint study by the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), the National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska and others, researchers found genetic material from the virus that causes COVID-19 in air samples from both in and outside of confirmed coronavirus patients’ rooms.
WASHINGTON (FOX5) -- It may be possible for the novel coronavirus to transmit through the air, a new study released over the weekend suggests.In a joint study by the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), the National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska and others, researchers found genetic material from the virus that causes COVID-19 in air samples from both in and outside of confirmed coronavirus patients’ rooms.
Kenosha officials: Beware of scams related to the coronavirus pandemic
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is warning people on Tuesday, March 31 to beware of scams related to the coronavirus pandemic.Recently the FBI issued an alert that phone calls, texts or emails asking for personal or financial information to get the $1,200 federal payment check that was included in last week's stimulus bill are not legitimate.
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is warning people on Tuesday, March 31 to beware of scams related to the coronavirus pandemic.Recently the FBI issued an alert that phone calls, texts or emails asking for personal or financial information to get the $1,200 federal payment check that was included in last week's stimulus bill are not legitimate.
Over 800 Chicago police officers, employees call out sick in 1 day
CHICAGO, Ill. (WGN) — The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on the Chicago Police Department.The CPD had more than 800 officers and employees out sick Monday -- that's about 6 percent of the entire force.Of the 50 officers who have tested positive for the virus, a few have required hospitalization and one is said to be in critical condition, according to the CPD.The department said it is largely due to precautionary measures that hundreds are taking sick leave."As police officers, we have these concerns because we're serving the community," said Sgt.
CHICAGO, Ill. (WGN) — The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on the Chicago Police Department.The CPD had more than 800 officers and employees out sick Monday -- that's about 6 percent of the entire force.Of the 50 officers who have tested positive for the virus, a few have required hospitalization and one is said to be in critical condition, according to the CPD.The department said it is largely due to precautionary measures that hundreds are taking sick leave."As police officers, we have these concerns because we're serving the community," said Sgt.
Submit a church, synagogue, etc. that is offering online services during COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- With the "Safer at Home" order in place, residents throughout southeast Wisconsin are looking for options to continue to practice their faith online.
MILWAUKEE -- With the "Safer at Home" order in place, residents throughout southeast Wisconsin are looking for options to continue to practice their faith online.
NYC hospitals using refrigerated trucks as temporary morgues
NEW YORK -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) deployed 85 refrigerated trucks to New York City to serve as temporary morgues, where hospitals will place the overflow of bodies, as the coronavirus death toll climbed steadily on Monday, according to FOX News.
NEW YORK -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) deployed 85 refrigerated trucks to New York City to serve as temporary morgues, where hospitals will place the overflow of bodies, as the coronavirus death toll climbed steadily on Monday, according to FOX News.
Sheriff: Man coughs on Florida deputy, claims he has COVID-19
STUART, Fla. (FOX13) -- A Florida man is facing charges that he threatened and assaulted an officer after he coughed on a deputy and said he had the coronavirus, according to authorities.The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said Christian Perez, 23, was initially stopped for reckless driving when he claimed to have the disease caused by the new coronavirus.Sheriff William Snyder said such behavior would not be tolerated.“We have zero tolerance for this despicable behavior, and anyone who threatens the health and lives of my deputies will face the maximum charges,” Snyder said.
STUART, Fla. (FOX13) -- A Florida man is facing charges that he threatened and assaulted an officer after he coughed on a deputy and said he had the coronavirus, according to authorities.The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said Christian Perez, 23, was initially stopped for reckless driving when he claimed to have the disease caused by the new coronavirus.Sheriff William Snyder said such behavior would not be tolerated.“We have zero tolerance for this despicable behavior, and anyone who threatens the health and lives of my deputies will face the maximum charges,” Snyder said.
UW-Madison expects to lose $100 million due to coronavirus pandemic
MADISON, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison expects to lose $100 million because of the coronavirus pandemic, that's if social distancing is over by June.The loss includes reimbursing the majority of students for room and board after the campus closed because of COVID-19.Chancellor Rebecca Blank told the University Committee Monday additional expenses include hiring professional cleaners and buying software licenses and programs to move thousands of courses online.The State Journal reports the loss is about 3.2% of UW-Madison’s $3 billion budget.System spokesman Mark Pitsch said he doesn't have an estimate for the financial losses at its 26 campuses.For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.
MADISON, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison expects to lose $100 million because of the coronavirus pandemic, that's if social distancing is over by June.The loss includes reimbursing the majority of students for room and board after the campus closed because of COVID-19.Chancellor Rebecca Blank told the University Committee Monday additional expenses include hiring professional cleaners and buying software licenses and programs to move thousands of courses online.The State Journal reports the loss is about 3.2% of UW-Madison’s $3 billion budget.System spokesman Mark Pitsch said he doesn't have an estimate for the financial losses at its 26 campuses.For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.