Illinois Gov. says infant with COVID-19 has died
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov.
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov.
SeaWorld furloughs 90% of workers because of virus crisis
ORLANDO -- SeaWorld Entertainment is furloughing 90% of its workers because the novel coronavirus had forced the company to close its 12 theme parks.The employees will be paid through the beginning of next week.
ORLANDO -- SeaWorld Entertainment is furloughing 90% of its workers because the novel coronavirus had forced the company to close its 12 theme parks.The employees will be paid through the beginning of next week.
'Pandemonium:' Aaron Rodgers details return to US from Peru on radio show
GREEN BAY -- In a phone interview with The Pat McAfee Show, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers shared that he is back at his home in California after returning from Peru, leaving shortly before the country went on lockdown due to COVID-19.In the interview, which was posted March 27, Rodgers said he had left Peru nine days earlier -- March 18.
GREEN BAY -- In a phone interview with The Pat McAfee Show, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers shared that he is back at his home in California after returning from Peru, leaving shortly before the country went on lockdown due to COVID-19.In the interview, which was posted March 27, Rodgers said he had left Peru nine days earlier -- March 18.
'It's nice to be out:' Minnesota church creates drive-in theater for community members
COON RAPIDS, Minn. (KMSP) - While movie theaters are among the many gathering places closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, one church in Coon Rapids, Minnesota is bringing back an old-school way of seeing the latest blockbuster.The North Star Community Church created a drive-in movie theater for community members to have the chance to get out without actually getting out."Helps get out of the house, you know the kids are kinda getting cooped up in there and it's nice even if we're still in the car, it's nice to be out and have some fresh air," said one attendee.The church is posting updates for possible future events on its Facebook page.
COON RAPIDS, Minn. (KMSP) - While movie theaters are among the many gathering places closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, one church in Coon Rapids, Minnesota is bringing back an old-school way of seeing the latest blockbuster.The North Star Community Church created a drive-in movie theater for community members to have the chance to get out without actually getting out."Helps get out of the house, you know the kids are kinda getting cooped up in there and it's nice even if we're still in the car, it's nice to be out and have some fresh air," said one attendee.The church is posting updates for possible future events on its Facebook page.
Missouri Humane Society offering baby goat delivery to ease strain of social distancing
UNION, Mo. (KTVI) – Practicing social distancing to help fight the spread of coronavirus can be difficult.That is why the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is offering an “on-demand” baby goat service.
UNION, Mo. (KTVI) – Practicing social distancing to help fight the spread of coronavirus can be difficult.That is why the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is offering an “on-demand” baby goat service.
Can I get coronavirus from a package? What an expert, and Amazon, recommend doing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Delivery services like Amazon have been crucial for many people as they shelter in place during the coronavirus pandemic.But now case are cropping up at Amazon warehouses across the country.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Delivery services like Amazon have been crucial for many people as they shelter in place during the coronavirus pandemic.But now case are cropping up at Amazon warehouses across the country.
U.S. hotspots grow as virus cases surpass 640,000 globally
DETROIT — As the United States led the world with confirmed coronavirus cases, cities such as Detroit, Chicago and New Orleans grew as hotspots Saturday, while the virus continued to pummel New York City and made its way into rural America.Elsewhere, Russia said its borders would be fully closed as of Monday, while in parts of Africa, pandemic prevention measures took a violent turn, with Kenyan police firing tear gas and officers elsewhere were seen on video hitting people with batons.Worldwide infections surpassed 640,000 with nearly 30,000 deaths as new cases also stacked up quickly in Europe, according to a tally by John Hopkins University.
DETROIT — As the United States led the world with confirmed coronavirus cases, cities such as Detroit, Chicago and New Orleans grew as hotspots Saturday, while the virus continued to pummel New York City and made its way into rural America.Elsewhere, Russia said its borders would be fully closed as of Monday, while in parts of Africa, pandemic prevention measures took a violent turn, with Kenyan police firing tear gas and officers elsewhere were seen on video hitting people with batons.Worldwide infections surpassed 640,000 with nearly 30,000 deaths as new cases also stacked up quickly in Europe, according to a tally by John Hopkins University.
Should I be tested for COVID-19? 3 signs you may need the test
DALLAS — With a limited number of tests available for COVID-19, whether or not you can get tested for the virus depends on where you live and how bad your symptoms might be.
DALLAS — With a limited number of tests available for COVID-19, whether or not you can get tested for the virus depends on where you live and how bad your symptoms might be.
Care facility where 3 have died of COVID-19 is 'doing all the right things' according to state
GRAFTON -- It was one week ago that health officials with the Waukesha Ozaukee Public Health Department announced Ozaukee County's first, coronavirus-related death -- a resident of Village Pointe Commons.
GRAFTON -- It was one week ago that health officials with the Waukesha Ozaukee Public Health Department announced Ozaukee County's first, coronavirus-related death -- a resident of Village Pointe Commons.
'The day the music died': Coronavirus tests New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — There were the great fires of 1788 and 1794 and the multiple yellow fever outbreaks of the 1800s.
NEW ORLEANS — There were the great fires of 1788 and 1794 and the multiple yellow fever outbreaks of the 1800s.
Officials warn coronavirus is dangerous for all ages after 25-year-old Californian dies
SAN DIEGO (KSWB) — A 25-year-old pharmacy technician is among the six San Diego County residents who have died after contracting coronavirus, county health officials said during a Friday news conference.The 25-year-old man was in self-isolation in a Riverside County residence after contracting the virus, health officials said.
SAN DIEGO (KSWB) — A 25-year-old pharmacy technician is among the six San Diego County residents who have died after contracting coronavirus, county health officials said during a Friday news conference.The 25-year-old man was in self-isolation in a Riverside County residence after contracting the virus, health officials said.
Fear behind bars as the coronavirus spreads
NEW YORK -- Something was wrong.
NEW YORK -- Something was wrong.
Milwaukee Marathon offers 'Virtual Run' for racers to log 26.2 miles whenever they can
MILWAUKEE -- The April 11 Milwaukee Marathon -- a Boston Marathon qualifier -- was canceled this year due to the pandemic, but organizers have launched a new way for runners to log those miles they have been training for.The Virtual Run will be offered to anyone wanting to run a full marathon, half marathon or 5K.
MILWAUKEE -- The April 11 Milwaukee Marathon -- a Boston Marathon qualifier -- was canceled this year due to the pandemic, but organizers have launched a new way for runners to log those miles they have been training for.The Virtual Run will be offered to anyone wanting to run a full marathon, half marathon or 5K.
5 long-term facilities in Ozaukee, Washington counties have COVID-19 outbreaks; 6 more suspected
GRAFTON -- Officials with the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department on Wednesday, March 25 issued a third order related to long-term care facilities in Washington and Ozaukee counties "intended to limit resident exposure" to the coronavirus -- as the number of confirmed cases in Grafton more than doubled."These are people's lives," said Kirsten Johnson, health officer.
GRAFTON -- Officials with the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department on Wednesday, March 25 issued a third order related to long-term care facilities in Washington and Ozaukee counties "intended to limit resident exposure" to the coronavirus -- as the number of confirmed cases in Grafton more than doubled."These are people's lives," said Kirsten Johnson, health officer.
More than a dozen have tested positive at Grafton facility; how did COVID-19 get in there
GRAFTON -- It was one week ago that health officials with the Waukesha Ozaukee Public Health Department announced Ozaukee County's first, coronavirus-related death -- a resident of Village Pointe Commons.
GRAFTON -- It was one week ago that health officials with the Waukesha Ozaukee Public Health Department announced Ozaukee County's first, coronavirus-related death -- a resident of Village Pointe Commons.
People taking extra precautions after learning coronavirus can live on surfaces for days
LOS ANGELES — After health officials said the novel coronavirus can live on some surfaces for as long as two to three days, people are taking extra precautions.Shemeeka Hossain, a West Hollywood resident, says she is using gloves to open packages and she’s doing it outside her door.“That just makes me feel safer,” she said. “I definitely don’t think we’re going overboard.”While it is possible to get sick by touching a surface with the virus on it and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say it’s a low risk.
LOS ANGELES — After health officials said the novel coronavirus can live on some surfaces for as long as two to three days, people are taking extra precautions.Shemeeka Hossain, a West Hollywood resident, says she is using gloves to open packages and she’s doing it outside her door.“That just makes me feel safer,” she said. “I definitely don’t think we’re going overboard.”While it is possible to get sick by touching a surface with the virus on it and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say it’s a low risk.
1K+ confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 15K+ test negative
MADISON - There are 1,041 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 1:50 p.m. Saturday, March 28.
MADISON - There are 1,041 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 1:50 p.m. Saturday, March 28.
Get a coronavirus testing text message? Officials warn it’s a scam
DALLAS — The Better Business Bureau is warning people about a phony text message claiming to be from a government agency urging people to take COVID-19 tests.The BBB says users get a text that looks like it’s something official.
DALLAS — The Better Business Bureau is warning people about a phony text message claiming to be from a government agency urging people to take COVID-19 tests.The BBB says users get a text that looks like it’s something official.
FDA clears test to detect coronavirus in 5 minutes
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared a new rapid test from Abbott Laboratories, which the company says can detect the coronavirus in about 5 minutes.Medical device maker Abbott announced the emergency clearance of its cartridge-based test in a release Friday night.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared a new rapid test from Abbott Laboratories, which the company says can detect the coronavirus in about 5 minutes.Medical device maker Abbott announced the emergency clearance of its cartridge-based test in a release Friday night.
President Trump boosts virus aid, warns governors to be 'appreciative'
WASHINGTON — After days of desperate pleas from the nation’s governors, President Donald Trump took a round of steps to expand the federal government’s role in helping produce critically needed supplies to fight the coronavirus pandemic even as he warned the leaders of hard-hit states not to cross him.“I want them to be appreciative,” President Trump said Friday after the White House announced that he would be using the powers granted to him under the Korean War-era Defense Production Act to try to compel auto giant General Motors to produce ventilators.Yet President Trump — who hours earlier had suggested the need for the devices was being overblown — rejected any criticism of the federal government's response to a ballooning public health crisis that a month ago he predicted would be over by now.“We have done a hell of a job," President Trump said, as he sent an ominous message to state and local leaders who have been urging the federal government to do more to help them save lives.President Trump said he had instructed Vice President Mike Pence not to call the governors of Washington or Michigan — two coronavirus hotspots — because of their public criticism. “If they don’t treat you right, I don't call,” Trump said.The comments came after President Trump unveiled a slew of executive actions to bolster states' capacities to respond to the pandemic, including authorizing Defense Secretary Mark Esper to call up an unspecified number of federal reservists to help with the coronavirus response.Friday's invocation “should demonstrate clearly to all that we will not hesitate to use the full authority of the federal government to combat this crisis," President Trump said.President Trump had been saying for more than a week that he was reluctant to use the Defense Production Act — even after he invoked it — because companies were already doing what he wanted and he didn't need arm-twisting to make them comply.Yet President Trump continued to suggest that states' own failures were to blame for the needed intervention. “Normally these would be bought for states, just so you understand,” he said.The president has been under growing pressure from the nation's governors to do more to bolster supplies, despite the perceived risks of speaking out.
WASHINGTON — After days of desperate pleas from the nation’s governors, President Donald Trump took a round of steps to expand the federal government’s role in helping produce critically needed supplies to fight the coronavirus pandemic even as he warned the leaders of hard-hit states not to cross him.“I want them to be appreciative,” President Trump said Friday after the White House announced that he would be using the powers granted to him under the Korean War-era Defense Production Act to try to compel auto giant General Motors to produce ventilators.Yet President Trump — who hours earlier had suggested the need for the devices was being overblown — rejected any criticism of the federal government's response to a ballooning public health crisis that a month ago he predicted would be over by now.“We have done a hell of a job," President Trump said, as he sent an ominous message to state and local leaders who have been urging the federal government to do more to help them save lives.President Trump said he had instructed Vice President Mike Pence not to call the governors of Washington or Michigan — two coronavirus hotspots — because of their public criticism. “If they don’t treat you right, I don't call,” Trump said.The comments came after President Trump unveiled a slew of executive actions to bolster states' capacities to respond to the pandemic, including authorizing Defense Secretary Mark Esper to call up an unspecified number of federal reservists to help with the coronavirus response.Friday's invocation “should demonstrate clearly to all that we will not hesitate to use the full authority of the federal government to combat this crisis," President Trump said.President Trump had been saying for more than a week that he was reluctant to use the Defense Production Act — even after he invoked it — because companies were already doing what he wanted and he didn't need arm-twisting to make them comply.Yet President Trump continued to suggest that states' own failures were to blame for the needed intervention. “Normally these would be bought for states, just so you understand,” he said.The president has been under growing pressure from the nation's governors to do more to bolster supplies, despite the perceived risks of speaking out.