Summerfest 2020 moves to new dates in September 'in the interest of safety and in cooperation with artists'
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest 2020 will move to new dates: Sept. 3-5, 10-12, and 17–19, 2020, officials announced on Monday, March 23 in the interest of safety and in cooperation with artists -- all because of the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest 2020 will move to new dates: Sept. 3-5, 10-12, and 17–19, 2020, officials announced on Monday, March 23 in the interest of safety and in cooperation with artists -- all because of the coronavirus.
'We're calling on the community:' Tommy Thompson Center at State Fair set up as PPE donation site
MILWAUKEE -- A doctor with the Medical College of Wisconsin on Monday, March 23 issued a plea for the community to donate supplies for health care providers treating patients infected with the novel coronavirus, and announced a central donation site -- the Tommy Thompson Youth Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park.The Tommy Thompson Center will be open seven days a week between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. You're asked to enter Gate 5 at S. 84th Street and Schlinger Avenue in West Allis."At this critical time, we’re calling on our community to donate supplies," said Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- A doctor with the Medical College of Wisconsin on Monday, March 23 issued a plea for the community to donate supplies for health care providers treating patients infected with the novel coronavirus, and announced a central donation site -- the Tommy Thompson Youth Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park.The Tommy Thompson Center will be open seven days a week between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. You're asked to enter Gate 5 at S. 84th Street and Schlinger Avenue in West Allis."At this critical time, we’re calling on our community to donate supplies," said Dr.
Sending a check to unemployed Americans has bipartisan support
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEXSTAR) — A major sticking point in the COVID-19 coronavirus relief bill continues to be how to get money into the pockets of out-of-work Americans.Democrats and Republicans agree financial relief has to happen, but what it looks like remains elusive.One idea is to send a check to nearly all Americans.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEXSTAR) — A major sticking point in the COVID-19 coronavirus relief bill continues to be how to get money into the pockets of out-of-work Americans.Democrats and Republicans agree financial relief has to happen, but what it looks like remains elusive.One idea is to send a check to nearly all Americans.
European governments evaluate using smartphone location data to pinpoint COVID-19 carriers
MILAN, Italy -- European governments are evaluating invasive human-tracking tools to pinpoint carriers of the new coronavirus and determine who they might be infecting.That worries privacy advocates, who fear such ubiquitous surveillance could be abused.The use of digital tools to enforce strict social controls was pioneered by several of the Asian governments most successful at containing the pandemic locally.Israel, too, has just begun tracking the movements of virus carriers going back two weeks, using historical data to identify with whom they intersected.There is no indication yet that U.S. officials plan such an app.
MILAN, Italy -- European governments are evaluating invasive human-tracking tools to pinpoint carriers of the new coronavirus and determine who they might be infecting.That worries privacy advocates, who fear such ubiquitous surveillance could be abused.The use of digital tools to enforce strict social controls was pioneered by several of the Asian governments most successful at containing the pandemic locally.Israel, too, has just begun tracking the movements of virus carriers going back two weeks, using historical data to identify with whom they intersected.There is no indication yet that U.S. officials plan such an app.
Texas hospital sees spike in severe child abuse cases possibly related to COVID-19 stress
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Officials with Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas reported seven cases of severe child abuse between Tuesday, March 17 and Saturday, March 21.
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Officials with Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas reported seven cases of severe child abuse between Tuesday, March 17 and Saturday, March 21.
Pres. Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday, March 23 that he wants to reopen the country for business in weeks, not months, and he claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic."We can’t have the cure be worse than the problem," President Trump told reporters at a press briefing, echoing a midnight Sunday tweet. “We have to open our country because that causes problems that, in my opinion, could be far bigger problems."President Trump acknowledged there were trade-offs, “there's no question about that," but claimed that, if closures stretch on for months, there would be “probably more death from that than anything that we're talking about with respect to the virus.”The comments were further evidence that President Trump has grown impatient with the pandemic, even before it has reached its expected peak.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday, March 23 that he wants to reopen the country for business in weeks, not months, and he claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic."We can’t have the cure be worse than the problem," President Trump told reporters at a press briefing, echoing a midnight Sunday tweet. “We have to open our country because that causes problems that, in my opinion, could be far bigger problems."President Trump acknowledged there were trade-offs, “there's no question about that," but claimed that, if closures stretch on for months, there would be “probably more death from that than anything that we're talking about with respect to the virus.”The comments were further evidence that President Trump has grown impatient with the pandemic, even before it has reached its expected peak.
Man charged, accused of coughing in Chicago officers' faces, saying he had coronavirus
CHICAGO -- A 21-year-old man is facing charges after prosecutors said he said he was infected with coronavirus and coughing into Chicago police officers’ faces Sunday, March 22 in Rogers Park on the city's north side.Anthony Ponzi was charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and several misdemeanor charges, including battery DUI, and resisting arrest, Chicago police said.Officers responded to a call of a crash about 8 a.m. in the 7400 block of North Wolcott Avenue, police said, adding that Ponzi was driving his gray Jeep the wrong way on Wolcott when he collided into another car, go out of his Jeep, and attacked the other driver.When officers arrived, they saw Ponzi being aggressive, slurring his speech, swaying, and foaming at the mouth, police said.
CHICAGO -- A 21-year-old man is facing charges after prosecutors said he said he was infected with coronavirus and coughing into Chicago police officers’ faces Sunday, March 22 in Rogers Park on the city's north side.Anthony Ponzi was charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and several misdemeanor charges, including battery DUI, and resisting arrest, Chicago police said.Officers responded to a call of a crash about 8 a.m. in the 7400 block of North Wolcott Avenue, police said, adding that Ponzi was driving his gray Jeep the wrong way on Wolcott when he collided into another car, go out of his Jeep, and attacked the other driver.When officers arrived, they saw Ponzi being aggressive, slurring his speech, swaying, and foaming at the mouth, police said.
'What are we doing for the elderly?' Vital meals help Holocaust survivors amid coronavirus crisis
NEW YORK — Brooklyn caterer Israel Frischman is continuing to prepare dozens of meals for elderly Holocaust survivors even though the Jewish community center that provides them owes him money.The Nachas Health and Family Network in Brooklyn has been forced to suspend its counseling services, exercise classes and Torah lessons due to the coronavirus outbreak.
NEW YORK — Brooklyn caterer Israel Frischman is continuing to prepare dozens of meals for elderly Holocaust survivors even though the Jewish community center that provides them owes him money.The Nachas Health and Family Network in Brooklyn has been forced to suspend its counseling services, exercise classes and Torah lessons due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Green Bay Packers establish COVID-19 Community Relief Funds totaling $1.5M
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers officials announced Monday, March 23 they will establish COVID-19 Community Relief Funds totaling $1.5 million through Packers Give Back "to assist efforts in Brown County and the Milwaukee area."According to a news release, the $1 million Brown County-directed fund, the Packers Give Back COVID-19 Community Relief Fund, is being established through the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.Packers Give Back also is directing $500,000 to support initiatives in the Milwaukee area, the release said.The financial support will be directed to specific COVID-19 relief efforts in the respective communities, both immediately and in the future as needs arise due to the anticipated effects of the pandemic.“We are facing an unprecedented challenge in our communities,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy in the release. “We know our nonprofit support agencies will be performing their usual excellent work, but they’ll need additional resources as various needs and gaps in coverage develop in the coming weeks and months.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers officials announced Monday, March 23 they will establish COVID-19 Community Relief Funds totaling $1.5 million through Packers Give Back "to assist efforts in Brown County and the Milwaukee area."According to a news release, the $1 million Brown County-directed fund, the Packers Give Back COVID-19 Community Relief Fund, is being established through the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.Packers Give Back also is directing $500,000 to support initiatives in the Milwaukee area, the release said.The financial support will be directed to specific COVID-19 relief efforts in the respective communities, both immediately and in the future as needs arise due to the anticipated effects of the pandemic.“We are facing an unprecedented challenge in our communities,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy in the release. “We know our nonprofit support agencies will be performing their usual excellent work, but they’ll need additional resources as various needs and gaps in coverage develop in the coming weeks and months.
Italy records smaller increase in virus cases for 2nd day
ROME — Italy has recorded a smaller day-to-day increase in new coronavirus cases for the second straight day, officials said Monday while cautioning it was too soon to know if the worst is behind the country with the world's second-biggest caseload.Data released by Italy's Civil Protection agency showed 4,789 new cases from a day earlier, nearly 700 fewer than the day-to-day increase of 5,560 new cases reported Sunday.The number of deaths also did not rise by as much.
ROME — Italy has recorded a smaller day-to-day increase in new coronavirus cases for the second straight day, officials said Monday while cautioning it was too soon to know if the worst is behind the country with the world's second-biggest caseload.Data released by Italy's Civil Protection agency showed 4,789 new cases from a day earlier, nearly 700 fewer than the day-to-day increase of 5,560 new cases reported Sunday.The number of deaths also did not rise by as much.
North Shore Health Department reports 16 COVID-19 cases; 4 have recovered
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the North Shore Health Department on Monday, March 23 announced a total of 16 positive cases of the novel coronavirus in the North Shore, and said four people recovered.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the North Shore Health Department on Monday, March 23 announced a total of 16 positive cases of the novel coronavirus in the North Shore, and said four people recovered.
'Worrying about safety is the role of the adults:' How to talk to your kids about COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- With masks, ventilators, and political goodwill in desperately short supply, more than one-fifth of the world’s population was ordered or urged to stay in their homes Monday, March 23 at the start of what could be a pivotal week in the battle to contain the coronavirus in the U.S. and Europe.
MILWAUKEE -- With masks, ventilators, and political goodwill in desperately short supply, more than one-fifth of the world’s population was ordered or urged to stay in their homes Monday, March 23 at the start of what could be a pivotal week in the battle to contain the coronavirus in the U.S. and Europe.
Malaria drugs' promise for coronavirus spurs hope, shortages
WASHINGTON -- Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, including with President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON -- Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, including with President Donald Trump.
Alverno College donates nursing supplies to Ascension: 'Just trying to get ahead of it'
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically increased the demand for things like masks and gloves, which means it's getting harder for those on the front lines to protect themselves.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically increased the demand for things like masks and gloves, which means it's getting harder for those on the front lines to protect themselves.
Coronavirus: Kids stuck at home can go on these virtual Disney World rides
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Does coronavirus have you stuck at home with the kids?
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Does coronavirus have you stuck at home with the kids?
'Medically unnecessary:' Texas moves to ban most abortions due to virus outbreak
AUSTIN, Texas — The governor and attorney general of Texas are moving to ban most abortions in the state during the coronavirus outbreak, declaring they don’t qualify as essential surgeries.Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday, March 23 that the order issued over the weekend by Gov.
AUSTIN, Texas — The governor and attorney general of Texas are moving to ban most abortions in the state during the coronavirus outbreak, declaring they don’t qualify as essential surgeries.Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday, March 23 that the order issued over the weekend by Gov.
Wisconsin Supreme Court: No jurors needed until May 22 throughout state due to COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued an order on Sunday, March 22 suspending all jury trials and most in-person court proceedings until May 22 due to the coronavirus pandemic.This order means all jurors summoned for jury duty will not have to serve during this time period.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued an order on Sunday, March 22 suspending all jury trials and most in-person court proceedings until May 22 due to the coronavirus pandemic.This order means all jurors summoned for jury duty will not have to serve during this time period.
DHS: 400+ positive cases of COVID-19, over 7K tested negative
MILWAUKEE -- The total positive cases of coronavirus rose to 416 on Monday, March 23, with 7,050 testing negative, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said -- compared to 381 on Sunday.
MILWAUKEE -- The total positive cases of coronavirus rose to 416 on Monday, March 23, with 7,050 testing negative, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said -- compared to 381 on Sunday.
Salvation Army of Wisconsin, Upper Mighigan accepts donations of 'basic necessities' for those in need
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is accepting donations for those in need amid the coronavirus pandemic.Salvation Army officials noted in a news release Monday, March 23, with a presence in almost every ZIP code in the state, the Salvation Army is uniquely positioned to meet the changing needs of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan's most vulnerable.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is accepting donations for those in need amid the coronavirus pandemic.Salvation Army officials noted in a news release Monday, March 23, with a presence in almost every ZIP code in the state, the Salvation Army is uniquely positioned to meet the changing needs of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan's most vulnerable.
Dozens of masks stolen from West Virginia hospital amid coronavirus pandemic
WHEELING, W.Va — A West Virginia hospital reported that 40 N95 face masks were stolen from their corporate health department.Wheeling Hospital CEO Doug Harrison sent a letter Wednesday, March 18 to inform staff members of the theft.Amid the rapid spread of COVID-19, there has been a shortage of face masks, including N95 masks, which experts say are the most effective for protecting against the coronavirus.The theft of the two boxes of masks was turned over to the Wheeling Police Department.
WHEELING, W.Va — A West Virginia hospital reported that 40 N95 face masks were stolen from their corporate health department.Wheeling Hospital CEO Doug Harrison sent a letter Wednesday, March 18 to inform staff members of the theft.Amid the rapid spread of COVID-19, there has been a shortage of face masks, including N95 masks, which experts say are the most effective for protecting against the coronavirus.The theft of the two boxes of masks was turned over to the Wheeling Police Department.