Texas mayor forces grocery stores to go the extra step for social distancing
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas city took another step in its social distancing measures Saturday night, March 21 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.City of Austin Mayor Steve Adler signed an updated order requiring grocery stores, pharmacies, and warehouse stores, to establish controls for social distancing.
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas city took another step in its social distancing measures Saturday night, March 21 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.City of Austin Mayor Steve Adler signed an updated order requiring grocery stores, pharmacies, and warehouse stores, to establish controls for social distancing.
Neighbors celebrate North Carolina 12-year-old girl’s birthday with parade
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- A 12-year-old girl in North Carolina celebrated her birthday in a unique way on Saturday, March 21.Sydney Mitchell's friends and neighbors gathered to have a parade for her as officials continued to urge people to practice social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic.Vehicles with birthday decorations and beeping horns passed a waving and smiling Sydney as she sat on the curb in front of a "birthday" lawn sign to watch.The video of Sydney's celebration was posted to spread "joy during these uncertain times," said Laura Fisher, who shared the video.
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- A 12-year-old girl in North Carolina celebrated her birthday in a unique way on Saturday, March 21.Sydney Mitchell's friends and neighbors gathered to have a parade for her as officials continued to urge people to practice social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic.Vehicles with birthday decorations and beeping horns passed a waving and smiling Sydney as she sat on the curb in front of a "birthday" lawn sign to watch.The video of Sydney's celebration was posted to spread "joy during these uncertain times," said Laura Fisher, who shared the video.
Louisiana governor issues 'stay at home' directive for 4.6 million
BATON ROUGE, La. — Gov.
BATON ROUGE, La. — Gov.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel in quarantine after doctor who gave her a vaccine tests positive for coronavirus
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into quarantine after being informed that a doctor who administered a vaccine to her has tested positive for the new coronavirus.Merkel's spokesman said the German chancellor, who is 65, was informed about the doctor's test shortly after holding a news conference Sunday announcing new measures to curb the spread of the virus.Her spokesman, Steffen Seibert, said Merkel had received a precautionary vaccine Friday against pneumococcal infection.Seibert said in a statement that Merkel would undergo "regular tests" in the coming days and continue with her work from home for the time being.Merkel had earlier expressed her gratitude to Germans who were following the rules on social distancing, saying it was important to remain at least 1.5 meters (about five feet) apart to reduce the likelihood of infection.
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into quarantine after being informed that a doctor who administered a vaccine to her has tested positive for the new coronavirus.Merkel's spokesman said the German chancellor, who is 65, was informed about the doctor's test shortly after holding a news conference Sunday announcing new measures to curb the spread of the virus.Her spokesman, Steffen Seibert, said Merkel had received a precautionary vaccine Friday against pneumococcal infection.Seibert said in a statement that Merkel would undergo "regular tests" in the coming days and continue with her work from home for the time being.Merkel had earlier expressed her gratitude to Germans who were following the rules on social distancing, saying it was important to remain at least 1.5 meters (about five feet) apart to reduce the likelihood of infection.
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Fauci hopeful US more contained than Italy
WASHINGTON — The government’s top infectious disease expert says he remains hopeful the U.S. is not on the same trajectory as Italy in the coronavirus struggle.Dr.
WASHINGTON — The government’s top infectious disease expert says he remains hopeful the U.S. is not on the same trajectory as Italy in the coronavirus struggle.Dr.
Alverno College's School of Nursing to donate personal protective equipment to Ascension hospitals
MILWAUKEE -- Alverno College’s JoAnn McGrath School of Nursing and Health Professions will donate its supply of protective gear and face masks to their primary healthcare partner, Ascension, on Monday, March 23, the school announced Sunday.Alverno will donate 30 gowns, 450 masks, and 9 cases of gloves to Ascension hospitals during this coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Alverno College’s JoAnn McGrath School of Nursing and Health Professions will donate its supply of protective gear and face masks to their primary healthcare partner, Ascension, on Monday, March 23, the school announced Sunday.Alverno will donate 30 gowns, 450 masks, and 9 cases of gloves to Ascension hospitals during this coronavirus pandemic.
N. Korea says President Trump's letter offers anti-virus cooperation
SEOUL, South Korea — President Donald Trump sent a personal letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seeking to maintain good relations and offering cooperation in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, Kim’s sister said Sunday.The latest correspondence came as Kim observed the firing of tactical guided weapons over the weekend, drawing criticism from South Korea, as nuclear talks remain deadlocked.In a statement carried by the North's official Korean Central News Agency, or KCNA, Kim’s sister and senior ruling party official, Kim Yo Jong, praised President Trump for sending the letter at a time when “big difficulties and challenges lie ahead in the way of developing ties" between the countries.In the letter, she said President Trump explained his plan to “propel the relations between the two countries ...
SEOUL, South Korea — President Donald Trump sent a personal letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seeking to maintain good relations and offering cooperation in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, Kim’s sister said Sunday.The latest correspondence came as Kim observed the firing of tactical guided weapons over the weekend, drawing criticism from South Korea, as nuclear talks remain deadlocked.In a statement carried by the North's official Korean Central News Agency, or KCNA, Kim’s sister and senior ruling party official, Kim Yo Jong, praised President Trump for sending the letter at a time when “big difficulties and challenges lie ahead in the way of developing ties" between the countries.In the letter, she said President Trump explained his plan to “propel the relations between the two countries ...
Chaos, inconsistency mark launch of drive-thru virus testing sites across the country
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Drive-thru sites have been opening around the United States to make it quicker and safer to test people for the new coronavirus.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Drive-thru sites have been opening around the United States to make it quicker and safer to test people for the new coronavirus.
'A really big experiment:' Parents turn teachers amid virus
BUFFALO, N.Y. — After her sixth-grade son's school in Buffalo, New York, closed amid the coronavirus outbreak, Roxanne Ojeda-Valentin returned to campus with shopping bags to take home textbooks and weeks' worth of assignments prepared by teachers.A single mother with a full-time job, she now joins millions of parents around the country — and the world — suddenly thrust into the role of their children's primary educators, leaving them scrambling to sift through educational resources and juggle lesson plans with jobs and other responsibilities.“It’s a really big experiment,” Ojeda-Valentin said as she left the school, her second stop after picking up materials from her fourth-grade daughter's school.Even in school districts that are providing remote instruction, the burden falls on parents to keep their children on task.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — After her sixth-grade son's school in Buffalo, New York, closed amid the coronavirus outbreak, Roxanne Ojeda-Valentin returned to campus with shopping bags to take home textbooks and weeks' worth of assignments prepared by teachers.A single mother with a full-time job, she now joins millions of parents around the country — and the world — suddenly thrust into the role of their children's primary educators, leaving them scrambling to sift through educational resources and juggle lesson plans with jobs and other responsibilities.“It’s a really big experiment,” Ojeda-Valentin said as she left the school, her second stop after picking up materials from her fourth-grade daughter's school.Even in school districts that are providing remote instruction, the burden falls on parents to keep their children on task.
FDA: Newly-approved coronavirus test works in 45 minutes, to be rolled out next week
SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has approved the use of a rapid coronavirus diagnostic test that returns results in approximately 45 minutes.Cepheid, a California-based molecular diagnostics company behind the test, says that it expects it to begin shipping next week."During this time of increased demand for hospital services, Clinicians urgently need an on-demand diagnostic test for real-time management of patients being evaluated for admission to health-care facilities.
SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has approved the use of a rapid coronavirus diagnostic test that returns results in approximately 45 minutes.Cepheid, a California-based molecular diagnostics company behind the test, says that it expects it to begin shipping next week."During this time of increased demand for hospital services, Clinicians urgently need an on-demand diagnostic test for real-time management of patients being evaluated for admission to health-care facilities.
New Apple update helps people know if they have the symptoms of the coronavirus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Apple announced an update to their phones to help users identify coronavirus symptoms, according to CNBC.They say users can ask Siri, ‘Hey do I have coronavirus’, the voice assistant will provide users with a step-by-step questionnaire.The current symptoms of the virus are dry cough, fever or shortness of breath.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Apple announced an update to their phones to help users identify coronavirus symptoms, according to CNBC.They say users can ask Siri, ‘Hey do I have coronavirus’, the voice assistant will provide users with a step-by-step questionnaire.The current symptoms of the virus are dry cough, fever or shortness of breath.
Plymouth church offering 'drive-up communion' during coronavirus pandemic
PLYMOUTH -- As parishioners of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Plymouth head to church this Sunday, they will experience communion a different way.
PLYMOUTH -- As parishioners of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Plymouth head to church this Sunday, they will experience communion a different way.
College students in Florida test positive for coronavirus after spring break trip
TAMPA, Fl. (WFLA) — Five University of Tampa students are recovering after testing positive for COVID-19 during spring break, the school said.The university said the students were traveling together and with other UT students during spring break before testing positive.
TAMPA, Fl. (WFLA) — Five University of Tampa students are recovering after testing positive for COVID-19 during spring break, the school said.The university said the students were traveling together and with other UT students during spring break before testing positive.
Virus rebels from France to Florida disregard lockdown practices
PARIS — Young German adults hold “corona parties" and cough toward older people.
PARIS — Young German adults hold “corona parties" and cough toward older people.
295 positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 4.9K+ tested
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and local health agencies announced Saturday, March 21, that 295 people in the state have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.To date, more than 4,900 people have been tested -- 4,628 have tested negative and there have been four deaths as a result of the virus.Of the four deaths, two have been in Milwaukee County, one was in Ozaukee County and one was in Fond du Lac County.The most recent death was confirmed by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner on Saturday, March 21 as a 69-year-old man who had been hospitalized since March 14.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and local health agencies announced Saturday, March 21, that 295 people in the state have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.To date, more than 4,900 people have been tested -- 4,628 have tested negative and there have been four deaths as a result of the virus.Of the four deaths, two have been in Milwaukee County, one was in Ozaukee County and one was in Fond du Lac County.The most recent death was confirmed by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner on Saturday, March 21 as a 69-year-old man who had been hospitalized since March 14.
Legislators 'very close' on economic rescue package topping $1T
WASHINGTON — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House pushed toward resolution late Saturday on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package, as President Donald Trump urged a deal to steady a nation shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic.With a population on edge and financial markets teetering, all sides indicated a deal is within reach.
WASHINGTON — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House pushed toward resolution late Saturday on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package, as President Donald Trump urged a deal to steady a nation shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic.With a population on edge and financial markets teetering, all sides indicated a deal is within reach.
Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department orders lockdown of long-term care facilities
GRAFTON -- The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department ordered an immediate lockdown of all long-term care facilities in Washington and Ozaukee Counties Saturday, March 21.The order comes following the coronavirus-related death of a 91-year-old man at a Grafton facility on Thursday, March 19.
GRAFTON -- The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department ordered an immediate lockdown of all long-term care facilities in Washington and Ozaukee Counties Saturday, March 21.The order comes following the coronavirus-related death of a 91-year-old man at a Grafton facility on Thursday, March 19.