Kohl’s announces temporary closure of stores nationwide; Credit Center employee has COVID-19
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Kohl’s officials announced as the result of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, the temporary closure of stores nationwide effective Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, a spokeswoman confirmed for FOX6 News an employee at the Credit Center in Menomonee Falls tested positive for coronavirus.Below is the statement FOX6 received Thursday morning from the Kohl's spokeswoman:
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Kohl’s officials announced as the result of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, the temporary closure of stores nationwide effective Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, a spokeswoman confirmed for FOX6 News an employee at the Credit Center in Menomonee Falls tested positive for coronavirus.Below is the statement FOX6 received Thursday morning from the Kohl's spokeswoman:
Packers Tailgate Tour canceled, donations planned for nonprofits
GREEN BAY -- The 15th annual Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour -- originally scheduled to travel to La Crosse, Madison and Milwaukee from May 15-17 -- has been canceled as part of the collective effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.This decision was made based on guidance from government officials and the CDC, in light of their recommendations for limiting gathering sizes and practicing social distancing as much as possible.
GREEN BAY -- The 15th annual Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour -- originally scheduled to travel to La Crosse, Madison and Milwaukee from May 15-17 -- has been canceled as part of the collective effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.This decision was made based on guidance from government officials and the CDC, in light of their recommendations for limiting gathering sizes and practicing social distancing as much as possible.
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton tested positive for COVID-19: '4 more days at home'
NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton says he has tested positive for the coronavirus, is resting comfortably at home and is making his test result public in hopes he can motivate people to do more to fight the pandemic.Payton learned Thursday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, he told ESPN before posting a photo of himself smiling as he sat on a couch next to his dog.“Appreciate the well wishes,” Payton wrote on his Twitter page. “I'm feeling better and fortunate to not have any of the respiratory symptoms. 4 more days at home.”Payton, 56, is the first employee of either an NFL team or the league to make such a diagnosis public.Payton told ESPN that he was tested Monday for coronavirus after he began to feel ill a day earlier.
NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton says he has tested positive for the coronavirus, is resting comfortably at home and is making his test result public in hopes he can motivate people to do more to fight the pandemic.Payton learned Thursday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, he told ESPN before posting a photo of himself smiling as he sat on a couch next to his dog.“Appreciate the well wishes,” Payton wrote on his Twitter page. “I'm feeling better and fortunate to not have any of the respiratory symptoms. 4 more days at home.”Payton, 56, is the first employee of either an NFL team or the league to make such a diagnosis public.Payton told ESPN that he was tested Monday for coronavirus after he began to feel ill a day earlier.
Pennsylvania governor orders non-life-sustaining businesses to close by 8 p.m. Thursday
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses to close at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19 to help slow the spread of COVID-19.In a press release, Wolf said enforcement actions would begin at 12:01 a.m. Saturday for businesses that do not close physical locations.“To protect the health and safety of all Pennsylvanians, we need to take more aggressive mitigation actions,” said Gov.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses to close at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19 to help slow the spread of COVID-19.In a press release, Wolf said enforcement actions would begin at 12:01 a.m. Saturday for businesses that do not close physical locations.“To protect the health and safety of all Pennsylvanians, we need to take more aggressive mitigation actions,” said Gov.
DWD: 29,300 unemployment applications submitted in Wisconsin in 4 days
MADISON -- Unemployment claims by workers displaced due to the coronavirus pandemic skyrocketed since Sunday, March 15.Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman said Thursday, March 19 preliminary numbers showed there were 1,500 claims on Sunday, 4,300 on Monday, 8,500 on Tuesday, and 15,000 on Wednesday.Gov.
MADISON -- Unemployment claims by workers displaced due to the coronavirus pandemic skyrocketed since Sunday, March 15.Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman said Thursday, March 19 preliminary numbers showed there were 1,500 claims on Sunday, 4,300 on Monday, 8,500 on Tuesday, and 15,000 on Wednesday.Gov.
Military families face challenges amid coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON — National Guard units have already been called to help contain the outbreak in some areas, with more expected as the pandemic continues.“We’re fielding a wide range of questions from families,” said Kelly Hruska, a member of the National Military Family Association.Hruska added those questions reflect the uncertainty military families are facing with loved ones deployed overseas and here at home.
WASHINGTON — National Guard units have already been called to help contain the outbreak in some areas, with more expected as the pandemic continues.“We’re fielding a wide range of questions from families,” said Kelly Hruska, a member of the National Military Family Association.Hruska added those questions reflect the uncertainty military families are facing with loved ones deployed overseas and here at home.
'It's hard to breathe:' Snap-on worker worries he has COVID-19 after case confirmed at plant
MILWAUKEE -- An employee at Snap-on‘s Milwaukee manufacturing facility tested positive for the coronavirus, a company spokesman confirmed Wednesday, March 18.
MILWAUKEE -- An employee at Snap-on‘s Milwaukee manufacturing facility tested positive for the coronavirus, a company spokesman confirmed Wednesday, March 18.
DHS: 157 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 2,192 negative
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Thursday, March 19 announced a total of 155 positive cases of coronavirus in the state.
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Thursday, March 19 announced a total of 155 positive cases of coronavirus in the state.
'Give a smile instead of a hug:' Social distancing presents challenge to funeral-goers
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- In times of sorrow, nothing feels better than a hug.
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- In times of sorrow, nothing feels better than a hug.
Los Angeles to convert rec centers into homeless shelters in bid to slow coronavirus spread
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Los Angeles will turn 42 recreation centers across the city into temporary homeless shelters in a ramped-up effort to house people on the streets vulnerable to the rapidly spreading coronavirus.The rec centers will ultimately provide 6,000 new beds, with the goal of adding at least 1,600 beds across 13 facilities by the end of this week, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Wednesday in his daily briefing on the city's virus response.Garcetti acknowledged it would be “an unprecedented logistical undertaking,” considering the city's usual pace in opening new homeless housing.
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Los Angeles will turn 42 recreation centers across the city into temporary homeless shelters in a ramped-up effort to house people on the streets vulnerable to the rapidly spreading coronavirus.The rec centers will ultimately provide 6,000 new beds, with the goal of adding at least 1,600 beds across 13 facilities by the end of this week, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Wednesday in his daily briefing on the city's virus response.Garcetti acknowledged it would be “an unprecedented logistical undertaking,” considering the city's usual pace in opening new homeless housing.
'Look for the helpers:' Don's Diner becomes grocery and liquor store amid COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers on Tuesday, March 17 ordered a statewide ban on all gatherings of more than 10 people, and closed all bars and dine-in restaurants except for carryout or delivery.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers on Tuesday, March 17 ordered a statewide ban on all gatherings of more than 10 people, and closed all bars and dine-in restaurants except for carryout or delivery.
Messmer Saint Mary Elementary School employee tested positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- An employee at Messmer Saint Mary Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19, school leaders learned on Tuesday, March 17.
MILWAUKEE -- An employee at Messmer Saint Mary Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19, school leaders learned on Tuesday, March 17.
Employee of Milwaukee Co. Election Commission tests positive for COVID-19; 64 cases reported in county
MILWAUKEE -- An employee of the Milwaukee County Election Commission has tested positive for the coronavirus, county officials announced on Thursday, March 19.Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson indicated the individual, over age 60, has not been in the Milwaukee County Courthouse since Tuesday, March 10.
MILWAUKEE -- An employee of the Milwaukee County Election Commission has tested positive for the coronavirus, county officials announced on Thursday, March 19.Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson indicated the individual, over age 60, has not been in the Milwaukee County Courthouse since Tuesday, March 10.
'Need to be there:' Whitefish Bay community raising money for crossing guards during school closure
WHITEFISH BAY -- Local schools remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving several employees without work.
WHITEFISH BAY -- Local schools remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving several employees without work.
'We have to reconnect:' Experts offer tips of fighting coronavirus fears
MILWAUKEE -- It is easy to get caught up in all the negativity, and feel anxious about, coronavirus developments.
MILWAUKEE -- It is easy to get caught up in all the negativity, and feel anxious about, coronavirus developments.
2 more positive cases of COVID-19 in Racine; likely exposed through community interaction
RACINE -- Officials with the City of Racine Health Department on Thursday, March 19 announced two additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.The residents were likely exposed in Wisconsin through community interactions.Officials said in a news release they were actively investigating the circumstances and close contacts of the two individuals in Racine -- monitoring them for development of fever and respiratory symptoms in accordance with DHS and CDC guidance.“Today, two City residents were confirmed to have coronavirus," said Racine Mayor Cory Mason in a news release. "It is all our hope they stay safe and recover quickly.
RACINE -- Officials with the City of Racine Health Department on Thursday, March 19 announced two additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.The residents were likely exposed in Wisconsin through community interactions.Officials said in a news release they were actively investigating the circumstances and close contacts of the two individuals in Racine -- monitoring them for development of fever and respiratory symptoms in accordance with DHS and CDC guidance.“Today, two City residents were confirmed to have coronavirus," said Racine Mayor Cory Mason in a news release. "It is all our hope they stay safe and recover quickly.
Individual present at Milwaukee's Northwestern Mutual campus tested positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- An individual present at Milwaukee's Northwestern Mutual campus tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a company spokeswoman confirmed Thursday, March 19.Below is a statement from the company spokeswoman:
MILWAUKEE -- An individual present at Milwaukee's Northwestern Mutual campus tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a company spokeswoman confirmed Thursday, March 19.Below is a statement from the company spokeswoman:
US warns Americans against all overseas travel
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has upgraded its already dire warning to Americans against all international travel as the coronavirus outbreak spreads.The State Department on Thursday issued a new alert urging Americans not to travel abroad under any circumstances and to return home if they are already abroad unless they plan to remain overseas.“The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19,” it said in the new advice. “In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for an immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has upgraded its already dire warning to Americans against all international travel as the coronavirus outbreak spreads.The State Department on Thursday issued a new alert urging Americans not to travel abroad under any circumstances and to return home if they are already abroad unless they plan to remain overseas.“The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19,” it said in the new advice. “In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for an immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.
'He suffered a lot:' California man who died from COVID-19 visited Disney World, Universal Studios
GLENDORA, Calif. -- A California man who died after testing positive for COVID-19 recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, it was reported Thursday, March 19.In a Facebook post, family members of Jeffrey Ghazarian, 34, said he died Thursday morning at a Pasadena hospital after being hospitalized for several days, according to TMZ."He suffered a lot and put up a good fight," his sister stated, according to TMZ. "We will miss our Jeff every day, but we are thankful for all the fun, happy memories of the times we had together."According to his family, Ghazarian flew from Los Angeles to Orlando on March 2 for a work conference.
GLENDORA, Calif. -- A California man who died after testing positive for COVID-19 recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, it was reported Thursday, March 19.In a Facebook post, family members of Jeffrey Ghazarian, 34, said he died Thursday morning at a Pasadena hospital after being hospitalized for several days, according to TMZ."He suffered a lot and put up a good fight," his sister stated, according to TMZ. "We will miss our Jeff every day, but we are thankful for all the fun, happy memories of the times we had together."According to his family, Ghazarian flew from Los Angeles to Orlando on March 2 for a work conference.
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