1 mask per day for doctors, nurses in virus epicenter of Washington state
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Two doctors in Washington state, which leads the U.S. in coronavirus deaths, have tested positive for the disease as hospitals scramble to make do with a shortage of masks and other equipment needed to keep them from getting sick.In the area of Seattle that's been hardest-hit, some nurses in emergency departments are washing and reusing surgical masks, gloves and gowns.
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Two doctors in Washington state, which leads the U.S. in coronavirus deaths, have tested positive for the disease as hospitals scramble to make do with a shortage of masks and other equipment needed to keep them from getting sick.In the area of Seattle that's been hardest-hit, some nurses in emergency departments are washing and reusing surgical masks, gloves and gowns.
‘Netflix Party’ lets you remotely binge-watch with friends
MILWAUKEE -- With movie theaters closing and people keeping their social distance, Netflix Party may be the best way to hang out with your friends (sort of) while binge-watching together.Netflix Party is a Google Chrome extension that allows people to automatically sync their programs remotely and even chat while watching.According to the web store description, “Netflix Party is a Chrome extension for watching Netflix remotely with friends, e.g., for movie nights with that long-distance special someone.
MILWAUKEE -- With movie theaters closing and people keeping their social distance, Netflix Party may be the best way to hang out with your friends (sort of) while binge-watching together.Netflix Party is a Google Chrome extension that allows people to automatically sync their programs remotely and even chat while watching.According to the web store description, “Netflix Party is a Chrome extension for watching Netflix remotely with friends, e.g., for movie nights with that long-distance special someone.
Brewers, other MLB teams donating $1M each to stadium staff
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers, along with the other 29 teams in Major League Baseball, will donate $1 million each to employees impacted by the delayed start to the MLB season.MLB made announced the donation -- which will total $30 million -- Tuesday, March 17.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers, along with the other 29 teams in Major League Baseball, will donate $1 million each to employees impacted by the delayed start to the MLB season.MLB made announced the donation -- which will total $30 million -- Tuesday, March 17.
Air traffic control tower temporarily closed at Chicago Midway International Airport
CHICAGO -- The air traffic control tower at Chicago Midway International Airport is temporarily closing, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).Officials say on Tuesday, March 17, several technicians at the facility tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.An FAA statement says the airport remains open and operations will continue at a reduced rate until the situation is resolved.The statement goes on to say the following:
CHICAGO -- The air traffic control tower at Chicago Midway International Airport is temporarily closing, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).Officials say on Tuesday, March 17, several technicians at the facility tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.An FAA statement says the airport remains open and operations will continue at a reduced rate until the situation is resolved.The statement goes on to say the following:
Shooting range, ammo business booming amid coronavirus pandemic
MEQUON -- Shut down or altered service, the spread of the coronavirus has businesses all across southeastern Wisconsin changing their day-to-day routines.
MEQUON -- Shut down or altered service, the spread of the coronavirus has businesses all across southeastern Wisconsin changing their day-to-day routines.
Corners of Brookfield closing all 'non-essential' businesses due to COVID-19 concerns
BROOKFIELD -- The Corners of Brookfield will temporarily close all non-essential retail operations as of Tuesday, March 17 at 6 p.m. due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
BROOKFIELD -- The Corners of Brookfield will temporarily close all non-essential retail operations as of Tuesday, March 17 at 6 p.m. due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
Kevin Durant among 4 Nets to test positive for new coronavirus
NEW YORK — Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA.The Nets did not name the players Tuesday, but Durant confirmed he was one of them to The Athletic, saying: “Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine.
NEW YORK — Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA.The Nets did not name the players Tuesday, but Durant confirmed he was one of them to The Athletic, saying: “Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine.
'Taking all precautions:' Day care services continue during coronavirus pandemic
WAUKESHA -- La Casa de Esperanza's charter school is closed, but its day care services are still available.They're giving a discount to families of first responders and those working in the medical field and say they're following all guidelines to keep children safe inside.
WAUKESHA -- La Casa de Esperanza's charter school is closed, but its day care services are still available.They're giving a discount to families of first responders and those working in the medical field and say they're following all guidelines to keep children safe inside.
By appointment only: Drive-thru COVID-19 testing site established at Froedtert South
PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- Froedtert South in Pleasant Prairie has established a drive-thru testing site for coronavirus.
PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- Froedtert South in Pleasant Prairie has established a drive-thru testing site for coronavirus.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employee tested positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employee tested positive for the coronavirus, UWM officials announced Tuesday, March 17.A UWM Foundation employee who was tested March 9 for COVID-19 at a Milwaukee-area hospital was negative for the virus, officials announced back on March 12.UWM officials noted in a news release posted on the university's website on Tuesday, March 17, confirming the positive case, "like all large institutions in Milwaukee, we expect to have more cases confirmed in the coming days."The campus was not closed Tuesday, but the university's website noted plans to close the university by Wednesday, March 18 at noon, limiting access to many areas to reduce exposure to COVID-19, including the Klotsche Center.
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employee tested positive for the coronavirus, UWM officials announced Tuesday, March 17.A UWM Foundation employee who was tested March 9 for COVID-19 at a Milwaukee-area hospital was negative for the virus, officials announced back on March 12.UWM officials noted in a news release posted on the university's website on Tuesday, March 17, confirming the positive case, "like all large institutions in Milwaukee, we expect to have more cases confirmed in the coming days."The campus was not closed Tuesday, but the university's website noted plans to close the university by Wednesday, March 18 at noon, limiting access to many areas to reduce exposure to COVID-19, including the Klotsche Center.
Major retail stores closing, adjusting hours amid coronavirus outbreak
MILWAUKEE — Major retailers across the globe are temporarily closing their doors or adjusting their hours of operation to prevent further spread of COVID-19.Here is a list of stores that have issued operating changes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE — Major retailers across the globe are temporarily closing their doors or adjusting their hours of operation to prevent further spread of COVID-19.Here is a list of stores that have issued operating changes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Target stores will close by 9 p.m. daily amid coronavirus; 1st hour reserved for seniors
MILWAUKEE -- Target Chairman and CEO Brian Cornell announced Tuesday, March 17 plans to close all stores by 9 p.m. daily, and reserve the first hour of each shopping day for seniors.Cornell shared a message Tuesday on the company's website:
MILWAUKEE -- Target Chairman and CEO Brian Cornell announced Tuesday, March 17 plans to close all stores by 9 p.m. daily, and reserve the first hour of each shopping day for seniors.Cornell shared a message Tuesday on the company's website:
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NYC mayor urges residents to 'prepare for the possibility of a shelter-in-place order'
NEW YORK -- New York City residents should be prepared for the possibility of a shelter-in-place order within days, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday, March 17.De Blasio said no decision had been made yet, but he wants city and state officials to make a decision within 48 hours, given the fast spread of the coronavirus."New Yorkers should be prepared right now for the possibility of a shelter in place order,” de Blasio said at a news briefing.New York Gov.
NEW YORK -- New York City residents should be prepared for the possibility of a shelter-in-place order within days, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday, March 17.De Blasio said no decision had been made yet, but he wants city and state officials to make a decision within 48 hours, given the fast spread of the coronavirus."New Yorkers should be prepared right now for the possibility of a shelter in place order,” de Blasio said at a news briefing.New York Gov.
‘Cold weather kills coronavirus’ and 13 other COVID-19 myths
SPRINGFIELD, Mass (WWLP) – The COVID-19 outbreak is a global pandemic, and with that comes a lot of false information on the internet.There are many myths about COVID-19 that have been circulating through social media.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass (WWLP) – The COVID-19 outbreak is a global pandemic, and with that comes a lot of false information on the internet.There are many myths about COVID-19 that have been circulating through social media.
More Milwaukee County communities to limit sale of food, beverages to carryout, delivery
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- More Milwaukee County communities have announced they are limiting the sale of food and beverages to carryout and delivery only.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- More Milwaukee County communities have announced they are limiting the sale of food and beverages to carryout and delivery only.
UW-Madison will not resume in-person classes this semester: 'I share the disappointment of students'
MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin Madison students will not be returning to the classroom this semester.On Tuesday, March 17, university officials announced that ban on in-person teaching will extend through the rest of the academic year, including for final exams.They are also asking all students who went somewhere over Spring Break "to carefully consider whether they need to return to Madison" or if they will be able to complete their studies from home.The University plans to follow up with students with guidance about how they will complete their classwork for the rest of the year.Chancellor Rebecca Blank issued the following statement in a news release:
MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin Madison students will not be returning to the classroom this semester.On Tuesday, March 17, university officials announced that ban on in-person teaching will extend through the rest of the academic year, including for final exams.They are also asking all students who went somewhere over Spring Break "to carefully consider whether they need to return to Madison" or if they will be able to complete their studies from home.The University plans to follow up with students with guidance about how they will complete their classwork for the rest of the year.Chancellor Rebecca Blank issued the following statement in a news release:
Trump administration announces 90-day delay for many tax payments
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their 2019 tax bills for 90 days past the usual April 15 deadline.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their 2019 tax bills for 90 days past the usual April 15 deadline.
'Unprecedented situation:' DoorDash waives fees for restaurants, hires restaurant staff as Dashers
MILWAUKEE -- Food delivery company DoorDash is waiving fees for restaurants, hiring out-of-work waiters, and delivering food to the needy as the new coronavirus radically changes the restaurant industry.The San Francisco company will allow independent restaurants to sign up for its delivery service for free through the end of April.Tony Xu, CEO and co-founder of DoorDash issued the below information in a news release on Tuesday, March 17:Today, we find ourselves in an unprecedented situation, one that requires all of us to take measures above and beyond what we previously could have imagined.
MILWAUKEE -- Food delivery company DoorDash is waiving fees for restaurants, hiring out-of-work waiters, and delivering food to the needy as the new coronavirus radically changes the restaurant industry.The San Francisco company will allow independent restaurants to sign up for its delivery service for free through the end of April.Tony Xu, CEO and co-founder of DoorDash issued the below information in a news release on Tuesday, March 17:Today, we find ourselves in an unprecedented situation, one that requires all of us to take measures above and beyond what we previously could have imagined.