More wipes, no jeans: Amazon limits shipments to warehouses
NEW YORK — Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.Among the items that suppliers and third-party sellers can ship to Amazon include canned beans, diapers, dog food, disinfecting wipes, medical supplies and household goods.
NEW YORK — Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.Among the items that suppliers and third-party sellers can ship to Amazon include canned beans, diapers, dog food, disinfecting wipes, medical supplies and household goods.
Residents urged to stop calling 911, going to ER for non-emergency COVID-19 symptoms
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County residents are being asked to avoid calling 911 or going to the emergency room unless they are experiencing a life-safety emergency.According to the Waukesha County Office of the County Executive, the first step to address most health concerns that may be related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is to call your doctor or healthcare provider for medical information or call 211 to be connected with non-profit or government services."Hospitals, doctors offices, and public health providers are experiencing unprecedented call volume from the public.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County residents are being asked to avoid calling 911 or going to the emergency room unless they are experiencing a life-safety emergency.According to the Waukesha County Office of the County Executive, the first step to address most health concerns that may be related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is to call your doctor or healthcare provider for medical information or call 211 to be connected with non-profit or government services."Hospitals, doctors offices, and public health providers are experiencing unprecedented call volume from the public.
Wisconsin State Patrol ready to assist with transport of COVID-19 test kits, samples
MADISON -- The Wisconsin State Patrol has been ordered to assist with the growing need to deliver COVID-19 test kits and samples to designated labs.Through coordination with the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), the Wisconsin State Patrol transported on Saturday, March 14 a patient sample from a nursing home facility to the Hygiene Lab in Madison.Courier services associated with hospitals and the state Hygiene Lab are the first point of contact to transport test kits and samples to their destinations.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin State Patrol has been ordered to assist with the growing need to deliver COVID-19 test kits and samples to designated labs.Through coordination with the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), the Wisconsin State Patrol transported on Saturday, March 14 a patient sample from a nursing home facility to the Hygiene Lab in Madison.Courier services associated with hospitals and the state Hygiene Lab are the first point of contact to transport test kits and samples to their destinations.
Wisconsin Senate postpones session due to coronavirus
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate will not convene for its final regular session day of the year as originally planned next week due to the spread of the coronavirus.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Tuesday that the Senate will meet sometime later in the spring, but did not set a date.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate will not convene for its final regular session day of the year as originally planned next week due to the spread of the coronavirus.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Tuesday that the Senate will meet sometime later in the spring, but did not set a date.
French Open postponed until September because of COVID-19
PARIS -- The French Open tennis tournament was postponed for about four months because of the coronavirus pandemic, shifting from May to September.The French tennis federation announced the decision Tuesday.Main-draw matches for the clay-court tournament at Roland Garros in Paris were scheduled to begin on May 24.This is the first instance of a Grand Slam tournament being affected by the virus that has spread around the world.
PARIS -- The French Open tennis tournament was postponed for about four months because of the coronavirus pandemic, shifting from May to September.The French tennis federation announced the decision Tuesday.Main-draw matches for the clay-court tournament at Roland Garros in Paris were scheduled to begin on May 24.This is the first instance of a Grand Slam tournament being affected by the virus that has spread around the world.
2 workers at World Health Organization have tested positive for coronavirus
NEW YORK -- Two workers at the World Health Organization have tested positive for coronavirus.The WHO says the staffers began showing symptoms when they left the office.Their cases speak to a growing issue of health care workers worldwide who have tested positive for the virus since the global pandemic began.US Surgeon General Jerome Adams took to Twitter last month to address a shortage of N-95 protective masks, saying healthcare workers need them to protect themselves while caring for sick patients and urging the general public not to buy them.
NEW YORK -- Two workers at the World Health Organization have tested positive for coronavirus.The WHO says the staffers began showing symptoms when they left the office.Their cases speak to a growing issue of health care workers worldwide who have tested positive for the virus since the global pandemic began.US Surgeon General Jerome Adams took to Twitter last month to address a shortage of N-95 protective masks, saying healthcare workers need them to protect themselves while caring for sick patients and urging the general public not to buy them.
Ohio postpones Democratic primary, Florida workers a no-show
WASHINGTON — The new coronavirus hampered efforts by voters to get to the polls in some states on Tuesday as the global pandemic left the Democratic presidential primary consumed with uncertainty.Leaders in Ohio called off their primary just hours before polls were set to open, citing the need to combat the coronavirus.
WASHINGTON — The new coronavirus hampered efforts by voters to get to the polls in some states on Tuesday as the global pandemic left the Democratic presidential primary consumed with uncertainty.Leaders in Ohio called off their primary just hours before polls were set to open, citing the need to combat the coronavirus.
Scratched: Kentucky Derby now set for September due to virus
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The Kentucky Derby was postponed until September on Tuesday, the latest rite of spring in sports to be struck by the new coronavirus along with the Masters, March Madness and baseball season.The Derby, America's longest continuously held sports event, had been scheduled for May 2.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The Kentucky Derby was postponed until September on Tuesday, the latest rite of spring in sports to be struck by the new coronavirus along with the Masters, March Madness and baseball season.The Derby, America's longest continuously held sports event, had been scheduled for May 2.
Science experiment shows importance of washing hands with soap
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An experiment has been floating around the internet showing the importance of washing your hands with soap.
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An experiment has been floating around the internet showing the importance of washing your hands with soap.
BBB tips: What to do if an event is canceled, delayed by coronavirus pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Events throughout southeast Wisconsin may be canceled or postponed as a result of what is happening with the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Events throughout southeast Wisconsin may be canceled or postponed as a result of what is happening with the coronavirus pandemic.
AMC Theatres closing all locations due to coronavirus pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- AMC Theatres, the largest theater circuit, announced that they are temporarily closing all locations due to the coronavirus pandemic.AMC Theatres released the following statement on their website:
MILWAUKEE -- AMC Theatres, the largest theater circuit, announced that they are temporarily closing all locations due to the coronavirus pandemic.AMC Theatres released the following statement on their website:
Bath & Body Works closes all stores in US, Canada over COVID-19; online sales still active
(WJW) — Bath & Body Works has announced it will temporarily close all stores in the U.S. and Canada in light of the coronavirus outbreak.According to a statement posted online by CEO Andrew Meslow, store workers will still be paid and the company will “look for other ways we might ease their concerns and share our appreciation for all they’ve done.”The letter goes on to say:“This closure will also allow us to prioritize inventory to our online channel, so you can safely shop from home.
(WJW) — Bath & Body Works has announced it will temporarily close all stores in the U.S. and Canada in light of the coronavirus outbreak.According to a statement posted online by CEO Andrew Meslow, store workers will still be paid and the company will “look for other ways we might ease their concerns and share our appreciation for all they’ve done.”The letter goes on to say:“This closure will also allow us to prioritize inventory to our online channel, so you can safely shop from home.
Red Cross faces severe blood shortage as coronavirus outbreak threatens availability of supply
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Funeral homes across the country now facing new set of challenges due to COVID-19
GREEN BAY -- Funeral homes across the country are now facing a new set of challenges because of the coronavirus.As health officials continue to warn about limiting bodily contact and large gatherings, people are coming to terms with how to conduct funerals during the Covid-19 pandemic.Typical actions during a funeral, such as shaking hands and giving out hugs to show support, could be helping to spread the virus.
GREEN BAY -- Funeral homes across the country are now facing a new set of challenges because of the coronavirus.As health officials continue to warn about limiting bodily contact and large gatherings, people are coming to terms with how to conduct funerals during the Covid-19 pandemic.Typical actions during a funeral, such as shaking hands and giving out hugs to show support, could be helping to spread the virus.
Chicago looks deserted as people stay home due to COVID-19
CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago is beginning a period of social isolation, with many public places and streets sitting empty Monday morning.Many workers could be seen leaving offices, computers in hand and preparing for a stretch of work from home.This is Chicago in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.Alone in Millenium Park, Kevin Ayromloo sat in one of the city’s most public places, contemplating isolation“These spaces are meaningless without people,” Ayromloo said. “In a way, it is sad to see this problem is affecting everyone’s life so gravely.”La Salle Street, long the symbolic center of Chicago’s economy, was nearly deserted when it would normally be bustling at 9:30 Monday morning.But Madu Mangombe pushed on, continuing to work as a delivery courier.“I still have to pay my bills and still have to go to the grocery store.
CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago is beginning a period of social isolation, with many public places and streets sitting empty Monday morning.Many workers could be seen leaving offices, computers in hand and preparing for a stretch of work from home.This is Chicago in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.Alone in Millenium Park, Kevin Ayromloo sat in one of the city’s most public places, contemplating isolation“These spaces are meaningless without people,” Ayromloo said. “In a way, it is sad to see this problem is affecting everyone’s life so gravely.”La Salle Street, long the symbolic center of Chicago’s economy, was nearly deserted when it would normally be bustling at 9:30 Monday morning.But Madu Mangombe pushed on, continuing to work as a delivery courier.“I still have to pay my bills and still have to go to the grocery store.
Wisconsin DHS: At least 47 positive cases of coronavirus in state, 504 persons tested negative
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services updated its website on Monday, March 16 -- and indicated there are at least 47 positive cases of coronavirus in the state -- and 504 persons who tested negative for COVID-19.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services updated its website on Monday, March 16 -- and indicated there are at least 47 positive cases of coronavirus in the state -- and 504 persons who tested negative for COVID-19.
11 Milwaukee County leaders issue order closing bars, restaurants except for carryout, delivery
MILWAUKEE -- Eleven Milwaukee County municipal leaders, supported by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, issued an emergency order late Monday, March 16 to close bars and restaurants in their jurisdictions to in-house patrons, effective on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and until further notice.
MILWAUKEE -- Eleven Milwaukee County municipal leaders, supported by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, issued an emergency order late Monday, March 16 to close bars and restaurants in their jurisdictions to in-house patrons, effective on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and until further notice.
Evidence of 'community transmission' of COVID-19 in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Health Commissioner Jeanette Kowalik revealed on Monday, March 16 evidence of community transmission (meaning the transmission was not the result of travel or direct contact with a known carrier) of the coronavirus in the City of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Health Commissioner Jeanette Kowalik revealed on Monday, March 16 evidence of community transmission (meaning the transmission was not the result of travel or direct contact with a known carrier) of the coronavirus in the City of Milwaukee.
'A radical step:' 7 million in San Francisco Bay Area under 'shelter-in-place mandate'
SAN FRANCISCO — Officials in seven San Francisco Bay Area counties issued a sweeping shelter-in-place mandate Monday, March 16 affecting about 7 million people, ordering residents to stay at home and go outside only for food, medicine, and outings that are absolutely essential.The order says residents must stay inside and venture out only for necessities for three weeks starting Tuesday in a desperate attempt by officials to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.“I know today’s order is a radical step.
SAN FRANCISCO — Officials in seven San Francisco Bay Area counties issued a sweeping shelter-in-place mandate Monday, March 16 affecting about 7 million people, ordering residents to stay at home and go outside only for food, medicine, and outings that are absolutely essential.The order says residents must stay inside and venture out only for necessities for three weeks starting Tuesday in a desperate attempt by officials to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.“I know today’s order is a radical step.
Congresswoman Moore to self-quarantine, had contact with person who tested positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic U.S. Rep.
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic U.S. Rep.