MLB to push season back for next 8 weeks due to CDC's restrictions, officials say
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest on Monday because of the new coronavirus after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement following a conference call with executives of the 30 teams.“The clubs remain committed to playing as many games as possible when the season begins,” the commissioner's office said in a statement.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Sunday that gatherings of 50 people or more be canceled or postponed across the country for the next eight weeks.MLB called off the rest of the spring training schedule on Thursday and said opening day, which had been scheduled for March 26, was postponed for at least two weeks.
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest on Monday because of the new coronavirus after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement following a conference call with executives of the 30 teams.“The clubs remain committed to playing as many games as possible when the season begins,” the commissioner's office said in a statement.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Sunday that gatherings of 50 people or more be canceled or postponed across the country for the next eight weeks.MLB called off the rest of the spring training schedule on Thursday and said opening day, which had been scheduled for March 26, was postponed for at least two weeks.
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee implements 'emergency closing' due to coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee announced it will be implementing an emergency closing and will tentatively reopen on April 1, 2020.A news release says all programs in the YMCA facilities will be canceled, including any off-site programming planned during this time.
MILWAUKEE -- YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee announced it will be implementing an emergency closing and will tentatively reopen on April 1, 2020.A news release says all programs in the YMCA facilities will be canceled, including any off-site programming planned during this time.
'People are concerned:' Coronavirus 'panic-buying' extends to guns, ammo
MESA, Arizona -- Not everyone is loading up on toilet paper and hand sanitizer right now.
MESA, Arizona -- Not everyone is loading up on toilet paper and hand sanitizer right now.
US surgeon general: US cases are where Italy was 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — The U.S. surgeon general said Monday that the number of coronavirus cases in the United States has reached the level that Italy recorded two weeks ago, a sign that infections are expected to rise in America as the government steps up testing and financial markets continue to fall."We are at a critical inflection point in this country, people.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. surgeon general said Monday that the number of coronavirus cases in the United States has reached the level that Italy recorded two weeks ago, a sign that infections are expected to rise in America as the government steps up testing and financial markets continue to fall."We are at a critical inflection point in this country, people.
National Guard helps 29 residents get back to state from cruise ship docked in California
MADISON -- Twenty-nine Wisconsin residents who were aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship that docked at the Port of Oakland in California last week were safely transported back to Wisconsin late Sunday night, March 15.
MADISON -- Twenty-nine Wisconsin residents who were aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship that docked at the Port of Oakland in California last week were safely transported back to Wisconsin late Sunday night, March 15.
‘Patient 0’ in Tennessee shares experience with COVID-19
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — The man who became the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Tennessee describes his experience as “all over the board,” confronting the feared virus and “mass hysteria,” while also receiving comfort from his community.In a statement posted to Facebook on Sunday, Chris Baumgartner explained that his family has “had a front row seat to the mass hysteria we are now experiencing as a nation” and that they have “been part of the story line.”“For those of you who don’t know, I was patient zero in Tennessee,” Baumgartner said. “That’s right, I’m the 44 year-old dad in Williamson County, who has a son at BGA, works for Biogen, and has 2 family “contacts” living in my household … who really needs HIPAA anyway, right?”After receiving countless questions about his experience, Baumgartner decided he wanted to post about it to social media.“Physically, my case was on the mild end of the spectrum, and I continue to recover,” he wrote. “Mentally, our experience has been all over the board.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — The man who became the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Tennessee describes his experience as “all over the board,” confronting the feared virus and “mass hysteria,” while also receiving comfort from his community.In a statement posted to Facebook on Sunday, Chris Baumgartner explained that his family has “had a front row seat to the mass hysteria we are now experiencing as a nation” and that they have “been part of the story line.”“For those of you who don’t know, I was patient zero in Tennessee,” Baumgartner said. “That’s right, I’m the 44 year-old dad in Williamson County, who has a son at BGA, works for Biogen, and has 2 family “contacts” living in my household … who really needs HIPAA anyway, right?”After receiving countless questions about his experience, Baumgartner decided he wanted to post about it to social media.“Physically, my case was on the mild end of the spectrum, and I continue to recover,” he wrote. “Mentally, our experience has been all over the board.
White House Easter Egg Roll canceled over coronavirus concerns
WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — Add the White House Easter Egg Roll to the list of events canceled due to coronavirus fears.The Office of the First Lady, which hosts the event, released a statement announcing the cancelation Monday morning, March 16:
WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — Add the White House Easter Egg Roll to the list of events canceled due to coronavirus fears.The Office of the First Lady, which hosts the event, released a statement announcing the cancelation Monday morning, March 16:
US officials: Foreign disinformation stoking virus fears
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is alleging that a foreign disinformation campaign is underway aimed at spreading fear in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic, three U.S. officials said Monday.Also on Monday, national security officials said there had been a cyber incident involving the computer networks of Health and Human Services, but that the networks were operating normally.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is alleging that a foreign disinformation campaign is underway aimed at spreading fear in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic, three U.S. officials said Monday.Also on Monday, national security officials said there had been a cyber incident involving the computer networks of Health and Human Services, but that the networks were operating normally.
Attorney General Kaul: Watch out for virus-related price gouging, scams
MADISON — Attorney General Josh Kaul warned people Monday to beware of coronavirus-related scams and price-gouging.Kaul said the state Department of Justice has learned of emails from scammers claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
MADISON — Attorney General Josh Kaul warned people Monday to beware of coronavirus-related scams and price-gouging.Kaul said the state Department of Justice has learned of emails from scammers claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
'Wanted to get done:' Early voting begins in Milwaukee as officials push absentee ballots
MILWAUKEE — Candidates and political parties aren't pushing to postpone Wisconsin's presidential primary April 7, instead urging voters to cast absentee ballots rather than line up at the polls as the national slowdown to contain the new coronavirus deepens.
MILWAUKEE — Candidates and political parties aren't pushing to postpone Wisconsin's presidential primary April 7, instead urging voters to cast absentee ballots rather than line up at the polls as the national slowdown to contain the new coronavirus deepens.
AMC Theaters to limit attendance to 50 people per showing
NEW YORK — AMC Theaters, the largest movie chain in North America, will limit attendance at all screenings to 50 people to adhere to the CDC's latest social distancing guidelines.Cinemas in New York City and Los Angeles on Sunday were order closed by the city's respective mayors.
NEW YORK — AMC Theaters, the largest movie chain in North America, will limit attendance at all screenings to 50 people to adhere to the CDC's latest social distancing guidelines.Cinemas in New York City and Los Angeles on Sunday were order closed by the city's respective mayors.
Miami, Fort Lauderdale beaches close over coronavirus concerns
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two of Florida’s most popular beaches are closed to the public in order to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, NBC 6 Miami reported.The mayors of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale held a joint news conference on Sunday to announce the closures.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two of Florida’s most popular beaches are closed to the public in order to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, NBC 6 Miami reported.The mayors of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale held a joint news conference on Sunday to announce the closures.
Coronavirus quarantine: Things to do at home with your kids while schools are closed
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The coronavirus pandemic has caused schools to close all across the country, forcing millions of students to stay at home and parents asking the question: What should I do with my kids all day?There are several solutions to keeping your children occupied, whether your looking to keep their minds sharp with various online learning tools or you’re looking to keep their spirits high with a family activity.Free online education resources: The public educational company Scholastic has launched a “Learn at Home” website with ‘day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.’The online courses have been designed for students from pre-kindergarten to grades six and higher.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The coronavirus pandemic has caused schools to close all across the country, forcing millions of students to stay at home and parents asking the question: What should I do with my kids all day?There are several solutions to keeping your children occupied, whether your looking to keep their minds sharp with various online learning tools or you’re looking to keep their spirits high with a family activity.Free online education resources: The public educational company Scholastic has launched a “Learn at Home” website with ‘day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.’The online courses have been designed for students from pre-kindergarten to grades six and higher.
Millions holed up at home as virus profoundly shifts US life
MINNEAPOLIS — Millions of Americans began their work week holed up at home against the coronavirus Monday as the escalating outbreak upended the nation’s daily routines in ways never before seen in U.S. history.With wide swaths of the economy shuddering to a halt, stocks nosedived more than 11% on Wall Street at one point in the morning, in a sell-off so steep it triggered an automatic 15-minute halt to trading.The best-case scenario for many investors now is that the economic shock will be steep but short, with growth recovering later this year as stores and businesses open back up.
MINNEAPOLIS — Millions of Americans began their work week holed up at home against the coronavirus Monday as the escalating outbreak upended the nation’s daily routines in ways never before seen in U.S. history.With wide swaths of the economy shuddering to a halt, stocks nosedived more than 11% on Wall Street at one point in the morning, in a sell-off so steep it triggered an automatic 15-minute halt to trading.The best-case scenario for many investors now is that the economic shock will be steep but short, with growth recovering later this year as stores and businesses open back up.
Coronavirus vaccine test opens as US volunteer gets 1st shot
SEATTLE — U.S. researchers gave the first shot to the first person in a test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine Monday -- leading off a worldwide hunt for protection even as the pandemic surges.With a careful jab in a healthy volunteer’s arm, scientists at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Institute in Seattle begin an anxiously awaited first-stage study of a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed in record time after the new virus exploded from China and fanned across the globe.“We’re team coronavirus now,” Kaiser Permanente study leader Dr.
SEATTLE — U.S. researchers gave the first shot to the first person in a test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine Monday -- leading off a worldwide hunt for protection even as the pandemic surges.With a careful jab in a healthy volunteer’s arm, scientists at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Institute in Seattle begin an anxiously awaited first-stage study of a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed in record time after the new virus exploded from China and fanned across the globe.“We’re team coronavirus now,” Kaiser Permanente study leader Dr.
Children's Wisconsin suspends all non-time-sensitive surgeries, clinic appointments
MILWAUKEE -- Beginning Tuesday, March 17, in accordance with the guidance from the CDC, Children’s Wisconsin is suspending all non-time-sensitive surgeries and clinic appointments.
MILWAUKEE -- Beginning Tuesday, March 17, in accordance with the guidance from the CDC, Children’s Wisconsin is suspending all non-time-sensitive surgeries and clinic appointments.
West Allis resident tests positive for coronavirus, recently returned to US from international travel
WEST ALLIS -- A West Allis resident has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.Officials say the affected individual had recently returned to the United States from international travel.Upon returning to the United States, the individual was experiencing symptoms consistent with potential COVID-19 exposure and immediately went to a Milwaukee area hospital for evaluation.Following testing, the individual returned directly home and has remained under self-quarantine.To prevent the spread of illness, the West Allis Health Department is conducting a contact investigation to identify and follow-up with any people who had close contact with this individual.
WEST ALLIS -- A West Allis resident has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.Officials say the affected individual had recently returned to the United States from international travel.Upon returning to the United States, the individual was experiencing symptoms consistent with potential COVID-19 exposure and immediately went to a Milwaukee area hospital for evaluation.Following testing, the individual returned directly home and has remained under self-quarantine.To prevent the spread of illness, the West Allis Health Department is conducting a contact investigation to identify and follow-up with any people who had close contact with this individual.
Don’t call 911 if you run out of toilet paper, police say
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — People in Oregon are being asked not to call 911 if they’ve run out of toilet paper.Over the past week, hordes of shoppers flooded stores across the nation looking to stockpile the household staple.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — People in Oregon are being asked not to call 911 if they’ve run out of toilet paper.Over the past week, hordes of shoppers flooded stores across the nation looking to stockpile the household staple.
DMV services: Don't stand in line when you can go online
MADISON -- The Wisconsin DMV reminds customers that the majority of people do not need to visit a DMV for vehicle services.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin DMV reminds customers that the majority of people do not need to visit a DMV for vehicle services.
April NFL draft on schedule, no public events in Las Vegas
NEW YORK — The NFL will proceed with its draft but without public events next month in Las Vegas.
NEW YORK — The NFL will proceed with its draft but without public events next month in Las Vegas.