CDC recommends gatherings of 50-plus be canceled, postponed for 8 weeks amid coronavirus
CHICAGO — Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, March 15, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.Governors were closing restaurants, bars, and schools as the nation sank deeper into chaos over the crisis.
CHICAGO — Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, March 15, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.Governors were closing restaurants, bars, and schools as the nation sank deeper into chaos over the crisis.
Spokesman: Potawatomi 'not currently planning to make changes to operations' due to coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- A spokesman with Potawatomi Hotel & Casino said Sunday, March 15, "Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is not currently planning to make changes to operations" amid concerns over the coronavirus.In a statement to FOX6 News, the Potawatomi spokesman added, "We continue to monitor the situation, follow the lead of local authorities and make decisions based in the best interests of our guests and the 2,700 employees that call Potawatomi their place of work."Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- A spokesman with Potawatomi Hotel & Casino said Sunday, March 15, "Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is not currently planning to make changes to operations" amid concerns over the coronavirus.In a statement to FOX6 News, the Potawatomi spokesman added, "We continue to monitor the situation, follow the lead of local authorities and make decisions based in the best interests of our guests and the 2,700 employees that call Potawatomi their place of work."Gov.
Wauwatosa Health Department reports positive case of COVID-19
WAUWATOSA -- The Wauwatosa Health Department on Sunday, March 15 reported a positive case of COVID-19.Health officials said this individual recently returned from international travel.
WAUWATOSA -- The Wauwatosa Health Department on Sunday, March 15 reported a positive case of COVID-19.Health officials said this individual recently returned from international travel.
Gov. Cuomo closes NYC schools, sending 1.1 million-plus kids home amid coronavirus
NEW YORK — New York City will close the nation's largest public school system as early as Tuesday, sending over 1.1 million children home in hopes of curbing the spread of coronavirus.Gov.
NEW YORK — New York City will close the nation's largest public school system as early as Tuesday, sending over 1.1 million children home in hopes of curbing the spread of coronavirus.Gov.
'Just relax:' President Trump calls on Americans to cease hoarding food, supplies
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday, March 15 called on Americans to cease hoarding groceries and other supplies, while one of the nation's most senior public health officials called on the nation to act with more urgency to safeguard their health as the coronavirus outbreak continued to spread across the United States.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday, March 15 called on Americans to cease hoarding groceries and other supplies, while one of the nation's most senior public health officials called on the nation to act with more urgency to safeguard their health as the coronavirus outbreak continued to spread across the United States.
'This is not a joke:' Illinois governor orders bars, restaurants shut down amid coronavirus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The governor of Illinois on Sunday, March 15 ordered all bars and restaurants in his state to close amid the threat of the new coronavirus, and officials elsewhere in the country said they were considering similar restrictions after revelers ignored warnings against attending large gatherings."The time for persuasion and public appeals is over,” Gov.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The governor of Illinois on Sunday, March 15 ordered all bars and restaurants in his state to close amid the threat of the new coronavirus, and officials elsewhere in the country said they were considering similar restrictions after revelers ignored warnings against attending large gatherings."The time for persuasion and public appeals is over,” Gov.
'Trying to help:' Bucks roster steps up for Fiserv Forum workers, 'those who make this place run'
MILWAUKEE -- It started with a pledge from NBA MVP Giannis Antetokoumnpo to donate $100,000 to the Fiserv Forum employees affected by the cancelation of events at the arena as a result of concerns over the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- It started with a pledge from NBA MVP Giannis Antetokoumnpo to donate $100,000 to the Fiserv Forum employees affected by the cancelation of events at the arena as a result of concerns over the coronavirus.
West Allis-West Milwaukee moves to online-learning amid virus concerns
WEST MILWAUKEE -- West Allis-West Milwaukee School District will move to online learning on Tuesday, March 17 due to coronavirus concerns, the district announced Friday, March 13.Schools will be closed until April 3.“On Monday, we have a Professional Development Day for staff," said Superintendent Dr.
WEST MILWAUKEE -- West Allis-West Milwaukee School District will move to online learning on Tuesday, March 17 due to coronavirus concerns, the district announced Friday, March 13.Schools will be closed until April 3.“On Monday, we have a Professional Development Day for staff," said Superintendent Dr.
Fauci open to 14-day 'national shutdown' to stem virus
WASHINGTON — The government’s top infectious disease expert said Sunday he would like to see aggressive measures such as a 14-day national shutdown that would require Americans to hunker down even more to help slow spread of the coronavirus.Still, Dr.
WASHINGTON — The government’s top infectious disease expert said Sunday he would like to see aggressive measures such as a 14-day national shutdown that would require Americans to hunker down even more to help slow spread of the coronavirus.Still, Dr.
President Trump defends US over airport crowding amid virus fears
CHICAGO — Harsh criticism rained on the Trump administration Sunday from state and local officials over long lines of returning international passengers at some U.S. airports that could have turned them into coronavirus carriers as they tried to get home.Illinois Gov.
CHICAGO — Harsh criticism rained on the Trump administration Sunday from state and local officials over long lines of returning international passengers at some U.S. airports that could have turned them into coronavirus carriers as they tried to get home.Illinois Gov.
Stone Creek Coffee temporarily closing all 13 cafes over virus concerns
MILWAUKEE -- Stone Creek Coffee will temporarily shut down their cafes and operations, effective Monday, March 16 at 5 p.m., according to release posted on Sunday, March 15.In a statement, the cafe said:
MILWAUKEE -- Stone Creek Coffee will temporarily shut down their cafes and operations, effective Monday, March 16 at 5 p.m., according to release posted on Sunday, March 15.In a statement, the cafe said:
Ski resorts across the country close amid virus outbreak
SALT LAKE CITY — As ski resorts across the United States grappled with how to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus without having to close, industry giants Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company decided Saturday they would shutter 49 of North America's most well-known resorts.Vail Resorts said it would shut down its 34 resorts for at least one week before reassessing while Alterra is closing its 15 until further notice.
SALT LAKE CITY — As ski resorts across the United States grappled with how to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus without having to close, industry giants Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company decided Saturday they would shutter 49 of North America's most well-known resorts.Vail Resorts said it would shut down its 34 resorts for at least one week before reassessing while Alterra is closing its 15 until further notice.
Scholastic releases free daily courses for kids stuck home amid coronavirus school closures
TAMPA (WFLA) — The public educational company Scholastic came up with a way to keep kids busy and learning while school closures keep them home during coronavirus pandemic.Scholastic set up a ‘Learn From Home’ website with four categories: PreK and Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2, Grades 3-5, and Grades 6+.
TAMPA (WFLA) — The public educational company Scholastic came up with a way to keep kids busy and learning while school closures keep them home during coronavirus pandemic.Scholastic set up a ‘Learn From Home’ website with four categories: PreK and Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2, Grades 3-5, and Grades 6+.
Man on plane to Nashville reportedly joking about having coronavirus leads to 8-hour delay
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Nashville took over eight hours to take off and was delayed three times after a man reportedly joked about having coronavirus.Flight #1076 to Nashville was supposed to arrive at 8:40 p.m. Saturday but did not finally arrive at BNA until 4:40 a.m. Sunday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Nashville took over eight hours to take off and was delayed three times after a man reportedly joked about having coronavirus.Flight #1076 to Nashville was supposed to arrive at 8:40 p.m. Saturday but did not finally arrive at BNA until 4:40 a.m. Sunday.
Ticket sales dive at box office; lowest turnout in 20 years
NEW YORK — Ticket sales plunged to their lowest levels in at least 20 years at North American movie theaters as the coronavirus pandemic led to one of Hollywood's worst weekends at the box office.Receipts totaled about $56 million in U.S. and Canada theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
NEW YORK — Ticket sales plunged to their lowest levels in at least 20 years at North American movie theaters as the coronavirus pandemic led to one of Hollywood's worst weekends at the box office.Receipts totaled about $56 million in U.S. and Canada theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Academy of Country Music postpones awards show amid virus
NEW YORK — The show won't go on for the Academy of Country Music, after all.The academy said Sunday that it was postponing its annual awards show, which was to be held April 5 at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas and televised on CBS, because of the coronavirus pandemic.The plan now is to hold the show in September, at a date and venue to be determined.The academy “went to great lengths to find a safe solution for the show to go on," said Damon Whiteside, academy CEO.
NEW YORK — The show won't go on for the Academy of Country Music, after all.The academy said Sunday that it was postponing its annual awards show, which was to be held April 5 at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas and televised on CBS, because of the coronavirus pandemic.The plan now is to hold the show in September, at a date and venue to be determined.The academy “went to great lengths to find a safe solution for the show to go on," said Damon Whiteside, academy CEO.
Fond du Lac County Heath Department reports 5 new cases of COVID-19
FOND DU LAC -- The Fond du Lac County Health Department reported five new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, March 15.
FOND DU LAC -- The Fond du Lac County Health Department reported five new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, March 15.