Milwaukee Health Department confirms city's 2nd coronavirus case as MPS school employee
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department has confirmed the city's second presumptive case of COVID-19 coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department has confirmed the city's second presumptive case of COVID-19 coronavirus.
'Not one question:' International travelers were not screened for coronavirus at O'Hare, woman says
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic is prompting concern among travelers, especially those flying back from Europe.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic is prompting concern among travelers, especially those flying back from Europe.
St. Patrick's Day weekend celebrations go on despite coronavirus concerns
MILWAUKEE -- In downtown Milwaukee, people were still out and about Saturday, March 14 -- but in nowhere near the numbers that usually pack the area for St.
MILWAUKEE -- In downtown Milwaukee, people were still out and about Saturday, March 14 -- but in nowhere near the numbers that usually pack the area for St.
'We will see more cases:' Americans brace for new life of no school and growing dread
WASHINGTON -- Millions of Americans braced for the week ahead with no school for their children for many days to come, no clue how to effectively do their jobs without child care, and a growing sense of dread about how to stay safe and sane amid the relentless spread of the coronavirus.Are playdates for the kids OK?
WASHINGTON -- Millions of Americans braced for the week ahead with no school for their children for many days to come, no clue how to effectively do their jobs without child care, and a growing sense of dread about how to stay safe and sane amid the relentless spread of the coronavirus.Are playdates for the kids OK?
Illinois Tollway switches to all-electronic payment system amid coronavirus pandemic
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois Tollway has switched to an all-electronic tolling system until further notice amid the spreading coronavirus pandemic.According to the tollway's website, all roadways will remain open to traffic.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois Tollway has switched to an all-electronic tolling system until further notice amid the spreading coronavirus pandemic.According to the tollway's website, all roadways will remain open to traffic.
Doctor says President Trump tests negative for coronavirus
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president's personal physician.The White House released the test results Saturday night after President Trump told reporters hours earlier that he had taken the coronavirus test, following days of resisting being screened despite the fact that he had been in recent contact with three people who have tested positive for the virus.President Trump told reporters at a White House briefing on Saturday that he had his temperature taken and it was “totally normal,” shortly before stepping into the room to discuss the government’s efforts to halt the spread of the virus.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president's personal physician.The White House released the test results Saturday night after President Trump told reporters hours earlier that he had taken the coronavirus test, following days of resisting being screened despite the fact that he had been in recent contact with three people who have tested positive for the virus.President Trump told reporters at a White House briefing on Saturday that he had his temperature taken and it was “totally normal,” shortly before stepping into the room to discuss the government’s efforts to halt the spread of the virus.
Milwaukee Public Museum, Art Museum closing to public
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Museum will be closed to the public beginning Saturday, March 14 until further notice.The closure includes both public and private events and the Daniel M.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Museum will be closed to the public beginning Saturday, March 14 until further notice.The closure includes both public and private events and the Daniel M.
Shorewood Public Library closing due to COVID-19 developments
SHOREWOOD -- The Shorewood Public Library will be closed starting Monday, March 16 due to the developing COVID-19 pandemic.
SHOREWOOD -- The Shorewood Public Library will be closed starting Monday, March 16 due to the developing COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia to postpone presidential primaries over virus; 2nd state to do so
ATLANTA — Georgia election officials are postponing the state’s March 24 presidential primaries until May because of fears over the coronavirus.Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said in a statement that in-person early voting, which began statewide March 2, will be halted and the election will be moved to May 19, when Georgia’s other 2020 primary elections are being held.The action followed Republican Gov.
ATLANTA — Georgia election officials are postponing the state’s March 24 presidential primaries until May because of fears over the coronavirus.Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said in a statement that in-person early voting, which began statewide March 2, will be halted and the election will be moved to May 19, when Georgia’s other 2020 primary elections are being held.The action followed Republican Gov.
Spain announces lockdown, France shuts down attractions
BARCELONA, Spain — Spain locked down its 46 million citizens Saturday and France ordered the closing of just about everything the rest of the world loves about it — the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the cafes, restaurants and cinema — as governments took increasingly desperate measures to put more space between people and contain the coronavirus.More borders snapped shut around the globe: President Donald Trump announced that the U.S., which days ago barred travelers from most of Europe, will extend the ban to Britain and Ireland, where cases are on the rise.
BARCELONA, Spain — Spain locked down its 46 million citizens Saturday and France ordered the closing of just about everything the rest of the world loves about it — the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the cafes, restaurants and cinema — as governments took increasingly desperate measures to put more space between people and contain the coronavirus.More borders snapped shut around the globe: President Donald Trump announced that the U.S., which days ago barred travelers from most of Europe, will extend the ban to Britain and Ireland, where cases are on the rise.
Where to find household essentials as stores run out amid coronavirus stockpiling
DALLAS — If you’ve been out and about, you’ve probably seen cleaning and disinfectant wipes are pretty hard to come by these days.
DALLAS — If you’ve been out and about, you’ve probably seen cleaning and disinfectant wipes are pretty hard to come by these days.
'Felt like I was going to die:' Ohio man with coronavirus shares story from hospital bed
WARREN, Ohio (WJW) — A 55-year-old man in Warren, Ohio is starting to recover from the coronavirus and says he now wants to share his identity and story in an effort to help relieve fear.Kevin Harris, a father of four, is currently at Mercy Health St.
WARREN, Ohio (WJW) — A 55-year-old man in Warren, Ohio is starting to recover from the coronavirus and says he now wants to share his identity and story in an effort to help relieve fear.Kevin Harris, a father of four, is currently at Mercy Health St.
Jewish Community Center closing in response to coronavirus spread
WHITEFISH BAY -- In response to community spread of COVID-19, the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) announced March 14 a temporary closing of all JCC buildings beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, with a scheduled reopening on April 17.“The Jewish community has never needed a building to thrive,” said Mark Shapiro, President and CEO of the JCC. “Although our doors may be closed, we are actively exploring how we can bring our community together."
WHITEFISH BAY -- In response to community spread of COVID-19, the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) announced March 14 a temporary closing of all JCC buildings beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, with a scheduled reopening on April 17.“The Jewish community has never needed a building to thrive,” said Mark Shapiro, President and CEO of the JCC. “Although our doors may be closed, we are actively exploring how we can bring our community together."
Store shelves wiped clean? Here’s how you can make homemade hand sanitizer
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Store shelves across the country are being wiped clean of disinfectant products in the midst of the rapid spreading COVID-19 virus, including products like hand sanitizer.We got advice from Dr.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Store shelves across the country are being wiped clean of disinfectant products in the midst of the rapid spreading COVID-19 virus, including products like hand sanitizer.We got advice from Dr.
Milwaukee County Parks closing all facilities immediately due to COVID-19 developments
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County announced Saturday, March 14 that all Milwaukee County Parks facilities, Milwaukee County senior centers and the Milwaukee County Zoo will be closed -- effectively immediately -- until further notice to minimize the spread of COVID-19.Public events, rentals and scheduled programs at parks venues have also been canceled.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County announced Saturday, March 14 that all Milwaukee County Parks facilities, Milwaukee County senior centers and the Milwaukee County Zoo will be closed -- effectively immediately -- until further notice to minimize the spread of COVID-19.Public events, rentals and scheduled programs at parks venues have also been canceled.
Visits halted in fed prisons, immigration centers over virus
WASHINGTON — Inmates at all 122 federal correctional facilities across the country will no longer be allowed visits from family, friends or attorneys for the next 30 days, in response to the threat of the coronavirus, officials told The Associated Press on Friday, March 13.The restrictions, now in effect, were portrayed as a precaution, since no federal inmates or Bureau of Prisons staff members have tested positives for COVID-19.
WASHINGTON — Inmates at all 122 federal correctional facilities across the country will no longer be allowed visits from family, friends or attorneys for the next 30 days, in response to the threat of the coronavirus, officials told The Associated Press on Friday, March 13.The restrictions, now in effect, were portrayed as a precaution, since no federal inmates or Bureau of Prisons staff members have tested positives for COVID-19.
President Trump’s latest travel ban highlights gaps in containment net
NEW YORK — In the weeks before President Donald Trump spoke from the Oval Office to announce restrictions on travelers from more than two dozen countries in Europe, thousands of people from the region already had stepped off planes at U.S. airports, and an untold number of them carried the coronavirus.The same can be said of flights from China in the weeks before the U.S. clamped down on those.
NEW YORK — In the weeks before President Donald Trump spoke from the Oval Office to announce restrictions on travelers from more than two dozen countries in Europe, thousands of people from the region already had stepped off planes at U.S. airports, and an untold number of them carried the coronavirus.The same can be said of flights from China in the weeks before the U.S. clamped down on those.
House passes aid bill after President Trump declares virus emergency
WASHINGTON — The House approved legislation Saturday to provide direct relief to Americans suffering physically, financially and emotionally from the coronavirus pandemic.
WASHINGTON — The House approved legislation Saturday to provide direct relief to Americans suffering physically, financially and emotionally from the coronavirus pandemic.
Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland; President Trump eyes US limits
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list, and was considering imposing restrictions on travel within the U.S. to areas hit hard by the coronavirus spread.Under the restrictions on European travel, American citizens, green card holders and others are still allowed to return home to the U.S., but will be funneled to 13 airports and be subjected to health screenings and quarantine orders.“If you don't have to travel, I wouldn't do it," President Trump said.The new restrictions came as in Britain, the death toll nearly doubled from the day before to 21, and the number of people infected rose to over 1,100 from about 800 the previous day.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list, and was considering imposing restrictions on travel within the U.S. to areas hit hard by the coronavirus spread.Under the restrictions on European travel, American citizens, green card holders and others are still allowed to return home to the U.S., but will be funneled to 13 airports and be subjected to health screenings and quarantine orders.“If you don't have to travel, I wouldn't do it," President Trump said.The new restrictions came as in Britain, the death toll nearly doubled from the day before to 21, and the number of people infected rose to over 1,100 from about 800 the previous day.