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.
Straight-talking Fauci explains outbreak to a worried nation
WASHINGTON — If Dr.
WASHINGTON — If Dr.
White House now conducting temperature checks amid outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House announced Saturday that it is now conducting temperature checks on anyone who is in close contact with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.The move is being taken out of an abundance of caution in response to the coronavirus outbreak, said Judd Deere, a White House spokesman.Trump has had multiple direct and indirect contacts with people who have tested positive for the pandemic virus.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House announced Saturday that it is now conducting temperature checks on anyone who is in close contact with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.The move is being taken out of an abundance of caution in response to the coronavirus outbreak, said Judd Deere, a White House spokesman.Trump has had multiple direct and indirect contacts with people who have tested positive for the pandemic virus.
COVID-19’s effects extend to mental health as well
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – As COVID-19 spreads, more people may feel the need to isolate themselves to stay healthy.
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – As COVID-19 spreads, more people may feel the need to isolate themselves to stay healthy.
RSVP 'maybe'? Coronavirus puts wedding industry on edge
NEW YORK — Guests are jittery, travel is tangled, and soon-to-be brides and grooms are facing tough choices because of the coronavirus outbreak: postpone, cancel or forge ahead with their weddings?Uncertainty as virus cases grow in the U.S. and elsewhere has sent ripples through the wedding industry, from photographers and caterers to harried wedding planners and venues.“So much extra stress,” said 26-year-old bride Hayley Pass in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. “After all this planning it's like, really, we're going to postpone?
NEW YORK — Guests are jittery, travel is tangled, and soon-to-be brides and grooms are facing tough choices because of the coronavirus outbreak: postpone, cancel or forge ahead with their weddings?Uncertainty as virus cases grow in the U.S. and elsewhere has sent ripples through the wedding industry, from photographers and caterers to harried wedding planners and venues.“So much extra stress,” said 26-year-old bride Hayley Pass in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. “After all this planning it's like, really, we're going to postpone?
'Social Distancing:' Why it's the best tool we have to fight coronavirus
BOSTON -- As the coronavirus spreads into more and more communities, public health officials are placing responsibility on individuals to help slow the pandemic.
BOSTON -- As the coronavirus spreads into more and more communities, public health officials are placing responsibility on individuals to help slow the pandemic.
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Wisconsin DHS reports 19 coronavirus cases in 7 counties, officials expect number to rise
MADISON -- Wisconsin has 19 coronavirus cases in seven counties as of Friday, March 13.
MADISON -- Wisconsin has 19 coronavirus cases in seven counties as of Friday, March 13.
Jury duty, trials temporarily shut down in Milwaukee County due to COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- With Wisconsin in a public health emergency, now Milwaukee County is canceling jury duty -- and the Wisconsin Department of Corrections is shutting down all visits to state prisons.
MILWAUKEE -- With Wisconsin in a public health emergency, now Milwaukee County is canceling jury duty -- and the Wisconsin Department of Corrections is shutting down all visits to state prisons.
Milwaukee Public Schools, Kenosha Unified, Racine Unified to close effective March 16
MILWAUKEE -- Kenosha Unified, Racine Unified and Milwaukee Public Schools have decided to close effective Monday, March 16.A news release states the following:
MILWAUKEE -- Kenosha Unified, Racine Unified and Milwaukee Public Schools have decided to close effective Monday, March 16.A news release states the following:
Free Spectrum broadband, Wi-Fi available to students and their households nationwide
STAMFORD, Conn. -- To ease the strain on consumers amid the coronavirus pandemic, Charter Communications will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have Spectrum service up to 100 Mbps.Charter also shared the following statement:
STAMFORD, Conn. -- To ease the strain on consumers amid the coronavirus pandemic, Charter Communications will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have Spectrum service up to 100 Mbps.Charter also shared the following statement:
Child with COVID-19 received autograph from infected Jazz player, police say
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) ─ Of the nine new presumptive positive cases of the coronavirus in Rhode Island, one of which included a child from Westerly who recently received an autograph from a Utah Jazz player with the virus, town officials confirmed Friday.Westerly Police Chief Shawn Lacey said two kids from Westerly tested positive: one is a 2nd grader at Springbrook Elementary School, the other, a toddler, lives in Westerly but attends preschool in Mystic, Connecticut.
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) ─ Of the nine new presumptive positive cases of the coronavirus in Rhode Island, one of which included a child from Westerly who recently received an autograph from a Utah Jazz player with the virus, town officials confirmed Friday.Westerly Police Chief Shawn Lacey said two kids from Westerly tested positive: one is a 2nd grader at Springbrook Elementary School, the other, a toddler, lives in Westerly but attends preschool in Mystic, Connecticut.
Discovery World to close March 14, reopen April 1 due to COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- As a public health precaution due to COVID-19 coronavirus, Discovery World will close to the public starting Saturday, March 14 and intends to reopen Wednesday, April 1.
MILWAUKEE -- As a public health precaution due to COVID-19 coronavirus, Discovery World will close to the public starting Saturday, March 14 and intends to reopen Wednesday, April 1.
Oriental Theatre to close March 14 through April 9
MILWAUKEE -- Following confirmation from state health officials, the Oriental Theatre on Milwaukee's east side has decided to close for all public events starting Saturday, March 14.The closure will remain in effect through Thursday, April 9.
MILWAUKEE -- Following confirmation from state health officials, the Oriental Theatre on Milwaukee's east side has decided to close for all public events starting Saturday, March 14.The closure will remain in effect through Thursday, April 9.