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.
MADISON -- Gov.
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.
Trump says top cruise ship companies stopping trips from US
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump tweeted on Friday that four major cruise ship companies have agreed to suspend trips from the U.S. for 30 days, effective at midnight.Trump said that Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and MSC Cruises all agreed to the suspensions.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump tweeted on Friday that four major cruise ship companies have agreed to suspend trips from the U.S. for 30 days, effective at midnight.Trump said that Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and MSC Cruises all agreed to the suspensions.
'We've heard a lot:' Health director debunks dangerous myths surrounding coronavirus pandemic
WEST BEND -- The U.S. State Department found roughly two million false coronavirus conspiracy tweets spread in just three weeks.Misinformation can be dangerous.
WEST BEND -- The U.S. State Department found roughly two million false coronavirus conspiracy tweets spread in just three weeks.Misinformation can be dangerous.
Military families together again after coronavirus concerns delay reunions
OSHKOSH -- The military is limiting access to its installations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
OSHKOSH -- The military is limiting access to its installations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Madison, Dane County ban all gatherings with more than 250 people
MADISON -- Madison and Dane County health officials issued a ban on all large gatherings starting this weekend as they continue to work to contain the coronavirus pandemic.The ban went into effect at 5 p.m., on Friday, March 13, and bars all gatherings of 250 or more people, Public Health Madison & Dane County announced in a statement shortly before the regulation went into effect.
MADISON -- Madison and Dane County health officials issued a ban on all large gatherings starting this weekend as they continue to work to contain the coronavirus pandemic.The ban went into effect at 5 p.m., on Friday, March 13, and bars all gatherings of 250 or more people, Public Health Madison & Dane County announced in a statement shortly before the regulation went into effect.
Schools scramble to feed students after coronavirus closures
ELK GROVE, Calif. — Kiyana Esco needs free school lunches and breakfasts to feed her six children.
ELK GROVE, Calif. — Kiyana Esco needs free school lunches and breakfasts to feed her six children.
Walmart to use portions of parking lots for drive-thru COVID-19 testing
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Walmart will be using store parking lots to help expedite COVID-19 testing nationwide.CEO Doug McMillon addressed the nation from the White House Friday as part of President Donald Trump’s address declaring a national emergency.McMillon said portions of Walmart parking lots will be available in select locations to offer drive-thru testing for COVID-19.“When we got the call yesterday from the White House, we were eager to do our part to help serve the country.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Walmart will be using store parking lots to help expedite COVID-19 testing nationwide.CEO Doug McMillon addressed the nation from the White House Friday as part of President Donald Trump’s address declaring a national emergency.McMillon said portions of Walmart parking lots will be available in select locations to offer drive-thru testing for COVID-19.“When we got the call yesterday from the White House, we were eager to do our part to help serve the country.
Donations needed: United Way creates COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund to support nonprofit partners
MILWAUKEE -- United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County announced on Friday, March 13 the creation of a COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund to support their local nonprofit partners.
MILWAUKEE -- United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County announced on Friday, March 13 the creation of a COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund to support their local nonprofit partners.