SE Wisconsin school closures due to COVID-19 concerns

MILWAUKEE -- Due to concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, school districts across southeast Wisconsin have announced canceled classes, alternative learning and postponed events for students, faculty and district families.

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, others to close temporarily to slow spread of COVID-19

MILWAUKEE -- The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum announced Friday, March 13 that it will temporarily close to the public starting tomorrow, March 14, to support the efforts of public health officials to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).Museum Executive Director Brian King issued the following statement in a news release:

Milwaukee Marathon set for April 11 has been canceled due to COVID-19

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Marathon set for April 11 has been canceled.In a news release, marathon organizers issued the following statement:

University of Wisconsin-Madison employee tests positive for coronavirus

MADISON -- A University of Wisconsin-Madison employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, the University confirmed late Friday, March 13.

Oconomowoc Area School District announces closures, plans for online instruction

OCONOMOWOC -- The Oconomowoc Area School District has announced Friday, March 13 a closure plan to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in schools.Starting Monday, March 16, all school and district building sites will be closed through Friday, March 20.

Archbishop Listecki talks about dispensation from Sunday Mass obligation: 'Be reasonable'

MILWAUKEE -- Archbishop Jerome Listecki is asking worshippers on Friday, March 13 to hold onto their faith in these times of uncertainty.This week, the decision was made for Catholics not to feel obligated to attend Sunday Mass until March 29.There are also new guidelines to avoid the potential spread of coronavirus during Mass.

Disneyland to donate excess food to California food bank during closure

ANAHEIM, Calif. (KTLA) – As Disney prepares to close both of its Anaheim theme parks over coronavirus concerns, the Disneyland Resort announced Friday that it will donate its excess food inventory to a local food bank.The donation, to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, will include dairy, fruit, vegetables, packaged goods and banquet meals, according to a post on the Disney Parks blog.Disney emphasized that food safety guidelines will be “closely followed” as its excess stores are supplied to the organization.

School District of Waukesha cancels face-to-face classes, to offer online learning

WAUKESHA -- The School District of Waukesha has canceled face-to-face classes for students from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20 due to concerns of the COVID-19 coronavirus.For students attending the district's eAchieve, classes will proceed as scheduled.

Cudahy, St. Francis, South Milwaukee school districts to close; no classes beginning March 16

CUDAHY -- In response to guidelines issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus, Cudahy School District announced Friday, March 13 that all schools will be closed to students beginning Monday, March 16.The Cudahy Health Department has recommended the closure continue through April 10.

Greendale Schools will be closed beginning March 16, digital learning to begin March 18

GREENDALE -- Greendale schools will be closed effective Monday, March 16 due to coronavirus.A message emailed to parents and community members said schools will be closed and the buildings shut down for a three-week period from March 16 through April 3.

President Trump declares coronavirus pandemic a national emergency

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is declaring the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, as Washington struggles with providing Americans with relief and officials race to slow the spread of the outbreak.Speaking from the Rose Garden, President Trump said, “I am officially declaring a national emergency.” He said the emergency would open up nearly $50 billion for state and local governments to respond to the outbreak.President Trump said he was also giving Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar emergency authorities to waive federal regulations and laws to give doctors and hospitals “flexibility” in treating patients.He also announced a new public-private partnership to expand coronavirus testing capabilities, as his administration has come under fire for being too slow in making the test available.

Franklin Public Schools to close starting Monday, March 16 due to coronavirus

FRANKLIN -- Franklin Public Schools officials announced on Friday, March 13 that all district schools will be closed beginning Monday, March 16 and through spring break.This includes all school events, extracurricular activities, school-related trips, community school events, and facility rentals.

MSOE: Coronavirus test results pending for 2 students, in-person classes suspended through April 9

MILWAUKEE -- Two students at the Milwaukee School of Engineering have been tested for coronavirus, a school spokesperson said.Those students were tested at the school's wellness center, per protocol recommended by the school.

Multiple school districts to close for 4 weeks, school officials say

GLENDALE -- It was announced Friday, March 13 that multiple school districts in the area will close for four weeks beginning Monday, March 16.According to the Maple Dale-Indian Hill School District officials, classes are tentatively slated to resume Monday, April 13.School districts affected by the closures include:

'Top priority:' Chris Abele declares public health emergency in Milwaukee County

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele issued a proclamation on Friday, March 13 declaring a local public health emergency due to coronavirus.Abele issued the following statement in a news release: