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.
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.
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.
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:
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:
Officials report 1st confirmed case of coronavirus in Racine County, now 19 cases in Wisconsin
RACINE COUNTY -- Central Racine County Health Department (CRCHD) announced on Friday, March 13 that a resident of Racine County has contracted coronavirus.
RACINE COUNTY -- Central Racine County Health Department (CRCHD) announced on Friday, March 13 that a resident of Racine County has contracted coronavirus.
University of Wisconsin-Madison creates fund to support students during coronavirus crisis
MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison has created a new fund to support students through emergency situations related to coronavirus.
MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison has created a new fund to support students through emergency situations related to coronavirus.
'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:
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:
Brazil's President Bolsonaro tests negative for coronavirus, despite earlier reports
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to a post Friday, March 13 on his official Facebook profile.Concern about Bolsonaro's exposure to the virus — and possibly that of U.S. President Donald Trump — had grown after confirmation that the Brazilian leader's communications director tested positive.
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to a post Friday, March 13 on his official Facebook profile.Concern about Bolsonaro's exposure to the virus — and possibly that of U.S. President Donald Trump — had grown after confirmation that the Brazilian leader's communications director tested positive.
Italy's virus-related deaths soar to 1,266 total
ROME -- Italian civil protection authorities say the number of coronavirus infections has soared by more than 2,500 in the last 24 hours while virus-related deaths make largest single-day jump of 250.That brings the total number of infected in Italy to 17,660 since the outbreak began on Feb. 21, and the number of related deaths to 1,266.Italy is the epicenter of the virus outbreak in Europe.
ROME -- Italian civil protection authorities say the number of coronavirus infections has soared by more than 2,500 in the last 24 hours while virus-related deaths make largest single-day jump of 250.That brings the total number of infected in Italy to 17,660 since the outbreak began on Feb. 21, and the number of related deaths to 1,266.Italy is the epicenter of the virus outbreak in Europe.
Menomonee Falls schools to close beginning Monday, March 16, move to alternative learning
MENOMONEE FALLS -- The School District of Menomonee Falls announced on Friday, March 13 that it will close its school facilities to students starting on Monday, March 16 -- and move to alternative learning including virtual access to education, based on the recommendations to limit gatherings of people over 250 in response to the coronavirus situation."Our schools consistently exceed that parameter.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- The School District of Menomonee Falls announced on Friday, March 13 that it will close its school facilities to students starting on Monday, March 16 -- and move to alternative learning including virtual access to education, based on the recommendations to limit gatherings of people over 250 in response to the coronavirus situation."Our schools consistently exceed that parameter.
How to clean the bundle of germs that is your phone
NEW YORK — You're washing your hands countless times a day to try to ward off the coronavirus.You should also wash that extension of your hand and breeding ground for germs — your phone.
NEW YORK — You're washing your hands countless times a day to try to ward off the coronavirus.You should also wash that extension of your hand and breeding ground for germs — your phone.
Boston Marathon rescheduled due to coronavirus pandemic
BOSTON — The Boston Marathon, the world's most celebrated footrace, was postponed until Sept. 14 because of the coronavirus pandemic.Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced the decision Friday.
BOSTON — The Boston Marathon, the world's most celebrated footrace, was postponed until Sept. 14 because of the coronavirus pandemic.Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced the decision Friday.
Uber to suspend accounts of drivers, riders who have coronavirus
CLEVELAND (WJW) — Uber is adding new precautions as the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, including suspending accounts of drivers and riders who have the illness.Uber announced Thursday that they are taking the following steps to prevent the spread of the virus:
CLEVELAND (WJW) — Uber is adding new precautions as the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, including suspending accounts of drivers and riders who have the illness.Uber announced Thursday that they are taking the following steps to prevent the spread of the virus:
Sen. Johnson may self-quarantine, met with person who later tested positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON --A spokesman for Wisconsin Sen.
WASHINGTON --A spokesman for Wisconsin Sen.
Merton Community School District closed due to possible case of coronavirus
MERTON -- The Merton Community School District is closed on Friday, March 13 after it was announced there is a possible case of coronavirus within the school community.
MERTON -- The Merton Community School District is closed on Friday, March 13 after it was announced there is a possible case of coronavirus within the school community.
Milwaukee County: Jury service canceled for those summoned from March 16 through April 3
MILWAUKEE -- Jury service for anyone summoned from March 16 through April 3 is canceled in Milwaukee County -- due to the concern over the coronavirus pandemic.A news release says jurors summoned for that time period are not required to report to the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
MILWAUKEE -- Jury service for anyone summoned from March 16 through April 3 is canceled in Milwaukee County -- due to the concern over the coronavirus pandemic.A news release says jurors summoned for that time period are not required to report to the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
Amid coronavirus panic buying, California deputies tell shoppers: Don’t call 911 over line-cutting
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (KTLA) - The coronavirus pandemic is prompting more people to "panic buy" household essentials, leaving shelves empty and creating long lines at markets across Southern California.But as frenzied shoppers rushed to replenish their own stores of toilet paper, bottled water and cleaning supplies on Thursday, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station offered this reminder: Do not dial them for help over minor shopping-related grievances."Please don’t call 911 because people are cutting in front of you in line at the store.
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (KTLA) - The coronavirus pandemic is prompting more people to "panic buy" household essentials, leaving shelves empty and creating long lines at markets across Southern California.But as frenzied shoppers rushed to replenish their own stores of toilet paper, bottled water and cleaning supplies on Thursday, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station offered this reminder: Do not dial them for help over minor shopping-related grievances."Please don’t call 911 because people are cutting in front of you in line at the store.
Stocks surge on Wall Street; Dow jumps 800 points, or 4%
NEW YORK — Stocks are opening sharply higher on Wall Street a day after the worst drop since 1987.The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 800 points, or 4% early Friday.
NEW YORK — Stocks are opening sharply higher on Wall Street a day after the worst drop since 1987.The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 800 points, or 4% early Friday.
Wisconsin withholds coronavirus testing details that other states release
MADISON -- If you live in any of the states touching Wisconsin, you are only a few clicks away from knowing how many people have been tested for COVID-19 at state facilities.Getting answers in Wisconsin is much more difficult.The Evers administration says a push to expand access to novel coronavirus testing makes it difficult to provide the numbers that could give the public health crisis additional context.
MADISON -- If you live in any of the states touching Wisconsin, you are only a few clicks away from knowing how many people have been tested for COVID-19 at state facilities.Getting answers in Wisconsin is much more difficult.The Evers administration says a push to expand access to novel coronavirus testing makes it difficult to provide the numbers that could give the public health crisis additional context.
Sun Prairie after-school program confirms case of coronavirus
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. -- Kumon, an after-school program in Sun Prairie has confirmed it is "aware of (a) confirmed case of coronavirus" affecting the location, according to NBC 15.A spokesperson for Kumon tole NBC15 they are taking appropriate measures to keep everyone safe.
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. -- Kumon, an after-school program in Sun Prairie has confirmed it is "aware of (a) confirmed case of coronavirus" affecting the location, according to NBC 15.A spokesperson for Kumon tole NBC15 they are taking appropriate measures to keep everyone safe.