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.
Amid virus fears, President Trump moves away from rallies — for now
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is temporarily halting his trademark rallies — as his campaign bows to the coronavirus outbreak that is rapidly reshaping the nation's political landscape.The rallies have long been President Trump's most potent political weapon: They energize the candidate, give him a powerful platform from which to attack his adversaries and allow his team to collect a treasure trove of voter data.But the spread of the virus, which has closed schools and shuttered professional sports leagues, has also touched the 2020 presidential campaign.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is temporarily halting his trademark rallies — as his campaign bows to the coronavirus outbreak that is rapidly reshaping the nation's political landscape.The rallies have long been President Trump's most potent political weapon: They energize the candidate, give him a powerful platform from which to attack his adversaries and allow his team to collect a treasure trove of voter data.But the spread of the virus, which has closed schools and shuttered professional sports leagues, has also touched the 2020 presidential campaign.
Stock markets recover after turbulent trading
BANGKOK — European stocks rose Friday and Wall Street was set to gain on the open after turbulent trading in Asia and a day after the market's worst session in over three decades.Shares rose in Paris and London but fell 6.1% in Japan following Wall Street's and Europe's biggest drop since the 1987 Black Monday crash.Friday the 13th brought wild swings for some markets as governments stepped up precautions against the spread of the new coronavirus and considered ways to cushion the blow to their economies.More central banks, including those of China, Sweden and Norway, intervened to flood credit markets with liquidity, a day after similar interventions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.Benchmarks in Japan, Thailand and India sank as much as 10% early in the day, but India's Sensex gained 3.3% in afternoon trading.
BANGKOK — European stocks rose Friday and Wall Street was set to gain on the open after turbulent trading in Asia and a day after the market's worst session in over three decades.Shares rose in Paris and London but fell 6.1% in Japan following Wall Street's and Europe's biggest drop since the 1987 Black Monday crash.Friday the 13th brought wild swings for some markets as governments stepped up precautions against the spread of the new coronavirus and considered ways to cushion the blow to their economies.More central banks, including those of China, Sweden and Norway, intervened to flood credit markets with liquidity, a day after similar interventions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.Benchmarks in Japan, Thailand and India sank as much as 10% early in the day, but India's Sensex gained 3.3% in afternoon trading.
'Working around the clock:' Milwaukee officials preparing for coronavirus cases, more tests
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee health officials said in an address Thursday, March 12 that there will not be mandatory school or business closures due to coronavirus at this time.While not mandating closures, the city echoed the state's call for any event involving 250 people or more to be canceled as a way to prevent the community spread of the virus.
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee health officials said in an address Thursday, March 12 that there will not be mandatory school or business closures due to coronavirus at this time.While not mandating closures, the city echoed the state's call for any event involving 250 people or more to be canceled as a way to prevent the community spread of the virus.
'Need to be responsible:' WIAA cancels all remaining winter state tournament series events
STEVENS POINT -- The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association determined all remaining games of the State Girls Basketball Tournament, and the boys basketball sectional finals and the State Tournament will be canceled in response to the evolving concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.Any tickets purchased at school will be refunded by your school and not the Resch Center or the WIAA.“I want the student-athletes and their coaches to know that your school leaders, the WIAA Executive Staff, our committees and the Board of Control have done everything imaginable to try to provide and preserve these opportunities for you,” Executive Director Dave Anderson said. “However, we want and need to be responsible in helping the global and state efforts to stem the tide and spread of this virus.”According to a press release, on Thursday, March 12 the WIAA was informed the Kohl Center would not be available for the State Boys Basketball Tournament scheduled for March 19-21.
STEVENS POINT -- The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association determined all remaining games of the State Girls Basketball Tournament, and the boys basketball sectional finals and the State Tournament will be canceled in response to the evolving concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.Any tickets purchased at school will be refunded by your school and not the Resch Center or the WIAA.“I want the student-athletes and their coaches to know that your school leaders, the WIAA Executive Staff, our committees and the Board of Control have done everything imaginable to try to provide and preserve these opportunities for you,” Executive Director Dave Anderson said. “However, we want and need to be responsible in helping the global and state efforts to stem the tide and spread of this virus.”According to a press release, on Thursday, March 12 the WIAA was informed the Kohl Center would not be available for the State Boys Basketball Tournament scheduled for March 19-21.
NBA says virus hiatus will likely last 'at least' a month
MIAMI — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday night that the league’s hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic will likely last at least a month, or roughly what would have been the remainder of an uninterrupted regular season.“What we determined today is that this hiatus will be, most likely, at least 30 days," Silver said on TNT's “Inside The NBA" while making his first public comments since the league suspended play Wednesday night after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus, or COVID-19.
MIAMI — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday night that the league’s hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic will likely last at least a month, or roughly what would have been the remainder of an uninterrupted regular season.“What we determined today is that this hiatus will be, most likely, at least 30 days," Silver said on TNT's “Inside The NBA" while making his first public comments since the league suspended play Wednesday night after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Churches take caution as coronavirus concerns spread among worshipers: 'Respond with wisdom'
MILWAUKEE -- It might not be traditional, but for the next week worshipers at The Ridge Community Church will have to participate in services differently.
MILWAUKEE -- It might not be traditional, but for the next week worshipers at The Ridge Community Church will have to participate in services differently.
No fans, now no players: PGA Tour shuts down for a month
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The Players Championship went from having no fans to having no players.In a surprise announcement Thursday night, the PGA Tour canceled the rest of The Players Championship and decided to shut down its other tournaments for the next three weeks.Only 10 hours earlier, as the opening round was underway and fans continued to stream into the TPC Sawgrass, Commissioner Jay Monahan announced no fans would be allowed at tour events for the next month because of the fears over the new coronavirus outbreak.It was a bold decision in light of other leagues either suspending play or canceling entire tournaments.And then the tour changed course.“We did everything possible to create a safe environment for our players in order to continue the event throughout the weekend,” the tour said in a statement. “But at this point — and as the situation continues to rapidly change — the right thing to do for our players and our fans is to pause.”Monahan scheduled a news conference for Friday morning for additional details.The Players Championship is the flagship event of the PGA Tour that offers a $15 million purse, the richest in golf.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The Players Championship went from having no fans to having no players.In a surprise announcement Thursday night, the PGA Tour canceled the rest of The Players Championship and decided to shut down its other tournaments for the next three weeks.Only 10 hours earlier, as the opening round was underway and fans continued to stream into the TPC Sawgrass, Commissioner Jay Monahan announced no fans would be allowed at tour events for the next month because of the fears over the new coronavirus outbreak.It was a bold decision in light of other leagues either suspending play or canceling entire tournaments.And then the tour changed course.“We did everything possible to create a safe environment for our players in order to continue the event throughout the weekend,” the tour said in a statement. “But at this point — and as the situation continues to rapidly change — the right thing to do for our players and our fans is to pause.”Monahan scheduled a news conference for Friday morning for additional details.The Players Championship is the flagship event of the PGA Tour that offers a $15 million purse, the richest in golf.