Ascension Wisconsin implementing temporary visitor restrictions due to coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- Ascension is implementing temporary visitor restrictions, in both inpatient and outpatient settings, to minimize disease transmission, specifically the spread of viral respiratory infections -- including coronavirus.Ascension Wisconsin said the following in a press release,"Our goal is to protect our associates and those we are privileged to serve by limiting possible exposure to Novel Coronavirus and directing people to the right level of care."
MILWAUKEE -- Ascension is implementing temporary visitor restrictions, in both inpatient and outpatient settings, to minimize disease transmission, specifically the spread of viral respiratory infections -- including coronavirus.Ascension Wisconsin said the following in a press release,"Our goal is to protect our associates and those we are privileged to serve by limiting possible exposure to Novel Coronavirus and directing people to the right level of care."
Woman says doctors won’t test her for coronavirus; officials say resources are for severe cases
MADISON, Conn. (WTNH) — A Connecticut resident who spent days in the New Rochelle, New York, containment zone says she’s showing signs of coronavirus but can’t get anyone to test her for the illness.After returning home to Madison, Karen Siclari said she, “started out with fever and aches.”Siclari said she contacted the State Department of Public Health but was told she did not fit the guidelines for testing.
MADISON, Conn. (WTNH) — A Connecticut resident who spent days in the New Rochelle, New York, containment zone says she’s showing signs of coronavirus but can’t get anyone to test her for the illness.After returning home to Madison, Karen Siclari said she, “started out with fever and aches.”Siclari said she contacted the State Department of Public Health but was told she did not fit the guidelines for testing.
Wisconsin State Capitol tours canceled until further notice
MADISON -- In an effort to ensure the health and safety of both the public and the staff in the State Capitol during the potential spread of COVID-19, tours of the State Capitol will be canceled until further notice.
MADISON -- In an effort to ensure the health and safety of both the public and the staff in the State Capitol during the potential spread of COVID-19, tours of the State Capitol will be canceled until further notice.
Boston Celtics under quarantine after game with infected player
MILWAUKEE -- The Boston Celtics will undergo self-quarantine after playing against a Utah Jazz player who tested positive for coronavirus, according to FOX25.
MILWAUKEE -- The Boston Celtics will undergo self-quarantine after playing against a Utah Jazz player who tested positive for coronavirus, according to FOX25.
US Capitol closing to public until April amid virus outbreak
WASHINGTON — Congress is shutting the Capitol and all House and Senate office buildings to the public until April in reaction to the spread of the coronavirus.The House and Senate sergeants at arms said in a statement that the closure will begin at 5 p.m. EDT Thursday.
WASHINGTON — Congress is shutting the Capitol and all House and Senate office buildings to the public until April in reaction to the spread of the coronavirus.The House and Senate sergeants at arms said in a statement that the closure will begin at 5 p.m. EDT Thursday.
Trading halted on Wall Street after stocks plunge 7% at open
NEW YORK -- The sell-off bludgeoning financial markets around the world got even worse Thursday as the economic pain caused by the coronavirus became more painfully clear.
NEW YORK -- The sell-off bludgeoning financial markets around the world got even worse Thursday as the economic pain caused by the coronavirus became more painfully clear.
Princess Cruises suspending global operations for 60 days
MIAMI — Princess Cruises, which had one of its ships quarantined off the coast of Japan last month, is suspending global operations through early May because of the coronavirus pandemic.The cruise line, which is part of Carnival Corp., said Thursday that 18 cruise ships will cease voyages that were scheduled to depart between March 12 and May 10.Japanese authorities quarantined the Diamond Princess cruise ship off the port of Yokohama for a two weeks after 10 passengers were initially diagnosed with the COVID-19.
MIAMI — Princess Cruises, which had one of its ships quarantined off the coast of Japan last month, is suspending global operations through early May because of the coronavirus pandemic.The cruise line, which is part of Carnival Corp., said Thursday that 18 cruise ships will cease voyages that were scheduled to depart between March 12 and May 10.Japanese authorities quarantined the Diamond Princess cruise ship off the port of Yokohama for a two weeks after 10 passengers were initially diagnosed with the COVID-19.
Results in up to 72 hours: Drive-up coronavirus testing location opens in Colorado
DENVER -- Some Coloradans can now get tested for coronavirus while in their cars.Medical staff in full biohazard suits are swabbing patients in their nostrils or throat at a testing site.The samples will be sent to be tested, with results coming up in up to 72 hours.Testing at the drive-up site is done free of charge.The location opened after colorado Governor Jared Polis declared a state of emergency and called for expedited coronavirus testing.
DENVER -- Some Coloradans can now get tested for coronavirus while in their cars.Medical staff in full biohazard suits are swabbing patients in their nostrils or throat at a testing site.The samples will be sent to be tested, with results coming up in up to 72 hours.Testing at the drive-up site is done free of charge.The location opened after colorado Governor Jared Polis declared a state of emergency and called for expedited coronavirus testing.
Pray and wash: Religion joins with science amid virus crisis
NEW YORK — The coronavirus pandemic has prompted multiple religious faiths to change or cancel services as houses of worship try to help contain the disease.
NEW YORK — The coronavirus pandemic has prompted multiple religious faiths to change or cancel services as houses of worship try to help contain the disease.
Tom Hanks announces he and wife, Rita, 'tested for coronavirus, found to be positive'
SYDNEY, Australia --Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are isolated in stable condition in an Australian hospital Thursday after contracting the new coronavirus, the actor and Australian officials said.The two-time Oscar winner is easily the most famous person yet to disclose they have COVID-19, which the World Health Organization has declared a pandemic.Hanks shared the following message on social media:
SYDNEY, Australia --Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are isolated in stable condition in an Australian hospital Thursday after contracting the new coronavirus, the actor and Australian officials said.The two-time Oscar winner is easily the most famous person yet to disclose they have COVID-19, which the World Health Organization has declared a pandemic.Hanks shared the following message on social media:
Pres. Trump suspends all travel from Europe starting Friday amid coronavirus
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Taking dramatic action, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, March 11 he is sharply restricting passenger travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is roiling global financial markets and disrupting the daily lives of Americans.President Trump, in a rare Oval Office address to the nation, said the month-long restriction on travel would begin late Friday, at midnight.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Taking dramatic action, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, March 11 he is sharply restricting passenger travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is roiling global financial markets and disrupting the daily lives of Americans.President Trump, in a rare Oval Office address to the nation, said the month-long restriction on travel would begin late Friday, at midnight.
NBA suspends season amid coronavirus; Jazz player 'preliminary tested positive'
MILWAUKEE -- The NBA suspended its season “until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday, March 11 for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league's owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas.Now there will be no games at all, at least for the time being.
MILWAUKEE -- The NBA suspended its season “until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday, March 11 for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league's owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas.Now there will be no games at all, at least for the time being.
Vice President Pence meets with hospital executives to talk challenges as coronavirus spreads
WASHINGTON – “A couple of cases today are going to be many, many cases tomorrow,” Anthony Fauci said.The White House Coronavirus Task Force wants to ensure hospitals and health care centers around the country are ready for the spread of the virus to get worse.“We have to change our behavior.
WASHINGTON – “A couple of cases today are going to be many, many cases tomorrow,” Anthony Fauci said.The White House Coronavirus Task Force wants to ensure hospitals and health care centers around the country are ready for the spread of the virus to get worse.“We have to change our behavior.
AP Source: Majority of NBA owners leaning toward playing without fans
MIAMI -- The majority of NBA owners are leaning toward a proposal to temporarily play games without fans in the buildings in response to the global concerns surrounding the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the talks said.NBA owners met via teleconference Wednesday and have more talks scheduled Thursday with the intention of finalizing plans so an announcement can be made by the league, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no details had been made public.The owners discussed an option to temporarily suspend play of all games, but the idea of playing without fans — and stressing that it would be for the short term — is what received the most support.Thursday's Brooklyn at Golden State game will be played without fans, but that will be because of local edict and not because of any leaguewide mandate.
MIAMI -- The majority of NBA owners are leaning toward a proposal to temporarily play games without fans in the buildings in response to the global concerns surrounding the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the talks said.NBA owners met via teleconference Wednesday and have more talks scheduled Thursday with the intention of finalizing plans so an announcement can be made by the league, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no details had been made public.The owners discussed an option to temporarily suspend play of all games, but the idea of playing without fans — and stressing that it would be for the short term — is what received the most support.Thursday's Brooklyn at Golden State game will be played without fans, but that will be because of local edict and not because of any leaguewide mandate.
Starbucks offering mental-health, financial resources to employees affected by coronavirus pandemic
SEATTLE -- Starbucks is trying to make sure its employees have the tools they need to cope not only with a new coronavirus but also the stress accompanying the pandemic.Workers at the coffeehouse chain will have access to mental-health resources and can be compensated for any scheduled shifts they miss because of the COVID-19 virus.Starbucks' Executive Vice President Rossann Williams wrote a letter to employees on March 11 that stated:
SEATTLE -- Starbucks is trying to make sure its employees have the tools they need to cope not only with a new coronavirus but also the stress accompanying the pandemic.Workers at the coffeehouse chain will have access to mental-health resources and can be compensated for any scheduled shifts they miss because of the COVID-19 virus.Starbucks' Executive Vice President Rossann Williams wrote a letter to employees on March 11 that stated:
MCTS taking added steps to clean buses in response to coronavirus outbreak
MILWAUKEE -- Although the COVID-19 coronavirus has not become widespread in Milwaukee County, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has ramped-up its disinfection process for all buses.MCTS has added an extra daily disinfection process for the entire fleet -- in addition to the standard, regular cleaning of vehicles.
MILWAUKEE -- Although the COVID-19 coronavirus has not become widespread in Milwaukee County, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has ramped-up its disinfection process for all buses.MCTS has added an extra daily disinfection process for the entire fleet -- in addition to the standard, regular cleaning of vehicles.
Coronavirus test results pending: UWM suspends in-person instruction until at least April 10
MILWAUKEE -- At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 10, officials announced an employee of the UWM Foundation was tested Monday, March 9 for coronavirus at a Milwaukee-area hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 10, officials announced an employee of the UWM Foundation was tested Monday, March 9 for coronavirus at a Milwaukee-area hospital.
Stars and Stripes Honor Flights postponed in March, April due to concerns over coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- All March and April Stars and Stripes Honor Flights from all states are being postponed due to concerns over coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- All March and April Stars and Stripes Honor Flights from all states are being postponed due to concerns over coronavirus.