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.
Germantown woman, parents held on cruise ship to be relocated, quarantined at military base
GERMANTOWN -- A Germantown woman quarantined on a cruise ship docked in California said she was supposed to disembark Wednesday, March 11.
GERMANTOWN -- A Germantown woman quarantined on a cruise ship docked in California said she was supposed to disembark Wednesday, March 11.
NCAA Tourney games to be played without fans in the arenas due to coronavirus
NEW YORK -- NCAA President Mark Emmert announced on Wednesday, March 11 that NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will be played without fans in the arenas because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.Emmert said in a statement Wednesday he made the decision to conduct both the men's and women's tournaments, which begin next week, with only essential staff and limited family in attendance.
NEW YORK -- NCAA President Mark Emmert announced on Wednesday, March 11 that NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will be played without fans in the arenas because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.Emmert said in a statement Wednesday he made the decision to conduct both the men's and women's tournaments, which begin next week, with only essential staff and limited family in attendance.
'Situation continues to evolve:' State health officials field coronavirus questions
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) fielded questions Wednesday, March 11 from across the state on how people should handle the coronavirus outbreak.Officials shared thoughts on the path the virus could take, when it is necessary to be tested and cautious planning suggestions for social events."We want to make sure that we have the best and most up-to-date guidance to folks as they are making decisions," said Andrea Palm, DHS secretary designee.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) fielded questions Wednesday, March 11 from across the state on how people should handle the coronavirus outbreak.Officials shared thoughts on the path the virus could take, when it is necessary to be tested and cautious planning suggestions for social events."We want to make sure that we have the best and most up-to-date guidance to folks as they are making decisions," said Andrea Palm, DHS secretary designee.
Milwaukee VA implements screenings, other precautions for coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Wednesday, March 11 announced that the medical center will screen all veterans and visitors coming into the hospital and clinics.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Wednesday, March 11 announced that the medical center will screen all veterans and visitors coming into the hospital and clinics.
Q&A: What the WHO pandemic declaration means
NEW YORK -- The new coronavirus outbreak is now a pandemic.
NEW YORK -- The new coronavirus outbreak is now a pandemic.
Trump administration weighs delaying tax deadline amid coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is working on plans to delay the April 15 federal tax deadline for some taxpayers in a bid to soften the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the U.S. economy.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.Mnuchin said the administration believes a payment delay would have the effect of putting more than $200 billion back into the economy that would otherwise go to paying taxes next month.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is working on plans to delay the April 15 federal tax deadline for some taxpayers in a bid to soften the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the U.S. economy.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.Mnuchin said the administration believes a payment delay would have the effect of putting more than $200 billion back into the economy that would otherwise go to paying taxes next month.
CDC to award Wisconsin $10M+ in aid for coronavirus response
MADISON -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing another upcoming action by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide $10,200,192 in funding to Wisconsin in support of their response efforts to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).“Our state, local, tribal and territorial public health partners are on the front lines of the COVID-19 response, said CDC Director Robert R.
MADISON -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing another upcoming action by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide $10,200,192 in funding to Wisconsin in support of their response efforts to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).“Our state, local, tribal and territorial public health partners are on the front lines of the COVID-19 response, said CDC Director Robert R.
Seattle, San Francisco ban big events as virus cases mount
SEATTLE — Authorities banned large gatherings in the hard-hit Seattle area and in San Francisco on Wednesday — including pro baseball and basketball games — in the most sweeping efforts yet to control the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., with experts warning that the worst is yet to come.In a state where at least 25 victims have died from the virus — 19 of them from the same suburban Seattle nursing home — Washington Gov.
SEATTLE — Authorities banned large gatherings in the hard-hit Seattle area and in San Francisco on Wednesday — including pro baseball and basketball games — in the most sweeping efforts yet to control the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., with experts warning that the worst is yet to come.In a state where at least 25 victims have died from the virus — 19 of them from the same suburban Seattle nursing home — Washington Gov.
Missouri attorney general sues televangelist Jim Bakker over fake coronavirus cure
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KTVI) – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced Tuesday that his office is suing televangelist Jim Bakker and his company, Morningside Church Productions Inc., for claiming to have a viable treatment for novel coronavirus COVID-19.The lawsuit alleges that on a February 12 broadcast of “The Jim Bakker Show,” Baker and his guest, self-professed naturopathic doctor Sherill Sellman, claimed the product Silver Solution can cure coronavirus.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KTVI) – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced Tuesday that his office is suing televangelist Jim Bakker and his company, Morningside Church Productions Inc., for claiming to have a viable treatment for novel coronavirus COVID-19.The lawsuit alleges that on a February 12 broadcast of “The Jim Bakker Show,” Baker and his guest, self-professed naturopathic doctor Sherill Sellman, claimed the product Silver Solution can cure coronavirus.
Airlines slash flights, freeze hiring as virus cuts travel
NEW YORK -- Airlines are slashing flights, freezing hiring and parking planes to cope with a stunning drop in bookings and a rise in cancellations caused by fear over the new virus outbreak.Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly says the outbreak might be worse for airlines than the terror attacks of 2001.
NEW YORK -- Airlines are slashing flights, freezing hiring and parking planes to cope with a stunning drop in bookings and a rise in cancellations caused by fear over the new virus outbreak.Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly says the outbreak might be worse for airlines than the terror attacks of 2001.
CDC: US virus deaths hit 31, cases up over 1,000
NEW YORK -- CDC Director Robert Redfield reports that U.S. virus deaths now up to 31.Redfield is testifying Wednesday morning before the House Oversight and Reform Committee.With new deaths reported and the number of confirmed U.S. coronavirus cases exceeding 1,000, U.S. lawmakers and health officials have set up containment zones and quarantine areas and sought to limit contact with those who might be infected.
NEW YORK -- CDC Director Robert Redfield reports that U.S. virus deaths now up to 31.Redfield is testifying Wednesday morning before the House Oversight and Reform Committee.With new deaths reported and the number of confirmed U.S. coronavirus cases exceeding 1,000, U.S. lawmakers and health officials have set up containment zones and quarantine areas and sought to limit contact with those who might be infected.
Small businesses seek help from Washington in coronavirus economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Small businesses and the workers they employ continue to feel the impact of the coronavirus as fears of a worsening epidemic grow.From restaurants to retail, experts said few in this economy could be hit harder than America’s small business community.As coronavirus cases continue to spread, small businesses are looking to Washington for help.“We must summon every available resource of the U.S. government to overcome the impact of the coronavirus epidemic on the U.S. economy,” said Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Small businesses and the workers they employ continue to feel the impact of the coronavirus as fears of a worsening epidemic grow.From restaurants to retail, experts said few in this economy could be hit harder than America’s small business community.As coronavirus cases continue to spread, small businesses are looking to Washington for help.“We must summon every available resource of the U.S. government to overcome the impact of the coronavirus epidemic on the U.S. economy,” said Rep.
Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day parades, river dyeing postponed amid coronavirus concerns
CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago’s downtown St.
CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago’s downtown St.