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.
Company that cleans murder scenes, asbestos tasked with disinfecting coronavirus
CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. — They prefer to fly under the radar, yet are deeply involved in emergency management of the worst proportions.One Chicago Ridge company, Celtic Environmental, is now getting directives from the CDC and the Illinois Department of Public Health to deal with COVID-19.“We’re in the business of gross,” said operations manager Jeff Lenz.While they usually deal with getting rid of asbestos, hazmat situations and even murder scenes, Celtic Environmental was recently called in to clean Loyola Academy.
CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. — They prefer to fly under the radar, yet are deeply involved in emergency management of the worst proportions.One Chicago Ridge company, Celtic Environmental, is now getting directives from the CDC and the Illinois Department of Public Health to deal with COVID-19.“We’re in the business of gross,” said operations manager Jeff Lenz.While they usually deal with getting rid of asbestos, hazmat situations and even murder scenes, Celtic Environmental was recently called in to clean Loyola Academy.
'Deeply concerned:' World Health Organization declares that virus crisis is now a pandemic
ROME — Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and slow government responses, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic but also said it's not too late for countries to act.By reversing course and using the charged word “pandemic” that it had previously shied away from, the U.N. health agency appeared to want to shock lethargic countries into pulling out all the stops.“We have called every day for countries to take urgent and aggressive action.
ROME — Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and slow government responses, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic but also said it's not too late for countries to act.By reversing course and using the charged word “pandemic” that it had previously shied away from, the U.N. health agency appeared to want to shock lethargic countries into pulling out all the stops.“We have called every day for countries to take urgent and aggressive action.
Google asks all North American employees to work from home
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Google's parent company, Alphabet, has spelled out a new message for its North American employees: "Work from home."The recommendation comes in the wake of growing coronavirus concerns.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Google's parent company, Alphabet, has spelled out a new message for its North American employees: "Work from home."The recommendation comes in the wake of growing coronavirus concerns.
Students in Taiwan build hand sanitizer-dispensing robot amid coronavirus outbreak
TAIWAN -- As the coronavirus continues to spread, one school is taking a fun approach to fighting germs.Students at an elementary school in Taiwan elementary school are learning to problem-solve while staying clean -- building their own robotic hand sanitizer dispensers.Kids ranging from six to twelve years old lined up to use the self-built disinfecting robot.
TAIWAN -- As the coronavirus continues to spread, one school is taking a fun approach to fighting germs.Students at an elementary school in Taiwan elementary school are learning to problem-solve while staying clean -- building their own robotic hand sanitizer dispensers.Kids ranging from six to twelve years old lined up to use the self-built disinfecting robot.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse classes will be canceled the week after spring break
LACROSSE -- All University of Wisconsin-La Crosse classes will be canceled the week after spring break, March 23-27, due to the coronavirus.
LACROSSE -- All University of Wisconsin-La Crosse classes will be canceled the week after spring break, March 23-27, due to the coronavirus.
AP Source: MLB prefers teams move games rather than play without fans if coronavirus shuts parks
NEW YORK — If Major League Baseball can't play in front of fans at a team's home ballpark because of the virus outbreak, the sport's first preference likely would be to switch games to the visiting team's stadium if possible, a person familiar with the deliberations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because no decisions have been made.MLB starts its season on March 26.
NEW YORK — If Major League Baseball can't play in front of fans at a team's home ballpark because of the virus outbreak, the sport's first preference likely would be to switch games to the visiting team's stadium if possible, a person familiar with the deliberations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because no decisions have been made.MLB starts its season on March 26.
University of Wisconsin-Madison suspends face-to-face instruction effective Monday, March 23
MADISON -- University of Wisconsin-Madison officials announced Wednesday, March 11 that they will suspend face-to-face instruction following spring break, and that students shouldn't return to campus due to fears of spreading COVID-19.
MADISON -- University of Wisconsin-Madison officials announced Wednesday, March 11 that they will suspend face-to-face instruction following spring break, and that students shouldn't return to campus due to fears of spreading COVID-19.