'This is unstable:' Experts say low gas prices amid oil, coronavirus concerns 'reflection of economy'
KENOSHA -- Global stock markets rebounded Tuesday, March 10 from record-setting declines after President Donald Trump said he would ask Congress for a tax cut and other measures to ease the pain of the spreading coronavirus outbreak.
KENOSHA -- Global stock markets rebounded Tuesday, March 10 from record-setting declines after President Donald Trump said he would ask Congress for a tax cut and other measures to ease the pain of the spreading coronavirus outbreak.
Small businesses reach out to Washington for help in coronavirus economy
WASHINGTON — 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.
WASHINGTON — 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.
'I do feel I was better protected:' Man in hazmat suit at Mitchell Airport explains why he wore it
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Sunday, March 8 shared photos and video from a viewer that showed a man wearing a hazmat suit at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Saturday, March 7 on a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Sunday, March 8 shared photos and video from a viewer that showed a man wearing a hazmat suit at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Saturday, March 7 on a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
Coachella festival postponed amid virus concerns
LOS ANGELES -- The Coachella music festival in Southern California has been postponed amid virus concerns.The festival is organized by concert promoter Goldenvoice, which released a statement Tuesday saying it will be rescheduled for two weekends in October.Rage Against the Machine, Travis Scott and Frank Ocean had been scheduled to headline the April festival, which attracts tens of thousands to the desert community of Indio, California, and the nearby cities of Palm Springs and Rancho Mirago.The festival is held over two weekends has a reputation for eye-popping performances, including Beyoncé’s 2018 set that became the Netflix film “Homecoming,” and the 2012 debut of a “hologram” of late rapper Tupac Shakur.
LOS ANGELES -- The Coachella music festival in Southern California has been postponed amid virus concerns.The festival is organized by concert promoter Goldenvoice, which released a statement Tuesday saying it will be rescheduled for two weekends in October.Rage Against the Machine, Travis Scott and Frank Ocean had been scheduled to headline the April festival, which attracts tens of thousands to the desert community of Indio, California, and the nearby cities of Palm Springs and Rancho Mirago.The festival is held over two weekends has a reputation for eye-popping performances, including Beyoncé’s 2018 set that became the Netflix film “Homecoming,” and the 2012 debut of a “hologram” of late rapper Tupac Shakur.
Wisconsin health officials announce 3rd case of coronavirus; patient in Dane County
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Public Health Madison and Dane County announced Tuesday, March 10 that a third person tested positive for coronavirus.The first case involved a Dane County resident who returned from China and was placed under quarantine at the end of January.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Public Health Madison and Dane County announced Tuesday, March 10 that a third person tested positive for coronavirus.The first case involved a Dane County resident who returned from China and was placed under quarantine at the end of January.
UWM prepares to move 'majority of classes' online after spring break; employee tested for coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- Both Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee suspended all university-sponsored programs and travel to Level 3 travel warning countries amid coronavirus concerns, and officials urged anyone who travels to such places for personal reasons to follow CDC guidelines upon returning.At UWM 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 -- Both Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee suspended all university-sponsored programs and travel to Level 3 travel warning countries amid coronavirus concerns, and officials urged anyone who travels to such places for personal reasons to follow CDC guidelines upon returning.At UWM on Tuesday, March 10, officials announced an employee of the UWM Foundation was tested Monday, March 9 for coronavirus at a Milwaukee-area hospital.
Carlos Santana, Zac Brown Band, Pentatonix cancel concerts
NEW YORK -- Carlos Santana, Zac Brown Band and Pentatonix are the latest musicians to cancel concerts because of public health concerns and performance restrictions due to the growing coronavirus outbreak.The acts all made announcements Tuesday.
NEW YORK -- Carlos Santana, Zac Brown Band and Pentatonix are the latest musicians to cancel concerts because of public health concerns and performance restrictions due to the growing coronavirus outbreak.The acts all made announcements Tuesday.
Summerfest, Wisconsin State Fair organizers 'closely monitoring' developments tied to coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers is still on, but extra precautions will be in place to keep people safe and healthy.
MILWAUKEE -- Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers is still on, but extra precautions will be in place to keep people safe and healthy.
Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders cancel Ohio rallies over coronavirus concerns
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden abruptly canceled scheduled rallies Tuesday night in Cleveland amid concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus — as public health fears began transforming the 2020 race.Sanders had been planning to speak at a convention center in Cleveland as results from six states voting in the Democratic presidential contests began rolling in.
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden abruptly canceled scheduled rallies Tuesday night in Cleveland amid concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus — as public health fears began transforming the 2020 race.Sanders had been planning to speak at a convention center in Cleveland as results from six states voting in the Democratic presidential contests began rolling in.
Dow surges 4.9% in another wild day on hopes for virus aid
NEW YORK — Stocks on Tuesday recouped most of their historic losses from the prior day as hopes rose, faded and then bloomed again on Wall Street that the U.S. government will try to cushion the economic pain from the coronavirus.The S&P 500 surged as much as 3.7% in the morning, only to see those gains evaporate by midday.
NEW YORK — Stocks on Tuesday recouped most of their historic losses from the prior day as hopes rose, faded and then bloomed again on Wall Street that the U.S. government will try to cushion the economic pain from the coronavirus.The S&P 500 surged as much as 3.7% in the morning, only to see those gains evaporate by midday.
Drive-up coronavirus testing to open in Colorado: 'Working hard to expand testing'
LOWRY, Colo. -- The state of Colorado is now offering drive-up lab testing for the coronavirus.The new lab will open Wednesday, March 11 in Lowry, Colorado.
LOWRY, Colo. -- The state of Colorado is now offering drive-up lab testing for the coronavirus.The new lab will open Wednesday, March 11 in Lowry, Colorado.
Wisconsin officials caution against travel due to coronavirus
MADISON — Wisconsin health officials urged residents Tuesday to avoid non-essential travel following confirmation that the two latest people in the state who tested positive for COVID-19 had recently visited areas where the coronavirus is more widespread.The warning came as schools and universities headed into spring break season, when many students and families were planning to go on vacation.“We ask that you inform yourself and use your own best judgment about travel," said Jeanne Ayers, state health officer, in a conference call with reporters. “We know this is happening in the world, we know it’s happening in the country.
MADISON — Wisconsin health officials urged residents Tuesday to avoid non-essential travel following confirmation that the two latest people in the state who tested positive for COVID-19 had recently visited areas where the coronavirus is more widespread.The warning came as schools and universities headed into spring break season, when many students and families were planning to go on vacation.“We ask that you inform yourself and use your own best judgment about travel," said Jeanne Ayers, state health officer, in a conference call with reporters. “We know this is happening in the world, we know it’s happening in the country.
Pearl Jam postpones 1st leg of tour over coronavirus concerns
LOS ANGELES — Pearl Jam is postponing the North American leg of its Gigaton world tour because of concerns over the new coronavirus, the band announced Monday.Seventeen U.S. and Canadian performances, beginning on March 18 in Toronto through April 19 in Oakland, California, were indefinitely postponed, according to the band's website.Pearl Jam said it was announcing the postponements “with deep frustration and regret."“The levels of risk to our audience and their communities is simply too high for our comfort level," a band statement said. “Add to that we also have a unique group of passionate fans who travel far and wide.
LOS ANGELES — Pearl Jam is postponing the North American leg of its Gigaton world tour because of concerns over the new coronavirus, the band announced Monday.Seventeen U.S. and Canadian performances, beginning on March 18 in Toronto through April 19 in Oakland, California, were indefinitely postponed, according to the band's website.Pearl Jam said it was announcing the postponements “with deep frustration and regret."“The levels of risk to our audience and their communities is simply too high for our comfort level," a band statement said. “Add to that we also have a unique group of passionate fans who travel far and wide.
'Challenging time:' Red Cross urges healthy individuals to give blood amid coronavirus concerns
MILWAUKEE -- The American Red Cross strongly urges healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, rise in the U.S.“We’re asking the American people to help keep the blood supply stable during this challenging time.
MILWAUKEE -- The American Red Cross strongly urges healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, rise in the U.S.“We’re asking the American people to help keep the blood supply stable during this challenging time.
Ohio State University suspends classroom instruction through March 30
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW) - Ohio State University is suspending classroom instruction through at least March 30 because of coronavirus, the school announced in a letter on Monday.There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus associated with the OSU campus.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW) - Ohio State University is suspending classroom instruction through at least March 30 because of coronavirus, the school announced in a letter on Monday.There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus associated with the OSU campus.
Thousands on virus-hit cruise ship wait their turn to leave
OAKLAND, Calif. — Thousands of increasingly bored and restless passengers aboard a cruise ship struck by the coronavirus waited for their turn Tuesday to get off the vessel and go into two weeks of quarantine at military bases around the U..S.After days of being forced to idle off the Northern California coast, the Grand Princess docked Monday at Oakland with about 3,500 passengers and crew, including at least 21 who tested positive for the new virus.“We’re trying to stay calm and were trying to stay positive, but it’s getting harder and harder.
OAKLAND, Calif. — Thousands of increasingly bored and restless passengers aboard a cruise ship struck by the coronavirus waited for their turn Tuesday to get off the vessel and go into two weeks of quarantine at military bases around the U..S.After days of being forced to idle off the Northern California coast, the Grand Princess docked Monday at Oakland with about 3,500 passengers and crew, including at least 21 who tested positive for the new virus.“We’re trying to stay calm and were trying to stay positive, but it’s getting harder and harder.
Stocks give up much of an early surge day after huge plunge
NEW YORK — Stocks gave up most of an early surge on Wall Street and briefly dipped into the red a day after the market's biggest drop since 2008.The Dow had been up 945 points in the early going, dipped into the red and then went higher again shortly after noon.Markets bumped up after Vice President Mike Pence said the nation's big health insurers would cover co-pays for coronavirus testing.
NEW YORK — Stocks gave up most of an early surge on Wall Street and briefly dipped into the red a day after the market's biggest drop since 2008.The Dow had been up 945 points in the early going, dipped into the red and then went higher again shortly after noon.Markets bumped up after Vice President Mike Pence said the nation's big health insurers would cover co-pays for coronavirus testing.
CVS pharmacy temporarily waives at-home prescription delivery fees
NEW YORK -- In a push to help at-risk patients stay safe from coronavirus, pharmacy giant CVS is waiving fees for its prescription home delivery service.The CVS announcement coincides with new recommendations from the CDC, which is asking higher-risk patients to stay at home in order to avoid potential contact with the virus.Aetna Health Care is also waiving early refill limits on 30-day prescription maintenance medications for its members -- as long as they have the benefits administered through CVS Caremark.CVS said it is working with state governments to provide the same prescription options for Medicaid members where allowable.
NEW YORK -- In a push to help at-risk patients stay safe from coronavirus, pharmacy giant CVS is waiving fees for its prescription home delivery service.The CVS announcement coincides with new recommendations from the CDC, which is asking higher-risk patients to stay at home in order to avoid potential contact with the virus.Aetna Health Care is also waiving early refill limits on 30-day prescription maintenance medications for its members -- as long as they have the benefits administered through CVS Caremark.CVS said it is working with state governments to provide the same prescription options for Medicaid members where allowable.
Ireland canceling St. Patrick's Day parades due to coronavirus fears
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