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.
'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.