Pabst Theater Group taking precautions as coronavirus concern grows among patrons, employees
MILWAUKEE -- The Pabst Theater Group has announced added health precautions at each of its four Milwaukee venues as concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus grow.At the Riverside Theater, Pabst Theater, Turner Hall Ballroom and Back Room @ Colectivo, cleaning products approved by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are being used to wipe down surfaces.
MILWAUKEE -- The Pabst Theater Group has announced added health precautions at each of its four Milwaukee venues as concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus grow.At the Riverside Theater, Pabst Theater, Turner Hall Ballroom and Back Room @ Colectivo, cleaning products approved by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are being used to wipe down surfaces.
Illinois governor makes formal disaster declaration over spread of coronavirus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The number of coronavirus cases in Illinois reached 11 on Monday, March 9.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The number of coronavirus cases in Illinois reached 11 on Monday, March 9.
3 Cardinal Stritch University students under quarantine after exposure to coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- Three Cardinal Stritch University students are now under quarantine after having had direct contact with a COVID-19 positive person during a spring break trip to Washington state.
MILWAUKEE -- Three Cardinal Stritch University students are now under quarantine after having had direct contact with a COVID-19 positive person during a spring break trip to Washington state.
'Quite a few wearing masks:' In emails to travelers, airlines reassure planes are clean amid coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Pierce County Public Health Department announced Monday, March 9 that a second person tested positive for COVID-19 — coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Pierce County Public Health Department announced Monday, March 9 that a second person tested positive for COVID-19 — coronavirus.
Dow Jones plummets after opening bell, coronavirus fears to blame
MILWAUKEE -- Coronavirus fears hit the stock market for another week as the Dow and the S&P plummeted after the opening bell Monday, March 9.Taking the biggest hit -- oil prices -- which plunged 30% amid growing concerns over a dispute between oil-producing countries like Russia and Saudi Arabia."A lot of people are panicking," Financial Advisor Brad Allen said. "Because nobody knows how it's going to affect the global markets at this point."
MILWAUKEE -- Coronavirus fears hit the stock market for another week as the Dow and the S&P plummeted after the opening bell Monday, March 9.Taking the biggest hit -- oil prices -- which plunged 30% amid growing concerns over a dispute between oil-producing countries like Russia and Saudi Arabia."A lot of people are panicking," Financial Advisor Brad Allen said. "Because nobody knows how it's going to affect the global markets at this point."
Pro sports to restrict access to locker rooms to protect players from exposure to coronavirus
NEW YORK — The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel in response to the coronavirus crisis, the leagues announced in a joint statement Monday night.The leagues said they made the decision “after consultation with infectious disease and public health experts.” The NBA, in a call with teams earlier Monday, stressed that the move is not to ban reporters but to ensure the safety of players and staff in those areas.The statement, in part, read: “Given the issues that can be associated with close contact in pre- and post-game settings, all team locker rooms and clubhouses will be open only to players and essential employees of teams and team facilities until further notice.
NEW YORK — The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel in response to the coronavirus crisis, the leagues announced in a joint statement Monday night.The leagues said they made the decision “after consultation with infectious disease and public health experts.” The NBA, in a call with teams earlier Monday, stressed that the move is not to ban reporters but to ensure the safety of players and staff in those areas.The statement, in part, read: “Given the issues that can be associated with close contact in pre- and post-game settings, all team locker rooms and clubhouses will be open only to players and essential employees of teams and team facilities until further notice.
'Aggressive hygiene habits' expected at polls during primary amid coronavirus concerns
MILWAUKEE -- The presidential primary election in Wisconsin is April 7, and in-person absentee voting in Milwaukee County begins Monday, March 16.
MILWAUKEE -- The presidential primary election in Wisconsin is April 7, and in-person absentee voting in Milwaukee County begins Monday, March 16.
'It's not a pandemic:' WI doctor says focus here is preventing spread of coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Monday, March 9 announced 36 negative tests for coronavirus and two positive test -- the Dane County resident who returned from China and was placed under quarantine at the end of January -- who recovered, and a new case announced Monday -- a patient in Pierce County.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Monday, March 9 announced 36 negative tests for coronavirus and two positive test -- the Dane County resident who returned from China and was placed under quarantine at the end of January -- who recovered, and a new case announced Monday -- a patient in Pierce County.
Pierce County patient who tested positive for coronavirus attended event at Prescott, Osceola schools
PIERCE COUNTY -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Pierce County Public Health Department announced Monday, March 9 that a second person in the state tested positive for COVID-19 -- coronavirus.DHS officials said the person was exposed while traveling within the U.S. and was in isolation at home.County health officials in an update Tuesday afternoon said the patient attended a practice Destination Imagination event at a school in Prescott on Friday, March 6, and an all-day Destination Imagination event on Saturday, March 7 at Osceola High School.
PIERCE COUNTY -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Pierce County Public Health Department announced Monday, March 9 that a second person in the state tested positive for COVID-19 -- coronavirus.DHS officials said the person was exposed while traveling within the U.S. and was in isolation at home.County health officials in an update Tuesday afternoon said the patient attended a practice Destination Imagination event at a school in Prescott on Friday, March 6, and an all-day Destination Imagination event on Saturday, March 7 at Osceola High School.
FDA warns 7 companies over fraudulent coronavirus claims
WASHINGTON -- U.S. regulators warned seven companies to stop selling soaps, sprays and other concoctions with false claims that they can treat the new coronavirus or keep people from catching it.The warnings were emailed Friday to companies based in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. and were announced Monday.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. regulators warned seven companies to stop selling soaps, sprays and other concoctions with false claims that they can treat the new coronavirus or keep people from catching it.The warnings were emailed Friday to companies based in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. and were announced Monday.
Italy imposes nationwide restrictions to contain new virus
MILAN — Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says travel restrictions are being imposed nationwide to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.Conte said Monday night that a new government decree will require all people in Italy to demonstrate a need to work, health conditions or other limited reasons to travel outside the areas where they live.The restrictions will take effect on Tuesday and like those in northern Italy will last until April 3, he said."There won't be just a red zone,'' Conte told reporters referring to the quarantine order he signed for a vast swath of northern Italy with a population of 16 million over the weekend."There will be Italy" as a protected area, he said.The premier also took to task the young people in much of Italy who have been gathering at night to drink and have a good time during the public health emergency that started on Feb. 21."This nightlife...we can't allow this anymore," Conte said.Pubs had been closed in northern Italy, with eateries and cafes also ordered to close at dusk.
MILAN — Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says travel restrictions are being imposed nationwide to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.Conte said Monday night that a new government decree will require all people in Italy to demonstrate a need to work, health conditions or other limited reasons to travel outside the areas where they live.The restrictions will take effect on Tuesday and like those in northern Italy will last until April 3, he said."There won't be just a red zone,'' Conte told reporters referring to the quarantine order he signed for a vast swath of northern Italy with a population of 16 million over the weekend."There will be Italy" as a protected area, he said.The premier also took to task the young people in much of Italy who have been gathering at night to drink and have a good time during the public health emergency that started on Feb. 21."This nightlife...we can't allow this anymore," Conte said.Pubs had been closed in northern Italy, with eateries and cafes also ordered to close at dusk.
Dow drops 7.8% as free-fall in oil, coronavirus fears slam markets
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 7.8% Monday, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as mounting fears over the coronavirus combined with a crash in oil prices to send a shudder through world markets.The staggering losses immediately raised fears that a recession might be on the way in the U.S. and the record-breaking 11-year bull market in the U.S. might be coming to an end.The drop on Wall Street was so sharp that it triggered the first automatic halt in trading in more than two decades.
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 7.8% Monday, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as mounting fears over the coronavirus combined with a crash in oil prices to send a shudder through world markets.The staggering losses immediately raised fears that a recession might be on the way in the U.S. and the record-breaking 11-year bull market in the U.S. might be coming to an end.The drop on Wall Street was so sharp that it triggered the first automatic halt in trading in more than two decades.
Israel announces 2-week quarantine for all arrivals
JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said his government has decided to place anyone arriving from overseas into quarantine in a move to contain a growing coronavirus outbreak.Netanyahu announced the 14-day quarantine after consultations with Cabinet ministers and senior health officials."This is a difficult decision, but it's necessary to protect public health.
JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said his government has decided to place anyone arriving from overseas into quarantine in a move to contain a growing coronavirus outbreak.Netanyahu announced the 14-day quarantine after consultations with Cabinet ministers and senior health officials."This is a difficult decision, but it's necessary to protect public health.
Cruise ship struck by coronavirus pulls into California port
OAKLAND, Calif. — A cruise ship with a cluster of coronavirus cases that forced it to idle off the California coast for days arrived Monday at a port in the San Francisco Bay Area as state and U.S. officials prepared to start bringing passengers to military bases for quarantine or get them back to their home countries.The Grand Princess pulled into the Port of Oakland with more than 3,500 people aboard — 21 of them infected with the new virus.
OAKLAND, Calif. — A cruise ship with a cluster of coronavirus cases that forced it to idle off the California coast for days arrived Monday at a port in the San Francisco Bay Area as state and U.S. officials prepared to start bringing passengers to military bases for quarantine or get them back to their home countries.The Grand Princess pulled into the Port of Oakland with more than 3,500 people aboard — 21 of them infected with the new virus.
Blood donations needed to maintain adequate supply during coronavirus outbreak
MILWAUKEE -- Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is urging community members on Monday, March 9 to schedule and keep their blood donation appointments at donor centers and organized blood drives to ensure the continued adequacy of the blood supply.Versiti Chief Medical Officer Tom Abshire, M.D. issued the following statement in a news release:
MILWAUKEE -- Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is urging community members on Monday, March 9 to schedule and keep their blood donation appointments at donor centers and organized blood drives to ensure the continued adequacy of the blood supply.Versiti Chief Medical Officer Tom Abshire, M.D. issued the following statement in a news release:
MHD can test '25-30 specimens a day' for coronavirus; federal funding could expand testing
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, health officials, and other leaders on Sunday, March 8 offered an update on the fight against coronavirus -- focused on preparedness, with no cases in Milwaukee or Milwaukee County."We want to be prepared as we can be," said Mayor Barrett. "We have been working closely with the state, and the state has been working closely with the CDC."As of Friday, March 6, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced 12 pending tests for coronavirus -- a total of 31 negative tests, and just one positive test in the state -- a Dane County resident who returned from China and was placed under quarantine at the end of January.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, health officials, and other leaders on Sunday, March 8 offered an update on the fight against coronavirus -- focused on preparedness, with no cases in Milwaukee or Milwaukee County."We want to be prepared as we can be," said Mayor Barrett. "We have been working closely with the state, and the state has been working closely with the CDC."As of Friday, March 6, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced 12 pending tests for coronavirus -- a total of 31 negative tests, and just one positive test in the state -- a Dane County resident who returned from China and was placed under quarantine at the end of January.
Ted Cruz will self-quarantine after interacting with CPAC attendee with coronavirus
WASHINGTON — GOP Sen.
WASHINGTON — GOP Sen.
State Department says US citizens 'should not travel by cruise ship' amid coronavirus
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. State Department is recommending American citizens do not travel on cruise ships because of the risk of coronavirus.The below message can be found on the State Department's website:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. State Department is recommending American citizens do not travel on cruise ships because of the risk of coronavirus.The below message can be found on the State Department's website:
Cruise ship hit by coronavirus to dock in Oakland, California
SAN FRANCISCO — A cruise ship hit by the new coronavirus is headed to the port of Oakland, California, the captain told passengers, though they were destined to stay aboard the ship for at least another day.Grand Princess Capt.
SAN FRANCISCO — A cruise ship hit by the new coronavirus is headed to the port of Oakland, California, the captain told passengers, though they were destined to stay aboard the ship for at least another day.Grand Princess Capt.