Cruise returning to San Francisco early after ex-passenger dies of coronavirus
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – The CDC announced Wednesday it is investigating a “small cluster” of coronavirus cases linked to passengers who were on a recent voyage aboard a Grand Princess cruise ship.Some passengers aboard the cruise ship have flu-like symptoms, the CDC says.The City and County of San Francisco are preparing to provide care as appropriate to those on board as the ship is expected to dock back in San Francisco Thursday afternoon.The Mayor’s office, Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Health and the Port of San Francisco are working together as San Francisco continues to prepare for COVID-19.This comes as California announced the state’s first coronavirus death in Placer County.Health officials said the elderly man who had other health conditions died Wednesday at a hospital in Roseville where he was in isolation.The man was likely exposed to the virus while he traveled in February on a Princess cruise ship from San Francisco to Mexico, officials said in a statement.Two others who were on the same cruise ship are presumed positive for the coronavirus.In a health advisory released by Grand Princess – which is operated by Princess Cruises – chief medical officer Dr.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – The CDC announced Wednesday it is investigating a “small cluster” of coronavirus cases linked to passengers who were on a recent voyage aboard a Grand Princess cruise ship.Some passengers aboard the cruise ship have flu-like symptoms, the CDC says.The City and County of San Francisco are preparing to provide care as appropriate to those on board as the ship is expected to dock back in San Francisco Thursday afternoon.The Mayor’s office, Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Health and the Port of San Francisco are working together as San Francisco continues to prepare for COVID-19.This comes as California announced the state’s first coronavirus death in Placer County.Health officials said the elderly man who had other health conditions died Wednesday at a hospital in Roseville where he was in isolation.The man was likely exposed to the virus while he traveled in February on a Princess cruise ship from San Francisco to Mexico, officials said in a statement.Two others who were on the same cruise ship are presumed positive for the coronavirus.In a health advisory released by Grand Princess – which is operated by Princess Cruises – chief medical officer Dr.
House passes bipartisan $8.3 billion bill to battle coronavirus
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House passed an $8.3 billion measure Wednesday to battle the coronavirus outbreak that's spreading rapidly and threatening a major shock to the economy and disruptions to everyday life in the U.S.The swift and sweeping bipartisan vote was a relative rarity in a polarized Washington and came just nine days after the president outlined a $2.5 billion plan that both Trump's GOP allies and Democratic critics said was insufficient.The 415-2 vote came after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi beat a tactical retreat on vaccine price guarantees and followed a debate that lasted only a few minutes.“The government's greatest responsibility is to keep Americans safe,” said House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey, D-N.Y. “This emergency supplemental addresses the coronavirus and takes critical steps to protect the American people from this deadly and expanding outbreak.”The Senate is likely to pass the measure Thursday and send it to the White House for Trump's signature.
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House passed an $8.3 billion measure Wednesday to battle the coronavirus outbreak that's spreading rapidly and threatening a major shock to the economy and disruptions to everyday life in the U.S.The swift and sweeping bipartisan vote was a relative rarity in a polarized Washington and came just nine days after the president outlined a $2.5 billion plan that both Trump's GOP allies and Democratic critics said was insufficient.The 415-2 vote came after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi beat a tactical retreat on vaccine price guarantees and followed a debate that lasted only a few minutes.“The government's greatest responsibility is to keep Americans safe,” said House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey, D-N.Y. “This emergency supplemental addresses the coronavirus and takes critical steps to protect the American people from this deadly and expanding outbreak.”The Senate is likely to pass the measure Thursday and send it to the White House for Trump's signature.
Milwaukee doctor urges public to continue coronavirus precautions: 'Prevention starts now'
MILWAUKEE -- With more than 200 patients passing through the doors at Milwaukee Health Services every day, the need to keep the coronavirus and flu out becomes even greater.
MILWAUKEE -- With more than 200 patients passing through the doors at Milwaukee Health Services every day, the need to keep the coronavirus and flu out becomes even greater.
Public health officials reveal new guidance for travelers in response to coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- To slow the spread of coronavirus into the U.S., the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is working with state public health partners to implement after-travel health precautions.Depending on your travel history, you will be asked to stay home for a period of 14 days from the time you left an area with widespread or ongoing community spread (Level 3 Travel Health Notice).Travel notices fall under different levels, with level 3 travel health notices indicating widespread and sustained transmission of coronavirus and level 2 travel health notices indicating sustained, but not widespread, community transmission.As of Wednesday, March 4, the countries with level 2 and 3 travel health notices include: China, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Japan, and South Korea.
MILWAUKEE -- To slow the spread of coronavirus into the U.S., the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is working with state public health partners to implement after-travel health precautions.Depending on your travel history, you will be asked to stay home for a period of 14 days from the time you left an area with widespread or ongoing community spread (Level 3 Travel Health Notice).Travel notices fall under different levels, with level 3 travel health notices indicating widespread and sustained transmission of coronavirus and level 2 travel health notices indicating sustained, but not widespread, community transmission.As of Wednesday, March 4, the countries with level 2 and 3 travel health notices include: China, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Japan, and South Korea.
Visit by VP Pence to Onalaska canceled, instead he is heading to Washington state
ONALASKA, Wis. -- A planned visit by Vice President Mike Pence to Onalaska for Thursday, March 5 has been canceled.Pence and his wife Karen were expected to appear at the Stoney Creek Inn for a visit.
ONALASKA, Wis. -- A planned visit by Vice President Mike Pence to Onalaska for Thursday, March 5 has been canceled.Pence and his wife Karen were expected to appear at the Stoney Creek Inn for a visit.
US coronavirus death toll rises to 11 with California victim
SEATTLE — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11 on Wednesday with a victim succumbing in California — the nation's first reported fatality outside Washington state — as officials, schools and businesses came under pressure to respond more aggressively to the outbreak.Officials in Placer County, northwest of Sacramento, said an elderly person who tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday after returning from a San Francisco-Mexico cruise had died.
SEATTLE — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11 on Wednesday with a victim succumbing in California — the nation's first reported fatality outside Washington state — as officials, schools and businesses came under pressure to respond more aggressively to the outbreak.Officials in Placer County, northwest of Sacramento, said an elderly person who tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday after returning from a San Francisco-Mexico cruise had died.
'So much we don’t know:' Wisconsin lawmakers quiz health leaders about coronavirus
MADISON, Wis. — Health leaders coordinating Wisconsin's reaction to the new coronavirus assured lawmakers at a briefing Wednesday that the risk of infection remains low in the state, but discussions are underway about how to handle potential outbreaks at prisons, long term care facilities and other places where people congregate.State health officials urged calm, while also acknowledging that much is not known about the virus that causes a disease called COVID-19.
MADISON, Wis. — Health leaders coordinating Wisconsin's reaction to the new coronavirus assured lawmakers at a briefing Wednesday that the risk of infection remains low in the state, but discussions are underway about how to handle potential outbreaks at prisons, long term care facilities and other places where people congregate.State health officials urged calm, while also acknowledging that much is not known about the virus that causes a disease called COVID-19.
Public Safety and Health Committee to hold special meeting on coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- The Public Safety and Health Committee of Milwaukee's Common Council plans to hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 5 that is focused on coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- The Public Safety and Health Committee of Milwaukee's Common Council plans to hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 5 that is focused on coronavirus.
Mequon company touts solution to coronavirus, 'available right in Milwaukee's backyard'
MEQUON -- Leaders of Altapure in Mequon believe they have the solution to stopping the coronavirus in its tracks -- a device that does more than blow smoke.It's called Altapure, and it sends a dry fog through any room, covering it in disinfectant.Company owners noted demand from hospitals and other businesses through the roof since coronavirus started to spread.
MEQUON -- Leaders of Altapure in Mequon believe they have the solution to stopping the coronavirus in its tracks -- a device that does more than blow smoke.It's called Altapure, and it sends a dry fog through any room, covering it in disinfectant.Company owners noted demand from hospitals and other businesses through the roof since coronavirus started to spread.
Looking for hand sanitizer? Good luck finding it
NEW YORK — The hand sanitizers on Amazon were overpriced.
NEW YORK — The hand sanitizers on Amazon were overpriced.
'We're killing that cell:' Waukesha company uses UV-C light to eliminate coronavirus
WAUKESHA -- Officials with Surfacide in Waukesha said their product can help big institutions, like hospitals, kill the coronavirus before it infects humans.Tensions over how to contain the coronavirus escalated Tuesday, March 3 in the United States as the death toll climbed to nine, and lawmakers expressed doubts about the government’s ability to ramp up testing fast enough to deal with the crisis.All of the deaths have occurred in Washington state, and most were residents of a nursing home in suburban Seattle.
WAUKESHA -- Officials with Surfacide in Waukesha said their product can help big institutions, like hospitals, kill the coronavirus before it infects humans.Tensions over how to contain the coronavirus escalated Tuesday, March 3 in the United States as the death toll climbed to nine, and lawmakers expressed doubts about the government’s ability to ramp up testing fast enough to deal with the crisis.All of the deaths have occurred in Washington state, and most were residents of a nursing home in suburban Seattle.
'Preventative and proactive:' Physicians on-site as international gymnasts come to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Tensions over how to contain the coronavirus outbreak escalated Tuesday, March 3 in the United States as the death toll climbed to nine, and lawmakers expressed doubts about the government's ability to ramp up testing fast enough to deal with the crisis.Currently, all of those deaths have occurred in Washington state, and most were residents of a nursing home in suburban Seattle.
MILWAUKEE -- Tensions over how to contain the coronavirus outbreak escalated Tuesday, March 3 in the United States as the death toll climbed to nine, and lawmakers expressed doubts about the government's ability to ramp up testing fast enough to deal with the crisis.Currently, all of those deaths have occurred in Washington state, and most were residents of a nursing home in suburban Seattle.
Washington state reports 9 deaths from virus
SEATTLE — Washington state reported additional coronavirus deaths Tuesday, bringing the total to nine.All of the COVID-19 deaths in the United States so far have been in the Seattle area.On its website, the state Department of Health reported nine deaths, eight in King County and one in Snohomish County.The state is now reporting 27 confirmed cases.Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington on Sunday said they had evidence the COVID-19 virus may have been circulating in the state for up to six weeks undetected.
SEATTLE — Washington state reported additional coronavirus deaths Tuesday, bringing the total to nine.All of the COVID-19 deaths in the United States so far have been in the Seattle area.On its website, the state Department of Health reported nine deaths, eight in King County and one in Snohomish County.The state is now reporting 27 confirmed cases.Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington on Sunday said they had evidence the COVID-19 virus may have been circulating in the state for up to six weeks undetected.
Target offers solid profit outlook despite virus uncertainty
NEW YORK — Target Corp.
NEW YORK — Target Corp.
Coronavirus spread prompts Fed to slash rates in surprise move
WASHINGTON — In a surprise move, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point Tuesday in an effort to support the economy in the face of the spreading coronavirus.Chairman Jerome Powell noted that the virus “poses evolving risks to economic activity."It was the Fed's first rate cut since last year, when it reduced its key short-term rate three times.
WASHINGTON — In a surprise move, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point Tuesday in an effort to support the economy in the face of the spreading coronavirus.Chairman Jerome Powell noted that the virus “poses evolving risks to economic activity."It was the Fed's first rate cut since last year, when it reduced its key short-term rate three times.
Coronavirus is not stopping some from traveling worldwide: 'I want to do it while I can'
MILWAUKEE -- The number of people affected by the coronavirus rose again on Monday, March 2.
MILWAUKEE -- The number of people affected by the coronavirus rose again on Monday, March 2.
6 people have died from COVID-19 coronavirus in the US as cases nationwide surge
SEATTLE -- Six people have died in Washington state as the United States grapples with more than 90 cases of the disease.Five of the deaths are from Seattle and King County, county health official Jeffrey Duchin said Monday, March 2.The sixth death happened in Snohomish County, said Heather Thomas, a spokeswoman with the Snohomish Health District.So far, every death from novel coronavirus in the United States has been in Washington state.A recent surge of cases nationwide has prompted new travel restrictions, school closures, and emergency declarations.But now is not the time to panic, U.S. Surgeon General Dr.
SEATTLE -- Six people have died in Washington state as the United States grapples with more than 90 cases of the disease.Five of the deaths are from Seattle and King County, county health official Jeffrey Duchin said Monday, March 2.The sixth death happened in Snohomish County, said Heather Thomas, a spokeswoman with the Snohomish Health District.So far, every death from novel coronavirus in the United States has been in Washington state.A recent surge of cases nationwide has prompted new travel restrictions, school closures, and emergency declarations.But now is not the time to panic, U.S. Surgeon General Dr.
Coughing Pope Francis won't attend Lenten retreat; 34 coronavirus deaths in Italy
VATICAN CITY — A coughing Pope Francis told pilgrims gathered for the traditional Sunday blessing March 1 that he canceled his participation at a week-long spiritual retreat in the Roman countryside because of a cold.
VATICAN CITY — A coughing Pope Francis told pilgrims gathered for the traditional Sunday blessing March 1 that he canceled his participation at a week-long spiritual retreat in the Roman countryside because of a cold.
Virus spreads to over 60 countries; France closes the Louvre
TOKYO — The number of countries hit by the coronavirus climbed past 60 Sunday, and infections and deaths continued to mount around the globe, emptying streets of tourists and workers, shaking economies and rewriting the realities of daily life.In Paris, the Louvre Museum closed, and priests stopped placing sacramental bread in worshippers' mouths.
TOKYO — The number of countries hit by the coronavirus climbed past 60 Sunday, and infections and deaths continued to mount around the globe, emptying streets of tourists and workers, shaking economies and rewriting the realities of daily life.In Paris, the Louvre Museum closed, and priests stopped placing sacramental bread in worshippers' mouths.