Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) COVID-19-WHBY
WMC calls for mask wearing, prevention steps
The largest business group in the state wants companies to talk with workers about the importance of wearing masks, and practicing social distancing. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce spokesman Nic...
Oct 01, 2020
CDC looking at UWO antigen testing data
UW-Oshkosh is working with the CDC to share test results from what are called coronavirus antigen tests. They can provide results in about 15 minutes, compared to a few days for the more common PCR te...
Oct 01, 2020
Trump cancels campaign stops in G.B and Janesville
President Trump won’t make campaign stops in Green Bay and Janesville tomorrow. He and the first lady have tested positive for coronavirus and will quarantine at the White House.
Oct 01, 2020
Judge blocks release of businesses with COVID-19 cases
A Waukesha County judge won’t let Governor Evers and his administration release names of businesses that have had workers test positive for coronavirus. More than 1,000 have had at least two cas...
Oct 01, 2020
G.B. Catholic schools shifting to online classes
Green Bay’s Catholic schools will move to virtual learning on Tuesday. In-person classes will continue tomorrow, and Monday will be a planning day for teachers. The system is working on a proces...
Oct 01, 2020
ThedaCare leader: Coronavirus spread a ‘3-alarm fire’
With hospitals in the Fox Valley region nearing capacity, ThedaCare’s leader says he’s “sounding a three-alarm fire.” And Dr. Imran Andrabi says if the community doesn’t ...
Oct 01, 2020
Rai: Jump in patient strains other hospital areas
The president of Prevea Health is concerned about the impact the spike in coronavirus patients is having on other parts of the hospital. Dr. Ashok Rai tells Action 2 News they have to make sure they c...
Oct 01, 2020
Oshkosh council to look for ways to prevent COVID-19
Oshkosh city leaders want to get together with businesses, including bar owners, to talk about what can be done to slow the spread of coronavirus in the community. The Common Council hopes to hold a s...
Oct 01, 2020
State sets new single-day record for coronavirus cases
A day after setting a single-day record for coronavirus deaths, the state has a new high for confirmed cases. There are 2,887 more cases, and that’s 70 more than last Saturday’s previous r...
Oct 01, 2020
Building for Kids hopes to raise $100K
The Building for Kids Children’s Museum in downtown Appleton is launching a fundraising campaign today. Spokeswoman Casie Holdcroft says their goal is $100,000. She says they lost revenue, becau...
Oct 01, 2020
