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Social distancing, safer at home may already be bending Wisconsin COVID-19 curve: Medical College CEO

The growth in the number of COVID-19 cases in Milwaukee County and Wisconsin has slowed in recent days, which may be an indication that school closings, social distancing and working from home is making an impact, said Medical College of Wisconsin pre.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 31st, 2020

Data available next week on when to relax social distancing in Wisconsin: Medical College CEO

Although the number of COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin are expected to stress some hospital intensive care units this weekend, health care officials should know the week of April 13 when social distancing measures can start loosening, said Medical College of .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 10th, 2020

7 essential jobs that present the most risk amid coronavirus

Safer-at-home orders and social distancing help to reduce exposure to COVID-19. However, some occupations are considered essential and require person-to-person contact. Here are seven jobs that present the most risk amid coronavirus......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 1st, 2020

Most New Yorkers abiding Covid-19 rules, staying home

Most New York state residents say they are either quarantining themselves or social-distancing, according to a poll released Monday. The Siena College poll reported that 14% of New Yorkers said they... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 8th, 2020

Is Oregon flattening the curve of new COVID-19 cases yet? Experts weigh in

It’s the burning question on most everyone’s mind amid the COVID-19 pandemic: When will we know if social distancing measures have worked in Oregon? Or in public health parlance, has the "stay at home" directive, along with closures of schools, res.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 30th, 2020

Where Europeans Get To Work From Home

Where Europeans Get To Work From Home The social distancing measures introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has forced many people to work from ho.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 20th, 2021

Medical College"s Dr. Raymond says Covid-19 uptick in state not a surge, but variants a concern

In spite of a recent uptick in new Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations in Wisconsin, “it doesn’t look like we’re having a surge right now,” says Medical College of Wisconsin president and CEO Dr. John Raymond Sr......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 12th, 2021

Medical College"s Dr. Raymond is upbeat on Wisconsin"s pandemic prognosis

After months serving as a purveyor of extreme patience in Wisconsin’s progress against Covid-19, the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Dr. John Raymond Sr. is spreading some optimism......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 8th, 2021

Tennessee is one of the first states to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic. Here"s what life is like in my home state, which had crowded checkout lines at the grocery store even at the height of social distancing.

Taylor Nicole Rogers/Business Insider My home state of Tennessee started to reopen last week. In March, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issued a "safer at home" order through the end of April that asked residents to stay at h.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 7th, 2020

Reynoldstown breakfast favorite returns with drive-thru service

Georgia restaurants are permitted to resume dine-in service Monday, April 27, with social-distancing restrictions that are meant to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Reynoldstown's Home Grown is not ready to make such a move, but the restaurant is br.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 27th, 2020

One-day jump for Covid-19 cases in Wisconsin; Milwaukee growth stable: Medical College CEO

The number of new Covid-19 cases reported in Wisconsin jumped Wednesday, which is notable because it runs counter to recent trends toward less-rapid growth, said Medical College of Wisconsin president and CEO Dr. John Raymond Sr. Statewide there were 225.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 22nd, 2020

Pandemic spread slowing statewide, but total cases still growing

Logging 121 new positive tests between Monday and Tuesday, the number of Covid-19 cases in Wisconsin is doubling roughly every 11 days, according to the latest data released by the Medical College of Wisconsin. The doubling rate was less than three d.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 21st, 2020

Milwaukee Mayor Barrett supports extending Safer At Home as necessary policy

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said he understands why Milwaukee-area businesses and their employees are frustrated by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' decision on Thursday extending Safer At Home until May 26, but said it’s necessary to tame the COVID-1.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 17th, 2020

Tips for setting up an effective home office

The number of people working from home seems greater than ever due to the COVID-19 social distancing practices. But for some, this is uncharted territory, and many people are at a loss as to how to set up an office and effectively work from home. E.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 15th, 2020

Spread of COVID-19 state cases stabilizing; time nears to discuss restarting economy: Medical College CEO

The latest figures on COVID-19 cases in Milwaukee County and Wisconsin show the spread is stabilizing, opening the door to beginning discussions about “when and how to restart the economy,” says Medical College of Wisconsin President and CEO Dr. John.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 13th, 2020

Five Things for Monday, including Oregon"s social distancing success

Good morning. It has been one month since I worked in an office. How about you? Here are Five Things for a new week at home. Oregon's efforts to keep COVID-19 transmission rates low have been working, according to new research published Saturday.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 13th, 2020

5 Insights for Real Estate in the Time of COVID-19

1. The real estate industry is moving faster. The current realities of work-from-home and social distancing are forcing our industry to embrace digital systems and tools more quickly than we otherwise would have chosen to adapt or adopt. .....»»

Category: realestateSource: rismediaApr 12th, 2020

Dr. Raymond: Wisconsin must "work harder" to slow doubling rate of COVID-19

The spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin is like a runaway train, said Medical College of Wisconsin president and chief executive officer Dr. John Raymond Sr. The goal is to minimize the damage. As of Friday afternoon, the state of Wisconsin had confirm.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 3rd, 2020

How COVID-19 is changing Birmingham"s homebuying market

Social distancing efforts to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus did not dramatically slow home sales in March, but experts say they see a significant slowdown in the months ahead......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 3rd, 2020

Texas Medical Center CEO emphasizes social distancing measures as cases continue to rise

Putting a stop to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is "going to take longer than anyone anticipates," Texas Medical Center CEO Bill McKeon said......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 3rd, 2020

Medical College CEO: "Our (COVID-19) surge is probably going to be two weeks from now"

Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Milwaukee had been following a curve of positive COVID-19 cases and doubling rates similar those of New Orleans, Detroit, Chicago and New York City, which are now hotbeds for the spread of the virus. But .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 2nd, 2020