'Shut it down, start over, do it right:' Health experts sign open letter calling for second COVID-19 lockdown
NEW YORK (FOX 5) -- More than 150 health professionals from across the nation have signed an open letter to the nation’s decision-makers, asking that they “hit the reset button” on the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.The letter blames the push to reopen the economy on the recent rise in coronavirus cases and calls for all non-essential businesses to be closed.“More than 117,000 Americans had died of COVID-19 by mid-June.
NEW YORK (FOX 5) -- More than 150 health professionals from across the nation have signed an open letter to the nation’s decision-makers, asking that they “hit the reset button” on the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.The letter blames the push to reopen the economy on the recent rise in coronavirus cases and calls for all non-essential businesses to be closed.“More than 117,000 Americans had died of COVID-19 by mid-June.
COVID-19 recovery can take a few weeks even for young adults
LOS ANGELES -- Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks, according to U.S. research published Friday.Lingering symptoms can even affect otherwise healthy young adults.
LOS ANGELES -- Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks, according to U.S. research published Friday.Lingering symptoms can even affect otherwise healthy young adults.
DHS: 953 new COVID-19 cases; 47,870 confirmed cases, 891 deaths in Wisconsin
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by 953 on Saturday, July 25, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by 953 on Saturday, July 25, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
San Francisco bus driver allegedly attacked with bat after asking passengers to wear face masks
SAN FRANCISCO -- A San Francisco bus driver was allegedly beaten with a bat after asking three passengers to wear a mask, authorities said.According to the San Francisco Police Department, on Wednesday around 3:30 p.m. officers were called to 11th and Division streets regarding an assault on a bus.The driver told police three men had boarded the bus without wearing masks.
SAN FRANCISCO -- A San Francisco bus driver was allegedly beaten with a bat after asking three passengers to wear a mask, authorities said.According to the San Francisco Police Department, on Wednesday around 3:30 p.m. officers were called to 11th and Division streets regarding an assault on a bus.The driver told police three men had boarded the bus without wearing masks.
Chiefs player Duvernay-Tardif becomes 1st to opt out of 2020 NFL season due to COVID-19
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif became the first player to opt out of the upcoming NFL season on Friday, choosing to put his medical degree to use on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic rather than helping the Kansas City Chiefs defend their first Super Bowl title in 50 years.Duvernay-Tardif has been working to fulfill his requirements to become a doctor in the offseason, and has spent this summer working at a clinic in his native Canada.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif became the first player to opt out of the upcoming NFL season on Friday, choosing to put his medical degree to use on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic rather than helping the Kansas City Chiefs defend their first Super Bowl title in 50 years.Duvernay-Tardif has been working to fulfill his requirements to become a doctor in the offseason, and has spent this summer working at a clinic in his native Canada.
Mounting evidence shows masks may help avoid severe illness, even if you get COVID-19
Masks may offer wearers more protection than they even realize.
Masks may offer wearers more protection than they even realize.
14 family members contract COVID-19 after backyard barbecue
DALLAS -- A family is mourning and hoping for healing after 14 family members were infected by the virus.A one-time gathering has deeply affected the family and those who love them.After spending months apart, the family thought it was safe to get together for a small backyard BBQ.None of them felt sick at the time.
DALLAS -- A family is mourning and hoping for healing after 14 family members were infected by the virus.A one-time gathering has deeply affected the family and those who love them.After spending months apart, the family thought it was safe to get together for a small backyard BBQ.None of them felt sick at the time.
Parents agonize over back-to-school decisions amid pandemic
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. -- Joshua Claybourn is leaning toward sending his kindergarten daughter to in-person classes at a private school next month.
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. -- Joshua Claybourn is leaning toward sending his kindergarten daughter to in-person classes at a private school next month.
Medical worker greeted with cheers as he’s discharged from hospital after 3 months fighting COVID-19 in ICU
HULL, England - Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.McDonald is a healthcare assistant at the Royal Hull Infirmary, where he was hospitalized on May 3 after testing positive for the novel coronavirus.Within a day of his positive test result, he was admitted to an intensive care unit where his condition fluctuated over the next several months.He spent a total of nine weeks in intensive care.According to a local news outlet, McDonald was sedated and put on a ventilator as his family and colleagues prepared for the worst.The day that he was released, the Twitter account for the hospital posted a video of him being greeted by friends and fellow medical workers cheering on his recovery as a bell rang in honor of his victory against COVID-19.
HULL, England - Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.McDonald is a healthcare assistant at the Royal Hull Infirmary, where he was hospitalized on May 3 after testing positive for the novel coronavirus.Within a day of his positive test result, he was admitted to an intensive care unit where his condition fluctuated over the next several months.He spent a total of nine weeks in intensive care.According to a local news outlet, McDonald was sedated and put on a ventilator as his family and colleagues prepared for the worst.The day that he was released, the Twitter account for the hospital posted a video of him being greeted by friends and fellow medical workers cheering on his recovery as a bell rang in honor of his victory against COVID-19.
'Hodgepodge of negatives:' State senator says delayed virus test results paint inaccurate picture
MADISON -- One Wisconsin legislator on Friday, July 24 said that a backlog of negative COVID-19 test results is leading to an inaccurate picture of how the virus has spread in the state.Navigating through the coronavirus pandemic has brought people, in many ways, into uncharted territory.State Sen.
MADISON -- One Wisconsin legislator on Friday, July 24 said that a backlog of negative COVID-19 test results is leading to an inaccurate picture of how the virus has spread in the state.Navigating through the coronavirus pandemic has brought people, in many ways, into uncharted territory.State Sen.
Racine Unified School District to start school year with remote learning
RACINE -- The Racine Unified School District (RUSD) announced on Friday, July 24 that its students will begin the 2020-2021 school year with remote learning in all grades.
RACINE -- The Racine Unified School District (RUSD) announced on Friday, July 24 that its students will begin the 2020-2021 school year with remote learning in all grades.
DHS reports 1,018 new cases of COVID-19; 3rd day with 1K+ new cases this week
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by more than 1,000 again on Friday, July 24, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by more than 1,000 again on Friday, July 24, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
The week in numbers: $600 in jobless benefits expires, a plan for 6M daily tests by December
LOS ANGELES -- Two significant COVID-19 case milestones were crossed this week, but those were far from the only notable coronavirus news items.
LOS ANGELES -- Two significant COVID-19 case milestones were crossed this week, but those were far from the only notable coronavirus news items.
National Guard coronavirus test site returning to Waukesha County Expo Center July 27-28
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Public Health and the Waukesha County Office of Emergency Management are partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard to open a two-day COVID-19 regional testing site.All Wisconsin residents or individuals who work in the state and are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 can get tested at The Waukesha County Expo Center on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., or until 400 tests have been allocated each day.Individuals who want to be tested are asked to pre-register online in advance in order to reduce wait times at the testing site.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Public Health and the Waukesha County Office of Emergency Management are partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard to open a two-day COVID-19 regional testing site.All Wisconsin residents or individuals who work in the state and are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 can get tested at The Waukesha County Expo Center on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., or until 400 tests have been allocated each day.Individuals who want to be tested are asked to pre-register online in advance in order to reduce wait times at the testing site.
'Follow the science:' MATC gifted 10,000 masks ahead of fall semester
MILWAUKEE -- It will only be a small percentage of students actually in the classroom this fall, but a donation of 10,000 masks today means those students will be a little safer on campus.
MILWAUKEE -- It will only be a small percentage of students actually in the classroom this fall, but a donation of 10,000 masks today means those students will be a little safer on campus.
AP sources: NFL owners offer opt-out guidelines for players concerned about COVID-19
NEW YORK -- NFL training camps are set to open after the league and the players' union reached agreement on several issues, including future salary cap mechanisms and how players can opt out of the upcoming season because of the coronavirus.The NFL Players Association's executive committee and 32 player representatives approved the offers Friday, two people with knowledge of the decisions told The Associated Press.Players who decide they want to opt out have until Aug. 3 to do so, and they will receive a stipend from the owners, the people said on condition of anonymity because the offer has not been made public.
NEW YORK -- NFL training camps are set to open after the league and the players' union reached agreement on several issues, including future salary cap mechanisms and how players can opt out of the upcoming season because of the coronavirus.The NFL Players Association's executive committee and 32 player representatives approved the offers Friday, two people with knowledge of the decisions told The Associated Press.Players who decide they want to opt out have until Aug. 3 to do so, and they will receive a stipend from the owners, the people said on condition of anonymity because the offer has not been made public.
No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
WASHINGTON — Negotiations over a new COVID-19 rescue bill were in flux Friday after the White House floated cutting an unemployment benefits boost to as little as $100 and President Donald Trump turned to a new priority, adding money to build a new FBI headquarters.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
WASHINGTON — Negotiations over a new COVID-19 rescue bill were in flux Friday after the White House floated cutting an unemployment benefits boost to as little as $100 and President Donald Trump turned to a new priority, adding money to build a new FBI headquarters.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
Going shopping? Here are the major retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks
LOS ANGELES -- Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.Here are some of the major retailers that have implemented facial covering requirements for shoppers:
LOS ANGELES -- Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.Here are some of the major retailers that have implemented facial covering requirements for shoppers:
'A good time:' Local organization using dance to help seniors get on their feet, connect during pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Many senior centers remain closed due to COVID-19, leaving the elderly isolated.
MILWAUKEE -- Many senior centers remain closed due to COVID-19, leaving the elderly isolated.
Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares
HONOLULU — The first hurricane to threaten the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges to Hawaii officials long accustomed to tropical storms.For example, how do you secure enough shelter space when people have to stay at least 6 feet (1.8 meters) apart from one another?
HONOLULU — The first hurricane to threaten the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges to Hawaii officials long accustomed to tropical storms.For example, how do you secure enough shelter space when people have to stay at least 6 feet (1.8 meters) apart from one another?