US secures 100 million doses of Pfizer, BioNTech experimental coronavirus vaccine
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.An additional 500 million doses can be acquired, and U.S. citizens would receive the vaccine for free, according to the agreement.A Phase 2b/3 trial of the vaccine, with human subjects, is scheduled to start later this month and will be subject to regulatory review as early as October 2020.
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.An additional 500 million doses can be acquired, and U.S. citizens would receive the vaccine for free, according to the agreement.A Phase 2b/3 trial of the vaccine, with human subjects, is scheduled to start later this month and will be subject to regulatory review as early as October 2020.
World virus cases near 15M; President Trump says things will get worse
NEW YORK — The global tally of people infected with the coronavirus neared 15 million Wednesday, while in the worst-hit pandemic hot spot of the United States, President Donald Trump warned the pandemic would “get worse before it gets better.”With COVID-19 set to pass another shocking milestone, Trump delivered his first virus briefing after a three-month hiatus, offering a shifted message Tuesday, including professing a newfound respect for the protective face masks he has seldom worn.It came as polls have shown Trump lagging behind Democratic rival Joe Biden ahead of November’s election, and as the count of virus fatalities in the U.S. passes 140,000.Even so, the president worked in jabs at the news media and Democrats, and repeatedly referred to COVID-19 as the “China virus.”The early evening show at the White House came as the next stage of the federal government’s response to the pandemic was being crafted on Capitol Hill.The price tag for the next COVID-19 aid package could quickly swell above $1 trillion as White House officials negotiate with Congress over money to reopen schools, prop up small businesses, boost virus testing and keep cash flowing to Americans.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised a new round of direct payments to earners below a certain income level, similar to the $1,200 checks sent in the spring.
NEW YORK — The global tally of people infected with the coronavirus neared 15 million Wednesday, while in the worst-hit pandemic hot spot of the United States, President Donald Trump warned the pandemic would “get worse before it gets better.”With COVID-19 set to pass another shocking milestone, Trump delivered his first virus briefing after a three-month hiatus, offering a shifted message Tuesday, including professing a newfound respect for the protective face masks he has seldom worn.It came as polls have shown Trump lagging behind Democratic rival Joe Biden ahead of November’s election, and as the count of virus fatalities in the U.S. passes 140,000.Even so, the president worked in jabs at the news media and Democrats, and repeatedly referred to COVID-19 as the “China virus.”The early evening show at the White House came as the next stage of the federal government’s response to the pandemic was being crafted on Capitol Hill.The price tag for the next COVID-19 aid package could quickly swell above $1 trillion as White House officials negotiate with Congress over money to reopen schools, prop up small businesses, boost virus testing and keep cash flowing to Americans.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised a new round of direct payments to earners below a certain income level, similar to the $1,200 checks sent in the spring.
Dating during the COVID-19 pandemic: What the new normal looks like
Like many aspects of life, dating has been forced to evolve due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Local matchmaker, Camille Kostin, with It's Just Lunch Milwaukee joins FOX6 WakeUp with what the new normal looks like.
Like many aspects of life, dating has been forced to evolve due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Local matchmaker, Camille Kostin, with It's Just Lunch Milwaukee joins FOX6 WakeUp with what the new normal looks like.
Everything you need to know about MLB's 2020 pandemic-shortened season
NEW YORK -- The 2020 MLB season will be totally different – one that has never been seen before.
NEW YORK -- The 2020 MLB season will be totally different – one that has never been seen before.
Nurse who was in coma for 40 days due to COVID-19 applauded by colleagues after hospital discharge
BRADFORD, England -- A nurse in England who spent 40 days in a coma due to COVID-19 received a warm send-off from her colleagues when she was discharged from the hospital.On July 20, Ayesha Orlanda was recorded being discharged from the Bradford Royal Infirmary in Bradford, where she is also a senior nurse in the hospital’s acute dialysis unit.Footage shows Orlanda, who was diagnosed with COVID-19 in May, being pushed in a wheelchair towards the exit of the hospital as her colleagues applauded her.
BRADFORD, England -- A nurse in England who spent 40 days in a coma due to COVID-19 received a warm send-off from her colleagues when she was discharged from the hospital.On July 20, Ayesha Orlanda was recorded being discharged from the Bradford Royal Infirmary in Bradford, where she is also a senior nurse in the hospital’s acute dialysis unit.Footage shows Orlanda, who was diagnosed with COVID-19 in May, being pushed in a wheelchair towards the exit of the hospital as her colleagues applauded her.
‘We will not sell it at cost:' Some drugmakers stand to profit from potential coronavirus vaccine
WASHINGTON -- Executives from major pharmaceutical companies tasked at producing a coronavirus vaccine expressed confidence at a congressional hearing on Tuesday that they would be able to successfully supply a vaccine by the end of this year or at the start of 2021.While many of these companies previously gave assurances that they don’t intend to profit on the millions of doses of vaccines they hope to produce, some executives clarified their intentions at the hearing.Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, who represents Illinois’ 9th congressional district, asked the executives if they would sell their product at cost while providing “contract transparency,” an effort to verify that no profit will be made from vaccine production.“We will not sell it at cost,” said Dr.
WASHINGTON -- Executives from major pharmaceutical companies tasked at producing a coronavirus vaccine expressed confidence at a congressional hearing on Tuesday that they would be able to successfully supply a vaccine by the end of this year or at the start of 2021.While many of these companies previously gave assurances that they don’t intend to profit on the millions of doses of vaccines they hope to produce, some executives clarified their intentions at the hearing.Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, who represents Illinois’ 9th congressional district, asked the executives if they would sell their product at cost while providing “contract transparency,” an effort to verify that no profit will be made from vaccine production.“We will not sell it at cost,” said Dr.
Customers must wear masks at Pick ‘n Save, Metro Market stores starting July 22
MILWAUKEE — Kroger, the parent company of Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market in southeast Wisconsin say its stores “will require all customers in all locations to wear a mask" starting Wednesday, July 22.Associates at the Kroger stores are required to wear masks while on duty at this time.
MILWAUKEE — Kroger, the parent company of Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market in southeast Wisconsin say its stores “will require all customers in all locations to wear a mask" starting Wednesday, July 22.Associates at the Kroger stores are required to wear masks while on duty at this time.
'Getting ahead of it:' Racine Common Council passes mask ordinance; people and businesses face fines
RACINE -- As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Racine Common Council voted 8-7 on Tuesday night, July 21 in favor of imposing a city-wide mask mandate after lengthy debate done virtually due to the pandemic.
RACINE -- As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Racine Common Council voted 8-7 on Tuesday night, July 21 in favor of imposing a city-wide mask mandate after lengthy debate done virtually due to the pandemic.
Racine Common Council passes mask ordinance; people and businesses face fines
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Racine Common Council voted 8-7 on Tuesday night, July 21 in favor of imposing a city-wide mask mandate after lengthy debate done virtually due to the pandemic. The ordinance as it was proposed for the vote would require masks to be worn everywhere indoors -- except your home -- and everywhere outdoors where social distancing is not possible. There are exceptions, like when eating or drinking in restaurants or bars.
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Racine Common Council voted 8-7 on Tuesday night, July 21 in favor of imposing a city-wide mask mandate after lengthy debate done virtually due to the pandemic. The ordinance as it was proposed for the vote would require masks to be worn everywhere indoors -- except your home -- and everywhere outdoors where social distancing is not possible. There are exceptions, like when eating or drinking in restaurants or bars.
Who gets the final say? School reopening confusion arises in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Confusion this week over whether Milwaukee's private schools could start in-person education in the fall led several parents to ask FOX6: Who has the power to veto school plans during a pandemic?"If you had asked that question a couple months ago, it would have been pretty clear," University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Emeritus Dennis Dresang said.Dresang's research focuses on state, local, and federal government.Superintendents make recommendations, but it's up to school boards to make the initial decisions.
MILWAUKEE -- Confusion this week over whether Milwaukee's private schools could start in-person education in the fall led several parents to ask FOX6: Who has the power to veto school plans during a pandemic?"If you had asked that question a couple months ago, it would have been pretty clear," University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Emeritus Dennis Dresang said.Dresang's research focuses on state, local, and federal government.Superintendents make recommendations, but it's up to school boards to make the initial decisions.
Who gets the final say? School reopening confusion arises in Milwaukee
Confusion this week over whether Milwaukee's private schools could start in-person education in the fall led several parents to ask FOX6: Who has the power to veto school plans during a pandemic?
Confusion this week over whether Milwaukee's private schools could start in-person education in the fall led several parents to ask FOX6: Who has the power to veto school plans during a pandemic?
'Young people engage in close contact:' COVID-19 spreads as people attend social gatherings, officials say
MILWAUKEE -- A Wisconsin health official said in a briefing on Tuesday, July 21 that more people in the state are attending social gatherings, leading to high COVID-19 spread.
MILWAUKEE -- A Wisconsin health official said in a briefing on Tuesday, July 21 that more people in the state are attending social gatherings, leading to high COVID-19 spread.
COVID-19 spreads as people attend social gatherings, officials say
A Wisconsin health official said in a briefing on Tuesday, July 21 that more people in the state are attending social gatherings, leading to high COVID-19 spread. This, as Department of Health Services officials reported more than 1,000 new positive cases Tuesday ? a single-day record.
A Wisconsin health official said in a briefing on Tuesday, July 21 that more people in the state are attending social gatherings, leading to high COVID-19 spread. This, as Department of Health Services officials reported more than 1,000 new positive cases Tuesday ? a single-day record.
COVID-19 test site in Waukesha closes early due to demand; alderman submits mask proposal
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Public Health and the Waukesha County Office of Emergency Management partnered with the Wisconsin National Guard to open a two-day COVID-19 community testing site.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Public Health and the Waukesha County Office of Emergency Management partnered with the Wisconsin National Guard to open a two-day COVID-19 community testing site.
CDC says most people with COVID-19 should isolate for 10 days, rather than 14
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidance on how long most people in the U.S. should isolate after testing positive for COVID-19.In guidance posted online, the agency states that available information on the infectiousness of the virus indicates that most adults with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 remain infectious “no longer than 10 days” after the date on which their symptoms first began.Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.“For most persons with COVID-19 illness, isolation and precautions can generally be discontinued 10 days after symptom onset and resolution of fever for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medications, and with improvement of other symptoms,” the agency states.But the CDC noted that “a limited number of persons with severe illness” may continue to transmit the virus beyond 10 days and need to isolate for a longer period — possibly for up to 20 days after symptom onset.Since the novel coronavirus first emerged six months ago, researchers have been racing to better understand the virus and how it’s transmitted.
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidance on how long most people in the U.S. should isolate after testing positive for COVID-19.In guidance posted online, the agency states that available information on the infectiousness of the virus indicates that most adults with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 remain infectious “no longer than 10 days” after the date on which their symptoms first began.Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.“For most persons with COVID-19 illness, isolation and precautions can generally be discontinued 10 days after symptom onset and resolution of fever for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medications, and with improvement of other symptoms,” the agency states.But the CDC noted that “a limited number of persons with severe illness” may continue to transmit the virus beyond 10 days and need to isolate for a longer period — possibly for up to 20 days after symptom onset.Since the novel coronavirus first emerged six months ago, researchers have been racing to better understand the virus and how it’s transmitted.
Remote jobs during coronavirus hiring for 6-figure salaries now
NEW YORK -- Remote work can pay.
NEW YORK -- Remote work can pay.
Coronavirus prompts Country Time to offer lemonade stand stimulus checks for kids
CHICAGO -- The powdered beverage company Country Time is issuing stimulus checks to children who have had to shutter their summertime lemonade stands due to the current coronavirus pandemic.Country Time announced its niche economic relief program –The Littlest Bailout – in a tweet last Wednesday morning.
CHICAGO -- The powdered beverage company Country Time is issuing stimulus checks to children who have had to shutter their summertime lemonade stands due to the current coronavirus pandemic.Country Time announced its niche economic relief program –The Littlest Bailout – in a tweet last Wednesday morning.
'We must be very cautious:' Milwaukee schools face reopening questions as youth virus cases rises
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee health officials said on Tuesday, July 21 that people ages 10-19 might be spreading the coronavirus at higher rates than any other age group.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee health officials said on Tuesday, July 21 that people ages 10-19 might be spreading the coronavirus at higher rates than any other age group.
COVID-19 spreading as more people attend social gatherings, Wisconsin health official says
A Wisconsin health official said in a briefing on Tuesday, July 21 that more people in the state are attending social gatherings, leading to high COVID-19 spread.
A Wisconsin health official said in a briefing on Tuesday, July 21 that more people in the state are attending social gatherings, leading to high COVID-19 spread.
'They have an impact:' President Trump urges Americans to wear masks during coronavirus briefing
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus for the nation Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to get worse for a time as he revived his daily briefings with an eye to halting a campaign-season erosion of support as new cases spike across the country.The early evening show at the White House came as the next stage of the federal government's response to the pandemic was being crafted on Capitol Hill.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus for the nation Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to get worse for a time as he revived his daily briefings with an eye to halting a campaign-season erosion of support as new cases spike across the country.The early evening show at the White House came as the next stage of the federal government's response to the pandemic was being crafted on Capitol Hill.