Coronavirus patient, 24, who was ‘close to death’ leaves Texas hospital after 79 days
DALLAS -- A 24-year-old coronavirus patient who was hospitalized for nearly 3 months and placed on a ventilator with "dismal odds" of survival was released from a Texas hospital Wednesday, July 15.“I saw a light,” Paola Castillo said while recuperating after 79 days at Medical City North Hills in Dallas, according to a hospital press release. “That light was God telling me it was time to wake up.”Castillo was admitted to the emergency department on April 27 after experiencing difficulty breathing, a cough and fever for 6 days prior.Her symptoms worsened, and she was placed on a ventilator in the first 24 hours after being admitted to the hospital.
DALLAS -- A 24-year-old coronavirus patient who was hospitalized for nearly 3 months and placed on a ventilator with "dismal odds" of survival was released from a Texas hospital Wednesday, July 15.“I saw a light,” Paola Castillo said while recuperating after 79 days at Medical City North Hills in Dallas, according to a hospital press release. “That light was God telling me it was time to wake up.”Castillo was admitted to the emergency department on April 27 after experiencing difficulty breathing, a cough and fever for 6 days prior.Her symptoms worsened, and she was placed on a ventilator in the first 24 hours after being admitted to the hospital.
Sheriff: Florida residents organizing 'COVID-19 parties,' some led by gang members
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. -- Florida gang members have supposedly been hosting massive parties at vacation rental homes with the hopes of spreading the coronavirus, according to officials.
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. -- Florida gang members have supposedly been hosting massive parties at vacation rental homes with the hopes of spreading the coronavirus, according to officials.
Florida sheriff's office releases footage of large block party in Kissimmee (Credit: Osceola County Sheriff's Office via Storyful)
A Florida sheriff?s department said it had broken up several parties at vacation rental homes despite the coronavirus pandemic, sharing footage of one such party that ran into the early hours of July 12.
A Florida sheriff?s department said it had broken up several parties at vacation rental homes despite the coronavirus pandemic, sharing footage of one such party that ran into the early hours of July 12.
'Based on science:' Joe Biden outlines ‘roadmap’ to ‘safely’ reopen schools
WILMINGTON, Del. -- Joe Biden on Friday, July 17 announced a five-step guideline "based on science" to support local decision-making on reopening schools to help students whose learning was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
WILMINGTON, Del. -- Joe Biden on Friday, July 17 announced a five-step guideline "based on science" to support local decision-making on reopening schools to help students whose learning was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Health Department stresses no Milwaukee public or private schools may hold in-person sessions while in Phase 4
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Health Department has reiterated that no schools — public or private — are permitted to hold in-person sessions in the City of Milwaukee while the city remains in Phase 4 of the "Moving Milwaukee Forward" reopening plan.Per the Phase 4 order, it states:
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Health Department has reiterated that no schools — public or private — are permitted to hold in-person sessions in the City of Milwaukee while the city remains in Phase 4 of the "Moving Milwaukee Forward" reopening plan.Per the Phase 4 order, it states:
Doctor who survived COVID-19 bewildered by public disregard
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Dr.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Dr.
New masks designed to help deaf, other disabled communities
HOUSTON - New face coverings are designed to help a community that feels silenced.“The deaf community, and even other disabilities that rely on the face, all of the sudden that was taken away from us,” said Emma Faye.Like roughly 350,000 other Texans, Emma Faye is deaf.
HOUSTON - New face coverings are designed to help a community that feels silenced.“The deaf community, and even other disabilities that rely on the face, all of the sudden that was taken away from us,” said Emma Faye.Like roughly 350,000 other Texans, Emma Faye is deaf.
No end in sight, Congress confronts new virus crisis rescue
WASHINGTON — It stands as the biggest economic rescue in U.S. history, the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill swiftly approved by Congress in the spring.
WASHINGTON — It stands as the biggest economic rescue in U.S. history, the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill swiftly approved by Congress in the spring.
Brewers' Brandon Woodruff easy choice to start season opener
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is following up his first All-Star appearance by getting his first opportunity to start a season opener.
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is following up his first All-Star appearance by getting his first opportunity to start a season opener.
Masks required, Plexiglass installed with jury trials set to resume July 20 in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- In-person jury trials will resume in Milwaukee County Circuit Court Monday, July 20, after the coronavirus pandemic brought them to a halt.
MILWAUKEE -- In-person jury trials will resume in Milwaukee County Circuit Court Monday, July 20, after the coronavirus pandemic brought them to a halt.
Masks required, Plexiglass installed with jury trials set to resume July 20 in Milwaukee County
In-person jury trials will resume in Milwaukee County Circuit Court Monday, July 20, after the coronavirus pandemic brought them to a halt. On Friday, July 17, FOX6 News got a tour, with two courtrooms carefully prepared for trials to resume.
In-person jury trials will resume in Milwaukee County Circuit Court Monday, July 20, after the coronavirus pandemic brought them to a halt. On Friday, July 17, FOX6 News got a tour, with two courtrooms carefully prepared for trials to resume.
Woman wants half of $100K raised for Starbucks barista after mask dispute, claims discrimination
SAN DIEGO -- More than $100,000 was raised for a Starbucks barista in late June, and now, the woman behind the viral story is claiming she deserves half.
SAN DIEGO -- More than $100,000 was raised for a Starbucks barista in late June, and now, the woman behind the viral story is claiming she deserves half.
Some anti-maskers are wearing facial coverings made of mesh that offer no protection from COVID-19
LOS ANGELES -- Despite the lengths some have been willing to go to in order to protest against state policies that demand residents wear masks in public, some anti-maskers who previously refused to wear facial coverings are apparently deciding to wear face masks that offer no actual protection from respiratory droplets that can help spread a virus the COVID-19.
LOS ANGELES -- Despite the lengths some have been willing to go to in order to protest against state policies that demand residents wear masks in public, some anti-maskers who previously refused to wear facial coverings are apparently deciding to wear face masks that offer no actual protection from respiratory droplets that can help spread a virus the COVID-19.
Famous Racing Sausages Run-Walk to be held virtually this year, but you can still pitch in!
MILWAUKEE -- The 22nd annual 5K Famous Racing Sausages Run-Walk is being held this weekend.
MILWAUKEE -- The 22nd annual 5K Famous Racing Sausages Run-Walk is being held this weekend.
MPS to start school year virtually due to COVID-19: 'We just have to follow the science'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has decided to start with online classes as COVID-19 cases surge in southeast Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has decided to start with online classes as COVID-19 cases surge in southeast Wisconsin.
MLB to use virtual crowd noise from 'The Show' videogame
NEW YORK -- MLB teams will turn to virtual fans for crowd noise when the league begins its long-delayed 2020 season without spectators later this month.League officials enlisted Sony subsidiary San Diego Studios, makers of the popular baseball video franchise “MLB The Show,” to create a soundboard of virtual crowd noise for real-life games.
NEW YORK -- MLB teams will turn to virtual fans for crowd noise when the league begins its long-delayed 2020 season without spectators later this month.League officials enlisted Sony subsidiary San Diego Studios, makers of the popular baseball video franchise “MLB The Show,” to create a soundboard of virtual crowd noise for real-life games.
40K+ positive cases of COVID-19 statewide, 833 deaths, 31K+ recovered, 712K+ negative
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by more than 800 Friday, July 17, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said -- reporting 880 more positive cases for a total of 40,507.Two more deaths were reported Friday, for a total of 833.Of the positive cases, 4,031 have required hospitalization (10%).DHS officials said 31,258 people have recovered (77.2%) for a total of 8,411 active cases.According to the DHS, 712,197 people have tested negative for COVID-19.
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by more than 800 Friday, July 17, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said -- reporting 880 more positive cases for a total of 40,507.Two more deaths were reported Friday, for a total of 833.Of the positive cases, 4,031 have required hospitalization (10%).DHS officials said 31,258 people have recovered (77.2%) for a total of 8,411 active cases.According to the DHS, 712,197 people have tested negative for COVID-19.
After months apart, 90-year-old Florida man wears full PPE to say goodbye to wife with dementia
LAKELAND, Fla. -- For nearly 30 years, Sam Reck was by his wife JoAnn's side.
LAKELAND, Fla. -- For nearly 30 years, Sam Reck was by his wife JoAnn's side.
Wauwatosa School District reopening plan calls for in-person learning 5 days a week
WAUWATOSA -- Officials with the Wauwatosa School District on Friday, July 17 announced students will be in the classroom five days a week during the 2020-2021 school year.The first day of school is set for Sept. 1.
WAUWATOSA -- Officials with the Wauwatosa School District on Friday, July 17 announced students will be in the classroom five days a week during the 2020-2021 school year.The first day of school is set for Sept. 1.