24,556 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 744 deaths, 18K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 24,556 on Saturday, June 20.
MILWAUKEE — According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 24,556 on Saturday, June 20.
'Made it back home:' 87-year-old Korean War veteran wins battle with COVID-19
HOUSTON -- After more than two-and-a-half months in the hospital, an 87-year-old Korean War veteran from Houston has beat coronavirus COVID-19 and reunited with his children three days before Father’s Day.Agustin Ayala tested positive for COVID-19 in late March.“He went into respiratory failure, and doctors called us and said get your things, and so we panicked,” said his son Julian Ayala.The once healthy active grandfather and dad found himself on a ventilator fighting for his life.“He made a turnaround on the machine and started getting his breath back, and the doctors immediately called and said, ‘You’re not gonna believe this, but your dad’s regaining his breathing strength,” said Julian.After two and a half months in the hospital, Augustin returned to his home in the Houston Heights Thursday and found all four of his children there to celebrate his return to health.“Made it back home,” said Agustin, hugging his children.“After two and a half months, Dad, we’re so happy to have you back home,” said Julian. “You have no idea”“At times I was seeing the devil through the crack in the wall, but someone held my hand and pulled me out,” said Agustin.“This Father’s Day means a whole lot, because he’s gonna be home with us,” said Agustin’s son Danny Ayala.“We’ve been fighting and fighting and crying and praying, and here he is, and they told us a month and a half ago that they didn’t think he was gonna make it,” said his daughter.“You compared having the coronavirus as the same as being in war,” Julian said to his dad.“Just about, because you’re fighting for your life,” said Agustin.He believes his weekly gym routine helped spare his life.“I give some credit for going to the gym two or three times a week,” said Agustin.“You can beat this thing, but it’s gonna take a lot of courage and a lot of help and a lot of prayer,” said Danny.And all that family support doesn’t hurt either.
HOUSTON -- After more than two-and-a-half months in the hospital, an 87-year-old Korean War veteran from Houston has beat coronavirus COVID-19 and reunited with his children three days before Father’s Day.Agustin Ayala tested positive for COVID-19 in late March.“He went into respiratory failure, and doctors called us and said get your things, and so we panicked,” said his son Julian Ayala.The once healthy active grandfather and dad found himself on a ventilator fighting for his life.“He made a turnaround on the machine and started getting his breath back, and the doctors immediately called and said, ‘You’re not gonna believe this, but your dad’s regaining his breathing strength,” said Julian.After two and a half months in the hospital, Augustin returned to his home in the Houston Heights Thursday and found all four of his children there to celebrate his return to health.“Made it back home,” said Agustin, hugging his children.“After two and a half months, Dad, we’re so happy to have you back home,” said Julian. “You have no idea”“At times I was seeing the devil through the crack in the wall, but someone held my hand and pulled me out,” said Agustin.“This Father’s Day means a whole lot, because he’s gonna be home with us,” said Agustin’s son Danny Ayala.“We’ve been fighting and fighting and crying and praying, and here he is, and they told us a month and a half ago that they didn’t think he was gonna make it,” said his daughter.“You compared having the coronavirus as the same as being in war,” Julian said to his dad.“Just about, because you’re fighting for your life,” said Agustin.He believes his weekly gym routine helped spare his life.“I give some credit for going to the gym two or three times a week,” said Agustin.“You can beat this thing, but it’s gonna take a lot of courage and a lot of help and a lot of prayer,” said Danny.And all that family support doesn’t hurt either.
'Adapt or die:' Restaurants find ways to evolve amid coronavirus
NEW YORK -- When the coronavirus roared into New York, chef Anna Klinger wouldn't let it put a fork in her restaurant.Al di La, the Brooklyn trattoria she runs with her husband, Emiliano Coppa, hadn't done much takeout until then.
NEW YORK -- When the coronavirus roared into New York, chef Anna Klinger wouldn't let it put a fork in her restaurant.Al di La, the Brooklyn trattoria she runs with her husband, Emiliano Coppa, hadn't done much takeout until then.
6 staffers setting up for President Trump's rally positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s campaign says six staff members setting up for his Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus.The campaign’s communications director, Tim Murtaugh, says that “quarantine procedures” have been initiated and no staff members who tested positive will attend the event.He says no one who had immediate contact with those staffers will attend, either.Murtaugh says campaign staff members are tested for COVID-19 as part of the campaign’s safety protocols.Campaign officials say everyone who is attending the rally will be given temperature checks before they pass through security
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s campaign says six staff members setting up for his Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus.The campaign’s communications director, Tim Murtaugh, says that “quarantine procedures” have been initiated and no staff members who tested positive will attend the event.He says no one who had immediate contact with those staffers will attend, either.Murtaugh says campaign staff members are tested for COVID-19 as part of the campaign’s safety protocols.Campaign officials say everyone who is attending the rally will be given temperature checks before they pass through security
As US remains stuck in 1st coronavirus wave, Harvard expert says 'it’s probably not even halftime'
BOSTON - As coronavirus cases tick upward in various states across the country, while plans to reopen continue amid protests and presidential campaign rallies — the U.S. has found itself in a state of confusion as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.Do the troubling increases in cases mean we’re in the midst of a “second wave?” Have states reopened too soon?
BOSTON - As coronavirus cases tick upward in various states across the country, while plans to reopen continue amid protests and presidential campaign rallies — the U.S. has found itself in a state of confusion as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.Do the troubling increases in cases mean we’re in the midst of a “second wave?” Have states reopened too soon?
South Shore Farmers Market kicks off the 2020 season
MILWAUKEE -- The South Shore Farmer's Market is back for another season of fresh produce and summer memories in Bay View.
MILWAUKEE -- The South Shore Farmer's Market is back for another season of fresh produce and summer memories in Bay View.
24,221 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 730 deaths, 18K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and local health agencies, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 24,221 on Friday, June 19.
MILWAUKEE — According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and local health agencies, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 24,221 on Friday, June 19.
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty
WASHINGTON -- The IRS released new financial relief guidance related to the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, allowing more people to draw from their retirement accounts without penalty.In addition to people who lost their jobs during the pandemic, the tax agency now says individuals who experienced a reduction in pay or were supposed to start a job – but experienced a delay due to the virus – can access their savings.
WASHINGTON -- The IRS released new financial relief guidance related to the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, allowing more people to draw from their retirement accounts without penalty.In addition to people who lost their jobs during the pandemic, the tax agency now says individuals who experienced a reduction in pay or were supposed to start a job – but experienced a delay due to the virus – can access their savings.
Phoenix mandates wearing masks in public as virus cases rise
PHOENIX (FOX 10) -- In a 7-2 vote on June 19, the Phoenix City Council voted to implement the wearing of facial coverings in the public to stop the spread of coronavirus.Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego says Valley mayors are trying to work together as much as possible so mask requirements are similar across cities.Arizona mayors are free to make wearing face masks mandatory to slow the spread of coronavirus, Gov.
PHOENIX (FOX 10) -- In a 7-2 vote on June 19, the Phoenix City Council voted to implement the wearing of facial coverings in the public to stop the spread of coronavirus.Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego says Valley mayors are trying to work together as much as possible so mask requirements are similar across cities.Arizona mayors are free to make wearing face masks mandatory to slow the spread of coronavirus, Gov.
The week in numbers: 4M recoveries, 34K new cases in a day and a potential $1 COVID-19 drug
NEW YORK -- From June 13 through 19, there was news of potential game-changing, cost-effective developments in COVID-19 treatment.
NEW YORK -- From June 13 through 19, there was news of potential game-changing, cost-effective developments in COVID-19 treatment.
Milwaukee Health Services distributes COVID-19 resources, info amid Juneteenth celebrations
MILWAUKEE -- City leaders shared a message to stay healthy during the pandemic at Milwaukee's Juneteenth celebrations on Friday.
MILWAUKEE -- City leaders shared a message to stay healthy during the pandemic at Milwaukee's Juneteenth celebrations on Friday.
Apple closes stores in 4 states, again, as infections rise
SAN RAMON, Calif. — Apple is closing 11 stores in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina that it had reopening just a few weeks ago.The decision announced Friday arrives amid rising infections in some states, particularly those that began loosening restrictions requiring most people to stay home and most stores to shut down this spring.There were 286.7 new cases per 100,000 people in Arizona over the past two weeks, which ranks first in the country for new cases per capita.
SAN RAMON, Calif. — Apple is closing 11 stores in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina that it had reopening just a few weeks ago.The decision announced Friday arrives amid rising infections in some states, particularly those that began loosening restrictions requiring most people to stay home and most stores to shut down this spring.There were 286.7 new cases per 100,000 people in Arizona over the past two weeks, which ranks first in the country for new cases per capita.
AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash
LOS ANGELES — The nation’s largest movie theater chain changed its position on mask-wearing less than a day after the company became a target on social media for saying it would defer to local governments on the issue.AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening, which will begin in July.AMC Theaters wasn’t the first to say it would defer to officials on the mask issue — Cinemark and Regal had already stated similar plans.
LOS ANGELES — The nation’s largest movie theater chain changed its position on mask-wearing less than a day after the company became a target on social media for saying it would defer to local governments on the issue.AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening, which will begin in July.AMC Theaters wasn’t the first to say it would defer to officials on the mask issue — Cinemark and Regal had already stated similar plans.
5 Phillies players, 3 staff members test positive for the coronavirus in Clearwater
CLEARWATER, Fla. (FOX 29) -- In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Phillies confirmed that 5 players and 3 staff members who were working at their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida have tested positive for the coronavirus.The first confirmed case was found on Tuesday.
CLEARWATER, Fla. (FOX 29) -- In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Phillies confirmed that 5 players and 3 staff members who were working at their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida have tested positive for the coronavirus.The first confirmed case was found on Tuesday.
Over 3,800 new coronavirus cases in reported in Florida; yet another record increase
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,822 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state.
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,822 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state.
Britain lowers virus alert, Germany sees spike in cases
BERLIN — Britain has lowered its coronavirus threat level by one notch Friday and become the latest country to claim it’s getting a national outbreak under control.
BERLIN — Britain has lowered its coronavirus threat level by one notch Friday and become the latest country to claim it’s getting a national outbreak under control.
