Milwaukee's beaches popular spots on warm Memorial Day: 'Largest number of people we've seen so far'
BAY VIEW -- As America honored those who have given their lives for our country on Memorial Day, the holiday Monday, May 25 also marked the unofficial start to a summer that will be unlike any other amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed nearly 100,000 lives in a several months' span.
BAY VIEW -- As America honored those who have given their lives for our country on Memorial Day, the holiday Monday, May 25 also marked the unofficial start to a summer that will be unlike any other amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed nearly 100,000 lives in a several months' span.
‘I prayed a lot and cried a lot:' 22-year-old graduate beats COVID-19, receives nursing degree
PINE BLUFF, Ark. -- Andrewnae Botas, a student at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, had some major accomplishments during her last semester at school, not the least of those being that she beat COVID-19 and was awarded a nursing degree.Botas started to notice symptoms of the novel coronavirus around March 13, but attributed them to allergies, as the seasons were changing, and she wasn’t surprised she was sneezing or had a scratchy throat, according to a press release from the university.But after taking some allergy medication, Botas realized her symptoms were not subsiding as they normally would, so she decided to go to an urgent care facility.Staff at the urgent care tested Botas for flu and strep, but both came back negative, so they resorted to giving her a steroid shot and some allergy medicine, both which had no effect.The day after her visit to urgent care, Botas developed a 100-degree fever and she woke up feeling like there was a boulder on her chest.“I couldn’t really breathe, and my temperature spiked to 103 degrees,” Botas said. “I realized then that this was not normal at all.”Botas rarely got sick, so she decided to go to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with pneumonia and was tested for COVID-19 as a precaution.A few days after that visit, she received the call telling her she had tested positive for the virus.Botas had been staying with a friend of her mother’s, Kathy Harris, after classes transitioned from in-person to online.Harris, who did not have any symptoms for the virus, took on the role as caregiver for Botas.“Our relationship grew because she is friends with my son,” Harris said. “You never know what kind of situation you’ll get into.
PINE BLUFF, Ark. -- Andrewnae Botas, a student at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, had some major accomplishments during her last semester at school, not the least of those being that she beat COVID-19 and was awarded a nursing degree.Botas started to notice symptoms of the novel coronavirus around March 13, but attributed them to allergies, as the seasons were changing, and she wasn’t surprised she was sneezing or had a scratchy throat, according to a press release from the university.But after taking some allergy medication, Botas realized her symptoms were not subsiding as they normally would, so she decided to go to an urgent care facility.Staff at the urgent care tested Botas for flu and strep, but both came back negative, so they resorted to giving her a steroid shot and some allergy medicine, both which had no effect.The day after her visit to urgent care, Botas developed a 100-degree fever and she woke up feeling like there was a boulder on her chest.“I couldn’t really breathe, and my temperature spiked to 103 degrees,” Botas said. “I realized then that this was not normal at all.”Botas rarely got sick, so she decided to go to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with pneumonia and was tested for COVID-19 as a precaution.A few days after that visit, she received the call telling her she had tested positive for the virus.Botas had been staying with a friend of her mother’s, Kathy Harris, after classes transitioned from in-person to online.Harris, who did not have any symptoms for the virus, took on the role as caregiver for Botas.“Our relationship grew because she is friends with my son,” Harris said. “You never know what kind of situation you’ll get into.
Thousands of racing fans pack the stands at North Carolina speedway
ALTAMAHAW, N.C. -- Thousands of racing fans packed the stands of a North Carolina speedway on Saturday, May 23, despite state restrictions on outside gatherings.Fox 8 reports Ace Speedway reopened for Memorial Day weekend to a packed house.
ALTAMAHAW, N.C. -- Thousands of racing fans packed the stands of a North Carolina speedway on Saturday, May 23, despite state restrictions on outside gatherings.Fox 8 reports Ace Speedway reopened for Memorial Day weekend to a packed house.
'You don't want it:' Woman leaves hospital after spending weeks recovering from COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time in roughly three weeks, Linda Wilson stepped outside.
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time in roughly three weeks, Linda Wilson stepped outside.
Pewaukee Lake visitors celebrated 'the freedom that we enjoy' on Memorial Day amid COVID-19
PEWAUKEE -- Monday, May 25 was a Memorial Day without the usual big parades amid the coronavirus pandemic, but still a day to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom.
PEWAUKEE -- Monday, May 25 was a Memorial Day without the usual big parades amid the coronavirus pandemic, but still a day to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom.
Patrick Ewing out of hospital after being treated for COVID-19
WASHINGTON -- Georgetown basketball coach and former NBA great Patrick Ewing has been released from the hospital and is recovering from COVID-19 at home, his son said Monday.The 57-year-old Hall of Famer, who played for the Hoyas in college and the New York Knicks in the NBA, announced Friday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus and was being treated at a hospital.Patrick Ewing Jr.
WASHINGTON -- Georgetown basketball coach and former NBA great Patrick Ewing has been released from the hospital and is recovering from COVID-19 at home, his son said Monday.The 57-year-old Hall of Famer, who played for the Hoyas in college and the New York Knicks in the NBA, announced Friday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus and was being treated at a hospital.Patrick Ewing Jr.
Rats growing aggressive -- even eating each other during pandemic
NEW YORK -- The lack of available food sources due to the shutdown of bars, restaurants and other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has reportedly lead to an increase in aggressiveness in rats as they become desperate for food.With fewer options, rats turn on each other, even eating their babies, experts say.One out of every four small businesses across the country has closed in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19, according to the the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.How big can NYC rats get?“If food does not show up for two or three nights in a row, they will try to find another source of food,” Bobby Corrigan, an urban rodentologist and the nation’s preeminent rat expert told NJ.com. “People are going to start seeing these rats and they’ll say, ‘Where did these rats come from?!’ The answer is they probably didn’t come from too far.
NEW YORK -- The lack of available food sources due to the shutdown of bars, restaurants and other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has reportedly lead to an increase in aggressiveness in rats as they become desperate for food.With fewer options, rats turn on each other, even eating their babies, experts say.One out of every four small businesses across the country has closed in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19, according to the the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.How big can NYC rats get?“If food does not show up for two or three nights in a row, they will try to find another source of food,” Bobby Corrigan, an urban rodentologist and the nation’s preeminent rat expert told NJ.com. “People are going to start seeing these rats and they’ll say, ‘Where did these rats come from?!’ The answer is they probably didn’t come from too far.
Queen guitarist Brian May reveals recent 'small heart attack,' says he's good now
LONDON — Queen guitarist Brian May says he recently had three stents put in after experiencing “a small heart attack.”May said Monday in an Instagram video that the stents were put in after his doctor drove him to a hospital after he starting feeling the symptoms of a heart attack.
LONDON — Queen guitarist Brian May says he recently had three stents put in after experiencing “a small heart attack.”May said Monday in an Instagram video that the stents were put in after his doctor drove him to a hospital after he starting feeling the symptoms of a heart attack.
WWII veteran walking 100 miles for 100th birthday to raise money for COVID-19 relief
CLARKS GROVE, Minn. -- As he nears his 100th birthday, a World War II veteran is planning to walk 100 miles in an effort to raise money for those impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.Mickey Nelson, who turns 100 in June, is calling the initiative “Walking to 100” and selected the Salvation Army to receive donations as part of his effort, according to a statement by the organization.
CLARKS GROVE, Minn. -- As he nears his 100th birthday, a World War II veteran is planning to walk 100 miles in an effort to raise money for those impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.Mickey Nelson, who turns 100 in June, is calling the initiative “Walking to 100” and selected the Salvation Army to receive donations as part of his effort, according to a statement by the organization.
Experts: Flush pipes in buildings that have been vacant
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana building owners should flush out water pipes before reopening to the public because harmful bacteria and other material may be present, experts say.The Indiana State Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Management have both issued guidance on properly flushing water systems as retail businesses reopen following closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Indianapolis Star reported.Properties could be hosting bacteria such as Legionella, or lead or copper, which are poisonous to humans.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana building owners should flush out water pipes before reopening to the public because harmful bacteria and other material may be present, experts say.The Indiana State Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Management have both issued guidance on properly flushing water systems as retail businesses reopen following closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Indianapolis Star reported.Properties could be hosting bacteria such as Legionella, or lead or copper, which are poisonous to humans.
Americans finding ways to stay active while keeping distance
CHESAPEAKE, Va. -- Vicki L.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. -- Vicki L.
US communities face tough choices on opening public pools
MISSION, Kan. — Public pools will look very different this summer if they open at all with the coronavirus threat still looming, as teenage lifeguards will be tasked with maintaining social distancing and spotting COVID-19 symptoms in addition to their primary responsibility of preventing drownings.Pools that do plan to open will take precautions, including screening temperatures on entry, requiring lifeguards to wear masks and significantly reducing the number of swimmers allowed in the water and locker rooms, said Dr.
MISSION, Kan. — Public pools will look very different this summer if they open at all with the coronavirus threat still looming, as teenage lifeguards will be tasked with maintaining social distancing and spotting COVID-19 symptoms in addition to their primary responsibility of preventing drownings.Pools that do plan to open will take precautions, including screening temperatures on entry, requiring lifeguards to wear masks and significantly reducing the number of swimmers allowed in the water and locker rooms, said Dr.
Jellystone Park Camp & Resort reopens for campers after lockdown lifted
CALEDONIA -- Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp & Resort has reopened with the health and safety of its campers at the top of mind.
CALEDONIA -- Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp & Resort has reopened with the health and safety of its campers at the top of mind.
Lock your cars! Vehicle theft spikes in COVID-19 pandemic
LOS ANGELES — The coronavirus hasn’t been kind to car owners.With more people than ever staying home to lessen the spread of COVID-19, their sedans, pickup trucks and SUVs are parked unattended on the streets, making them easy targets for opportunistic thieves.Despite silent streets and nearly non-existent traffic, vehicle larcenies shot up 63% in New York and nearly 17% in Los Angeles from Jan. 1 through mid-May, compared with the same period last year.And many other law enforcement agencies around the U.S. are reporting an increase in stolen cars and vehicle burglaries, even as violent crime has dropped dramatically nationwide in the coronavirus pandemic.
LOS ANGELES — The coronavirus hasn’t been kind to car owners.With more people than ever staying home to lessen the spread of COVID-19, their sedans, pickup trucks and SUVs are parked unattended on the streets, making them easy targets for opportunistic thieves.Despite silent streets and nearly non-existent traffic, vehicle larcenies shot up 63% in New York and nearly 17% in Los Angeles from Jan. 1 through mid-May, compared with the same period last year.And many other law enforcement agencies around the U.S. are reporting an increase in stolen cars and vehicle burglaries, even as violent crime has dropped dramatically nationwide in the coronavirus pandemic.
Wisconsin records 307 more COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin has recorded 307 more coronavirus cases and four new deaths, the Department of Health Services reported Monday, May 25.The new cases raised Wisconsin's total to 15,584 and its death toll to 510.The state reported 7,173 new negative tests for a cumulative total of 193,379 negative tests.
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin has recorded 307 more coronavirus cases and four new deaths, the Department of Health Services reported Monday, May 25.The new cases raised Wisconsin's total to 15,584 and its death toll to 510.The state reported 7,173 new negative tests for a cumulative total of 193,379 negative tests.
Special needs parents can't find open child care centers
MIAMI — Arasay Peñate didn’t know what autism spectrum disorder was when she arrived in Little Havana from Cuba three years ago with her young son, who had trouble saying the word “mamá.”But since her son, now-4-year-old David Silva Jr. , was diagnosed with the condition, her plans of coming to Miami to study and get a good job became secondary to her son’s care.In March, when the coronavirus pandemic forced her son’s child care at Easterseals South Florida to close down, Peñate froze when she realized she faced an impossible choice.The couple’s calculation at the time was simple: Her husband, David Silva, was still working at two high-end restaurant jobs that seemed stable and could cover most of their expenses.
MIAMI — Arasay Peñate didn’t know what autism spectrum disorder was when she arrived in Little Havana from Cuba three years ago with her young son, who had trouble saying the word “mamá.”But since her son, now-4-year-old David Silva Jr. , was diagnosed with the condition, her plans of coming to Miami to study and get a good job became secondary to her son’s care.In March, when the coronavirus pandemic forced her son’s child care at Easterseals South Florida to close down, Peñate froze when she realized she faced an impossible choice.The couple’s calculation at the time was simple: Her husband, David Silva, was still working at two high-end restaurant jobs that seemed stable and could cover most of their expenses.
Wisconsin nurse reflects on treating NYC COVID-19 patients
MADISON — For 20 days in April, nurse Elizabeth Riley’s day would begin by looking for coverings for her shoes.
MADISON — For 20 days in April, nurse Elizabeth Riley’s day would begin by looking for coverings for her shoes.
