Line stretches out the door at Washington barbershop operating outside of ‘stay-at-home’ order
SNOHOMISH, Wash. -- A barbershop in Snohomish is operating outside the “stay-at-home” order and the owner says he’s doing so because of the sheriff.On Saturday, May 2, a line stretched out the door of The Stag Barber and Styling in Snohomish.
SNOHOMISH, Wash. -- A barbershop in Snohomish is operating outside the “stay-at-home” order and the owner says he’s doing so because of the sheriff.On Saturday, May 2, a line stretched out the door of The Stag Barber and Styling in Snohomish.
Gov. Evers announces 10 free drive-through COVID-19 testing sites in northwest Wisconsin
EAU CLAIRE -- Governor Tony Evers on Sunday, May 3 announced 10 COVID-19 community testing events in northwest Wisconsin.According to a news release from the governor's office, the State Emergency Operations Center, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Emergency Management and Wisconsin National Guard are working with local health departments to create community testing events in places with a known lack of access to testing or where additional testing is needed because of high rates of COVID-19.“Taking our lab capacity from the ability to perform zero COVID-19 tests in early March to more than 11,000 tests per day now is one of our success stories here in Wisconsin,” said Gov.
EAU CLAIRE -- Governor Tony Evers on Sunday, May 3 announced 10 COVID-19 community testing events in northwest Wisconsin.According to a news release from the governor's office, the State Emergency Operations Center, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Emergency Management and Wisconsin National Guard are working with local health departments to create community testing events in places with a known lack of access to testing or where additional testing is needed because of high rates of COVID-19.“Taking our lab capacity from the ability to perform zero COVID-19 tests in early March to more than 11,000 tests per day now is one of our success stories here in Wisconsin,” said Gov.
As lockdowns ease, some countries report new infection peaks
ROME — While millions of people took advantage of easing coronavirus lockdowns to enjoy spring weather, some of the world's most populous countries reported worrisome new peaks in infections Sunday, including India, which saw its biggest single-day jump yet.Second in population only to China, India reported more than 2,600 new infections.
ROME — While millions of people took advantage of easing coronavirus lockdowns to enjoy spring weather, some of the world's most populous countries reported worrisome new peaks in infections Sunday, including India, which saw its biggest single-day jump yet.Second in population only to China, India reported more than 2,600 new infections.
At Lincoln Memorial, President Trump to take public's pandemic queries
WASHINGTON — Anxious for an economic recovery, President Donald Trump prepared to field Americans' questions about decisions by some states to allow nonessential businesses to reopen while other states are on virtual lockdown due to the coronavirus.After more than a month of being cooped up at the White House, President Trump was returning from a weekend at the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland and planned to participate in a “virtual” town hall, hosted Sunday night by Fox News Channel, from inside the Lincoln Memorial.“Hopefully our Country will soon mend,” President Trump tweeted.
WASHINGTON — Anxious for an economic recovery, President Donald Trump prepared to field Americans' questions about decisions by some states to allow nonessential businesses to reopen while other states are on virtual lockdown due to the coronavirus.After more than a month of being cooped up at the White House, President Trump was returning from a weekend at the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland and planned to participate in a “virtual” town hall, hosted Sunday night by Fox News Channel, from inside the Lincoln Memorial.“Hopefully our Country will soon mend,” President Trump tweeted.
Battered global tourism industry makes reopening plans
NEW YORK -- Six months ago, the global tourism industry was celebrating a record year for travel.
NEW YORK -- Six months ago, the global tourism industry was celebrating a record year for travel.
How to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in quarantine
MILWAUKEE -- Seeing as how most people are spending their time social distancing this Cinco de Mayo, here are some things you can do to celebrate the holiday from the comforts of your home.Zoom with festive backgroundsIf you haven’t heard of Zoom by now: where have you been?
MILWAUKEE -- Seeing as how most people are spending their time social distancing this Cinco de Mayo, here are some things you can do to celebrate the holiday from the comforts of your home.Zoom with festive backgroundsIf you haven’t heard of Zoom by now: where have you been?
Considering giving a Mother's Day gift card during pandemic? Consider these tips!
MILWAUKEE -- With the COVID-19 quarantine still in place, it’s a safe bet that Mom won’t be celebrating Mother’s Day this year at her favorite restaurant, hair salon or spa.
MILWAUKEE -- With the COVID-19 quarantine still in place, it’s a safe bet that Mom won’t be celebrating Mother’s Day this year at her favorite restaurant, hair salon or spa.
New York sends out 1,000 police officers to enforce social distancing as people pack parks
NEW YORK -- New York City police dispatched 1,000 officers over the first weekend in May to enforce social distancing as warmer weather tempted New Yorkers to come out of quarantine.
NEW YORK -- New York City police dispatched 1,000 officers over the first weekend in May to enforce social distancing as warmer weather tempted New Yorkers to come out of quarantine.
'Lives being destroyed:' Crowds gather in Brookfield, Burlington to protest 'Safer at Home'
BURLINGTON -- Rallies were held in Brookfield and Burlington, Saturday -- calling on state officials to lift the "Safer at Home" order and reopen the state's economy.The statewide order is set to expire on May 26, but crowds have gathered across the state to say that the one-size-fits-all solution isn't working anymore.
BURLINGTON -- Rallies were held in Brookfield and Burlington, Saturday -- calling on state officials to lift the "Safer at Home" order and reopen the state's economy.The statewide order is set to expire on May 26, but crowds have gathered across the state to say that the one-size-fits-all solution isn't working anymore.
'We'll be here:' Bay View restaurant sets up partitions in anticipation of eventual reopening
MILWAUKEE -- Many of us have wondered what the dining experience will look like once "Safer at Home" is lifted.
MILWAUKEE -- Many of us have wondered what the dining experience will look like once "Safer at Home" is lifted.
'A medical necessity:' With dentistry services limited during pandemic, at-home preventive care is key
MILWAUKEE -- While dentists may be closed for preventive care, don't put your toothbrushes down.
MILWAUKEE -- While dentists may be closed for preventive care, don't put your toothbrushes down.
Man arrested for trying to quarantine on private Disney island
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida deputies arrested a man who had been living out his quarantine on a shuttered Disney World island, telling authorities it felt like a “tropical paradise.”Orange County Sheriff's deputies found Richard McGuire on Disney's Discovery Island on Thursday.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida deputies arrested a man who had been living out his quarantine on a shuttered Disney World island, telling authorities it felt like a “tropical paradise.”Orange County Sheriff's deputies found Richard McGuire on Disney's Discovery Island on Thursday.
Back in session: Senate to reopen Monday amid coronavirus risk, House stays away
WASHINGTON — The Senate will reopen on Monday as the coronavirus crisis rages and the House stays shuttered, a risky strategy that leaves Congress as divided as the nation.It's a politically and physically fraught move by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, convening 100 senators at the U.S. Capitol during a pandemic.
WASHINGTON — The Senate will reopen on Monday as the coronavirus crisis rages and the House stays shuttered, a risky strategy that leaves Congress as divided as the nation.It's a politically and physically fraught move by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, convening 100 senators at the U.S. Capitol during a pandemic.
McConnell, Pelosi decline COVID-19 tests offered by Trump administration
WASHINGTON — The top Republican and Democrat in Congress say they are respectfully declining an offer of quick COVID-19 tests offered by President Donald Trump’s administration.Limited testing for lawmakers has become an issue in decisions about when they should return to Washington.Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar had tweeted Friday that three rapid-testing machines and 1,000 tests were being sent for the Senate to use next week.Trump also tweeted that “tremendous” testing capacity is available for senators returning on Monday, and for the House.But Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday in a statement that they want the equipment to go to front-line facilities instead.Pelosi decided against having her members join the Senate in returning next week because the Washington area remains a virus hot spot.
WASHINGTON — The top Republican and Democrat in Congress say they are respectfully declining an offer of quick COVID-19 tests offered by President Donald Trump’s administration.Limited testing for lawmakers has become an issue in decisions about when they should return to Washington.Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar had tweeted Friday that three rapid-testing machines and 1,000 tests were being sent for the Senate to use next week.Trump also tweeted that “tremendous” testing capacity is available for senators returning on Monday, and for the House.But Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday in a statement that they want the equipment to go to front-line facilities instead.Pelosi decided against having her members join the Senate in returning next week because the Washington area remains a virus hot spot.
Kroger placing purchase limits on ground beef, pork at 'select stores'
CHICAGO (WFLD) -- It might be time to save your bacon.Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”A spokesperson for the company did not immediately disclose where or when the limits would go into effect, or how much shoppers at these stores would be allowed to purchase.Kroger, however, claimed the company "feel good" about being able to keep food on the shelves, as there is “plenty of protein in the supply chain.”“At Kroger, we feel good about our ability to maintain a broad assortment of meat and seafood for our customers because we purchase protein from a diverse network of suppliers,” a spokesperson for the supermarket chain said in an emailed statement to Fox News. “There is plenty of protein in the supply chain; however, some processors are experiencing challenges.“At this time, we’ve added purchase limits only on ground beef and fresh pork at select stores.”Industry analysts and insiders have been warning of possible meat shortages since earlier April, after several of the nation’s larger meat-processing plants were forced to close.
CHICAGO (WFLD) -- It might be time to save your bacon.Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”A spokesperson for the company did not immediately disclose where or when the limits would go into effect, or how much shoppers at these stores would be allowed to purchase.Kroger, however, claimed the company "feel good" about being able to keep food on the shelves, as there is “plenty of protein in the supply chain.”“At Kroger, we feel good about our ability to maintain a broad assortment of meat and seafood for our customers because we purchase protein from a diverse network of suppliers,” a spokesperson for the supermarket chain said in an emailed statement to Fox News. “There is plenty of protein in the supply chain; however, some processors are experiencing challenges.“At this time, we’ve added purchase limits only on ground beef and fresh pork at select stores.”Industry analysts and insiders have been warning of possible meat shortages since earlier April, after several of the nation’s larger meat-processing plants were forced to close.
Mask stolen from lion statue outside Chicago's Art Institute
CHICAGO — Somebody apparently needed a really big protective mask.According to the Chicago Sun-Times, a mask adorning one of the iconic lion statues near the Michigan Avenue entrance to the Art Institute disappeared about 24 hours after it was applied.
CHICAGO — Somebody apparently needed a really big protective mask.According to the Chicago Sun-Times, a mask adorning one of the iconic lion statues near the Michigan Avenue entrance to the Art Institute disappeared about 24 hours after it was applied.
Michigan militia puts armed protest in the spotlight
LANSING, Mich. -- Gun-carrying protesters have been a common sight at some demonstrations calling for coronavirus-related restrictions to be lifted.
LANSING, Mich. -- Gun-carrying protesters have been a common sight at some demonstrations calling for coronavirus-related restrictions to be lifted.
Farmers markets scaling down with eye on safety due to virus
DETROIT — Johnny Gyergyou has been selling his farm’s meat, poultry and eggs at a Detroit farmers market for more than a decade, but like many of his regular shoppers, he’s been staying home in recent weeks to wait out the coronavirus crisis.Gyergyou, 72, said the crowds at Eastern Market just aren’t big enough to make it cost-effective for his typical 33-mile (53-kilometer) Saturday trips into the city from his farm in Berlin Township.“We’ve been doing fairly well (selling) at the farm.
DETROIT — Johnny Gyergyou has been selling his farm’s meat, poultry and eggs at a Detroit farmers market for more than a decade, but like many of his regular shoppers, he’s been staying home in recent weeks to wait out the coronavirus crisis.Gyergyou, 72, said the crowds at Eastern Market just aren’t big enough to make it cost-effective for his typical 33-mile (53-kilometer) Saturday trips into the city from his farm in Berlin Township.“We’ve been doing fairly well (selling) at the farm.
'Grim Reaper' visits Florida beaches to protest reopening during pandemic
DESTIN, Fla. -- As Florida beaches begin to reopen, a lawyer has taken to an extreme and creative form of a costume to protest the move.
DESTIN, Fla. -- As Florida beaches begin to reopen, a lawyer has taken to an extreme and creative form of a costume to protest the move.
'On top of it early:' No COVID-19 deaths at long-term care facility that made costly decision
MILWAUKEE -- One-third of all deaths related to the coronavirus in Wisconsin are in long-term care facilities.
MILWAUKEE -- One-third of all deaths related to the coronavirus in Wisconsin are in long-term care facilities.