'I love to help:' Oak Creek hospice nurse provides care via telemedicine, battling breast cancer amid COVID-19
BROOKFIELD -- The coronavirus pandemic has made things incredibly difficult for those with loves ones who are nearing the end of their lives.
BROOKFIELD -- The coronavirus pandemic has made things incredibly difficult for those with loves ones who are nearing the end of their lives.
In televised town hall, President Trump predicts COVID-19 vaccine by 'end of the year'
WASHINGTON — Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump on Sunday, May 3 insisted that “you can satisfy both" — see states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 60,000 Americans.The president, fielding questions from Americans in a virtual town hall from the Lincoln Memorial, acknowledged valid fears on both sides of the issue.
WASHINGTON — Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump on Sunday, May 3 insisted that “you can satisfy both" — see states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 60,000 Americans.The president, fielding questions from Americans in a virtual town hall from the Lincoln Memorial, acknowledged valid fears on both sides of the issue.
'Teamwork at its finest:' Wisconsin receives 10K masks, 1K medical outfits from Chinese sister state
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Sunday, May 3 announced Wisconsin has received a donation of 10,000 procedural masks and 1,000 medical outfits from its sister state of Heilongjiang Province to help grow its supply of personal protective equipment (PPE).“This donation shows teamwork at its finest,” Gov.
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Sunday, May 3 announced Wisconsin has received a donation of 10,000 procedural masks and 1,000 medical outfits from its sister state of Heilongjiang Province to help grow its supply of personal protective equipment (PPE).“This donation shows teamwork at its finest,” Gov.
Production suspended at Birds Eye plant in Darien; approximately 100 infected with COVID-19
DARIEN -- Conagra Foods officials said operations were suspended at the Birds Eye Frozen Foods facility in Darien as of April 17, with approximately 100 employees diagnosed with COVID-19 as of April 27.A company representative issued this statement to FOX6 News on Sunday, May 3:
DARIEN -- Conagra Foods officials said operations were suspended at the Birds Eye Frozen Foods facility in Darien as of April 17, with approximately 100 employees diagnosed with COVID-19 as of April 27.A company representative issued this statement to FOX6 News on Sunday, May 3:
'History repeating:' WI historians see strong parallels between COVID-19, influenza pandemic of 1918
MILWAUKEE -- Tragically, history has a tendency to repeat itself, and historians say the 1918 influenza pandemic has strong parallels to the coronavirus pandemic.In 1918, the world was at war, but another war was being waged regardless of alliance.
MILWAUKEE -- Tragically, history has a tendency to repeat itself, and historians say the 1918 influenza pandemic has strong parallels to the coronavirus pandemic.In 1918, the world was at war, but another war was being waged regardless of alliance.
8K+ positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 339 deaths, 3K+ recovered, 77K+ negative
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 7,964, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported Sunday, May 3.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 7,964, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported Sunday, May 3.
'I’ve got bills on top of bills:' Americans without bank accounts waiting weeks for paper coronavirus relief checks
NEW YORK — As the coronavirus crisis took hold, Akeil Smith's employer slashed her work as a home health aide to 25 hours per week.
NEW YORK — As the coronavirus crisis took hold, Akeil Smith's employer slashed her work as a home health aide to 25 hours per week.
'Went too far:' Ohio governor reversed order to wear face coverings in stores
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An order for people to wear face coverings while in stores was reversed last week because it “went too far," Ohio Gov.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An order for people to wear face coverings while in stores was reversed last week because it “went too far," Ohio Gov.
US officials: China 'intentionally concealed' coronavirus' severity to stock up on medical supplies
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it, intelligence documents show.Chinese leaders “intentionally concealed the severity” of the pandemic from the world in early January, according to a four-page Department of Homeland Security report dated May 1 and obtained by The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it, intelligence documents show.Chinese leaders “intentionally concealed the severity” of the pandemic from the world in early January, according to a four-page Department of Homeland Security report dated May 1 and obtained by The Associated Press.
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.