Make-A-Wish trying to make dreams come true during pandemic: 'It really does make a difference'
NEW YORK — Three-year-old Audrey, who is fighting cancer, had a big wish — to visit Disney World.
NEW YORK — Three-year-old Audrey, who is fighting cancer, had a big wish — to visit Disney World.
Veterinarian shares coronavirus symptoms to look for in pets
LOS ANGELES -- A California veterinarian says pets often display similar coronavirus symptoms as humans.A pug in North Carolina reportedly became the first pet to test COVID-19 positive in the U.S.According to the pug's family, he was coughing, sneezing and had stopped eating.There have been other reports of dogs testing positive for the virus, such as a German shepherd in Hong Kong.
LOS ANGELES -- A California veterinarian says pets often display similar coronavirus symptoms as humans.A pug in North Carolina reportedly became the first pet to test COVID-19 positive in the U.S.According to the pug's family, he was coughing, sneezing and had stopped eating.There have been other reports of dogs testing positive for the virus, such as a German shepherd in Hong Kong.
FDA allows emergency use of remdesivir drug for coronavirus
WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of an experimental drug that appears to help some coronavirus patients recover faster.It is the first drug shown to help fight COVID-19, which has killed more than 230,000 people worldwide.The Food and Drug Administration acted after preliminary results from a government-sponsored study showed that Gilead Sciences’s remdesivir shortened the time to recovery by 31%, or about four days on average, for hospitalized COVID-19 patients.The study of 1,063 patients is the largest and most strict test of the drug and included a comparison group that received just usual care so remdesivir’s effects could be rigorously evaluated.President Donald Trump announced the FDA's action at the White House.Those given the drug were able to leave the hospital in 11 days on average versus 15 days for the comparison group.
WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of an experimental drug that appears to help some coronavirus patients recover faster.It is the first drug shown to help fight COVID-19, which has killed more than 230,000 people worldwide.The Food and Drug Administration acted after preliminary results from a government-sponsored study showed that Gilead Sciences’s remdesivir shortened the time to recovery by 31%, or about four days on average, for hospitalized COVID-19 patients.The study of 1,063 patients is the largest and most strict test of the drug and included a comparison group that received just usual care so remdesivir’s effects could be rigorously evaluated.President Donald Trump announced the FDA's action at the White House.Those given the drug were able to leave the hospital in 11 days on average versus 15 days for the comparison group.
Brazil facing coffin shortage, morgue chaos amid virus surge: 'The country needs help'
RIO DE JANEIRO — In Brazil's bustling Amazon city of Manaus, so many people have died within days in the coronavirus pandemic that coffins had to be stacked on top of each other in long, hastily dug trenches in a city cemetery.
RIO DE JANEIRO — In Brazil's bustling Amazon city of Manaus, so many people have died within days in the coronavirus pandemic that coffins had to be stacked on top of each other in long, hastily dug trenches in a city cemetery.
'Thrown under the bus:' Woman says new Wisconsin law limits options after medical error
MILWAUKEE -- Before COVID-19, attorney Kevin Martin had never imagined wanting to bet against his own interpretation of the law.
MILWAUKEE -- Before COVID-19, attorney Kevin Martin had never imagined wanting to bet against his own interpretation of the law.
Website grades states, counties nationwide on social distancing; US given 'D' grade
LOS ANGELES (KTTV) -- How would you grade yourself when it comes to social distancing?A website called Unacast is grading states and counties on its Social Distancing Scoreboard.
LOS ANGELES (KTTV) -- How would you grade yourself when it comes to social distancing?A website called Unacast is grading states and counties on its Social Distancing Scoreboard.
Northwestern Mutual donates $200,000 to Children's Wisconsin to fund PPE, other relief efforts
MILWAUKEE -- The Northwestern Mutual Foundation has donated $200,000 to help supply personal protective equipment to Children's Wisconsin during the coronavirus pandemic, the organization announced Friday, May 1.“Currently, there is no greater need than helping to ensure the health and safety of our community members,” said Eric Christophersen, president, Northwestern Mutual Foundation. “Providing hospitals with access to these essential supplies is just one way we can support our healthcare professionals as they work to protect patients and families, including those in the fight against childhood cancer.”This contribution will support the following:
MILWAUKEE -- The Northwestern Mutual Foundation has donated $200,000 to help supply personal protective equipment to Children's Wisconsin during the coronavirus pandemic, the organization announced Friday, May 1.“Currently, there is no greater need than helping to ensure the health and safety of our community members,” said Eric Christophersen, president, Northwestern Mutual Foundation. “Providing hospitals with access to these essential supplies is just one way we can support our healthcare professionals as they work to protect patients and families, including those in the fight against childhood cancer.”This contribution will support the following:
Open Record Special Edition: Checking in with Contact 6
MILWAUKEE - Nearly two months into the COVID-19 pandemic and Contact 6 continues to receive a record number of consumer complaints.
MILWAUKEE - Nearly two months into the COVID-19 pandemic and Contact 6 continues to receive a record number of consumer complaints.
Register online now: Storm the Bastille Run is going virtual in 2020
MILWAUKEE -- Although Milwaukee's 2020 Bastille Days Festival has been postponed to a later date, Madison Medical Affiliates’ generous support will keep everyone "Storming the Bastille" from home this summer.
MILWAUKEE -- Although Milwaukee's 2020 Bastille Days Festival has been postponed to a later date, Madison Medical Affiliates’ generous support will keep everyone "Storming the Bastille" from home this summer.
Cedarburg's Strawberry Festival canceled amid coronavirus concerns
CEDARBURG -- One of the largest two-day events in Ozaukee County -- Cedarburg's Strawberry Festival -- has joined a growing list of festivals that will not happen this summer due to coronavirus concerns, Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc.
CEDARBURG -- One of the largest two-day events in Ozaukee County -- Cedarburg's Strawberry Festival -- has joined a growing list of festivals that will not happen this summer due to coronavirus concerns, Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc.
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'I died and came back': 12-year-old recovers from coronavirus
NEW ORELANS, La. — As her desperately sick daughter was being airlifted to a hospital, Jennifer Daly was thinking about all the parts of life that still lay ahead for her 12-year-old and whether she’d ever experience them: Would she get to fall in love?
NEW ORELANS, La. — As her desperately sick daughter was being airlifted to a hospital, Jennifer Daly was thinking about all the parts of life that still lay ahead for her 12-year-old and whether she’d ever experience them: Would she get to fall in love?
'Disappointment:' EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020 canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
OSHKOSH --The continuing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizers of the world’s largest fly-in convention, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020, to cancel this year’s event at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
OSHKOSH --The continuing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizers of the world’s largest fly-in convention, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020, to cancel this year’s event at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
NASA images show Florida's pollution has decreased since coronavirus lockdowns began
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.Satellite images show the level of nitrogen dioxide are about 30% lower over Florida when compared to the average nitrogen levels between 2015 and 2019."In fact," NASA said in a statement, "March 15 to April 15, 2020 shows the lowest value for the region as compared to any other year during the OMI data record, which spans 2005 to present."
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.Satellite images show the level of nitrogen dioxide are about 30% lower over Florida when compared to the average nitrogen levels between 2015 and 2019."In fact," NASA said in a statement, "March 15 to April 15, 2020 shows the lowest value for the region as compared to any other year during the OMI data record, which spans 2005 to present."
6,994 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 317 deaths; 3K+ recovered, 69K+ negative
MILWAUKEE — According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and supplemental data from county health agencies, the number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 6,994 on Thursday, April 30.
MILWAUKEE — According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and supplemental data from county health agencies, the number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 6,994 on Thursday, April 30.
As test volume increases, spike seen in Milwaukee County's positive COVID-19 cases
MILWAUKEE -- Since the first COVID-19 test in early March, Milwaukee County has steadily increased testing, administering nearly 17,000 tests to date and nearly 3,000 in the last week.
MILWAUKEE -- Since the first COVID-19 test in early March, Milwaukee County has steadily increased testing, administering nearly 17,000 tests to date and nearly 3,000 in the last week.
Milwaukee photographer raises $10K for Feeding America in 6 weeks with 'Front Porch Project'
WAUWATOSA -- Picture this: You set a goal of raising a certain amount of money for charity -- only to raise more than 10 times that amount.
WAUWATOSA -- Picture this: You set a goal of raising a certain amount of money for charity -- only to raise more than 10 times that amount.
'Priceless:' Miniature horse paying window-to-window visit to seniors in care facilities
MUSKEGO -- Before the coronavirus pandemic, a miniature horse named Sawdust would go inside senior centers, allowing residents to pet him and get to know him.
MUSKEGO -- Before the coronavirus pandemic, a miniature horse named Sawdust would go inside senior centers, allowing residents to pet him and get to know him.
Amazon to extend ‘work from home’ policy for eligible employees through October
SEATTLE — Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon is extending its work from home plan for eligible employees through October.According to The Seattle Times, the retail giant told its corporate employees on Thursday that they “are welcome to (work from home) until at least October 2.”“We are working hard and investing significant funds to keep those who choose to come to the office safe through physical distancing, deep cleaning, temperature checks, and the availability of face coverings and hand sanitizer,” an Amazon spokesperson told the Times.Many Amazon employees have been working from home since March.
SEATTLE — Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon is extending its work from home plan for eligible employees through October.According to The Seattle Times, the retail giant told its corporate employees on Thursday that they “are welcome to (work from home) until at least October 2.”“We are working hard and investing significant funds to keep those who choose to come to the office safe through physical distancing, deep cleaning, temperature checks, and the availability of face coverings and hand sanitizer,” an Amazon spokesperson told the Times.Many Amazon employees have been working from home since March.
Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home
ATLANTA - Chick-fil-A is giving food fans a taste of its famed chicken at home.The Atlanta-based fast-food chain is launching meal kits as Americans continue to shelter in place amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with restaurants in most states running on pick-up and delivery-only options.Starting May 4, Chick-fil-A will debut chicken parmesan meal kits available at its drive-thru, via its app and for delivery.
ATLANTA - Chick-fil-A is giving food fans a taste of its famed chicken at home.The Atlanta-based fast-food chain is launching meal kits as Americans continue to shelter in place amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with restaurants in most states running on pick-up and delivery-only options.Starting May 4, Chick-fil-A will debut chicken parmesan meal kits available at its drive-thru, via its app and for delivery.