White House unveils COVID-19 testing blueprint, path for states to safely re-open economies
WASHINGTON — The White House is again pushing back on criticism that coronavirus testing has been too slow by releasing a list of testing guidelines for states to follow.The White House said its new testing blueprint will give states a safe path towards re-opening their economies.“We are going to make sure they have the supplies and the capability to test at least two percent of their population every month,” said Adm.
WASHINGTON — The White House is again pushing back on criticism that coronavirus testing has been too slow by releasing a list of testing guidelines for states to follow.The White House said its new testing blueprint will give states a safe path towards re-opening their economies.“We are going to make sure they have the supplies and the capability to test at least two percent of their population every month,” said Adm.
Reports of PPE shortage at VA facilities raise questions from lawmakers: 'That’s just unacceptable'
WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers say reports have come out showing a lack of personal protective equipment at some Veterans Affairs facilities throughout the country and members of Congress want answers.Terrence Hayes with the Veterans of Foreign Wars says reports about inadequate personal protective equipment inside VA hospitals are causing concern.“There’s been conflicting reports a few of the facilities that unfortunately some of the staff members have had to share PPE or re-use it or even ration it out, and that’s just unacceptable,” Hayes said.Now lawmakers are asking the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to find out what’s behind those reports.“We’ve heard from the workforce that they’re concerned about their safety,” Virginia Sen.
WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers say reports have come out showing a lack of personal protective equipment at some Veterans Affairs facilities throughout the country and members of Congress want answers.Terrence Hayes with the Veterans of Foreign Wars says reports about inadequate personal protective equipment inside VA hospitals are causing concern.“There’s been conflicting reports a few of the facilities that unfortunately some of the staff members have had to share PPE or re-use it or even ration it out, and that’s just unacceptable,” Hayes said.Now lawmakers are asking the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to find out what’s behind those reports.“We’ve heard from the workforce that they’re concerned about their safety,” Virginia Sen.
DOJ: Arizona man arrested, accused of conspiring to inflate respirator mask prices
PHOENIX -- Officials with the U.S. Justice Department say an Arizona man has been accused of conspiring to violate the Defense Production Act by trying to resell masks in New York City at a markup.According to a statement released Tuesday afternoon, 64-year-old William "Bill" Young Sr.
PHOENIX -- Officials with the U.S. Justice Department say an Arizona man has been accused of conspiring to violate the Defense Production Act by trying to resell masks in New York City at a markup.According to a statement released Tuesday afternoon, 64-year-old William "Bill" Young Sr.
Senator advocates for universal paid sick leave, says it could’ve slowed spread of virus in US
WASHINGTON ─ One U.S. senator is calling for universal paid sick leave, which she argues that if the nation’s employees had it in the first place, it could have played a role in stemming the spread of the coronavirus.Sen.
WASHINGTON ─ One U.S. senator is calling for universal paid sick leave, which she argues that if the nation’s employees had it in the first place, it could have played a role in stemming the spread of the coronavirus.Sen.
'Times are gonna get pretty tough:' Pawn shops provide relief to some as pandemic disrupts economy
MILWAUKEE -- Pawn shops are one of many businesses asking the government for cash in the form of small business loans.You may think they'd be getting more business right now but nationwide, pawnshop loans are actually down.
MILWAUKEE -- Pawn shops are one of many businesses asking the government for cash in the form of small business loans.You may think they'd be getting more business right now but nationwide, pawnshop loans are actually down.
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Staying 'Safer at Home' with abusers: City leaders tout domestic violence resources after 5 killed
MILWAUKEE -- Five people were gunned down in a home near 12th Street and Locust Street Monday, April 27 -- a 911 caller telling police his family was dead.
MILWAUKEE -- Five people were gunned down in a home near 12th Street and Locust Street Monday, April 27 -- a 911 caller telling police his family was dead.
Gov't OKs $50B in small biz loans, banks complain of snags
NEW YORK — The government says it has approved an additional $50 billion in loans to small businesses, although banks are complaining that a bottleneck at the Small Business Administration is severely slowing the process.Banking industry groups said Tuesday, April 28 that the SBA’s loan processing system is still unable to handle the heavy volume of loan applications from business owners trying to get aid under the Paychceck Protection Program, part of the government’s $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package.“Today is just another slow, frustrating slog for getting PPP loans through,” said Paul Merski, a vice president at the Independent Community Bankers of America.The government's small business loan program was replenished with $310 billion and started taking applications again Monday.
NEW YORK — The government says it has approved an additional $50 billion in loans to small businesses, although banks are complaining that a bottleneck at the Small Business Administration is severely slowing the process.Banking industry groups said Tuesday, April 28 that the SBA’s loan processing system is still unable to handle the heavy volume of loan applications from business owners trying to get aid under the Paychceck Protection Program, part of the government’s $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package.“Today is just another slow, frustrating slog for getting PPP loans through,” said Paul Merski, a vice president at the Independent Community Bankers of America.The government's small business loan program was replenished with $310 billion and started taking applications again Monday.
'I'm tested on a regular basis:' VP Pence under fire for going maskless at Mayo Clinic
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Vice President Mike Pence chose not to wear a face mask Tuesday, April 28 during a tour of the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, an apparent violation of the world-renowned medical center's policy requiring them.Video feeds show that Pence did not wear a mask when he met with a Mayo employee who has recovered from COVID-19 and is now donating plasma, even though everyone else in the room appeared to be wearing one.
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Vice President Mike Pence chose not to wear a face mask Tuesday, April 28 during a tour of the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, an apparent violation of the world-renowned medical center's policy requiring them.Video feeds show that Pence did not wear a mask when he met with a Mayo employee who has recovered from COVID-19 and is now donating plasma, even though everyone else in the room appeared to be wearing one.
Congress may not be able to resume for a year; House leaders reach for work-from-home options
WASHINGTON — Facing the stark, startling reality that Congress may not be able to fully resume for a year, House leaders are desperately reaching for work-from-home options after a revolt from the ranks over the health risks of convening in the coronavirus pandemic.House Democratic leaders abruptly reversed course Tuesday, shelving plans for the chamber's 400-plus lawmakers to return for work on the next virus aid package after warnings from the Capitol physician that the public health danger was too great.
WASHINGTON — Facing the stark, startling reality that Congress may not be able to fully resume for a year, House leaders are desperately reaching for work-from-home options after a revolt from the ranks over the health risks of convening in the coronavirus pandemic.House Democratic leaders abruptly reversed course Tuesday, shelving plans for the chamber's 400-plus lawmakers to return for work on the next virus aid package after warnings from the Capitol physician that the public health danger was too great.
52 people who voted in person, worked the polls April 7 tested positive for COVID-19
MADISON -- There are no plans to postpone or otherwise alter a special congressional election in Wisconsin that is less than two weeks away, even though more than 50 people who voted in person or worked the polls during the state's presidential primary this month have tested positive for COVID-19.Democratic Gov.
MADISON -- There are no plans to postpone or otherwise alter a special congressional election in Wisconsin that is less than two weeks away, even though more than 50 people who voted in person or worked the polls during the state's presidential primary this month have tested positive for COVID-19.Democratic Gov.
Watch local religion programs on FOX6 during COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, southeast Wisconsin has been prohibited from attending religious services.
MILWAUKEE -- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, southeast Wisconsin has been prohibited from attending religious services.
'I wanted to go help:' Super Bowl champ puts medical degree to work helping in coronavirus fight
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is stepping off the field and onto the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic just months after winning the Super Bowl.Duvernay-Tardif, the first medical student graduate to play in the NFL, detailed his return to medicine in a Sports Illustrated article where he described his “first day back” at a long-term care facility just an hour outside of Montreal on Friday -- the second night of the NFL Draft.“I felt nervous the night before, but a good nervous, like before a game, and I packed everything neatly: scrubs, white coat, extra pens, even a second pair of shoes that I could leave in my locker, knowing they were clean,” he wrote.“My shift started at 7:30 a.m. I found out that I would be working for now in more of a nursing role, helping relieve the workers who have already been in place.”Duvernay-Tardif said that while he was “drained” after a full day, he was already “looking forward to going back.”The 29-year-old guard said he had been following the coronavirus pandemic in its early stages, even before helping the Chiefs take home their first Super Bowl win in 50 years.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is stepping off the field and onto the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic just months after winning the Super Bowl.Duvernay-Tardif, the first medical student graduate to play in the NFL, detailed his return to medicine in a Sports Illustrated article where he described his “first day back” at a long-term care facility just an hour outside of Montreal on Friday -- the second night of the NFL Draft.“I felt nervous the night before, but a good nervous, like before a game, and I packed everything neatly: scrubs, white coat, extra pens, even a second pair of shoes that I could leave in my locker, knowing they were clean,” he wrote.“My shift started at 7:30 a.m. I found out that I would be working for now in more of a nursing role, helping relieve the workers who have already been in place.”Duvernay-Tardif said that while he was “drained” after a full day, he was already “looking forward to going back.”The 29-year-old guard said he had been following the coronavirus pandemic in its early stages, even before helping the Chiefs take home their first Super Bowl win in 50 years.
Is it safe to order take-out, delivery during the pandemic?
WASHINGTON -- Is it safe to order food via take-out or delivery?Unlike some germs, there's no indication the coronavirus can spread through food, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.“This is a respiratory virus, not a foodborne virus ...
WASHINGTON -- Is it safe to order food via take-out or delivery?Unlike some germs, there's no indication the coronavirus can spread through food, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.“This is a respiratory virus, not a foodborne virus ...
MLB reverses ticket policy, clears way for teams to offer refunds for games called-off due to pandemic
NEW YORK -- With more than 400 Major League Baseball games already called off because of the coronavirus outbreak, the league Tuesday reversed a policy that had restricted fans from widespread refunds on tickets to those games.On a conference call, MLB informed team officials that they no longer needed to advise fans to hold onto those tickets.
NEW YORK -- With more than 400 Major League Baseball games already called off because of the coronavirus outbreak, the league Tuesday reversed a policy that had restricted fans from widespread refunds on tickets to those games.On a conference call, MLB informed team officials that they no longer needed to advise fans to hold onto those tickets.
Open Record Special Edition: What are they hiding?
MILWAUKEE -- If you tried to block your boss from seeing your work, it probabFOX6 Investigators are talking about just that, open records, and how difficult it is to get basic information related to the coronavirus in Wisconsinly wouldn't go over very well.
MILWAUKEE -- If you tried to block your boss from seeing your work, it probabFOX6 Investigators are talking about just that, open records, and how difficult it is to get basic information related to the coronavirus in Wisconsinly wouldn't go over very well.
Wisconsin's 'dark agency:' Legislative bureau denies public access to email, voting records
MILWAUKEE -- As COVID-19 forces Wisconsin state lawmakers to increasingly rely on technology, the bureau responsible for the legislature's technology support is refusing to release public records. "It's a cover-up," State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) said. "This, in the big picture, is something that’s very dangerous." Carpenter was frustrated with his inability to be recognized during the Senate's recent floor session about COVID-19 legislation.
MILWAUKEE -- As COVID-19 forces Wisconsin state lawmakers to increasingly rely on technology, the bureau responsible for the legislature's technology support is refusing to release public records. "It's a cover-up," State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) said. "This, in the big picture, is something that’s very dangerous." Carpenter was frustrated with his inability to be recognized during the Senate's recent floor session about COVID-19 legislation.
Wisconsin Democratic Party to hold virtual state convention on June 12
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party will hold a virtual state convention on June 12, scrapping its original plans to gather at a water park in Wisconsin Dells for its annual gathering.The Democratic National Committee still plans to meet in person in Milwaukee for the national convention, which was pushed back a month until the week of August 17 due to the coronavirus.The state party convention will have a more limited agenda, including fewer speeches, with the move to virtual-only.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party will hold a virtual state convention on June 12, scrapping its original plans to gather at a water park in Wisconsin Dells for its annual gathering.The Democratic National Committee still plans to meet in person in Milwaukee for the national convention, which was pushed back a month until the week of August 17 due to the coronavirus.The state party convention will have a more limited agenda, including fewer speeches, with the move to virtual-only.
Coronavirus likely to come back each year, Chinese scientists say
NEW YORK -- Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.Bloomberg reported Monday that these scientists said the virus will likely return in waves due in part to the prevalence of asymptomatic carriers.
NEW YORK -- Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.Bloomberg reported Monday that these scientists said the virus will likely return in waves due in part to the prevalence of asymptomatic carriers.