Hartland business transforms operations to make hand sanitizer for healthcare industry
HARTLAND -- Hand hygiene is vital when it comes to stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
HARTLAND -- Hand hygiene is vital when it comes to stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
'Devastating:' Farms scramble for answers as coronavirus threatens workers
HANOVER, Pa. — In farming, there are many unknowns.
HANOVER, Pa. — In farming, there are many unknowns.
2 women charged by feds for Walgreens robbery, coughing on employees
SAN FRANCISCO (KTVU) -- Federal prosecutors said on Friday that two women have been charged in a robbery at a San Francisco Walgreens, where they coughed on store employees while not wearing masks.On April 6, Carmelita Barela, 36, and Rosetta Shabazz, 32, both of San Francisco, allegedly stole $92 in merchandise.The women entered the store with empty bags and when the store manager approached them to offer assistance, they "coughed audibly" and claimed to have 'COVID', according to the U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern California District.The manager asked one of the women to leave if they felt ill.
SAN FRANCISCO (KTVU) -- Federal prosecutors said on Friday that two women have been charged in a robbery at a San Francisco Walgreens, where they coughed on store employees while not wearing masks.On April 6, Carmelita Barela, 36, and Rosetta Shabazz, 32, both of San Francisco, allegedly stole $92 in merchandise.The women entered the store with empty bags and when the store manager approached them to offer assistance, they "coughed audibly" and claimed to have 'COVID', according to the U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern California District.The manager asked one of the women to leave if they felt ill.
Global death toll from coronavirus surpasses 200K
ATLANTA — As the global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 200,000 on Saturday, countries took cautious steps toward easing some lockdowns, while fears of infection made even some pandemic-wounded businesses reluctant to reopen.The states of Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska started loosening restrictions on businesses despite warnings from experts that such steps might be coming too soon.
ATLANTA — As the global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 200,000 on Saturday, countries took cautious steps toward easing some lockdowns, while fears of infection made even some pandemic-wounded businesses reluctant to reopen.The states of Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska started loosening restrictions on businesses despite warnings from experts that such steps might be coming too soon.
Police: 'Excessive' wearing of medical mask possibly caused NJ driver to pass out, crash
LINCOLN PARK, N.J. — A New Jersey police department says what officials called “excessive" wearing of a medical mask is believed to have been a factor in a single-car crash after the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle passed out behind the wheel.The Lincoln Park police department said in a Facebook post that the driver had been wearing the N95 medical mask for several hours.
LINCOLN PARK, N.J. — A New Jersey police department says what officials called “excessive" wearing of a medical mask is believed to have been a factor in a single-car crash after the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle passed out behind the wheel.The Lincoln Park police department said in a Facebook post that the driver had been wearing the N95 medical mask for several hours.
AP: Evers' stay-at-home extension draws anger, pleas for help
MADISON, Wis. — Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — Gov.
Norway extends ban on large events to Sept. 1
OSLO, Norway — Norway is extending the ban on all events with more than 500 participants until Sept. 1Norwegian Culture Minister Abid Raja said during a press conference Saturday “there is now a ban on major sporting events, festivals and concerts until 15 June.
OSLO, Norway — Norway is extending the ban on all events with more than 500 participants until Sept. 1Norwegian Culture Minister Abid Raja said during a press conference Saturday “there is now a ban on major sporting events, festivals and concerts until 15 June.
WHO warns against idea of ‘immunity passports’
BERLIN — The World Health Organization is cautioning against the idea of “immunity passports." It says there is currently no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected against a second infection.The concept of “immunity passports” or “risk-free certificates” has been floated as a way of allowing people to protect against reinfection to return to work.But the Geneva-based U.N. health agency says in a scientific brief released Saturday that more research is needed.
BERLIN — The World Health Organization is cautioning against the idea of “immunity passports." It says there is currently no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected against a second infection.The concept of “immunity passports” or “risk-free certificates” has been floated as a way of allowing people to protect against reinfection to return to work.But the Geneva-based U.N. health agency says in a scientific brief released Saturday that more research is needed.
Out of pandemic crisis, what could a new New Deal look like?
WASHINGTON — The New Deal was really a series of new deals, spread out over more than six years during the Great Depression — a menu of nationally scaled projects that were one part make-work and many parts lasting impact.
WASHINGTON — The New Deal was really a series of new deals, spread out over more than six years during the Great Depression — a menu of nationally scaled projects that were one part make-work and many parts lasting impact.
Indiana lifting more virus limits on medical procedures
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s governor signed an order Friday largely lifting restrictions on elective medical procedures beginning next week.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s governor signed an order Friday largely lifting restrictions on elective medical procedures beginning next week.
Bloomberg moves past presidential defeat with virus crusade
NEW YORK — Nearly two months after an end to his presidential campaign, Mike Bloomberg is again deploying his massive personal fortune – this time to combat the coronavirus.The billionaire former New York City mayor is spending tens of millions of dollars to bolster social services, feed first responders and help local officials trace the spread of the coronavirus in the city that has become the epicenter of the pandemic in the United States.The effort is in line with Bloomberg’s long-standing interest in scientific research and public health.
NEW YORK — Nearly two months after an end to his presidential campaign, Mike Bloomberg is again deploying his massive personal fortune – this time to combat the coronavirus.The billionaire former New York City mayor is spending tens of millions of dollars to bolster social services, feed first responders and help local officials trace the spread of the coronavirus in the city that has become the epicenter of the pandemic in the United States.The effort is in line with Bloomberg’s long-standing interest in scientific research and public health.
Kansas farmer mails NY Gov. Cuomo N95 coronavirus mask for health care worker: 'Snapshot of humanity'
NEW YORK -- New York Gov.
NEW YORK -- New York Gov.
3 states partly reopen, despite health officials' warnings
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Even as the confirmed U.S. death toll from the coronavirus soared past 50,000, Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska began loosening lockdown orders Friday on their pandemic-wounded businesses, despite warnings from health experts that the gradual steps toward normalcy might be happening too soon.
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Even as the confirmed U.S. death toll from the coronavirus soared past 50,000, Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska began loosening lockdown orders Friday on their pandemic-wounded businesses, despite warnings from health experts that the gradual steps toward normalcy might be happening too soon.
Sen. Baldwin calls for more COVID-19 testing; African-American still disproportionately affected by virus
MILWAUKEE -- The bulk of COVID-19 cases and deaths are being seen in the African-American community -- especially in Milwaukee County.Now, health officials say people will see more health department workers helping to stop the spread in some harder-hit communities over the coming weeks.
MILWAUKEE -- The bulk of COVID-19 cases and deaths are being seen in the African-American community -- especially in Milwaukee County.Now, health officials say people will see more health department workers helping to stop the spread in some harder-hit communities over the coming weeks.
'It's challenging:' Single mom faces homeschooling 4 girls amid COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus has impacted our educational system -- and it is not just students who are learning some new lessons.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus has impacted our educational system -- and it is not just students who are learning some new lessons.
Group holding virtual rally in support of Gov. Evers, 'Safer at Home' extension: 'It's very serious'
MILWAUKEE -- While those who oppose the extended "Safer at Home" order took the streets of Madison and Milwaukee on Friday, April 24, a counter-protest group was busy planning a rally of its own.A rally unlike any other, it will be held "virtually" and supporters can join from the comfort of their own homes -- supporting Safer at Home in a unique way."It grew because I think it resonates with a lot of people," said Marybeth Glenn, who supports the Safer at Home order.
MILWAUKEE -- While those who oppose the extended "Safer at Home" order took the streets of Madison and Milwaukee on Friday, April 24, a counter-protest group was busy planning a rally of its own.A rally unlike any other, it will be held "virtually" and supporters can join from the comfort of their own homes -- supporting Safer at Home in a unique way."It grew because I think it resonates with a lot of people," said Marybeth Glenn, who supports the Safer at Home order.
262 COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin; 5.4K+ positive cases, 2,436 recovered from virus
MILWAUKEE — There have been 262 deaths and 5,484 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Friday, April 24.
MILWAUKEE — There have been 262 deaths and 5,484 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Friday, April 24.
MPD, health department to enforce 'Safer at Home' ordinance violations beginning May 2
MILWAUKEE -- Effective Saturday, May 2, the Milwaukee Common Council will authorize both the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee Health Department to issue citations for violations of Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Effective Saturday, May 2, the Milwaukee Common Council will authorize both the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee Health Department to issue citations for violations of Gov.
No, don't inject disinfectant: Outcry among health officials over President Trump's musing
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's raising of unproven, even far-fetched ideas for fighting COVID-19 -- including his latest musing about injecting disinfectants into people -- triggered an outcry from health officials everywhere on Friday.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's raising of unproven, even far-fetched ideas for fighting COVID-19 -- including his latest musing about injecting disinfectants into people -- triggered an outcry from health officials everywhere on Friday.
Release dates for 3 Marvel films shuffled as result of the coronavirus
LOS ANGELES — Hollywood studios are shuffling more release dates as a result of the coronavirus, including sequels to “Doctor Strange," “Spider-Man: Far From Home" and “Into the Spider-Verse.”Late Friday, both Sony Pictures and The Walt Disney Co.
LOS ANGELES — Hollywood studios are shuffling more release dates as a result of the coronavirus, including sequels to “Doctor Strange," “Spider-Man: Far From Home" and “Into the Spider-Verse.”Late Friday, both Sony Pictures and The Walt Disney Co.