During push to find more health care workers, Wisconsin nurses sent home without pay
MILWAUKEE -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the few industries with job security is health care.
MILWAUKEE -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the few industries with job security is health care.
Federal officials: 2 pet cats in New York state tested positive for coronavirus
NEW YORK — Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first confirmed cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday, April 22.The cats, which had mild respiratory illnesses and are expected to recover, are thought to have contracted the virus from people in their households or neighborhoods, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.The finding, which comes after positive tests in seven tigers and lions at the Bronx Zoo, adds to a small number of confirmed cases of the virus in animals worldwide.
NEW YORK — Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first confirmed cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday, April 22.The cats, which had mild respiratory illnesses and are expected to recover, are thought to have contracted the virus from people in their households or neighborhoods, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.The finding, which comes after positive tests in seven tigers and lions at the Bronx Zoo, adds to a small number of confirmed cases of the virus in animals worldwide.
'Extremely bad idea:' Fire marshal warns people not to microwave masks in attempt to kill germs
CONCORD, N.H. -- The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office issued a warning on April 20 that heating a mask in the microwave in an effort to kill germs “is a fire hazard and an extremely bad idea.”“Cloth masks can overheat quickly and catch fire,“ according to the office’s Facebook post. ”Disposable masks also have a metal nose wire and can cause sparks, a fire, and/or break your microwave.“The Facebook post included images of two masks that may have been burnt by being heated in the microwave.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that, depending on frequency of use, face coverings be routinely cleaned.“A washing machine should suffice in properly washing a face covering,” the CDC notes.The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that individuals do not re-use single-use masks and to replace with a new one as soon as the mask becomes damp.To remove one’s mask, the WHO suggests removing it from behind and not touching the front of the mask.
CONCORD, N.H. -- The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office issued a warning on April 20 that heating a mask in the microwave in an effort to kill germs “is a fire hazard and an extremely bad idea.”“Cloth masks can overheat quickly and catch fire,“ according to the office’s Facebook post. ”Disposable masks also have a metal nose wire and can cause sparks, a fire, and/or break your microwave.“The Facebook post included images of two masks that may have been burnt by being heated in the microwave.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that, depending on frequency of use, face coverings be routinely cleaned.“A washing machine should suffice in properly washing a face covering,” the CDC notes.The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that individuals do not re-use single-use masks and to replace with a new one as soon as the mask becomes damp.To remove one’s mask, the WHO suggests removing it from behind and not touching the front of the mask.
Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida
JUNO BEACH, Fla. -- Vulnerable leatherback sea turtles are flourishing on a South Florida beach amid the coronavirus lockdown.In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
JUNO BEACH, Fla. -- Vulnerable leatherback sea turtles are flourishing on a South Florida beach amid the coronavirus lockdown.In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
Country USA releases revised lineup for festival, rescheduled to August due to COVID-19
OSHKOSH -- In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Country USA has released a revised lineup for the festival which will now be held from Aug. 13-15 at Ford Festival Park.
OSHKOSH -- In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Country USA has released a revised lineup for the festival which will now be held from Aug. 13-15 at Ford Festival Park.
Green Bay Packers to raise funds for The Salvation Army in NFL 'Draft-A-Thon' April 23-25
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will raise funds and awareness for The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County as part of the NFL’s virtual “Draft-A-Thon,” a three-day virtual fundraiser to support those impacted by COVID-19.Green Bay Packers fans from across the country are encouraged to donate April 23-25 at NFL.com/relief to support The Salvation Army.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will raise funds and awareness for The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County as part of the NFL’s virtual “Draft-A-Thon,” a three-day virtual fundraiser to support those impacted by COVID-19.Green Bay Packers fans from across the country are encouraged to donate April 23-25 at NFL.com/relief to support The Salvation Army.
19 people who tested positive for COVID-19 after April 9 voted in-person, worked at polls
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Wednesday, April 22 said 19 people who tested positive for COVID-19 after Thursday, April 9 reported that they voted in-person or worked the polls on Election Day.The DHS noted that several of those people reported other possible exposures as well.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Wednesday, April 22 said 19 people who tested positive for COVID-19 after Thursday, April 9 reported that they voted in-person or worked the polls on Election Day.The DHS noted that several of those people reported other possible exposures as well.
Italy tops 25,000 coronavirus-related deaths
ROME — Deaths in Italy related to the coronavirus pandemic topped 25,000 on Wednesday.The number of dead and new positives continue to plateau for Italy, the first western country to be hit by the crisis.
ROME — Deaths in Italy related to the coronavirus pandemic topped 25,000 on Wednesday.The number of dead and new positives continue to plateau for Italy, the first western country to be hit by the crisis.
Wisconsin Republicans push back state convention to July
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Republican Party is pushing back its state convention to July, even as state GOP leaders are trying to overturn a stay-at-home order that runs until May 26.Republicans had originally scheduled their state convention for May 15 and May 16 in Green Bay.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Republican Party is pushing back its state convention to July, even as state GOP leaders are trying to overturn a stay-at-home order that runs until May 26.Republicans had originally scheduled their state convention for May 15 and May 16 in Green Bay.
Get ready to tee it up: 8 Milwaukee County golf courses to open Friday, April 24
MILWAUKEE -- Eight public golf courses will reopen in Milwaukee County on Friday, April 24, in alignment with the extended Stay at Home order issued by Governor Evers, which lifts restrictions on golf play.The courses that will reopen are: Brown Deer Park, Dretzka Park, Oakwood Park, Whitnall Park, Currie Park, Grant Park, Greenfield Park, & Lincoln Park.
MILWAUKEE -- Eight public golf courses will reopen in Milwaukee County on Friday, April 24, in alignment with the extended Stay at Home order issued by Governor Evers, which lifts restrictions on golf play.The courses that will reopen are: Brown Deer Park, Dretzka Park, Oakwood Park, Whitnall Park, Currie Park, Grant Park, Greenfield Park, & Lincoln Park.
Iowa woman sets up 'giving tree' of face masks for people to use during coronavirus pandemic
LISBON, Iowa -- A real-life “giving tree” has sprouted up in Iowa after one kind-hearted woman decided to start knitting hundreds of face masks and putting them out for others to take.Deb Siggins of Lisbon began making the masks as a way to help out a local hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.“I just felt like is a gift that I could put it towards other people, because it’s a gift that God has given me,” she told Good Morning America.The 55-year-old, who pays out of her own pocket for all the materials, said she’s made about 400 masks — 100 of which were for the hospital, as well as some for patients and co-workers at the doctor’s office where she works, and others for workers on the front lines, including firefighters and grocery store workers, the New York Post reported.
LISBON, Iowa -- A real-life “giving tree” has sprouted up in Iowa after one kind-hearted woman decided to start knitting hundreds of face masks and putting them out for others to take.Deb Siggins of Lisbon began making the masks as a way to help out a local hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.“I just felt like is a gift that I could put it towards other people, because it’s a gift that God has given me,” she told Good Morning America.The 55-year-old, who pays out of her own pocket for all the materials, said she’s made about 400 masks — 100 of which were for the hospital, as well as some for patients and co-workers at the doctor’s office where she works, and others for workers on the front lines, including firefighters and grocery store workers, the New York Post reported.
HAWS urges community for help to raise $25K in 25 days
WAUKESHA -- The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County is asking the community to rally behind them at this critical time, to help the organization raise $25,000 in 25 days.HAWS’ annual spring Romp ‘N Rally pet walk has been postponed due to COVID-19, but the Waukesha County shelter is still very much in need of the funding that event would normally bring in.
WAUKESHA -- The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County is asking the community to rally behind them at this critical time, to help the organization raise $25,000 in 25 days.HAWS’ annual spring Romp ‘N Rally pet walk has been postponed due to COVID-19, but the Waukesha County shelter is still very much in need of the funding that event would normally bring in.
HHS awards $5.3M to Wisconsin to combat COVID-19 pandemic in rural communities
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded $5,396,288 to Wisconsin on Wednesday, April 22 to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in rural communities.
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded $5,396,288 to Wisconsin on Wednesday, April 22 to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in rural communities.
Concerts may not return until 2021 due to pandemic
NEW YORK -- Music industry experts say listening to recordings is likely going to be the closest we get to music acts we love, for quite some time."No one is saying it.
NEW YORK -- Music industry experts say listening to recordings is likely going to be the closest we get to music acts we love, for quite some time."No one is saying it.
National forests across Arizona impose campfire restrictions amid COVID-19 outbreak
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — All six national forests around Arizona are imposing campfire restrictions that officials are are intended to protect the health and safety of employees and communities during the coronavirus outbreak.The restrictions announced by officials for the Southwest Region of the U.S. Forest Service took effect Tuesday and apply through June 30.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — All six national forests around Arizona are imposing campfire restrictions that officials are are intended to protect the health and safety of employees and communities during the coronavirus outbreak.The restrictions announced by officials for the Southwest Region of the U.S. Forest Service took effect Tuesday and apply through June 30.
Over 40 employees lived at their plant for 28 straight days to produce COVID-19 protective gear
MARCUS HOOK, Pa. -- Selfless plant workers went home after nearly a month on the job: making personal protection equipment for health care workers.Forty workers from the Braskem America plant in Pennsylvania closed out and headed home for the first time in 28 days.
MARCUS HOOK, Pa. -- Selfless plant workers went home after nearly a month on the job: making personal protection equipment for health care workers.Forty workers from the Braskem America plant in Pennsylvania closed out and headed home for the first time in 28 days.
SC Johnson converts line at plant to produce hand sanitizer for COVID-19 health workers, first responders
RACINE -- SC Johnson announced on Wednesday, April 22 that it is building new capacity to manufacture up to 75,000 bottles of hand sanitizer per month.
RACINE -- SC Johnson announced on Wednesday, April 22 that it is building new capacity to manufacture up to 75,000 bottles of hand sanitizer per month.
As people stay home due to the coronavirus, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
NEW YORK -- As people across the globe stay home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the air has cleaned up, albeit temporarily.
NEW YORK -- As people across the globe stay home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the air has cleaned up, albeit temporarily.
Cinderella brings magic to Florida neighborhood with special drive-by visit
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The beloved Disney princess paid a magical visit to an Orlando neighborhood on April 21 in hopes of spreading joy during isolation.Video posted to Twitter by Cindy Simmons shows the princess complete with a white horse-drawn carriage, waving and greeting people from the street.“I hope you’re having a magical day,” Cinderella says as she continues her enchanting tour.“So Cinderella just came through our neighborhood and I full on ugly cried,” Simmons wrote alongside the wholesome footage.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The beloved Disney princess paid a magical visit to an Orlando neighborhood on April 21 in hopes of spreading joy during isolation.Video posted to Twitter by Cindy Simmons shows the princess complete with a white horse-drawn carriage, waving and greeting people from the street.“I hope you’re having a magical day,” Cinderella says as she continues her enchanting tour.“So Cinderella just came through our neighborhood and I full on ugly cried,” Simmons wrote alongside the wholesome footage.
2 workers in Michigan food plant test positive for virus
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. — Some workers at a Kraft Heinz facility in western Michigan are in self-quarantine after two tested positive for COVID-19 and three more are presumed to have the virus, a spokesman said Tuesday.The food production plant in Holland was closed Sunday for cleaning and reopened Monday, Kraft Heinz Corporate Affairs Senior Vice President Michael Mullen said in a statement.Holland is in Ottawa County, about 32 miles (50 kilometers) southwest of Grand Rapids.
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. — Some workers at a Kraft Heinz facility in western Michigan are in self-quarantine after two tested positive for COVID-19 and three more are presumed to have the virus, a spokesman said Tuesday.The food production plant in Holland was closed Sunday for cleaning and reopened Monday, Kraft Heinz Corporate Affairs Senior Vice President Michael Mullen said in a statement.Holland is in Ottawa County, about 32 miles (50 kilometers) southwest of Grand Rapids.