Foxconn assembling 'tens of thousands' of masks in Wisconsin for frontline workers
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) has begun assembling procedural masks at its Mount Pleasant facility, the company announced Tuesday, April 21.The response is part of the company's efforts to the spread of COVID-19 across the state and the U.S.Masks assembled in Wisconsin went through testing in the U.S. and the company said it will continue to assemble "tens of thousands" of procedural masks for general use by medical professionals, law enforcement, pharmacists, and caregivers, and others.Foxconn is also working with Medtronic -- a U.S.-based medical technology provider -- on a plan to produce medical ventilators in Wisconsin.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) has begun assembling procedural masks at its Mount Pleasant facility, the company announced Tuesday, April 21.The response is part of the company's efforts to the spread of COVID-19 across the state and the U.S.Masks assembled in Wisconsin went through testing in the U.S. and the company said it will continue to assemble "tens of thousands" of procedural masks for general use by medical professionals, law enforcement, pharmacists, and caregivers, and others.Foxconn is also working with Medtronic -- a U.S.-based medical technology provider -- on a plan to produce medical ventilators in Wisconsin.
UPAF launches 'UNITE with UPAF' Collaborative to lift community spirits: 'Incredible local talent'
MILWAUKEE -- The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) is launching “UNITE with UPAF” Collaborative to help lift the spirits of the community during this time of great uncertainty.Partnering with its 14 Member Groups, UPAF is offering free virtual performing arts experiences, both live and on demand, to showcase music, dance and theater.
MILWAUKEE -- The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) is launching “UNITE with UPAF” Collaborative to help lift the spirits of the community during this time of great uncertainty.Partnering with its 14 Member Groups, UPAF is offering free virtual performing arts experiences, both live and on demand, to showcase music, dance and theater.
Open Record Special Edition: The worst waiting game
MILWAUKEE -- The Paycheck Protection Program was a loan program designed to help small businesses get through the COVID-19 pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- The Paycheck Protection Program was a loan program designed to help small businesses get through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin Policy Forum: COVID-19 pandemic has caused traffic on state's roads to plummet
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Policy Forum released a report on Tuesday, April 21 that shows the COVID-19 pandemic has caused traffic on Wisconsin’s roads to plummet, with lower traffic counts seen in all parts of the state, not just hard-hit areas.The report indicates this shift largely predates a statewide order for Wisconsinites to limit travel and stay home.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Policy Forum released a report on Tuesday, April 21 that shows the COVID-19 pandemic has caused traffic on Wisconsin’s roads to plummet, with lower traffic counts seen in all parts of the state, not just hard-hit areas.The report indicates this shift largely predates a statewide order for Wisconsinites to limit travel and stay home.
McDonald's offers free Thank You Meals to health care workers, officers, firefighters, paramedics
CHICAGO -- In appreciation for the health care workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, as a token of appreciation for their selfless service.Each Thank You Meal will be available at no charge via drive-thru or carry out at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide through May 5.
CHICAGO -- In appreciation for the health care workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, as a token of appreciation for their selfless service.Each Thank You Meal will be available at no charge via drive-thru or carry out at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide through May 5.
Milwaukee Rep partners with First Stage, Milwaukee Ballet to make masks and face shields
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Rep has partnered with First Stage and Milwaukee Ballet to leverage resources to make masks and face shields for frontline workers at Children’s Hospital, Froedert and the Medical College of Wisconsin.According to a press release, the organizations have donated over 10,000 pieces of PPE, with weekly deliveries ongoing, thanks in part to funding from the Northwestern Mutual Foundation.The press release states that ten Milwaukee Rep employees, working in conjunction with First Stage and Milwaukee Ballet are producing 700- 800 masks per week for Children’s Hospital with an additional 100 masks going to Froedert every week.Twelve other employees, with the help of their families, are creating over 8,000 paper surgical masks per week for the Medical College of Wisconsin as long as mask-making kits are available.Additionally, Children’s Hospital and Froedert will receive 200 face shields over the next 3 weeks that Milwaukee Rep was able to construct with materials found onsite.“Jared Clarkin, our Director of Production at Milwaukee Rep is used to coordinating hundreds of talented people to bring a vision to life on stage,” said Artistic Director Mark Clements. “That is why it is of no surprise to me that he proposed this effort and has worked tirelessly to utilize our resources and the resources of other performing arts groups for a common goal of protecting our frontline workers.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Rep has partnered with First Stage and Milwaukee Ballet to leverage resources to make masks and face shields for frontline workers at Children’s Hospital, Froedert and the Medical College of Wisconsin.According to a press release, the organizations have donated over 10,000 pieces of PPE, with weekly deliveries ongoing, thanks in part to funding from the Northwestern Mutual Foundation.The press release states that ten Milwaukee Rep employees, working in conjunction with First Stage and Milwaukee Ballet are producing 700- 800 masks per week for Children’s Hospital with an additional 100 masks going to Froedert every week.Twelve other employees, with the help of their families, are creating over 8,000 paper surgical masks per week for the Medical College of Wisconsin as long as mask-making kits are available.Additionally, Children’s Hospital and Froedert will receive 200 face shields over the next 3 weeks that Milwaukee Rep was able to construct with materials found onsite.“Jared Clarkin, our Director of Production at Milwaukee Rep is used to coordinating hundreds of talented people to bring a vision to life on stage,” said Artistic Director Mark Clements. “That is why it is of no surprise to me that he proposed this effort and has worked tirelessly to utilize our resources and the resources of other performing arts groups for a common goal of protecting our frontline workers.
FDA authorizes 1st at-home coronavirus test
NEW YORK -- The FDA has authorized the first diagnostic test with a home collection option for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.In a statement released Tuesday, the FDA said that it had reissued an Emergency Use Authorization for LabCorp to COVID-19 RT-PCR Test to permit testing of samples that were self-collected by patients at home using LabCorp's Pixel by LabCorp COVID-19 Test home collection kit."Throughout this pandemic we have been facilitating test development to ensure patients access to accurate diagnostics, which includes supporting the development of reliable and accurate at-home sample collection options," said FDA Commissioner Dr.
NEW YORK -- The FDA has authorized the first diagnostic test with a home collection option for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.In a statement released Tuesday, the FDA said that it had reissued an Emergency Use Authorization for LabCorp to COVID-19 RT-PCR Test to permit testing of samples that were self-collected by patients at home using LabCorp's Pixel by LabCorp COVID-19 Test home collection kit."Throughout this pandemic we have been facilitating test development to ensure patients access to accurate diagnostics, which includes supporting the development of reliable and accurate at-home sample collection options," said FDA Commissioner Dr.
'Much-needed nourishment:' Roundy’s, Kemps donate shelf-stable milk to local food bank
MILWAUKEE -- Roundy’s Supermarkets and Kemps are partnering to provide much-needed nourishment to families in need.
MILWAUKEE -- Roundy’s Supermarkets and Kemps are partnering to provide much-needed nourishment to families in need.
Queen Elizabeth II marks 94th birthday without fanfare
LONDON — Britain is marking Queen Elizabeth II's 94th birthday with silence Tuesday, as the nation in lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic forgoes the usual gun salutes and ringing of bells.With thousands dead amid the outbreak, the monarch decided that the celebratory display of military firepower would not be appropriate.
LONDON — Britain is marking Queen Elizabeth II's 94th birthday with silence Tuesday, as the nation in lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic forgoes the usual gun salutes and ringing of bells.With thousands dead amid the outbreak, the monarch decided that the celebratory display of military firepower would not be appropriate.
IKEA shares recipe for Swedish meatballs with customers during COVID-19 pandemic
NEW YORK -- IKEA UK and Ireland shared a recipe on Monday, April 20 for recreating the chain’s Swedish meatballs at home.
NEW YORK -- IKEA UK and Ireland shared a recipe on Monday, April 20 for recreating the chain’s Swedish meatballs at home.
Family says COVID-19 plasma trial may have saved Michigan man's life
DETROIT -- A patient in his 70s was struggling to survive COVID-19 until a doctor found an experimental treatment.
DETROIT -- A patient in his 70s was struggling to survive COVID-19 until a doctor found an experimental treatment.
'We’re very appreciative:' Bucks player Khris Middleton donates $25K to MPS COVID-19 Relief Fund
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks player Khris Middleton has donated $25,000 to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund, and his gift will be fully matched by the Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Trust Fund, through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.According to a press release, the two gifts will provide nearly 2,500 supply kits for students and families, filled with cleaning and hygiene products and academic supplies.“We’re very appreciative that Khris Middleton, the Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Trust Fund, Boswell Books, T-Mobile, and others have spearheaded the community leadership required to assist our efforts for relief for families and immediate student needs.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks player Khris Middleton has donated $25,000 to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund, and his gift will be fully matched by the Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Trust Fund, through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.According to a press release, the two gifts will provide nearly 2,500 supply kits for students and families, filled with cleaning and hygiene products and academic supplies.“We’re very appreciative that Khris Middleton, the Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Trust Fund, Boswell Books, T-Mobile, and others have spearheaded the community leadership required to assist our efforts for relief for families and immediate student needs.
BBB: Spending more time on the internet? Beware of 'free trial offer' scams
MILWAUKEE -- With many people staying at home due to COVID-19 and spending more time on the internet, chances are they will encounter bogus “free trial offer” scams.While celebrities, credit card companies, and government agencies have increased their efforts to fight deceptive free trial offer scams, victims continue to lose millions of dollars to fraudsters after the release of a December 2018 Better Business Bureau (BBB) study about the shady practices.Free trial offers often use celebrity endorsement ads on social media and the internet to attract consumers to deceptive websites that charge a small shipping and handling fee, usually $4.99 or less, for a “free” trial of beauty or health products like skin creams or weight loss pills.
MILWAUKEE -- With many people staying at home due to COVID-19 and spending more time on the internet, chances are they will encounter bogus “free trial offer” scams.While celebrities, credit card companies, and government agencies have increased their efforts to fight deceptive free trial offer scams, victims continue to lose millions of dollars to fraudsters after the release of a December 2018 Better Business Bureau (BBB) study about the shady practices.Free trial offers often use celebrity endorsement ads on social media and the internet to attract consumers to deceptive websites that charge a small shipping and handling fee, usually $4.99 or less, for a “free” trial of beauty or health products like skin creams or weight loss pills.
Michelle Obama to read children's books on PBS amid coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON -- Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak."At this time when so many families are under so much stress, I’m excited to give kids a chance to practice their reading and hear some wonderful stories,” Obama, 56, who focused much of her time in the White House on children’s nutrition with her "Let’s Move" campaign, said in a statement.She said she hopes it will also give families a “much-needed” break.
WASHINGTON -- Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak."At this time when so many families are under so much stress, I’m excited to give kids a chance to practice their reading and hear some wonderful stories,” Obama, 56, who focused much of her time in the White House on children’s nutrition with her "Let’s Move" campaign, said in a statement.She said she hopes it will also give families a “much-needed” break.
City of Tampa employee catches Tom Brady working out in closed park, mayor says
TAMPA, Fla. -- “I’m not one to gossip so you didn’t hear this from me,” Tampa Mayor Jane Castor told St.
TAMPA, Fla. -- “I’m not one to gossip so you didn’t hear this from me,” Tampa Mayor Jane Castor told St.
94-year-old grandma recovers from COVID-19 in time for milestone birthday
ATLANTA, Ga. -- After two weeks of COVID-19 treatment at Emory University Hospital, 94-year-old Jean Yancy could hardly wait for the good news from her doctors."When they said I could go home, I said, 'Ohhhh, Hallelujah!'," she told FOX 5.Yancy's daughters told FOX 5 their mother contracted the coronavirus at the DeKalb County assisted living center she's called home for five years."They were following all of the CDC guidelines and they were doing a wonderful job.
ATLANTA, Ga. -- After two weeks of COVID-19 treatment at Emory University Hospital, 94-year-old Jean Yancy could hardly wait for the good news from her doctors."When they said I could go home, I said, 'Ohhhh, Hallelujah!'," she told FOX 5.Yancy's daughters told FOX 5 their mother contracted the coronavirus at the DeKalb County assisted living center she's called home for five years."They were following all of the CDC guidelines and they were doing a wonderful job.
RN salutes fellow veteran who died from COVID-19 at Manatee Memorial Hospital
BRADENTON, Fla. -- A registered nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital paid tribute to a fellow veteran who passed away from COVID-19.Marc Kagan, a retired officer and US Air Force flight nurse, now works as a cath lab RN and scans personnel going in and out of the hospital's COVID-19 unit.When he heard a veteran at the hospital lost their battle with the novel coronavirus, he wanted to honor his fellow servicemember.Manatee Memorial Hospital posted a photo on Facebook of Kagan saluting the body of the veteran who passed away.
BRADENTON, Fla. -- A registered nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital paid tribute to a fellow veteran who passed away from COVID-19.Marc Kagan, a retired officer and US Air Force flight nurse, now works as a cath lab RN and scans personnel going in and out of the hospital's COVID-19 unit.When he heard a veteran at the hospital lost their battle with the novel coronavirus, he wanted to honor his fellow servicemember.Manatee Memorial Hospital posted a photo on Facebook of Kagan saluting the body of the veteran who passed away.
Conspiracy theorists burn 5G towers claiming link to virus
LONDON — The CCTV footage from a Dutch business park shows a man in a black cap pouring the contents of a white container at the base of a cellular radio tower.
LONDON — The CCTV footage from a Dutch business park shows a man in a black cap pouring the contents of a white container at the base of a cellular radio tower.
Milwaukee mother lost only son to COVID-19 complications at 23: 'It could happen to any of us'
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother lost her only son at the young age of 23 as a result of complications of COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother lost her only son at the young age of 23 as a result of complications of COVID-19.
63 House of Correction inmates tested positive for COVID-19, along with 3 employees
FRANKLIN -- The superintendent of the Milwaukee County House of Correction on Monday, April 20 reported 63 positive cases of the coronavirus among inmates, with 17 tests pending.
FRANKLIN -- The superintendent of the Milwaukee County House of Correction on Monday, April 20 reported 63 positive cases of the coronavirus among inmates, with 17 tests pending.