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.
MHD: 7 patients may have contracted COVID-19 'through election-related activities'
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly two weeks out from the April 7 spring election in Wisconsin, Milwaukee health officials on Monday, April 20 shared some preliminary information related to the impact of the coronavirus.Public health experts, elected officials, poll workers and many voters pushed to delay the election.
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly two weeks out from the April 7 spring election in Wisconsin, Milwaukee health officials on Monday, April 20 shared some preliminary information related to the impact of the coronavirus.Public health experts, elected officials, poll workers and many voters pushed to delay the election.
President Donald Trump announces executive order to temporarily suspend immigration
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Shortly after 9p.m.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Shortly after 9p.m.
235 COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin; 4,542 positive cases, 46K+ negative
MILWAUKEE — Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 4,499 positive cases of the coronavirus statewide as of Monday, April 20.
MILWAUKEE — Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 4,499 positive cases of the coronavirus statewide as of Monday, April 20.
Los Angeles study suggests virus much more widespread
LOS ANGELES — An estimated 320,000 adults in Los Angeles County may have been infected with coronavirus, according to preliminary results of a study that suggests the illness is far more widespread than current testing shows and the death rate is much lower.The study conducted April 10-11 by the county and the University of Southern California estimated that approximately 4.1% of the county’s adult population of 8 million has antibodies to the virus.
LOS ANGELES — An estimated 320,000 adults in Los Angeles County may have been infected with coronavirus, according to preliminary results of a study that suggests the illness is far more widespread than current testing shows and the death rate is much lower.The study conducted April 10-11 by the county and the University of Southern California estimated that approximately 4.1% of the county’s adult population of 8 million has antibodies to the virus.
FOX6 Investigators seek health care workers who are using homemade face masks
MILWAUKEE -- The FOX6 Investigators are seeking to speak with nurses or health care workers who are currently using homemade or hand-sewn face masks because their employers did not have enough or are rationing N95 masks.If you are willing to share your story with our team, please fill out the form below.
MILWAUKEE -- The FOX6 Investigators are seeking to speak with nurses or health care workers who are currently using homemade or hand-sewn face masks because their employers did not have enough or are rationing N95 masks.If you are willing to share your story with our team, please fill out the form below.
MLB players say pay shouldn't be cut if empty ballparks
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball players are upset over the prospect teams may seek additional pay cuts if games are played in empty ballparks due to the coronavirus outbreak.Their anger was stoked last week when New York Gov.
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball players are upset over the prospect teams may seek additional pay cuts if games are played in empty ballparks due to the coronavirus outbreak.Their anger was stoked last week when New York Gov.
Georgia governor rolls out aggressive plans to reopen; some can get back to business Friday
ATLANTA -- Georgia Gov.
ATLANTA -- Georgia Gov.