3 shot during 'socially distant' family barbecue in California
RICHMOND, Calif. -- Police in California said three young men in their 20s were shot while having a family BBQ in a carport so they could try their best to practice social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.Sgt.
RICHMOND, Calif. -- Police in California said three young men in their 20s were shot while having a family BBQ in a carport so they could try their best to practice social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.Sgt.
China foreign ministry: WHO found no evidence coronavirus started in lab
WUHAN, China -- China's foreign ministry Thursday, April 16 told reporters the World Health Organization has said there is no evidence the coronavirus outbreak came from a laboratory, according to a report.Spokesman Zhao Lijian was responding to a question about accusations the virus originated from a lab in Wuhan, China, according to Reuters.FOX News reported Wednesday that there is increasing confidence the COVID-19 outbreak likely started in a Wuhan laboratory.
WUHAN, China -- China's foreign ministry Thursday, April 16 told reporters the World Health Organization has said there is no evidence the coronavirus outbreak came from a laboratory, according to a report.Spokesman Zhao Lijian was responding to a question about accusations the virus originated from a lab in Wuhan, China, according to Reuters.FOX News reported Wednesday that there is increasing confidence the COVID-19 outbreak likely started in a Wuhan laboratory.
Small business lending program on hold after reaching limit
NEW YORK — The government’s lending program for small businesses is on hold.The Small Business Administration said Thursday that it reached the $349 billion lending limit for the program, after approving nearly 1.7 million loans.Thousands of small business owners whose loans have not yet been processed must now wait for Congress to approve a Trump administration request for another $250 billion for the program.
NEW YORK — The government’s lending program for small businesses is on hold.The Small Business Administration said Thursday that it reached the $349 billion lending limit for the program, after approving nearly 1.7 million loans.Thousands of small business owners whose loans have not yet been processed must now wait for Congress to approve a Trump administration request for another $250 billion for the program.
Singing surgeon who's gone viral with top-notch performances amid COVID-19 releasing 1st EP
NEW YORK — Elvis Francois, the orthopedic surgery resident who has gone viral with his top-notch live performances at hospitals, knew from adolescence he wanted to help heal the world through medicine.But through music?
NEW YORK — Elvis Francois, the orthopedic surgery resident who has gone viral with his top-notch live performances at hospitals, knew from adolescence he wanted to help heal the world through medicine.But through music?
Versiti calls for more plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to help those critically ill
MILWAUKEE -- After announcing on April 2 they would begin collecting plasma from patients who have recovered from the coronavirus in an effort to help those critically ill with COVID-19, officials with Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin on Thursday, April 16 offered an update on the plasma transfusions, and called for more donations from recovered patients.As of Thursday, Versiti officials said eight plasma donations resulted in transfusions to 14 patients, noting that "more plasma is needed from recovered COVID-19 patients in order to fulfill the high volume of requests being received by Versiti from local hospitals."Potential donors are encouraged to call a special hotline to schedule: 1-866-702-HOPE (866-702-4673) or CLICK HERE.“We are encouraged by the requests coming in for this product,” said Versiti Chief Medical Officer Thomas Abshire, M.D. in a news release Thursday. “It represents hope for patients battling the disease, and serves as a measure of encouragement that the plasma might be a positive treatment, along with other therapies, until the delivery of a vaccine.”
MILWAUKEE -- After announcing on April 2 they would begin collecting plasma from patients who have recovered from the coronavirus in an effort to help those critically ill with COVID-19, officials with Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin on Thursday, April 16 offered an update on the plasma transfusions, and called for more donations from recovered patients.As of Thursday, Versiti officials said eight plasma donations resulted in transfusions to 14 patients, noting that "more plasma is needed from recovered COVID-19 patients in order to fulfill the high volume of requests being received by Versiti from local hospitals."Potential donors are encouraged to call a special hotline to schedule: 1-866-702-HOPE (866-702-4673) or CLICK HERE.“We are encouraged by the requests coming in for this product,” said Versiti Chief Medical Officer Thomas Abshire, M.D. in a news release Thursday. “It represents hope for patients battling the disease, and serves as a measure of encouragement that the plasma might be a positive treatment, along with other therapies, until the delivery of a vaccine.”
Toys for Tots distributing 2 million toys, games, books to 'bring a smile' amid coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- Some kids across the country are about to get a big surprise.
MILWAUKEE -- Some kids across the country are about to get a big surprise.
West Allis police make 6-year-old boy's birthday extra special!
WEST ALLIS -- A West Allis family could not be more thankful for the actions of their police department -- which made a 6-year-old boy's birthday extra special.On Wednesday, April 15, it was young Caleb's birthday.
WEST ALLIS -- A West Allis family could not be more thankful for the actions of their police department -- which made a 6-year-old boy's birthday extra special.On Wednesday, April 15, it was young Caleb's birthday.
Sargento Foods donates $2 million in cheese to help food banks across the country
PLYMOUTH, Wis. -- To help feed families during this time of need, Sargento Foods Inc.
PLYMOUTH, Wis. -- To help feed families during this time of need, Sargento Foods Inc.
BBB alert: Scammers target seniors during the coronavirus pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is receiving several reports from seniors reporting that they are receiving text messages from scammers posing as the U.S. Department of Health, about taking a mandatory online COVID-19 test in order to receive the recently approved stimulus payment.
MILWAUKEE -- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is receiving several reports from seniors reporting that they are receiving text messages from scammers posing as the U.S. Department of Health, about taking a mandatory online COVID-19 test in order to receive the recently approved stimulus payment.
Gov. Evers tells President Trump Wisconsin faces $2 billion in losses
MADISON — Wisconsin faces $2 billion in revenue losses due to skyrocketing unemployment and other hits to the economy caused by the coronavirus, Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin faces $2 billion in revenue losses due to skyrocketing unemployment and other hits to the economy caused by the coronavirus, Gov.
Looking for a way to keep kids busy? Kits to help pass the time during this pandemic
THIENSVILLE -- Are you looking for a way to keep the kids busy while they're out of school?
THIENSVILLE -- Are you looking for a way to keep the kids busy while they're out of school?
TMZ: Celebrities from coast to coast are giving back during the COVID-19 crisis
LOS ANGELES -- Celebrities from coast to coast are giving back during the COVID-19 crisis.
LOS ANGELES -- Celebrities from coast to coast are giving back during the COVID-19 crisis.
Florida animal shelter's kennels empty 'for 1st time in history' after every dog adopted
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- For the first time in its history, a Florida animal shelter's kennels were completely emptied after all of the dogs were adopted.Volunteer staff at the Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control cheered in front of empty dog cages as a show of appreciation."Thank you to the shelter staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to care for, find homes for, and advocate for the pets who come through these doors; thank you to our incredible foster parents who open their heart and homes to thousands of pets each year; thank you to everyone who has opted to adopt a shelter pet - whether it be here or from any of the other amazing organizations out there," the organization wrote on its Facebook page.Friends of Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control said the kennel shown is one of three at the facility, usually housing strays and overflows from the adoption kennel -- and the first ever to have been emptied completely.According to the organization, two cats, two horses and a pig are still available for adoption, and are being cared for by volunteers staying inside the facility to preserve social distancing efforts.Two counties south, Miami-Dade Animal Services and Friends of Miami Animals Foundation planned to hold a virtual adoption session over Facebook Live on April 16, where adoption counselors would showcase adoptable animals and answer questions.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- For the first time in its history, a Florida animal shelter's kennels were completely emptied after all of the dogs were adopted.Volunteer staff at the Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control cheered in front of empty dog cages as a show of appreciation."Thank you to the shelter staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to care for, find homes for, and advocate for the pets who come through these doors; thank you to our incredible foster parents who open their heart and homes to thousands of pets each year; thank you to everyone who has opted to adopt a shelter pet - whether it be here or from any of the other amazing organizations out there," the organization wrote on its Facebook page.Friends of Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control said the kennel shown is one of three at the facility, usually housing strays and overflows from the adoption kennel -- and the first ever to have been emptied completely.According to the organization, two cats, two horses and a pig are still available for adoption, and are being cared for by volunteers staying inside the facility to preserve social distancing efforts.Two counties south, Miami-Dade Animal Services and Friends of Miami Animals Foundation planned to hold a virtual adoption session over Facebook Live on April 16, where adoption counselors would showcase adoptable animals and answer questions.
Facebook to warn users who 'liked' coronavirus hoaxes
NEW YORK — Have you liked or commented on a Facebook post about the COVID-19 pandemic that turned out to be a hoax?The social media company said Thursday it is now going to let users know if they liked, reacted or commented on posts with harmful misinformation about the virus that moderators later removed.
NEW YORK — Have you liked or commented on a Facebook post about the COVID-19 pandemic that turned out to be a hoax?The social media company said Thursday it is now going to let users know if they liked, reacted or commented on posts with harmful misinformation about the virus that moderators later removed.
FOX6 Investigators seek to speak with owners of small businesses having trouble getting SBA COVID-19 loans
MILWAUKEE -- The FOX6 Investigators are seeking to speak with owners of small businesses who are having trouble getting SBA COVID-19 loans.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 owners of small businesses who are having trouble getting SBA COVID-19 loans.If you are willing to share your story with our team, please fill out the form below.
Record 22 million have sought US jobless aid since virus
WASHINGTON — The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck forced 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week, the government reported Thursday.Roughly 22 million have sought jobless benefits in the past month — easily the worst stretch of U.S. job losses on record.
WASHINGTON — The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck forced 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week, the government reported Thursday.Roughly 22 million have sought jobless benefits in the past month — easily the worst stretch of U.S. job losses on record.
Very good dog apparently thinks cheers for health care workers are for him
LONDON (FOX 5) -- Riley, a U.K. retriever and very good boy, was caught off guard when his human companions began clapping out of nowhere.
LONDON (FOX 5) -- Riley, a U.K. retriever and very good boy, was caught off guard when his human companions began clapping out of nowhere.
Police: 18 bodies found piled up in New Jersey nursing home linked to 68 deaths
ANDOVER, N.Y. -- An extraordinary number of coronavirus-related deaths appears to have overwhelmed a nursing home in northern New Jersey where police found 18 bodies in what the governor called a “makeshift morgue” on two consecutive days earlier this week.Police got an anonymous tip Monday that a body was being stored outside the home, Andover Township Police Chief Eric Danielson said Thursday.When police arrived, he said, the body wasn't where the tipster had said it was — but they found 13 bodies inside.
ANDOVER, N.Y. -- An extraordinary number of coronavirus-related deaths appears to have overwhelmed a nursing home in northern New Jersey where police found 18 bodies in what the governor called a “makeshift morgue” on two consecutive days earlier this week.Police got an anonymous tip Monday that a body was being stored outside the home, Andover Township Police Chief Eric Danielson said Thursday.When police arrived, he said, the body wasn't where the tipster had said it was — but they found 13 bodies inside.
President Trump gives governors 3-phase plan to reopen economy
WASHINGTON — New White House guidelines outline a phased approach to restoring normal commerce and services, but only for places with strong testing and seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases.President Donald Trump unveiled his administration's plans to ease social distancing requirements on a call Thursday with the nation's governors.The new guidelines are aimed at clearing the way for an easing of restrictions in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while keeping them in place in harder-hit places.Places with declining infections and strong testing would begin a three-phased gradual reopening of businesses and schools, which each phase lasting at least 14 days, meant to ensure that the virus outbreak doesn't accelerate again.Those most susceptible to the respiratory disease would be advised to remain sheltered in place until the final phase.
WASHINGTON — New White House guidelines outline a phased approach to restoring normal commerce and services, but only for places with strong testing and seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases.President Donald Trump unveiled his administration's plans to ease social distancing requirements on a call Thursday with the nation's governors.The new guidelines are aimed at clearing the way for an easing of restrictions in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while keeping them in place in harder-hit places.Places with declining infections and strong testing would begin a three-phased gradual reopening of businesses and schools, which each phase lasting at least 14 days, meant to ensure that the virus outbreak doesn't accelerate again.Those most susceptible to the respiratory disease would be advised to remain sheltered in place until the final phase.
Nurses suspended for refusing COVID-19 care without N95 mask
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Nurse Mike Gulick was meticulous about not bringing the coronavirus home to his wife and their 2-year-old daughter.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Nurse Mike Gulick was meticulous about not bringing the coronavirus home to his wife and their 2-year-old daughter.