Starbucks eyes store re-openings as coronavirus fight shows progress
SEATTLE -- Starbucks is exploring plans to re-open its U.S. stores after weeks of limited service due to the coronavirus pandemic.In a letter to employees on Thursday, April 16, Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnsons aid the coffeehouse chain has moved to a "monitor and adapt" phase of its response to the pandemic.Federal and state authorities are conducting continued discussions about when and how to restart the nation's economy.
SEATTLE -- Starbucks is exploring plans to re-open its U.S. stores after weeks of limited service due to the coronavirus pandemic.In a letter to employees on Thursday, April 16, Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnsons aid the coffeehouse chain has moved to a "monitor and adapt" phase of its response to the pandemic.Federal and state authorities are conducting continued discussions about when and how to restart the nation's economy.
7 Midwest states to partner on reopening the economy in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
LANSING, Mich. — Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, after similar pacts were made in the Northeast and on the West Coast.The latest agreement includes Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Kentucky.“We look forward to working with experts and taking a fact-based, data-driven approach to reopening our economy in a way that protects families from the spread of COVID-19,” the governors said. “Our No. 1 priority when analyzing when (is) best to reopen our economy is the health and safety of our citizens.”The Midwestern alliance joins pacts on the West Coast and in the Northeast that were announced this week.
LANSING, Mich. — Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, after similar pacts were made in the Northeast and on the West Coast.The latest agreement includes Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Kentucky.“We look forward to working with experts and taking a fact-based, data-driven approach to reopening our economy in a way that protects families from the spread of COVID-19,” the governors said. “Our No. 1 priority when analyzing when (is) best to reopen our economy is the health and safety of our citizens.”The Midwestern alliance joins pacts on the West Coast and in the Northeast that were announced this week.
Drinking alcohol could increase risk of getting the coronavirus, WHO says
LONDON -- The World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Office for Europe said drinking alcohol can make people more vulnerable to the coronavirus.The WHO said in a news release that drinking alcohol is linked to a range of diseases and mental health disorders and those could increase a person's risk of getting the virus.The organization also stated that the idea of consuming high-strength alcohol killing COVID-19 is a myth; drinking alcohol does not kill the virus.In addition, drinking can have negative effects on the immune system.
LONDON -- The World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Office for Europe said drinking alcohol can make people more vulnerable to the coronavirus.The WHO said in a news release that drinking alcohol is linked to a range of diseases and mental health disorders and those could increase a person's risk of getting the virus.The organization also stated that the idea of consuming high-strength alcohol killing COVID-19 is a myth; drinking alcohol does not kill the virus.In addition, drinking can have negative effects on the immune system.
Doctor claims that as many as 8 in 10 sick children in NYC may have coronavirus
NEW YORK -- According to some doctors, as many as 8 in 10 children currently sick in New York City likely have coronavirus.Dr.
NEW YORK -- According to some doctors, as many as 8 in 10 children currently sick in New York City likely have coronavirus.Dr.
We Energies warns customers of utility scam calls hitting Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is alerting customers to an increase in utility scam calls hitting the Milwaukee area.A news release says scammers are calling customers saying they are from We Energies.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is alerting customers to an increase in utility scam calls hitting the Milwaukee area.A news release says scammers are calling customers saying they are from We Energies.
Wisconsin Dem congressional reps send letter to FEMA, say state's received no COVID testing materials
MADISON -- Democratic Wisconsin Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Ron Kind (WI-03) sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) questioning why Wisconsin has received none of the testing materials requested on March 28 and 29 -- specifically testing kits, test collection swabs and reagents.A news release Thursday, April 16 from Rep.
MADISON -- Democratic Wisconsin Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Ron Kind (WI-03) sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) questioning why Wisconsin has received none of the testing materials requested on March 28 and 29 -- specifically testing kits, test collection swabs and reagents.A news release Thursday, April 16 from Rep.
Open Record Special Edition: Exposing an outbreak
CUDAHY -- Less than 24 hours after a FOX6 investigation exposed growing concerns about a COVID-19 outbreak in Cudahy, the Patrick Cudahy plant announces it's closing for two weeks.
CUDAHY -- Less than 24 hours after a FOX6 investigation exposed growing concerns about a COVID-19 outbreak in Cudahy, the Patrick Cudahy plant announces it's closing for two weeks.
Gov. Evers directs DHS to extend 'Safer at Home' to May 26
MADISON -- Gov.
MADISON -- Gov.
Scam text message says you've come in contact with someone with coronavirus
THOMASTON, Maine -- Police are warning residents about a new texting scam designed to scare you into thinking you've come in contact with someone with COVID-19.The Thomaston Police Department in Maine posted the warning to their Facebook page.The message reads, "Someone who came in contact with you tested positive or has shown symptoms for COVID-19 & recommends you self-isolate/get tested."There is a link attached for users to click on for more information, but police said don't do it."If you receive a text message like the one pictured below, DO NOT click the link!
THOMASTON, Maine -- Police are warning residents about a new texting scam designed to scare you into thinking you've come in contact with someone with COVID-19.The Thomaston Police Department in Maine posted the warning to their Facebook page.The message reads, "Someone who came in contact with you tested positive or has shown symptoms for COVID-19 & recommends you self-isolate/get tested."There is a link attached for users to click on for more information, but police said don't do it."If you receive a text message like the one pictured below, DO NOT click the link!
Video shows hundreds of Disney buses parked at Magic Kingdom as theme parks remain closed
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- Visitors at Walt Disney World are used to seeing Disney buses throughout the resort area -- but they're definitely not used to seeing them all in one spot.Brian Evans recorded video as he drove past the parking lot for the Transportation and Ticket Center at the Magic Kingdom on Sunday.His video shows row after row of Disney's buses in the parking lot -- taking up spaces normally used by thousands of tourists each day.Disney closed all of its properties in Florida and California back in mid-March, later extending the closures "until further notice" to help stop the spread of coronavirus."While there is still much uncertainty with respect to the impacts of COVID-19, the safety and wellbeing of our guests and employees remains The Walt Disney Company's top priority," the company said.While the parks remain closed, Disney has been sharing some of its most popular recipes, including its Dole Whip, churro bites, and signature grilled cheese.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- Visitors at Walt Disney World are used to seeing Disney buses throughout the resort area -- but they're definitely not used to seeing them all in one spot.Brian Evans recorded video as he drove past the parking lot for the Transportation and Ticket Center at the Magic Kingdom on Sunday.His video shows row after row of Disney's buses in the parking lot -- taking up spaces normally used by thousands of tourists each day.Disney closed all of its properties in Florida and California back in mid-March, later extending the closures "until further notice" to help stop the spread of coronavirus."While there is still much uncertainty with respect to the impacts of COVID-19, the safety and wellbeing of our guests and employees remains The Walt Disney Company's top priority," the company said.While the parks remain closed, Disney has been sharing some of its most popular recipes, including its Dole Whip, churro bites, and signature grilled cheese.
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.