'I've lost 4 people in my life:' 61 of 99 COVID-19 deaths in Milwaukee Co. were African American patients
MILWAUKEE -- From radio host Reggie Brown, to State Rep.
MILWAUKEE -- From radio host Reggie Brown, to State Rep.
'Not a time for complacency:' Milw. Co. leaders say improvements needed in COVID-19 fight
MILWAUKEE -- It's the time of year that normally brings rebirth as we awaken from a winter haze.
MILWAUKEE -- It's the time of year that normally brings rebirth as we awaken from a winter haze.
'He'll feel my presence:' Family prays for Mitchell Airport worker, on a ventilator due to COVID-19
WEST ALLIS -- With a Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport employee fighting for his life -- on a ventilator at a West Allis hospital as a result of the coronavirus, loved ones used their voices in an effort to reach him Wednesday -- while practicing social distancing.The Govan family asked hospital officials if they could simply pray outside, and officials agreed, provided they kept their distance, and stayed with their family members.Shamicka Govan said two things brought her to her husband more than 20 years ago.
WEST ALLIS -- With a Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport employee fighting for his life -- on a ventilator at a West Allis hospital as a result of the coronavirus, loved ones used their voices in an effort to reach him Wednesday -- while practicing social distancing.The Govan family asked hospital officials if they could simply pray outside, and officials agreed, provided they kept their distance, and stayed with their family members.Shamicka Govan said two things brought her to her husband more than 20 years ago.
28 positive cases: Patrick Cudahy plant closing for 2 weeks 'to protect our team from COVID-19'
CUDAHY -- Smithfield Foods, Inc.
CUDAHY -- Smithfield Foods, Inc.
VP Pence to visit GE Healthcare in Madison; highlight ventilator production amid COVID-19
MADISON -- Vice President Mike Pence is traveling to Wisconsin next week to highlight the production of ventilators during the coronavirus pandemic.His office said Pence will travel to Madison, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 21 to visit a GE Healthcare manufacturing facility.
MADISON -- Vice President Mike Pence is traveling to Wisconsin next week to highlight the production of ventilators during the coronavirus pandemic.His office said Pence will travel to Madison, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 21 to visit a GE Healthcare manufacturing facility.
Milwaukee County supervisor calls on Governor Evers to 'immediately rescind' 'Safer at Home' order
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County supervisor and Wisconsin state senator on Wednesday, April 15 called for the end to Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order amid the coronavirus pandemic.Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County supervisor and Wisconsin state senator on Wednesday, April 15 called for the end to Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order amid the coronavirus pandemic.Gov.
186 deaths in Wisconsin due to COVID-19; 3,798 positive cases, 39K+ negative
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Wednesday, April 15 reported 3,721 positive cases of the coronavirus in the state.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Wednesday, April 15 reported 3,721 positive cases of the coronavirus in the state.
'No masks in the house,' so NC woman turned to Buzz Lightyear helmet for trip to store
STALLINGS, N.C. -- Kelly Hogan Painter’s husband said she couldn’t go to the store in Stallings, North Carolina, on April 4 because they had no masks at home — so she donned a Buzz Lightyear toy helmet and proceeded anyway.“So when your husband bets you… Well, first, he tells you that you can’t go to the store without a mask, and then, you tell him that it was recommended and not necessary, and then, he tells you you can’t go get food for your kids because we have no masks in the house -- so you supply the mask,” said Painter, pushing the button to lower the helmet’s face mask. “I’m going in.”Once inside the store, Painter said she wanted to try to capture the reactions of other shoppers, but was wary of anyone getting too close.
STALLINGS, N.C. -- Kelly Hogan Painter’s husband said she couldn’t go to the store in Stallings, North Carolina, on April 4 because they had no masks at home — so she donned a Buzz Lightyear toy helmet and proceeded anyway.“So when your husband bets you… Well, first, he tells you that you can’t go to the store without a mask, and then, you tell him that it was recommended and not necessary, and then, he tells you you can’t go get food for your kids because we have no masks in the house -- so you supply the mask,” said Painter, pushing the button to lower the helmet’s face mask. “I’m going in.”Once inside the store, Painter said she wanted to try to capture the reactions of other shoppers, but was wary of anyone getting too close.
'Do your part:' MCTS urges public to continue following rider restrictions, Safer at Home orders
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System and its bus drivers have asked the public to continue doing their part in keeping everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.In a video, drivers share messages of hope and public safety for both themselves and riders.All Milwaukee County Transit System buses are currently limiting ridership to 10 people in an effort to practice better social distancing.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System and its bus drivers have asked the public to continue doing their part in keeping everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.In a video, drivers share messages of hope and public safety for both themselves and riders.All Milwaukee County Transit System buses are currently limiting ridership to 10 people in an effort to practice better social distancing.
'Ready to innovate:' Students could take SAT at home if schools remain closed
NEW YORK -- A home version of the SAT college entrance exam is being prepared in case schools remain closed into the fall, College Board officials said Wednesday as they announced the cancellation of June testing.Instead of a paper-and-pencil test given under proctors' supervision, the home version would be digital and rely on “remote proctoring.” That could include using the computer’s camera and microphone to monitor movement or talking, College Board President Jeremy Singer said on a conference call with reporters."We would much prefer that schools reopen but we are ready to innovate and deliver in the unlikely case we need to," Chief Executive David Coleman said.Coronavirus-related school closures forced the cancellation of spring testing for about 1 million first-time test-takers, the majority of them high school juniors planning to enter college in 2021, College Board officials said.
NEW YORK -- A home version of the SAT college entrance exam is being prepared in case schools remain closed into the fall, College Board officials said Wednesday as they announced the cancellation of June testing.Instead of a paper-and-pencil test given under proctors' supervision, the home version would be digital and rely on “remote proctoring.” That could include using the computer’s camera and microphone to monitor movement or talking, College Board President Jeremy Singer said on a conference call with reporters."We would much prefer that schools reopen but we are ready to innovate and deliver in the unlikely case we need to," Chief Executive David Coleman said.Coronavirus-related school closures forced the cancellation of spring testing for about 1 million first-time test-takers, the majority of them high school juniors planning to enter college in 2021, College Board officials said.
Lawmakers call to reinstate captain of USS Theodore Roosevelt
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEXSTAR) – After a coronavirus outbreak onboard his aircraft carrier, Captain Brett Crozier was relieved of his duty.Navy officials said he raised unnecessary alarm bells and didn’t follow the proper chain of command but many lawmakers think he was treated unfairly.Nearly two weeks after Captain Crozier was relieved of his duty.“Captain Crozier was absolutely correct in what he did.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEXSTAR) – After a coronavirus outbreak onboard his aircraft carrier, Captain Brett Crozier was relieved of his duty.Navy officials said he raised unnecessary alarm bells and didn’t follow the proper chain of command but many lawmakers think he was treated unfairly.Nearly two weeks after Captain Crozier was relieved of his duty.“Captain Crozier was absolutely correct in what he did.
FDA approves decontamination process of N95 masks
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The federal government is giving the green light to healthcare professionals to safely reuse N95 masks amid shortages of critical medical supplies needed to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.The Food and Drug Administration issued the emergency approval for a process to decontaminate and reuse N95 masks.“To my knowledge it may be the first time it’s been executed with N95 masks in particular,” said Chaun Powell with Premiere Inc—a healthcare group of about 4,000 hospitals and clinics. “But it has been proven to be very effective.”Powell said the decontamination of masks is necessary because of unprecedented demand for the masks that protect medical workers from the coronavirus.“We’re on pace right now to use somewhere between 150 and likely up to, coming into April, up to 200 million N95s per year just in the U.S. alone,” he said.The Defense Department plans to deliver 60 decontamination units to cities around the country by May that will allow up to 4.8 million masks to be decontaminated daily.“Part of the problem is we don’t have our arms around the supply chain,” said Rep.
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The federal government is giving the green light to healthcare professionals to safely reuse N95 masks amid shortages of critical medical supplies needed to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.The Food and Drug Administration issued the emergency approval for a process to decontaminate and reuse N95 masks.“To my knowledge it may be the first time it’s been executed with N95 masks in particular,” said Chaun Powell with Premiere Inc—a healthcare group of about 4,000 hospitals and clinics. “But it has been proven to be very effective.”Powell said the decontamination of masks is necessary because of unprecedented demand for the masks that protect medical workers from the coronavirus.“We’re on pace right now to use somewhere between 150 and likely up to, coming into April, up to 200 million N95s per year just in the U.S. alone,” he said.The Defense Department plans to deliver 60 decontamination units to cities around the country by May that will allow up to 4.8 million masks to be decontaminated daily.“Part of the problem is we don’t have our arms around the supply chain,” said Rep.
Gateway Technical College using 3D printer to make masks for first responders, others
RACINE -- With first responders scrambling for more personal protective equipment (PPE), Gateway Technical College in Racine is stepping in to fill the void with 3D printers.
RACINE -- With first responders scrambling for more personal protective equipment (PPE), Gateway Technical College in Racine is stepping in to fill the void with 3D printers.
'This is tremendous:' China didn't warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days
WUHAN, China -- In the six days after top Chinese officials secretly determined they likely were facing a pandemic from a new coronavirus, the city of Wuhan at the epicenter of the disease hosted a mass banquet for tens of thousands of people; millions began traveling through for Lunar New Year celebrations.President Xi Jinping warned the public on the seventh day, Jan. 20.
WUHAN, China -- In the six days after top Chinese officials secretly determined they likely were facing a pandemic from a new coronavirus, the city of Wuhan at the epicenter of the disease hosted a mass banquet for tens of thousands of people; millions began traveling through for Lunar New Year celebrations.President Xi Jinping warned the public on the seventh day, Jan. 20.
'Start an emergency fund:' Financial coach offers tips on what to do with federal stimulus check
BROWN DEER -- Paying for weekly groceries just got easier for many people in the Milwaukee area who needed a financial boost.
BROWN DEER -- Paying for weekly groceries just got easier for many people in the Milwaukee area who needed a financial boost.
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California is 1st state to give COVID-19 payments to immigrants in US illegally; $500 each
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California will be the first state to give cash payments to immigrants living in the country illegally who are hurt by the coronavirus, offering $500 apiece to 150,000 adults who were left out of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package approved by Congress.Many Americans began receiving $1,200 checks from the federal government this week, and others who are unemployed are getting an additional $600 a week from the government that has ordered them to stay home and disrupted what had been a roaring economy.But people living in the country illegally are not eligible for any of that money, and advocates have been pushing for states to fill in the gap.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California will be the first state to give cash payments to immigrants living in the country illegally who are hurt by the coronavirus, offering $500 apiece to 150,000 adults who were left out of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package approved by Congress.Many Americans began receiving $1,200 checks from the federal government this week, and others who are unemployed are getting an additional $600 a week from the government that has ordered them to stay home and disrupted what had been a roaring economy.But people living in the country illegally are not eligible for any of that money, and advocates have been pushing for states to fill in the gap.
Kroger pushes to reclassify supermarket employees as 'extended first responders,' get PPE
MILWAUKEE -- A major grocery chain is joining the push to get its workers classified as “emergency personnel” or “extended first responders" amid the coronavirus outbreak.Kroger, considered to be America’s largest grocery store chain, issued a joint statement with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) International Union to address the issue.
MILWAUKEE -- A major grocery chain is joining the push to get its workers classified as “emergency personnel” or “extended first responders" amid the coronavirus outbreak.Kroger, considered to be America’s largest grocery store chain, issued a joint statement with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) International Union to address the issue.
Milwaukee-area health officials concerned about 'increasing rates of suicide' amid COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- While we may be separated physically as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, mental health experts say it's important to stay connected now more than ever, with Milwaukee area health officials indicating they're seeing a rise in suicides.It's important to note that help is available, with some feeling more alone than ever as a result of social distancing intended to help stop the spread of the virus.
MILWAUKEE -- While we may be separated physically as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, mental health experts say it's important to stay connected now more than ever, with Milwaukee area health officials indicating they're seeing a rise in suicides.It's important to note that help is available, with some feeling more alone than ever as a result of social distancing intended to help stop the spread of the virus.
Feds under pressure to publicly track nursing home outbreaks
NEW YORK — Federal health officials are coming under increasing pressure to start publicly tracking coronavirus infections and deaths in nursing homes amid criticism they have not been transparent about the scope of outbreaks across the country that have already claimed thousands of lives.Experts say the lack of tracking and transparency has been a major blind spot, and that publicizing outbreaks as they happen could not only alert nearby communities and anguished relatives but also help officials see where to focus testing and other safety measures.“This is basic public health — you track this, you study it, and you learn from it,” said David Grabowski, who specializes in health care policy at Harvard Medical School.
NEW YORK — Federal health officials are coming under increasing pressure to start publicly tracking coronavirus infections and deaths in nursing homes amid criticism they have not been transparent about the scope of outbreaks across the country that have already claimed thousands of lives.Experts say the lack of tracking and transparency has been a major blind spot, and that publicizing outbreaks as they happen could not only alert nearby communities and anguished relatives but also help officials see where to focus testing and other safety measures.“This is basic public health — you track this, you study it, and you learn from it,” said David Grabowski, who specializes in health care policy at Harvard Medical School.