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.
'These should be cautioned:' Doctors warn parents not to put masks on infants
MILWAUKEE -- Parents should be wary of masks being marketed for babies to protect them from COVID-19, according to doctors with Aurora Health Care.Infants and toddlers under the age of 2 should not be wearing masks, according to guidelines from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.
MILWAUKEE -- Parents should be wary of masks being marketed for babies to protect them from COVID-19, according to doctors with Aurora Health Care.Infants and toddlers under the age of 2 should not be wearing masks, according to guidelines from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.
'So cool:' Horses pay window-by-window visit to residents of senior community
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- The Creekside Village senior community is used to having visitors, but the visitors don't usually eat the grass.Three horses -- along with their handlers -- went window-to-window introducing themselves and talking to residents of the facility where residents have been cooped up for weeks on end due to the coronavirus pandemic."Anything unique that we can go out of our way and do I think really, really just boosts, you know, how they're feeling inside during this time," said Meghan Stearly with Creekside Village.
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- The Creekside Village senior community is used to having visitors, but the visitors don't usually eat the grass.Three horses -- along with their handlers -- went window-to-window introducing themselves and talking to residents of the facility where residents have been cooped up for weeks on end due to the coronavirus pandemic."Anything unique that we can go out of our way and do I think really, really just boosts, you know, how they're feeling inside during this time," said Meghan Stearly with Creekside Village.
'Literally handed me the keys:' Stranger helped Texas nurse get to work when car battery died
IRVING, Texas -- During the coronavirus outbreak, nurses are working long hours and caring for the sick, but sometimes, they need help, too.For one Irving, Texas nurse, the helping hand she needed came from a stranger with a Prius.Kyrie Anderson admitted she’s not good at accepting help, much less from a stranger offering his car.“My normal routine: Wake up.
IRVING, Texas -- During the coronavirus outbreak, nurses are working long hours and caring for the sick, but sometimes, they need help, too.For one Irving, Texas nurse, the helping hand she needed came from a stranger with a Prius.Kyrie Anderson admitted she’s not good at accepting help, much less from a stranger offering his car.“My normal routine: Wake up.
Sheriff: Florida man threatened mass shooting at Publix; upset over lack of masks
SEBRING, Fla. -- Florida deputies said they arrested a 62-year-old man after he wrote a Facebook post threatening a massing shooting at a Publix.Highlands County sheriff's officials did not disclose which Publix location, but said Robert Kovner, who lives in Sebring, Florida, was upset when he wrote the social media message.
SEBRING, Fla. -- Florida deputies said they arrested a 62-year-old man after he wrote a Facebook post threatening a massing shooting at a Publix.Highlands County sheriff's officials did not disclose which Publix location, but said Robert Kovner, who lives in Sebring, Florida, was upset when he wrote the social media message.
Open Record Special Edition: A virtual vote
MADISON -- For the first time in Wisconsin's 172-year history, state lawmakers voted from home, passing a major piece of legislation: A coronavirus recovery bill.
MADISON -- For the first time in Wisconsin's 172-year history, state lawmakers voted from home, passing a major piece of legislation: A coronavirus recovery bill.
Proposed plan would send Americans $2,000 a month until employment returns to pre-coronavirus levels
WASHINGTON -- A plan introduced by two House Democrats would give millions of Americans $2,000 a month until employment returns to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.The Emergency Money for the People Act, introduced Tuesday, April 14 by Reps.
WASHINGTON -- A plan introduced by two House Democrats would give millions of Americans $2,000 a month until employment returns to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.The Emergency Money for the People Act, introduced Tuesday, April 14 by Reps.
TSA shares tips, modified guidelines for flying during the coronavirus pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The number of travelers choosing to fly has plummeted during the course of the last few months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.However, if you must fly, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued tips for traveling during the pandemic.TSA is currently allowing one liquid hand sanitizer container, up to 12 ounces per passenger, in carry-on bags until further notice -- bring it with you.
MILWAUKEE -- The number of travelers choosing to fly has plummeted during the course of the last few months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.However, if you must fly, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued tips for traveling during the pandemic.TSA is currently allowing one liquid hand sanitizer container, up to 12 ounces per passenger, in carry-on bags until further notice -- bring it with you.
106-year-old woman becomes oldest survivor of COVID-19 in Britain
LONDON (FOX 5)-- At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky.
LONDON (FOX 5)-- At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky.
Rescheduled Tour de France hoping to make nation smile again
PARIS -- With the Tour de France pushed back to a late August start, race director Christian Prudhomme is hoping cycling's showcase event can help bring back a sense of normality to a nation reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.Organizers on Wednesday announced new dates of Aug. 29-Sept. 20 for the race, a day after it was postponed.
PARIS -- With the Tour de France pushed back to a late August start, race director Christian Prudhomme is hoping cycling's showcase event can help bring back a sense of normality to a nation reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.Organizers on Wednesday announced new dates of Aug. 29-Sept. 20 for the race, a day after it was postponed.
Parents: Tired of 'Frozen?' Stream these less obvious kids movies
NEW YORK — Weeks of quarantine with kids have a way of burning through a movie collection.Even with the libraries of streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, Disney Plus and others, there are plenty of households that have already had their fill of “Frozen” and overdosed on “Onward.” In the best of times, the canon for kids movies can feel limiting.
NEW YORK — Weeks of quarantine with kids have a way of burning through a movie collection.Even with the libraries of streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, Disney Plus and others, there are plenty of households that have already had their fill of “Frozen” and overdosed on “Onward.” In the best of times, the canon for kids movies can feel limiting.