New President Trump panel to explore path to reopening US economy
WASHINGTON — Every day, a team of public health officials turns up in the White House briefing room to lay out measures being taken to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
WASHINGTON — Every day, a team of public health officials turns up in the White House briefing room to lay out measures being taken to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Spain's coronavirus death toll tops 18,000
MADRID — Spain’s recorded coronavirus death toll is now over 18,000 after 567 more people succumbed to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a number slightly higher than Monday’s but below most daily increases in the past two weeks.Confirmed infections are now roughly 172,500 after Spain’s Health Ministry reported 3,045 new positive cases on Tuesday, a 1.8% day-to-day increase.The figures defy the common fear that a backlog of unreported infections over the Easter holidays could have reverted the recent trend of the slowdown in the spread of the epidemic.The real situation could be different because Spain has not begun widespread testing and because the government itself acknowledges that coronavirus-related fatalities are not being efficiently recorded.A study by Spain’s main epidemiology institute on the excess mortality compared to the average in over a decade shows that there were some 1,500 more “unexpected” deaths between March 17 and April 11 than those officially attributed to the coronavirus.
MADRID — Spain’s recorded coronavirus death toll is now over 18,000 after 567 more people succumbed to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a number slightly higher than Monday’s but below most daily increases in the past two weeks.Confirmed infections are now roughly 172,500 after Spain’s Health Ministry reported 3,045 new positive cases on Tuesday, a 1.8% day-to-day increase.The figures defy the common fear that a backlog of unreported infections over the Easter holidays could have reverted the recent trend of the slowdown in the spread of the epidemic.The real situation could be different because Spain has not begun widespread testing and because the government itself acknowledges that coronavirus-related fatalities are not being efficiently recorded.A study by Spain’s main epidemiology institute on the excess mortality compared to the average in over a decade shows that there were some 1,500 more “unexpected” deaths between March 17 and April 11 than those officially attributed to the coronavirus.
81-year-old coronavirus patient emerges victorious, now recovering
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. -- An 81-year-old coronavirus patient was greeted by a sea of enthusiastic claps and cheers from nurses and physicians after emerging victorious from Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo Monday, according to FOX 11 .Victor Gomez became critically ill with COVID-19 about a month ago and quickly landed in the Intensive care unit and placed on a ventilator to help him breathe, according to the hospital.
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. -- An 81-year-old coronavirus patient was greeted by a sea of enthusiastic claps and cheers from nurses and physicians after emerging victorious from Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo Monday, according to FOX 11 .Victor Gomez became critically ill with COVID-19 about a month ago and quickly landed in the Intensive care unit and placed on a ventilator to help him breathe, according to the hospital.
'A critical point of recruiting:' 500 sought to run alternate care facility at State Fair Park
WEST ALLIS -- The COVID-19 alternate care facility at the Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park is expected to open by Tuesday, April 21, and the facility needs both paid workers and volunteers.
WEST ALLIS -- The COVID-19 alternate care facility at the Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park is expected to open by Tuesday, April 21, and the facility needs both paid workers and volunteers.
Coronavirus cases about 2M worldwide; few new hot spots
WASHINGTON — New York's coronavirus death toll topped 10,000 and the worldwide number of confirmed cases hovered around 2 million on Monday, even as the lack of fresh hot spots globally yielded a ray of optimism and fueled discussions about how some places might begin to reopen.The brunt of the disease has been felt most heavily in New York, Italy, France, Spain and the United Kingdom, but grim projections of a virus that would spread with equal ferocity to other corners of America and the world have not yet materialized after more than a month of measures meant to blunt its impact.An online dashboard that tracks the global number of confirmed coronavirus cases, maintained by Johns Hopkins University, late Monday night showed the number of cases in the U.S. approaching 683,000, with more than 2 million worldwide.
WASHINGTON — New York's coronavirus death toll topped 10,000 and the worldwide number of confirmed cases hovered around 2 million on Monday, even as the lack of fresh hot spots globally yielded a ray of optimism and fueled discussions about how some places might begin to reopen.The brunt of the disease has been felt most heavily in New York, Italy, France, Spain and the United Kingdom, but grim projections of a virus that would spread with equal ferocity to other corners of America and the world have not yet materialized after more than a month of measures meant to blunt its impact.An online dashboard that tracks the global number of confirmed coronavirus cases, maintained by Johns Hopkins University, late Monday night showed the number of cases in the U.S. approaching 683,000, with more than 2 million worldwide.
'Flattening the curve:' DHS reports slowest 1-day increase in positive COVID-19 cases since March
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers and officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Monday, April 13 the spread of the coronavirus is slowing -- and there are signs of hope on the horizon.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers and officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Monday, April 13 the spread of the coronavirus is slowing -- and there are signs of hope on the horizon.
Pixar's summer release 'Soul' postponed to November
NEW YORK — Pixar's “Soul,” the last major release planned for June, has been postponed to November because of the coronavirus pandemic.The Walt Disney Co.
NEW YORK — Pixar's “Soul,” the last major release planned for June, has been postponed to November because of the coronavirus pandemic.The Walt Disney Co.
3 West Bend firefighters tested positive for COVID-19; 3 others negative
WEST BEND -- Three West Bend firefighters tested positive for the coronavirus, fire officials announced Monday, April 13.
WEST BEND -- Three West Bend firefighters tested positive for the coronavirus, fire officials announced Monday, April 13.
More than 80M Americans should get stimulus money from federal government by Wednesday
WASHINGTON -- Americans should begin to see the first economic impact payments hit their bank accounts by Wednesday, White House officials said on Monday, April 13.
WASHINGTON -- Americans should begin to see the first economic impact payments hit their bank accounts by Wednesday, White House officials said on Monday, April 13.
1 month into statewide school closures, 'districts planning on maintaining until end of year'
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, April 13 marked one month since Governor Tony Evers on March 13 directed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to issue an agency order mandating the statewide closure of all K-12 schools, public and private, as part of the state’s efforts to respond to and contain the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, April 13 marked one month since Governor Tony Evers on March 13 directed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to issue an agency order mandating the statewide closure of all K-12 schools, public and private, as part of the state’s efforts to respond to and contain the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
Salvation Army launches new support hotline: 'This is a way for us to distantly socialize'
MILWAUKEE -- The Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is launching a new support hotline in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- The Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is launching a new support hotline in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
It's been 4 weeks, and these Wisconsin workers still don't have their unemployment checks
PEWAUKEE -- If you're struggling with the process of filing unemployment claims in Wisconsin, you're in good company.
PEWAUKEE -- If you're struggling with the process of filing unemployment claims in Wisconsin, you're in good company.
'I remember being in the stands:' Craig Counsell enjoying vintage Brewers games amid COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers' season remains in limbo, which puts manager Craig Counsell in a “waiting and watching” mode.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers' season remains in limbo, which puts manager Craig Counsell in a “waiting and watching” mode.
'Safer at Home' violation: Brown Deer police broke up baby shower near 51st and Wabash
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police on Friday, April 10 broke up a baby shower -- being held in violation of Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order intended to stop the spread of the coronavirus.Police were called out to the area near 51st Street and Wabash Avenue around 5 p.m.Officers made contact with a 35-year-old Milwaukee woman who was hosting the baby shower.Police said she complied with escorting everyone from the property.It is up to local law enforcement to make sure people are obeying the restrictions, which took effect March 25.
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police on Friday, April 10 broke up a baby shower -- being held in violation of Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order intended to stop the spread of the coronavirus.Police were called out to the area near 51st Street and Wabash Avenue around 5 p.m.Officers made contact with a 35-year-old Milwaukee woman who was hosting the baby shower.Police said she complied with escorting everyone from the property.It is up to local law enforcement to make sure people are obeying the restrictions, which took effect March 25.
5 residents, 2 employees at Kenosha County long-term care facility tested positive for COVID-19
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County Emergency Management officials on Monday, April 13 announced a COVID-19 outbreak at a long-term care facility -- the first cases in such a facility in the county.Officials said five residents and two employees of Parkside Manor on 67th Street near 62nd Avenue tested positive but not hospitalized.The facility has 32 residents and 37 employees.The Kenosha County Division of Health is working with the facility’s management to provide personal protective equipment for residents and staff, and to assist in the isolation of residents and the crafting of messages to notify residents’ guardians.Emergency management officials said in a news release Froedtert South has provided Parkside Manor with collection kits to test all residents.Parkside Manor released the following statement on the situation:
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County Emergency Management officials on Monday, April 13 announced a COVID-19 outbreak at a long-term care facility -- the first cases in such a facility in the county.Officials said five residents and two employees of Parkside Manor on 67th Street near 62nd Avenue tested positive but not hospitalized.The facility has 32 residents and 37 employees.The Kenosha County Division of Health is working with the facility’s management to provide personal protective equipment for residents and staff, and to assist in the isolation of residents and the crafting of messages to notify residents’ guardians.Emergency management officials said in a news release Froedtert South has provided Parkside Manor with collection kits to test all residents.Parkside Manor released the following statement on the situation:
CDC study suggests coronavirus can travel 13 feet in air and live on shoes
ATLANTA --The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in public health and government officials in the U.S. recommending social distancing practices of at least six feet.
ATLANTA --The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in public health and government officials in the U.S. recommending social distancing practices of at least six feet.
'It was 2 seconds:' DC man speaks out after coronavirus antibody test
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Josh Fisher says he had a five-day fever in early March and other flu-like symptoms well before there were any confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Washington, D.C., but now, thanks to a blood test, he knows he was exposed to the virus.The antibody test involved just a finger prick, and experts say they can detect whether someone has fought off the virus.The tests could be a crucial step to identifying people with immunity to the virus, with an eye on allowing those people to go back to work and school.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Josh Fisher says he had a five-day fever in early March and other flu-like symptoms well before there were any confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Washington, D.C., but now, thanks to a blood test, he knows he was exposed to the virus.The antibody test involved just a finger prick, and experts say they can detect whether someone has fought off the virus.The tests could be a crucial step to identifying people with immunity to the virus, with an eye on allowing those people to go back to work and school.
Open Record Special Edition: Can chiropractors prevent COVID-19?
MEQUON -- Can a spinal adjustment protect you from COVID-19?
MEQUON -- Can a spinal adjustment protect you from COVID-19?
Matthew McConaughey, wife Camila donate 80K face masks to coronavirus first responders in Texas, Louisiana
AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas native Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila, donated 80,000 face masks to coronavirus first responders in Texas and Louisiana, officials said.The couple dropped off some of the masks Friday at the Austin Fire Department, KEYE reported.The Austin Fire Department tweeted its gratitude the next day: “The C-shift at Station 32 got a surprise yesterday, when @McConaughey and @iamcamilaalves stopped by to let us know we're getting several 1,000 N-95 masks soon, part of their donation of 80K to healthcare workers, FFs, and police officers in #ATX and #NOLA! 📸 DC T.
AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas native Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila, donated 80,000 face masks to coronavirus first responders in Texas and Louisiana, officials said.The couple dropped off some of the masks Friday at the Austin Fire Department, KEYE reported.The Austin Fire Department tweeted its gratitude the next day: “The C-shift at Station 32 got a surprise yesterday, when @McConaughey and @iamcamilaalves stopped by to let us know we're getting several 1,000 N-95 masks soon, part of their donation of 80K to healthcare workers, FFs, and police officers in #ATX and #NOLA! 📸 DC T.