Spain allows some people to go back to work

MADRID — Spanish authorities have let some workers begin returning to their jobs, but Health Minister Salvador Illa says the government will move carefully on allowing others to end their self-isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic.Illa said officials will proceed with “the utmost caution and prudence ...

ABC's Stephanopoulos positive for coronavirus but feels well

NEW YORK — “Good Morning America” host George Stephanopoulos revealed Monday that he's tested positive for the coronavirus, but has been relatively symptom-free.The ABC newsman revealed his diagnosis on the show, telling co-host Robin Roberts that, “I feel fine.”Stephanopoulos' wife, Ali Wentworth, had come down with COVID-19 and tweeted that she's “never been sicker.” Her husband has been taking care of her, their children and doing his TV job in the interim.He said the only potential symptoms he has felt were a lower backache that he had attributed to a hard workout, and a briefly diminished sense of smell.CNN host Chris Cuomo has been undergoing a public battle with the disease, continuing his show despite a rough case.

Labor Department calling unemployment applicants from private numbers

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — In an effort to connect with New Yorkers who have submitted unfinished or only partially completed applications for unemployment compensation, the state’s Department of Labor says it will call those individuals.Calls from the DOL appear as a private number or “Private Caller” from official labor department call centers because some agents and staffers are telecommuting.

Cousins introduces 'Cousins Cares' program for guests to buy meals for essential workers

MILWAUKEE -- You can now help provide free meals for hardworking, essential workers in Wisconsin with the help of the Cousins Cares campaign at over 50 Cousins locations around the state.“Every day, especially during these unprecedented times, we strive to make it better for our communities,” said Justin McCoy, Vice President of Marketing at Cousins Subs. “We’re looking forward to partnering with guests in our home state of Wisconsin to show appreciation for essential employees who are working diligently to improve the lives of our neighbors in need.”Guests can place an order for a 20-Piece Party Box to be delivered to an essential business in their community.

MATC respiratory therapist headed to COVID-19 hotspot will teach while managing ventilator treatments

MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Sunday, April 12 spoke with a Milwaukee Area Technical College instructor headed to the coronavirus hotspot of New York to help treat COVID-19 patients, while, at the same time, continuing to instruct his students in Milwaukee.

Fauci comments on US virus response seem to draw President Trump's ire

WASHINGTON — Social restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus could have saved lives if they'd been started earlier, and when they're eased new cases are certain to arise, said the nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr.

Health or wealth? Nations pressured to loosen virus rules

MADRID — As the coronavirus pandemic throws millions out of work and devastates economies worldwide, governments are struggling with the dilemma between keeping people safe from a highly contagious virus and making sure they can still make a living.Workers in some nonessential industries were returning to their jobs Monday in Spain, one of the hardest hit countries in the coronavirus pandemic, while in South Korea, officials were warning that hard-earned progress fighting the virus could be eroded by new infections as restrictions ease.The decisions are more complicated because each nation is on its own coronavirus arc, with places like Britain, Japan and parts of the United States still seeing increasing deaths or infections; France and New York hoping they are stabilizing at a high plateau of deaths; and hard-hit nations like Italy and Spain seeing declines in the rates of new deaths and infections.Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said his government must balance its response to the virus crisis that “threatens to destroy lives and at the same time destroy the economic and social fabric of our country.”Seeking to restart manufacturing, Spain’s government is allowing workers to return to some factory and construction jobs.

'We've gotten over 750 cards:' Sunshine Mail brings smiles to seniors in Dousman amid quarantine

DOUSMAN -- During a time of strict quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials at a Waukesha County senior living community did something most of the residents rarely do.

Ozaukee County Rotary volunteers delivered Easter meals to 68 residents

GRAFTON -- Ozaukee County Rotary volunteers delivered Easter meals to 68 residents Sunday, April 12.Fifteen drivers and 15 volunteers making porch deliveries spent their afternoon dropping off food to those in need.Organizers noted an Easter Sunday like no other amid the coronavirus pandemic.Rotary officials said hand-sewn face masks were donated and Silk Screen Specialists of Grafton donated embroidered logos.

Milwaukee election officials reschedule meeting after getting 'Zoom bombed'

MILWAUKEE — A city election commission meeting set to discuss absentee ballots from this month's election was rescheduled after a video conference call Sunday afternoon was interrupted by unknown participants flooding the meeting with racist and pornographic images.The Milwaukee Election Commission had scheduled a special meeting for 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, to discuss the guidelines from the state’s election commission regarding counting of late-arriving absentee ballots.

Nontraditional Easter for worshipers as Archdiocese goes virtual for Sunday Mass

MILWAUKEE -- This Easter Sunday was one many worshipers will never forget."It's a very unusual feeling," Auxiliary Bishop Jeff Haines said.Due to COVID-19 -- it was many local churches' first virtual holiday.

3rd Street Market delivers 1K Easter meals to staff at Froedtert Hospital

MILWAUKEE -- 3rd Street Market delivered 1,000 Easter meals to hospital staff at Froedtert on Saturday, April 11.The meals -- prepared by Milk Bottle Bakery, a future vendor at 3rd Street Market -- will be stored until Easter Sunday and staff will dig in once they complete their shifts in the morning.

'My bike is gone:' Tampa man's motorcycle stolen while he volunteered making PPE

TAMPA, Fla. -- When he’s not working his full-time job, Michael Guinn has spent every waking hour inside a Seminole Heights community church, 3D printing face shields to donate to our hospitals.“It’s been a lot of work.

Smithfield Foods closes pork processing plant in South Dakota amid hundreds of COVID-19 cases

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Virginia-based Smithfield Foods announced Sunday, April 12 that it is closing its pork processing plant in Sioux Falls until further notice after hundreds of employees tested positive for the coronavirus — a step the head of the company warned could hurt the nation's meat supply.The announcement came a day after South Dakota Gov.

'A drive-by Easter:' Easter Bunny brought smiles with an assist from Germantown Fire Department

GERMANTOWN -- On Easter Sunday, April 12, the Easter Bunny got a big assist from the Germantown Fire Department as he shared Easter greetings while practicing social distancing.Thanks to the Germantown Fire Department, the Easter Bunny got to ride shotgun in a big, red fire truck.

Mom creates DIY 'McDonald's' meal for kids amid lockdown, complete with 'Happy Meal' packaging

EAST YORKSHIRE, England -- A mom in England whose kids are missing their favorite McDonald's meals amid the coronavirus lockdown has recreated their fast-food order -- complete with realistic packaging.Creative Kirsty Collins, 33, had promised her kids a trip to the fast-food restaurant in March, but their plans were scrapped when the chain closed due to coronavirus.

'Act of true kindness:' Florida FedEx driver sanitized package for girl with autoimmune disease

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- A FedEx worker in Boca Raton, Florida, went the extra mile for a girl who is autoimmune compromised on April 6, sanitizing a package before delivering it to her house.Caught on camera, the FedEx worker walked up to the house with the package, then noticed a sign on the door warning that a resident has an autoimmune disorder.He then turned back to sanitize the package before leaving it at the front door.