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.
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.
Study: 1 in 3 Wisconsinites admit to drinking alcohol while working from home
MILWAUKEE -- As the majority of people work from home during the coronavirus outbreak, habits and daily routines have changed.
MILWAUKEE -- As the majority of people work from home during the coronavirus outbreak, habits and daily routines have changed.
'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.
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.
Gov. Evers: 2nd alternate care facility to be at Alliant Energy Center in Madison
MADISON -- A second alternate care facility could be created in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center.Gov.
MADISON -- A second alternate care facility could be created in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center.Gov.
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.
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.
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.
Coronavirus texts lead to Florida man's murder arrest in wife's disappearance
JUPITER, Fla. - Texts saying the coronavirus sickened a missing Florida woman led police to charge her estranged husband with murder, according to reports.Jupiter police are still searching for Gretchen Anthony, 51.
JUPITER, Fla. - Texts saying the coronavirus sickened a missing Florida woman led police to charge her estranged husband with murder, according to reports.Jupiter police are still searching for Gretchen Anthony, 51.
UK PM Johnson out of the hospital, says staff saved his life
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was discharged from a London hospital where he was treated in intensive care for the coronavirus as the U.K. on Sunday became the fourth European country to surpass 10,000 virus-related deaths.Johnson’s office said he left St.
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was discharged from a London hospital where he was treated in intensive care for the coronavirus as the U.K. on Sunday became the fourth European country to surpass 10,000 virus-related deaths.Johnson’s office said he left St.
US restaurants turn to grocery sales to help offset losses
O'FALLON, Mo. — Charlene Gulliford at the Gandy Dancer never figured there would come a day when the Michigan restaurant known for its steaks and seafood would sell toilet paper and cartons of eggs, but the coronavirus has restaurants in survival mode.The popular restaurant in Ann Arbor now doubles as a grocery store, offering staples such milk and bread in addition to meats and fish from its own pantry — and yes, even paper towels and the ever-elusive toilet paper.
O'FALLON, Mo. — Charlene Gulliford at the Gandy Dancer never figured there would come a day when the Michigan restaurant known for its steaks and seafood would sell toilet paper and cartons of eggs, but the coronavirus has restaurants in survival mode.The popular restaurant in Ann Arbor now doubles as a grocery store, offering staples such milk and bread in addition to meats and fish from its own pantry — and yes, even paper towels and the ever-elusive toilet paper.
From people, businesses desperate for aid amid COVID-19, 1 question: When?
BALTIMORE — It's been two weeks since President Donald Trump signed into law a $2.2 trillion economic rescue package that will distribute money to struggling individuals and businesses.
BALTIMORE — It's been two weeks since President Donald Trump signed into law a $2.2 trillion economic rescue package that will distribute money to struggling individuals and businesses.
Wineries offer virtual tastings amid coronavirus shutdown
SONOMA, Calif. — In stark contrast to the normal hustle and bustle of tourists and enophiles, the grounds sit empty at California’s oldest commercial winery — the historic Buena Vista.Tasting rooms statewide shut down last month after the governor ordered businesses to close to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
SONOMA, Calif. — In stark contrast to the normal hustle and bustle of tourists and enophiles, the grounds sit empty at California’s oldest commercial winery — the historic Buena Vista.Tasting rooms statewide shut down last month after the governor ordered businesses to close to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
Nursing home deaths soar past 2,600 in alarming surge
NEW YORK — More than 2,600 deaths nationwide have been linked to coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, an alarming rise in just the past two weeks, according to the latest count by The Associated Press.Because the federal government has not been releasing a count of its own, the AP has kept its own running tally based on media reports and state health departments.
NEW YORK — More than 2,600 deaths nationwide have been linked to coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, an alarming rise in just the past two weeks, according to the latest count by The Associated Press.Because the federal government has not been releasing a count of its own, the AP has kept its own running tally based on media reports and state health departments.
New deaths in Italy reach lowest mark in 3 weeks
ROME — Italy recorded the lowest number of new coronavirus deaths in three weeks, saying 431 people died in the past day to bring its total to 19,899.It was the lowest day-to-day toll since March 19.For the ninth day running, intensive care admissions were down and hospitalizations overall were down, relieving pressure on Italy’s over-stressed health care system.More than 4,000 people tested positive as Italy began its fifth week under nationwide lockdown, continuing a general flattening in its infection curve.But officials have noted that Italy has also increased its testing capacity in recent days, yielding more positive cases but allowing for more effective quarantine measures for people once they know they are infected.Italy crossed the 1 million virus test mark on Sunday, doubling the number of tests since the end of March.
ROME — Italy recorded the lowest number of new coronavirus deaths in three weeks, saying 431 people died in the past day to bring its total to 19,899.It was the lowest day-to-day toll since March 19.For the ninth day running, intensive care admissions were down and hospitalizations overall were down, relieving pressure on Italy’s over-stressed health care system.More than 4,000 people tested positive as Italy began its fifth week under nationwide lockdown, continuing a general flattening in its infection curve.But officials have noted that Italy has also increased its testing capacity in recent days, yielding more positive cases but allowing for more effective quarantine measures for people once they know they are infected.Italy crossed the 1 million virus test mark on Sunday, doubling the number of tests since the end of March.
Fauci says parts of US could open next month
WASHINGTON – The United States’ top infectious disease expert says the economy in parts of the country could be allowed to reopen as early as next month.Dr.
WASHINGTON – The United States’ top infectious disease expert says the economy in parts of the country could be allowed to reopen as early as next month.Dr.
138 deaths in Wisconsin due to COVID-19; 3K+ positive cases, 34K+ negative
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reported Saturday afternoon, April 11 that 3,213 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state.Milwaukee County reported 1,692 positive cases Saturday afternoon -- more than the number compiled in the state's afternoon report (1,653).With the additional cases reported by Milwaukee County, the total number of confirmed cases in Wisconsin reached more than 3,260.There have been 138 confirmed deaths -- 85 in Milwaukee County -- and 34,680 negative tests, according to data from the DHS and county health departments.Officials with the DHS reported Saturday that 950 people who have tested positive for the virus required hospitalization (30%).
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reported Saturday afternoon, April 11 that 3,213 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state.Milwaukee County reported 1,692 positive cases Saturday afternoon -- more than the number compiled in the state's afternoon report (1,653).With the additional cases reported by Milwaukee County, the total number of confirmed cases in Wisconsin reached more than 3,260.There have been 138 confirmed deaths -- 85 in Milwaukee County -- and 34,680 negative tests, according to data from the DHS and county health departments.Officials with the DHS reported Saturday that 950 people who have tested positive for the virus required hospitalization (30%).
Slowest 1-day increase: 3,428 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 154 deaths statewide
MADISON — Wisconsin saw the slowest one-day increase in the number of positive cases of the coronavirus in the state since March on Monday, April 13, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced.
MADISON — Wisconsin saw the slowest one-day increase in the number of positive cases of the coronavirus in the state since March on Monday, April 13, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced.
IRS deposits 1st economic support payments into taxpayers' bank accounts
WASHINGTON -- The IRS says the first economic support payments stemming from the coronavirus outbreak have been deposited in taxpayers’ bank accounts.In its tweeted announcement Saturday night, the IRS didn’t say how many taxpayers have received the payments or how much money has been disbursed so far.The tweet says: “We know many people are anxious to get their payments; we’ll continue issuing them as fast as we can.”The payments are part of the $2.2 trillion rescue package passed by Congress and then signed into law last month by President Donald Trump.Anyone earning up to $75,000 in adjusted gross income and who has a Social Security number will receive a $1,200 payment.
WASHINGTON -- The IRS says the first economic support payments stemming from the coronavirus outbreak have been deposited in taxpayers’ bank accounts.In its tweeted announcement Saturday night, the IRS didn’t say how many taxpayers have received the payments or how much money has been disbursed so far.The tweet says: “We know many people are anxious to get their payments; we’ll continue issuing them as fast as we can.”The payments are part of the $2.2 trillion rescue package passed by Congress and then signed into law last month by President Donald Trump.Anyone earning up to $75,000 in adjusted gross income and who has a Social Security number will receive a $1,200 payment.
Nurses, lauded for battling COVID-19 at New York hospital, find tires slashed after shifts
CORTLANDT, N.Y. — Some nurses at a New York hospital who had just been lauded for their work during the coronavirus pandemic ended their stress-filled overnight shifts to find their tires had been slashed while they worked.New York state police reported that the tires of 22 vehicles were found slashed Friday morning outside New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt.Daniel R.
CORTLANDT, N.Y. — Some nurses at a New York hospital who had just been lauded for their work during the coronavirus pandemic ended their stress-filled overnight shifts to find their tires had been slashed while they worked.New York state police reported that the tires of 22 vehicles were found slashed Friday morning outside New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt.Daniel R.
Instagram, NAMI team up to support those facing fear, uncertainty during COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- With many of us spending more time at home because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the pandemic has caused many of us to turn to social media.
MILWAUKEE -- With many of us spending more time at home because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the pandemic has caused many of us to turn to social media.
Milwaukee limousine service offering date-night rides, adapting to altered state COVID-19 business
MILWAUKEE -- Locally-owned businesses are coming up with innovative ideas to support employees during the coronavirus pandemic.One family-owned limousine business in Milwaukee is among those making adjustments to stay afloat.
MILWAUKEE -- Locally-owned businesses are coming up with innovative ideas to support employees during the coronavirus pandemic.One family-owned limousine business in Milwaukee is among those making adjustments to stay afloat.