'During this coronavirus outbreak:' Chicago restaurant uses Bears to describe social distancing
CHICAGO -- In a time when the world is stressed over the coronavirus pandemic, some people are looking for ways to lighten the mood a bit.A tweet that was posted by Brett Craycraft is definitely an example of that.
CHICAGO -- In a time when the world is stressed over the coronavirus pandemic, some people are looking for ways to lighten the mood a bit.A tweet that was posted by Brett Craycraft is definitely an example of that.
Smokers more at risk in coronavirus fight, study says
FOX NEWS - A recent study suggests that smoking could contribute to complications brought on by COVID-19.“There has never been a better time to quit smoking to protect yourself from COVID-19,” Janice Leung, a respirologist who led the research, told Bloomberg.The study, which was published in the European Respiratory Journal on Thursday, reported that smoking can elevate levels ACE-2, an enzyme that assists the virus in entering cells in the lungs.The Bloomberg report said researchers found higher levels of ACE-2 in COVID-19 patients and smokers.
FOX NEWS - A recent study suggests that smoking could contribute to complications brought on by COVID-19.“There has never been a better time to quit smoking to protect yourself from COVID-19,” Janice Leung, a respirologist who led the research, told Bloomberg.The study, which was published in the European Respiratory Journal on Thursday, reported that smoking can elevate levels ACE-2, an enzyme that assists the virus in entering cells in the lungs.The Bloomberg report said researchers found higher levels of ACE-2 in COVID-19 patients and smokers.
Pope hails priests, health workers as 'the saints next door'
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Holy Thursday hailed priests and medical staff who tend to the needs of COVID-19 patients as “the saints next door.”Francis celebrated the Holy Week evening Mass in St.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Holy Thursday hailed priests and medical staff who tend to the needs of COVID-19 patients as “the saints next door.”Francis celebrated the Holy Week evening Mass in St.
Over $3,000 worth of bills stapled to walls removed at Georgia bar to give to unemployed staff
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. -- With restaurants and bars across the country closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, one bar owner in Georgia is going to extraordinary measures to donate money to her staff.Jennifer Knox owns The Sand Bar on Tybee Island, near Savannah, which is known for its unusual decor.
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. -- With restaurants and bars across the country closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, one bar owner in Georgia is going to extraordinary measures to donate money to her staff.Jennifer Knox owns The Sand Bar on Tybee Island, near Savannah, which is known for its unusual decor.
'Shifted our focus:' Fond du Lac manufacturer helps with negative pressure rooms, COVID-19 barriers
FOND DU LAC -- A former combat medic is using his military background to help medical staff wage war against the coronavirus."We don't have another month to come up with a solution," said Patrick Santini with ModTruss Inc. "It needs to be deployed immediately."Santini, an Army veteran and former combat medic, knows a thing or two about practicing medicine during wartime.
FOND DU LAC -- A former combat medic is using his military background to help medical staff wage war against the coronavirus."We don't have another month to come up with a solution," said Patrick Santini with ModTruss Inc. "It needs to be deployed immediately."Santini, an Army veteran and former combat medic, knows a thing or two about practicing medicine during wartime.
Correctional officer at Waukesha County Jail tested positive for COVID-19
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A correctional officer at the Waukesha County Jail tested positive for the coronavirus, officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department announced Thursday, April 9.The sheriff's department was notified Wednesday.Sheriff's officials noted they, along with jail officials "are following all guidelines set forth by the public health director."On Wednesday, sheriff's officials reported a jail inmate, a 41-year-old man, tested positive for COVID-19.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A correctional officer at the Waukesha County Jail tested positive for the coronavirus, officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department announced Thursday, April 9.The sheriff's department was notified Wednesday.Sheriff's officials noted they, along with jail officials "are following all guidelines set forth by the public health director."On Wednesday, sheriff's officials reported a jail inmate, a 41-year-old man, tested positive for COVID-19.
Why some are defying social distancing guidelines: 'We don't want to be told what to do'
NEW YORK -- Social distancing rules are meant to help stop the spread of COVID-19, so why are some people unwilling to follow them?
NEW YORK -- Social distancing rules are meant to help stop the spread of COVID-19, so why are some people unwilling to follow them?
UK prime minister out of intensive care, condition improving after testing positive for COVID-19
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's condition has improved and he has been moved out of intensive care where he was treated for three days with COVID-19, his office said Thursday.In a statement, a spokesman at 10, Downing Street said Johnson “has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery.”Johnson had been in intensive care at St.
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's condition has improved and he has been moved out of intensive care where he was treated for three days with COVID-19, his office said Thursday.In a statement, a spokesman at 10, Downing Street said Johnson “has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery.”Johnson had been in intensive care at St.
Here’s who likely won't get coronavirus economic stimulus checks from the federal government
WASHINGTON -- Millions of Americans are expecting to receive economic stimulus checks from the federal government in response to the coronavirus outbreak.But not everyone is eligible.Here is who the Internal Revenue Service says likely won't qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
WASHINGTON -- Millions of Americans are expecting to receive economic stimulus checks from the federal government in response to the coronavirus outbreak.But not everyone is eligible.Here is who the Internal Revenue Service says likely won't qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
5-year-old Alaska girl is serious about keeping people safe: 'I’m really, really serious'
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Nova Knight is 5, and very serious about keeping others safe during the coronavirus outbreak.She said so in a video, the Fairbanks, Alaska, resident made that’s been viewed more than 18,000 times and drawn the praise of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.“I’m sorry if you can’t go to your play dates,” Nova said in the March 26 video. “Don’t go anywhere.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Nova Knight is 5, and very serious about keeping others safe during the coronavirus outbreak.She said so in a video, the Fairbanks, Alaska, resident made that’s been viewed more than 18,000 times and drawn the praise of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.“I’m sorry if you can’t go to your play dates,” Nova said in the March 26 video. “Don’t go anywhere.
Disney shares Dole Whip recipe while theme parks remain closed
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- While its theme parks remain closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney has started sharing the recipes for some of their most popular snacks.After Disney Parks officials recently posted the recipe for churros, many fans made another request: They wanted to know how to make the famous Dole Whip.The frozen pineapple treat can usually be found in the Magic Kingdom's Adventureland.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- While its theme parks remain closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney has started sharing the recipes for some of their most popular snacks.After Disney Parks officials recently posted the recipe for churros, many fans made another request: They wanted to know how to make the famous Dole Whip.The frozen pineapple treat can usually be found in the Magic Kingdom's Adventureland.
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How to safely take on and off your masks, gloves
AUSTIN, Texas -- The best form of protection from COVID-19 is to stay at home, but we all need to leave our houses occasionally for groceries and other essentials.
AUSTIN, Texas -- The best form of protection from COVID-19 is to stay at home, but we all need to leave our houses occasionally for groceries and other essentials.
Wisconsin seeks to measure impact of COVID-19 pandemic on businesses with survey
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), and the Milwaukee 7 are looking to measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses throughout the state.The groups are looking for feedback from businesses during the first week of each month for the foreseeable future.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), and the Milwaukee 7 are looking to measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses throughout the state.The groups are looking for feedback from businesses during the first week of each month for the foreseeable future.
Megachurch pastor arrested for violating COVID-19 rules weighs whether to open on Easter
TAMPA, Fla. -- Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne has a weighty decision to make this Easter Sunday -- whether to open his church to the congregation.Howard-Browne leads The River at Tampa Bay Church and recently discussed the choice on his Facebook page.
TAMPA, Fla. -- Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne has a weighty decision to make this Easter Sunday -- whether to open his church to the congregation.Howard-Browne leads The River at Tampa Bay Church and recently discussed the choice on his Facebook page.
Wiped out of toilet paper? Here's why
NEW YORK -- What does toilet paper have to do with a global pandemic?Nothing.Yet millions of people have been panicking about their household supply.
NEW YORK -- What does toilet paper have to do with a global pandemic?Nothing.Yet millions of people have been panicking about their household supply.
Refrigerated 'surge center' opened in Illinois to store thousands of bodies
CHICAGO -- To prepare for a surge in COVID-19 deaths, Cook County officials on Thursday, April 9 opened a refrigerated warehouse to store thousands of additional bodies.The 66,000-square foot refrigerated “surge center” can hold more than 2,000 bodies, and is located about five miles from the county’s Near West Side morgue, according to a statement from the office of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.So far, the county has seen more than 300 deaths from the coronavirus, making up more than 70% of COVID-19 deaths statewide.“While my hope is that we have made plans that we will not have to utilize, I realize that my administration has a responsibility to prepare for a surge in deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Preckwinkle said in the statement. “We are working diligently to ensure that the victims of this virus are treated with dignity while under our care.”
CHICAGO -- To prepare for a surge in COVID-19 deaths, Cook County officials on Thursday, April 9 opened a refrigerated warehouse to store thousands of additional bodies.The 66,000-square foot refrigerated “surge center” can hold more than 2,000 bodies, and is located about five miles from the county’s Near West Side morgue, according to a statement from the office of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.So far, the county has seen more than 300 deaths from the coronavirus, making up more than 70% of COVID-19 deaths statewide.“While my hope is that we have made plans that we will not have to utilize, I realize that my administration has a responsibility to prepare for a surge in deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Preckwinkle said in the statement. “We are working diligently to ensure that the victims of this virus are treated with dignity while under our care.”
Democrats stall President Trump's $250B business virus aid package
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Thursday stalled President Donald Trump’s request for $250 billion to supplement a “paycheck protection” program for businesses crippled by the coronavirus outbreak, demanding protections for minority-owned businesses and money for health care providers and state and local governments.They sidetracked a request by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to give the unanimous consent necessary to fast-track the president's request.“We need more funding and we need it fast,” McConnell said as he opened the Senate, assuring them there would be future bills to deal with other issues.Democrats' demands sparked a spirited response from McConnell, who implored them not to block “emergency aid you do not even oppose just because you want something more.”“Nobody thinks this will be the Senate’s last word on COVID-19.
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Thursday stalled President Donald Trump’s request for $250 billion to supplement a “paycheck protection” program for businesses crippled by the coronavirus outbreak, demanding protections for minority-owned businesses and money for health care providers and state and local governments.They sidetracked a request by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to give the unanimous consent necessary to fast-track the president's request.“We need more funding and we need it fast,” McConnell said as he opened the Senate, assuring them there would be future bills to deal with other issues.Democrats' demands sparked a spirited response from McConnell, who implored them not to block “emergency aid you do not even oppose just because you want something more.”“Nobody thinks this will be the Senate’s last word on COVID-19.
Healthy Eats for Hospital Heroes: Free meals made available to Froedtert staff
WAUWATOSA -- There is an initiative to get health care workers some free and healthy meals.The Healthy Eats for Hospital Heroes brings fresh meals once a week to call COVID-19 professional and support staff at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.
WAUWATOSA -- There is an initiative to get health care workers some free and healthy meals.The Healthy Eats for Hospital Heroes brings fresh meals once a week to call COVID-19 professional and support staff at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.