Amid virus, White House warns Americans to avoid going out — even to grocery stores, if possible
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Americans are strongly advised to avoid going out — even for essential activities like grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions — as the coronavirus pandemic is expected to hit a deadly apex in the next two weeks.President Donald Trump warned the worst is yet to come. “This will probably be the toughest week – between this week and next week,’ Trump said in a coronavirus briefing over the weekend.“There will be a lot of death, unfortunately … there will be death,” he warned.“The next two weeks are extraordinarily important,” White House coronavirus response coordinator Deborah Birx warned at the press briefing.“This is the moment to not be going to the grocery store, not going to the pharmacy, but doing everything you can to keep your family and your friends safe,” Birx warned.The novel coronavirus has infected more than 1.27 million people and killed over 69,000 people worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University.U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said this week is going to be the “hardest and the saddest” for “most Americans’ lives.” The US has recorded more than 337,000 cases and over 9,600 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Americans are strongly advised to avoid going out — even for essential activities like grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions — as the coronavirus pandemic is expected to hit a deadly apex in the next two weeks.President Donald Trump warned the worst is yet to come. “This will probably be the toughest week – between this week and next week,’ Trump said in a coronavirus briefing over the weekend.“There will be a lot of death, unfortunately … there will be death,” he warned.“The next two weeks are extraordinarily important,” White House coronavirus response coordinator Deborah Birx warned at the press briefing.“This is the moment to not be going to the grocery store, not going to the pharmacy, but doing everything you can to keep your family and your friends safe,” Birx warned.The novel coronavirus has infected more than 1.27 million people and killed over 69,000 people worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University.U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said this week is going to be the “hardest and the saddest” for “most Americans’ lives.” The US has recorded more than 337,000 cases and over 9,600 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Student robotics team uses 3D printers to make face shields for health care workers
SAN DIEGO (KSWB) — A California student robotics team is using 3D printers to make face shields for health care workers on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic.The 13-member team, called The Clueless FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), includes students from five San Diego-area schools.
SAN DIEGO (KSWB) — A California student robotics team is using 3D printers to make face shields for health care workers on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic.The 13-member team, called The Clueless FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), includes students from five San Diego-area schools.
ER nurse who died from COVID-19 'cared so much about other people' says family
DETROIT, Mich. (FOX 2) - We are all watching the number of COVID-19 cases rise.
DETROIT, Mich. (FOX 2) - We are all watching the number of COVID-19 cases rise.
With worst to come, 3 in 4 US hospitals now facing COVID-19
WASHINGTON — Three out of four U.S. hospitals surveyed are already treating patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, according to a federal report that finds hospitals expect to be overwhelmed as cases rocket toward their projected peak.A report due out Monday from a federal watchdog agency warns that different, widely reported problems are feeding off each other in a vicious cycle.
WASHINGTON — Three out of four U.S. hospitals surveyed are already treating patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, according to a federal report that finds hospitals expect to be overwhelmed as cases rocket toward their projected peak.A report due out Monday from a federal watchdog agency warns that different, widely reported problems are feeding off each other in a vicious cycle.
WASHINGTON -- Dr.
North Houston church reopens for Palm Sunday despite coronavirus fears
HOUSTON, Tex. -- Glorious Way Church in north Harris County re-opened their building for worship on Palm Sunday, according to FOX 29.“We thank our good Governor,” said Glorious Way Pastor John Greiner in the church’s Sunday service. “He woke up this week and altered something that helped us to be here legally.
HOUSTON, Tex. -- Glorious Way Church in north Harris County re-opened their building for worship on Palm Sunday, according to FOX 29.“We thank our good Governor,” said Glorious Way Pastor John Greiner in the church’s Sunday service. “He woke up this week and altered something that helped us to be here legally.
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum introduces new ways to socialize, connect with others
MILWAUKEE -- While we are all spending time at home, the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum has introduced new ways for your family to socialize, connect with others and make the most of your time through playful learning.Play in the Cloud offers virtual activities from the museum.Daily DiscoveriesInspire Daily – Arts, Wonder Daily – Science, and Explore Daily – NatureLook for tips each day on our social media channels for your family to engage in activities together that spark learning, encourage problem solving and promote creative experiences.
MILWAUKEE -- While we are all spending time at home, the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum has introduced new ways for your family to socialize, connect with others and make the most of your time through playful learning.Play in the Cloud offers virtual activities from the museum.Daily DiscoveriesInspire Daily – Arts, Wonder Daily – Science, and Explore Daily – NatureLook for tips each day on our social media channels for your family to engage in activities together that spark learning, encourage problem solving and promote creative experiences.
'I had to go do this:' Some waited 2 hours on final day of drive-thru voting in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Despite the coronavirus pandemic, court battles and a plea from Democrats to hold off, Election Day remains scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 in Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- Despite the coronavirus pandemic, court battles and a plea from Democrats to hold off, Election Day remains scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 in Wisconsin.
Police called to West Bend church due to complaint regarding 'Safer at Home' order
WEST BEND -- Police were called to a church in West Bend amid the coronavirus pandemic, following a complaint from a neighbor.Pastor Joseph Fisher with Pilgrim Lutheran Church said West Bend police showed up after the neighbor complained about the gathering of the group, saying it was going against Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order.Pastor Fisher said there were about 16 people inside, but there were no more than 10 in one room at a time.He said police apologized after determining there wasn't a violation of the Safer at Home order at the church.
WEST BEND -- Police were called to a church in West Bend amid the coronavirus pandemic, following a complaint from a neighbor.Pastor Joseph Fisher with Pilgrim Lutheran Church said West Bend police showed up after the neighbor complained about the gathering of the group, saying it was going against Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order.Pastor Fisher said there were about 16 people inside, but there were no more than 10 in one room at a time.He said police apologized after determining there wasn't a violation of the Safer at Home order at the church.
The Masked Sewists: SE WI seamstresses, seamsters crafted 12K+ masks in roughly 2 weeks' time
BUTLER -- In a roughly two-week span, seamstresses and some seamsters in southeast Wisconsin have sewn together much-needed masks for health care workers amid the coronavirus pandemic -- the volunteers stitched together though social media, and a call for help.Superheroes, at least a good number of them, wear capes, from Superman to the Caped Crusader, and Wonder Woman, but not all heroes wear capes.
BUTLER -- In a roughly two-week span, seamstresses and some seamsters in southeast Wisconsin have sewn together much-needed masks for health care workers amid the coronavirus pandemic -- the volunteers stitched together though social media, and a call for help.Superheroes, at least a good number of them, wear capes, from Superman to the Caped Crusader, and Wonder Woman, but not all heroes wear capes.
Exclusive poll: When it comes to virus response, New York prefers Gov. Cuomo over Pres. Trump
ALBANY, N.Y. — Nexstar Media Group partnered with Emerson College to take New York’s pulse with an exclusive poll about health, finances and how our leaders are handling the outbreak.
ALBANY, N.Y. — Nexstar Media Group partnered with Emerson College to take New York’s pulse with an exclusive poll about health, finances and how our leaders are handling the outbreak.
'Glimmers of progress:' Pres. Trump tempers officials' grave assessments on COVID-19 with optimism
WASHINGTON — The U.S. surgeon general said Sunday, April 5 that Americans should brace for levels of tragedy reminiscent of the Sept. 11 attacks and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, while the nation’s infectious disease chief warned that the new coronavirus may never be completely eradicated from the globe.Those were some of the most grim assessments yet for the immediate future and beyond.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. surgeon general said Sunday, April 5 that Americans should brace for levels of tragedy reminiscent of the Sept. 11 attacks and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, while the nation’s infectious disease chief warned that the new coronavirus may never be completely eradicated from the globe.Those were some of the most grim assessments yet for the immediate future and beyond.
COVID-19 pandemic: Americans brace for 'hardest, saddest' week of their lives
WASHINGTON — Americans braced for what the nation's top doctor warned Sunday, April 5 would be “the hardest and saddest week” of their lives while Britain assumed the unwelcome mantle of deadliest coronavirus hot spot in Europe after a record 24-hour jump in deaths that surpassed even hard-hit Italy's.Britain's own prime minister, Boris Johnson, was hospitalized, 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19 in what his office described as a “precautionary step.”Amid the dire news, there were also glimmers of hope some hard-hit areas — the number of people dying appeared to be slowing in New York City, Spain and Italy.
WASHINGTON — Americans braced for what the nation's top doctor warned Sunday, April 5 would be “the hardest and saddest week” of their lives while Britain assumed the unwelcome mantle of deadliest coronavirus hot spot in Europe after a record 24-hour jump in deaths that surpassed even hard-hit Italy's.Britain's own prime minister, Boris Johnson, was hospitalized, 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19 in what his office described as a “precautionary step.”Amid the dire news, there were also glimmers of hope some hard-hit areas — the number of people dying appeared to be slowing in New York City, Spain and Italy.
Watch: Queen delivers message of hope to UK amid virus outbreak: 'We will succeed'
LONDON -- Britain needed a message of hope Sunday.
LONDON -- Britain needed a message of hope Sunday.
Florida mother seeks custody of son, says father, his fiancee, are coronavirus risk
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A Florida mother asked a judge to allow her to keep custody of her 2-year-old son during the coronavirus pandemic, claiming the boy's father and his fiancee are at higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus since they are first-responders.Tabatha Sams asked a judge to let her keep custody of her son until the pandemic-induced state of emergency in Florida is over.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A Florida mother asked a judge to allow her to keep custody of her 2-year-old son during the coronavirus pandemic, claiming the boy's father and his fiancee are at higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus since they are first-responders.Tabatha Sams asked a judge to let her keep custody of her son until the pandemic-induced state of emergency in Florida is over.
2,300+ positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 25K+ negative, 75 deaths
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Sunday, April 5 reported 2,267 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state, and 25,169 negative tests.
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Sunday, April 5 reported 2,267 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state, and 25,169 negative tests.
Refrigerated truck set up at Aurora Sinai Medical Center amid COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6's cameras on Saturday, April 4 captured medical personnel walking into and out of a refrigerated truck parked at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in downtown Milwaukee.A spokeswoman issued this statement to FOX6 News:
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6's cameras on Saturday, April 4 captured medical personnel walking into and out of a refrigerated truck parked at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in downtown Milwaukee.A spokeswoman issued this statement to FOX6 News:
Tiger at NYC's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus
NEW YORK — A tiger at the Bronx Zoo tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal officials and the zoo said Sunday, April 5.The 4-year-old Malayan tiger, and six other tigers and lions that have also fallen ill, are believed to have been infected by a zoo employee, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
NEW YORK — A tiger at the Bronx Zoo tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal officials and the zoo said Sunday, April 5.The 4-year-old Malayan tiger, and six other tigers and lions that have also fallen ill, are believed to have been infected by a zoo employee, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with coronavirus
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to a hospital with the coronavirus.Johnson’s office says he is being admitted for tests because he still has symptoms 10 days after testing positive for the virus.Downing St.
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to a hospital with the coronavirus.Johnson’s office says he is being admitted for tests because he still has symptoms 10 days after testing positive for the virus.Downing St.