'A few bites of joy:' People saying 'thank you' with treats for first responders, Mequon chocolatier says
MEQUON -- With doors closed to physical customers, online ones are welcomed.
MEQUON -- With doors closed to physical customers, online ones are welcomed.
Meijer announces new efforts to reduce COVID-19 risk in stores
MILWAUKEE -- Meijer announced Saturday, April 4 additional steps it is taking to make its stores safe for both shoppers and team members.In addition to amplifying its communication to customers about social distancing practices, Meijer is now asking its customers to limit the number of shoppers who come to the store on each trip.Following are the newest steps the retailer has taken to help make the stores as safe as possible:
MILWAUKEE -- Meijer announced Saturday, April 4 additional steps it is taking to make its stores safe for both shoppers and team members.In addition to amplifying its communication to customers about social distancing practices, Meijer is now asking its customers to limit the number of shoppers who come to the store on each trip.Following are the newest steps the retailer has taken to help make the stores as safe as possible:
6-year-old cystic fibrosis 'warrior' announces he beat coronavirus
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVT) -- A six-year-old Tennessee boy who has cystic fibrosis said he beat COVID-19 after testing positive for the virus on March 19, a video shows.In a heart-warming video posted by Joseph’s mother Sabrina on Facebook, Joseph thanks everyone for their cards, prayers and gifts and announces that as a “cystic fibrosis warrior” he has beaten COVID-19.On March 19, Sabrina posted on Facebook that Joseph had tested positive for the virus after developing a fever and cough.Since then, Sabrina has posted daily updates on Joseph and his condition during quarantine, including a drive-by parade organized by Joseph’s school to wish him well.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVT) -- A six-year-old Tennessee boy who has cystic fibrosis said he beat COVID-19 after testing positive for the virus on March 19, a video shows.In a heart-warming video posted by Joseph’s mother Sabrina on Facebook, Joseph thanks everyone for their cards, prayers and gifts and announces that as a “cystic fibrosis warrior” he has beaten COVID-19.On March 19, Sabrina posted on Facebook that Joseph had tested positive for the virus after developing a fever and cough.Since then, Sabrina has posted daily updates on Joseph and his condition during quarantine, including a drive-by parade organized by Joseph’s school to wish him well.
Walnut Way helps bring virus awareness to north side neighborhood: 'Have to be mindful'
MILWAUKEE -- You might notice these signs if you're in Milwaukee's Lindsay Heights neighborhood.
MILWAUKEE -- You might notice these signs if you're in Milwaukee's Lindsay Heights neighborhood.
'Anybody can do it:' Racine sewing shop starts quilt-making project to support essential employees
RACINE -- With handshakes and hugs off the table, a Racine sewing shop is using a needle and thread to support essential businesses.In the age of social distancing, Karin Janssen-Potter still wanted to thank the essential employees during the COVID-19 pandemic."They're going out every single day, risking their lives to keep us healthy and to keep us safe," Janssen-Potter, manager of Sew 'n Save of Racine.
RACINE -- With handshakes and hugs off the table, a Racine sewing shop is using a needle and thread to support essential businesses.In the age of social distancing, Karin Janssen-Potter still wanted to thank the essential employees during the COVID-19 pandemic."They're going out every single day, risking their lives to keep us healthy and to keep us safe," Janssen-Potter, manager of Sew 'n Save of Racine.
Police: Illinois man who killed wife, self feared they both had COVID-19
WILL COUNTY (WFLD) -- A man who killed his wife and then himself earlier this week in southwest suburban Lockport Township told family that he feared he and his wife had contracted the coronavirus, according to police.At about 8 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a home for a wellbeing check and found Patrick Jesernik, 54, and Cheryl Schriefer, 59, lying dead in separate rooms of the house, the Will County sheriff’s office said.
WILL COUNTY (WFLD) -- A man who killed his wife and then himself earlier this week in southwest suburban Lockport Township told family that he feared he and his wife had contracted the coronavirus, according to police.At about 8 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a home for a wellbeing check and found Patrick Jesernik, 54, and Cheryl Schriefer, 59, lying dead in separate rooms of the house, the Will County sheriff’s office said.
President Trump speaks with sports commissioners about COVID-19 response, community work
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump met by phone with many U.S. pro sports leaders Saturday to discuss how that industry has been affected by the global coronavirus pandemic, saying he was looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as we can.”The NBA, NHL, NFL and Major League Baseball were all represented on the call by their commissioners — Adam Silver, Gary Bettman, Roger Goodell and Rob Manfred, respectively.“I want fans back in the arenas,” President Trump said later in a briefing at the White House. “I think it’s ...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump met by phone with many U.S. pro sports leaders Saturday to discuss how that industry has been affected by the global coronavirus pandemic, saying he was looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as we can.”The NBA, NHL, NFL and Major League Baseball were all represented on the call by their commissioners — Adam Silver, Gary Bettman, Roger Goodell and Rob Manfred, respectively.“I want fans back in the arenas,” President Trump said later in a briefing at the White House. “I think it’s ...
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Chicago convention center, largest in US, re-christened as coronavirus field hospital
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The governor of Illinois and mayor of Chicago on Friday re-christened North America’s largest convention center as a pandemic-battling field hospital and publicly hoped it would never see a single patient.Gov.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The governor of Illinois and mayor of Chicago on Friday re-christened North America’s largest convention center as a pandemic-battling field hospital and publicly hoped it would never see a single patient.Gov.
NY to get 1,100 ventilators with help from China, Oregon
NEW YORK — New York is poised to get over 1,100 ventilators from China and Oregon as it scrambles to line up more breathing machines for the sickest coronavirus patients, Gov.
NEW YORK — New York is poised to get over 1,100 ventilators from China and Oregon as it scrambles to line up more breathing machines for the sickest coronavirus patients, Gov.
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Hunt for medical supplies creates marketplace of desperation
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Shady middlemen, phantom shipments, prices soaring by the hour, goods flown in on a private plane.What sounds like an organized-crime thriller is now the new reality for governors desperately trying to find the medical equipment their states need in the throes of a pandemic.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Shady middlemen, phantom shipments, prices soaring by the hour, goods flown in on a private plane.What sounds like an organized-crime thriller is now the new reality for governors desperately trying to find the medical equipment their states need in the throes of a pandemic.
Hidden suffering of coronavirus: Stigma, blaming, shaming add to the perils of the virus
BOGOTA, Colombia — No one should have known Bella Lamilla’s name, but within hours of her diagnosis as Ecuador’s first coronavirus case, it was circulating on social media along with photos showing the retired schoolteacher unconscious and intubated in a hospital bed.Her large, close-knit family watched in horror as a dual tragedy began to unfold: While Lamilla fought for her life in intensive care, strangers began tearing apart her reputation online.“Knowing she had it, the old lady didn’t care and went all around,” one person commented on Facebook.“It was ugly,” said Pedro Valenzuela, 22, Lamilla’s great-nephew. “It hurt a lot.”The spreading global pandemic has tested the competing interests of public health and privacy, with thousands of individuals experiencing both physical illness and the less-visible stigma that can come with it.
BOGOTA, Colombia — No one should have known Bella Lamilla’s name, but within hours of her diagnosis as Ecuador’s first coronavirus case, it was circulating on social media along with photos showing the retired schoolteacher unconscious and intubated in a hospital bed.Her large, close-knit family watched in horror as a dual tragedy began to unfold: While Lamilla fought for her life in intensive care, strangers began tearing apart her reputation online.“Knowing she had it, the old lady didn’t care and went all around,” one person commented on Facebook.“It was ugly,” said Pedro Valenzuela, 22, Lamilla’s great-nephew. “It hurt a lot.”The spreading global pandemic has tested the competing interests of public health and privacy, with thousands of individuals experiencing both physical illness and the less-visible stigma that can come with it.
Unprecedented circumstances: Morgues plan as death toll rises from coronavirus
PHILADELPHIA — There are the newly dead.
PHILADELPHIA — There are the newly dead.
Over a dozen medics at Egypt's main cancer center test positive for virus
CAIRO — At least 17 medics in Egypt’s main cancer hospital have been quarantined after testing positive for the coronavirus, officials said Saturday, raising fears the pandemic could prey on health facilities in the Arab world's most populous country.Egypt has reported around 1,000 confirmed cases and 66 fatalities from the global pandemic.
CAIRO — At least 17 medics in Egypt’s main cancer hospital have been quarantined after testing positive for the coronavirus, officials said Saturday, raising fears the pandemic could prey on health facilities in the Arab world's most populous country.Egypt has reported around 1,000 confirmed cases and 66 fatalities from the global pandemic.
Deaths of doctors, nurses highlight virus risks they run
ROME — Air raid sirens sounded across China and flags flew at half staff in a tribute Saturday to victims of the coronavirus pandemic including the health care “martyrs” who have died while fighting to save others.
ROME — Air raid sirens sounded across China and flags flew at half staff in a tribute Saturday to victims of the coronavirus pandemic including the health care “martyrs” who have died while fighting to save others.
Singer Pink says she had COVID-19, gives $1M to relief funds
LOS ANGELES — The singer Pink had tested positive for COVID-19, she said Friday, also announcing that she is donating $500,000 each to two emergency funds.In a pair of tweets, she said she and her three-year-old son were displaying symptoms two weeks ago, and she tested positive after accessing tests through a primary care physician.
LOS ANGELES — The singer Pink had tested positive for COVID-19, she said Friday, also announcing that she is donating $500,000 each to two emergency funds.In a pair of tweets, she said she and her three-year-old son were displaying symptoms two weeks ago, and she tested positive after accessing tests through a primary care physician.
2K+ positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 20K+ test negative, 52 deaths
MILWAUKEE — The total positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin rose to more than 2,000 on Friday, April 3.
MILWAUKEE — The total positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin rose to more than 2,000 on Friday, April 3.
'Glimmer of hope:' Wisconsin health official says COVID-19 curve is flattening
MADISON — Wisconsin’s chief medical officer for communicable diseases said Friday that data on coronavirus infections continues to show that the state is “flattening the curve.”Dr.
MADISON — Wisconsin’s chief medical officer for communicable diseases said Friday that data on coronavirus infections continues to show that the state is “flattening the curve.”Dr.
Appeals court refuses to block extended voting in Wisconsin
MADISON — A federal appeals court refused Friday to block extended absentee voting deadlines for Wisconsin’s presidential primary, allowing voters to continue turning in ballots for six days beyond Tuesday's election.U.S. District Judge William Conley on Thursday ordered absentee voting deadlines extended from Election Day on Tuesday to April 13, in effect extending the election by six days.
MADISON — A federal appeals court refused Friday to block extended absentee voting deadlines for Wisconsin’s presidential primary, allowing voters to continue turning in ballots for six days beyond Tuesday's election.U.S. District Judge William Conley on Thursday ordered absentee voting deadlines extended from Election Day on Tuesday to April 13, in effect extending the election by six days.