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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.
Staff at doggy day care say 'Thank you' to 1st responders with offer: 'We want to be here to help them'
MENOMONEE FALLS -- During the COVID-19 outbreak, many on the front lines work tireless hours.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- During the COVID-19 outbreak, many on the front lines work tireless hours.
Coronavirus pandemic created a lot of confusion among professional athletes
MILWAUKEE -- When the coronavirus pandemic started to affect professional sports, a lot of athletes had no idea what to do.
MILWAUKEE -- When the coronavirus pandemic started to affect professional sports, a lot of athletes had no idea what to do.
'It's really bizarre:' Bucks center Brook Lopez figuring out life without basketball
MILWAUKEE -- When the NBA season was suspended, the Milwaukee Bucks had already secured a spot in the playoffs and held the best record in the league.FOX6's Kaitlin Sharkey spoke with Bucks center Brook Lopez who says he's figuring out how to live without basketball.
MILWAUKEE -- When the NBA season was suspended, the Milwaukee Bucks had already secured a spot in the playoffs and held the best record in the league.FOX6's Kaitlin Sharkey spoke with Bucks center Brook Lopez who says he's figuring out how to live without basketball.
Walmart to limit number of customers inside stores at a time
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Walmart still wants customers, just fewer of them at a time.The nation’s largest retailer said it will now allow no more than five customers for each 1,000 square feet of store space at a given time -- roughly 20% of the average store’s capacity -- in an effort to reduce risks associated with contracting the coronavirus.To oversee the restriction, workers will mark a queue at a single-entry door, and direct arriving customers there, where they’ll be admitted one by one.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Walmart still wants customers, just fewer of them at a time.The nation’s largest retailer said it will now allow no more than five customers for each 1,000 square feet of store space at a given time -- roughly 20% of the average store’s capacity -- in an effort to reduce risks associated with contracting the coronavirus.To oversee the restriction, workers will mark a queue at a single-entry door, and direct arriving customers there, where they’ll be admitted one by one.
Waukesha elementary school teachers hold 'safe distance' car parade for students, families
WAUKESHA -- Teachers from Summit View Elementary School in Waukesha held a parade Friday, April 3.They drove around Waukesha waving and saying hello to students outside their homes.
WAUKESHA -- Teachers from Summit View Elementary School in Waukesha held a parade Friday, April 3.They drove around Waukesha waving and saying hello to students outside their homes.
World War II veteran recovers from COVID-19, celebrates 104th birthday
LEBANON, Ore. -- An Oregon man is celebrating his 104th birthday -- and his recovery from COVID-19.William Lapschies was one of the first residents to test positive for the virus at the Edward C.
LEBANON, Ore. -- An Oregon man is celebrating his 104th birthday -- and his recovery from COVID-19.William Lapschies was one of the first residents to test positive for the virus at the Edward C.
Pinched by shutdown orders, Hobby Lobby finally closes stores
OKLAHOMA CITY — Hobby Lobby says the ongoing threat of the coronavirus has forced it to close its stores until further notice.The Oklahoma City-based arts and crafts chain says it is furloughing all of its store employees and many of its corporate and distribution workers.Many state and local governments have issued orders to close all nonessential businesses to curb the spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.Hobby Lobby officials initially resisted efforts to close their stores, saying the sale of fabric was essential.Citations issued in Colorado and Texas pushed retail chain to changes its stance.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Hobby Lobby says the ongoing threat of the coronavirus has forced it to close its stores until further notice.The Oklahoma City-based arts and crafts chain says it is furloughing all of its store employees and many of its corporate and distribution workers.Many state and local governments have issued orders to close all nonessential businesses to curb the spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.Hobby Lobby officials initially resisted efforts to close their stores, saying the sale of fabric was essential.Citations issued in Colorado and Texas pushed retail chain to changes its stance.
North Shore Health Department orders closure of all public beaches until 'Safer at Home' order ends
MILWAUKEE -- The North Shore Health Department (NSHD) has ordered the closure of all public beaches throughout the North Shore effective 6 p.m. Friday, April 3 until the state's "Safer at Home" order and practices end.
MILWAUKEE -- The North Shore Health Department (NSHD) has ordered the closure of all public beaches throughout the North Shore effective 6 p.m. Friday, April 3 until the state's "Safer at Home" order and practices end.
Nurse at Milwaukee County Jail tests positive for COVID-19, sheriff's office says
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office learned Friday, April 3 that a contracted nurse with the county’s medical provider, who works in the Milwaukee County Jail, tested positive for COVID-19.The nurse reported symptoms on Thursday, April 2, and did not report in for work.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office learned Friday, April 3 that a contracted nurse with the county’s medical provider, who works in the Milwaukee County Jail, tested positive for COVID-19.The nurse reported symptoms on Thursday, April 2, and did not report in for work.
'It's not going to be an easy thing:' Organizers, business shift gears with new timing for 2020 DNC
MILWAUKEE -- In a move to protect public safety, the 2020 Democratic National Convention (DNC) has been pushed back to the week of August 17.
MILWAUKEE -- In a move to protect public safety, the 2020 Democratic National Convention (DNC) has been pushed back to the week of August 17.