Judge won't delay Wisconsin election but extends voting
MADISON — A federal judge on Thursday, April 2 declined to postpone Wisconsin's presidential primary as the coronavirus spreads, but he ordered that people be given an extra six days beyond Tuesday's election for absentee voting.
MADISON — A federal judge on Thursday, April 2 declined to postpone Wisconsin's presidential primary as the coronavirus spreads, but he ordered that people be given an extra six days beyond Tuesday's election for absentee voting.
Makeshift hospital ward opens up in Central Park as NY races to add beds
NEW YORK — There is a coronavirus ward in tents in Central Park.
NEW YORK — There is a coronavirus ward in tents in Central Park.
'Good for the soul:' Amid lockdown, residents of Grafton long-term care facility form 'balcony choir'
GRAFTON -- An Ozaukee County assisted living facility dealt with an outbreak of the coronavirus about two weeks ago.
GRAFTON -- An Ozaukee County assisted living facility dealt with an outbreak of the coronavirus about two weeks ago.
DNC moves from July to August amid COVID-19 concerns, 'current climate of uncertainty'
MILWAUKEE -- Democrats announced Thursday, April 2 they were postponing their presidential nominating convention until August, an unprecedented move that shows how the coronavirus is reshaping the battle for the White House.The party had hoped that a mid-July convention would give them more time to rally behind a nominee and unify against President Donald Trump.
MILWAUKEE -- Democrats announced Thursday, April 2 they were postponing their presidential nominating convention until August, an unprecedented move that shows how the coronavirus is reshaping the battle for the White House.The party had hoped that a mid-July convention would give them more time to rally behind a nominee and unify against President Donald Trump.
Trump administration pledges crackdown on black-market medical gear
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration is looking to crack down on a growing black market of medical supplies.The national Defense Production Act policy coordinator, Peter Navarro, says there is a "black market springing up" to drive up prices of protective gear.He said the federal government would step in to stop the practice.But President Trump added that states would remain the primary purchaser of medical supplies and that the federal government would remain in a backup role.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration is looking to crack down on a growing black market of medical supplies.The national Defense Production Act policy coordinator, Peter Navarro, says there is a "black market springing up" to drive up prices of protective gear.He said the federal government would step in to stop the practice.But President Trump added that states would remain the primary purchaser of medical supplies and that the federal government would remain in a backup role.
FOX News partners with Facebook to host 1st-of-its-kind virtual COVID-19 town hall event
LOS ANGELES -- In partnership with Facebook, FOX News Channel will present a virtual town hall on the global coronavirus pandemic on Thursday evening, April 2.
LOS ANGELES -- In partnership with Facebook, FOX News Channel will present a virtual town hall on the global coronavirus pandemic on Thursday evening, April 2.
Navy fires captain who sought help for virus-stricken ship
WASHINGTON — The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus on his ship was fired Thursday by Navy leaders who said he created a panic by sending his memo pleading for help to too many people.Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said the ship's commander, Capt.
WASHINGTON — The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus on his ship was fired Thursday by Navy leaders who said he created a panic by sending his memo pleading for help to too many people.Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said the ship's commander, Capt.
'We're the ones usually donating:' Money raised during virtual fundraiser will benefit 20 restaurants
MILWAUKEE -- The restaurant industry has been among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- The restaurant industry has been among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Versiti blood centers to collect plasma to help treat those severely ill with COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- As cases of the coronavirus continue to rise across the country and the world, officials with Versiti announced Thursday, April 2 they will begin collecting plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to help treat others diagnosed with the virus.This blood-related treatment -- approved by the FDA as an Emergency Investigational New Drug (EIND) -- could offer hope to the hundreds of patients who continue to be diagnosed.
MILWAUKEE -- As cases of the coronavirus continue to rise across the country and the world, officials with Versiti announced Thursday, April 2 they will begin collecting plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to help treat others diagnosed with the virus.This blood-related treatment -- approved by the FDA as an Emergency Investigational New Drug (EIND) -- could offer hope to the hundreds of patients who continue to be diagnosed.
DiCaprio, others launch $12M coronavirus relief food fund
LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio will help launch America’s Food Fund, which has already raised $12 million to help communities impacted by the coronavirus.The organization said Thursday that the funds will be aimed to help low-income families, the elderly, individuals facing job disruptions and children who rely on school lunch programs.The food fund will work with hunger relief organizations World Central Kitchen and Feeding America.DiCaprio serves as a co-founder of America’s Food Fund with philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs.
LOS ANGELES — Leonardo DiCaprio will help launch America’s Food Fund, which has already raised $12 million to help communities impacted by the coronavirus.The organization said Thursday that the funds will be aimed to help low-income families, the elderly, individuals facing job disruptions and children who rely on school lunch programs.The food fund will work with hunger relief organizations World Central Kitchen and Feeding America.DiCaprio serves as a co-founder of America’s Food Fund with philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs.
Medical examiner: 80-year-old woman, 92-year-old man died from complications of COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reported two more COVID-19 related deaths on Thursday, April 2, an 80-year-old woman from Milwaukee, and a 92-year-old man from Milwaukee.The woman was pronounced dead at a hospital Thursday morning from complications of COVID-19.The man was pronounced dead Thursday morning at hospice from complications of COVID-19.There have been 18 deaths in Milwaukee County; 37 statewide.The total positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin rose to 1,806 on Thursday afternoon.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reported two more COVID-19 related deaths on Thursday, April 2, an 80-year-old woman from Milwaukee, and a 92-year-old man from Milwaukee.The woman was pronounced dead at a hospital Thursday morning from complications of COVID-19.The man was pronounced dead Thursday morning at hospice from complications of COVID-19.There have been 18 deaths in Milwaukee County; 37 statewide.The total positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin rose to 1,806 on Thursday afternoon.
Johns Hopkins University tally: Confirmed cases of coronavirus top 1 million worldwide
NEW YORK — Confirmed cases of coronavirus top 1 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University tally.More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week earlier — in a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the new coronavirus.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is resisting calls to issue a national stay-at-home order to stem the spread of the coronavirus despite his administration's grim projections of tens of thousands dying.One by one, states are increasingly pushing shutdowns: Florida, Nevada and Pennsylvania have all added or expanded stay-at-home orders.
NEW YORK — Confirmed cases of coronavirus top 1 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University tally.More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week earlier — in a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the new coronavirus.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is resisting calls to issue a national stay-at-home order to stem the spread of the coronavirus despite his administration's grim projections of tens of thousands dying.One by one, states are increasingly pushing shutdowns: Florida, Nevada and Pennsylvania have all added or expanded stay-at-home orders.
Menards no longer allowing children, pets into stores due to COVID-19 crisis
EAU CLAIRE -- In a statement on the business' website, Menards announced Thursday, April 2 that children and pets will no longer be allowed in stores due to risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.Anyone who appears to be under the age of 16 years old will be asked to show identification, such as a driver's license, that can confirm their age, according to the statement.
EAU CLAIRE -- In a statement on the business' website, Menards announced Thursday, April 2 that children and pets will no longer be allowed in stores due to risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.Anyone who appears to be under the age of 16 years old will be asked to show identification, such as a driver's license, that can confirm their age, according to the statement.
Dr. Fauci's face will soon be on a bobblehead, portion of proceeds to benefit American Hospital Association
MILWAUKEE — The United States' top infectious disease specialist is getting his own bobblehead.The creation from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee features Dr.
MILWAUKEE — The United States' top infectious disease specialist is getting his own bobblehead.The creation from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee features Dr.
WASHINGTON — Dr.
'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic is in coronavirus isolation in jail, husband Dillon Passage says
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Joseph Maldonado-Passage -- better known as Joe Exotic -- of "Tiger King" is taking extra precautions during the coronavirus pandemic.Dillon Passage, the husband of Maldonado-Passage, revealed on Andy Cohen's SiriusXM show that Maldonado-Passage entered "a COVID-19 isolation" amid serving his 22-year sentence.Maldonado-Passage is being held at Fort Worth Federal Medical Center, an administrative security federal medical center.“We speak like, three to five times every day, but since he’s been moved to this new facility, they are putting him on a COVID-19 isolation because of the previous jail he was at.
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Joseph Maldonado-Passage -- better known as Joe Exotic -- of "Tiger King" is taking extra precautions during the coronavirus pandemic.Dillon Passage, the husband of Maldonado-Passage, revealed on Andy Cohen's SiriusXM show that Maldonado-Passage entered "a COVID-19 isolation" amid serving his 22-year sentence.Maldonado-Passage is being held at Fort Worth Federal Medical Center, an administrative security federal medical center.“We speak like, three to five times every day, but since he’s been moved to this new facility, they are putting him on a COVID-19 isolation because of the previous jail he was at.
Poll: About half of working Americans report some kind of income loss due to COVID-19
WASHINGTON — About half of all working Americans report some kind of income loss affecting themselves or a member of their household due to the coronavirus pandemic, with low-income Americans and those without college degrees especially likely to have lost a job, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.Sixty percent of Americans now say the national economy is “poor,” an alarmingly swift reversal from the 67% who called it “good” in January.
WASHINGTON — About half of all working Americans report some kind of income loss affecting themselves or a member of their household due to the coronavirus pandemic, with low-income Americans and those without college degrees especially likely to have lost a job, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.Sixty percent of Americans now say the national economy is “poor,” an alarmingly swift reversal from the 67% who called it “good” in January.
Feds propose $611,000 fine at Seattle-area nursing home linked to at least 40 deaths
SEATTLE — Federal authorities have proposed a $611,000 fine for a Seattle-area nursing home connected to at least 40 coronavirus deaths.State regulators and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services conducted an inspection of the Life Care Center of Kirkland on March 16, finding serious infractions that they said placed residents in immediate danger.Authorities said Life Care had at least partially fixed the most serious problems by the time they conducted follow-up inspection.
SEATTLE — Federal authorities have proposed a $611,000 fine for a Seattle-area nursing home connected to at least 40 coronavirus deaths.State regulators and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services conducted an inspection of the Life Care Center of Kirkland on March 16, finding serious infractions that they said placed residents in immediate danger.Authorities said Life Care had at least partially fixed the most serious problems by the time they conducted follow-up inspection.