Health officials report COVID-19 outbreak at Sheboygan nursing facility; 1 dead
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- Officials with the Sheboygan County Division of Public Health on Wednesday, April 1 reported a COVID-19 outbreak at Sunny Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Health officials said on Tuesday, March 31, they were notified that an employee and resident tested positive.On Wednesday, April 1, they received notification that two other residents were positive for COVID-19, and one died.The patients who tested positive were placed in isolation and were being closely monitored, health officials said.
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- Officials with the Sheboygan County Division of Public Health on Wednesday, April 1 reported a COVID-19 outbreak at Sunny Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Health officials said on Tuesday, March 31, they were notified that an employee and resident tested positive.On Wednesday, April 1, they received notification that two other residents were positive for COVID-19, and one died.The patients who tested positive were placed in isolation and were being closely monitored, health officials said.
Doctors in Texas among the physicians using plasma from COVID-19 patients to help those critically ill
FORT WORTH, Texas -- With COVID-19 hot spots flaring around the United States in places like New Orleans, Detroit and Southern California Wednesday, April 1, New York remained the hardest hit of them all, with bodies loaded onto refrigerated morgue trucks by gurney and forklift outside overwhelmed hospitals.
FORT WORTH, Texas -- With COVID-19 hot spots flaring around the United States in places like New Orleans, Detroit and Southern California Wednesday, April 1, New York remained the hardest hit of them all, with bodies loaded onto refrigerated morgue trucks by gurney and forklift outside overwhelmed hospitals.
California school district uses buses as Wi-Fi hotspots so kids can connect for e-learning
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Officials with the Kern High School District found a new way to provide internet access to students learning from home amid the coronavirus pandemic.The district mobilized a fleet of school buses to act as WiFi hotspots on Tuesday, March 31.The buses are scheduled to stop at locations on a route for 30 minutes at a time.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Officials with the Kern High School District found a new way to provide internet access to students learning from home amid the coronavirus pandemic.The district mobilized a fleet of school buses to act as WiFi hotspots on Tuesday, March 31.The buses are scheduled to stop at locations on a route for 30 minutes at a time.
Kroger announces 'Hero Bonus' for all hourly frontline workers
PHOENIX - Grocery store chain Kroger has announced all hourly frontline employees will be paid extra during the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a statement released Tuesday night, March 31, all hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates will be given a so-called "Hero Bonus," which is a $2 premium above their standard base pay rate.The bonus, according to the statement, will be applied to hours worked from March 29 to April 18.
PHOENIX - Grocery store chain Kroger has announced all hourly frontline employees will be paid extra during the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a statement released Tuesday night, March 31, all hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates will be given a so-called "Hero Bonus," which is a $2 premium above their standard base pay rate.The bonus, according to the statement, will be applied to hours worked from March 29 to April 18.
MADISON — Gov.
Target, Trader Joe's to close on Easter to give employees working during coronavirus a break
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A day of rest is in sight for retail employees working long hours during the coronavirus chaos.Several companies will be closed on Easter Sunday in order to give their workers a much deserved day off.Stores including Target, Trader Joe's and ALDI will not be open for business on April 12.On their website, Trader Joe's officials said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."Other companies such as Publix and Costco will also be closed, although it is a tradition for those stores.So if you're planning to fill up some Easter baskets, you better do it early.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A day of rest is in sight for retail employees working long hours during the coronavirus chaos.Several companies will be closed on Easter Sunday in order to give their workers a much deserved day off.Stores including Target, Trader Joe's and ALDI will not be open for business on April 12.On their website, Trader Joe's officials said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."Other companies such as Publix and Costco will also be closed, although it is a tradition for those stores.So if you're planning to fill up some Easter baskets, you better do it early.
DHS: 25% of Wisconsin COVID-19 patients have been hospitalized
MADISON -- One-quarter of Wisconsin’s confirmed COVID-19 patients have been hospitalized, based on new data reported by the state Department of Health Services for the first time Wednesday, April 1.The state had not reported any numbers on hospitalizations before Wednesday.
MADISON -- One-quarter of Wisconsin’s confirmed COVID-19 patients have been hospitalized, based on new data reported by the state Department of Health Services for the first time Wednesday, April 1.The state had not reported any numbers on hospitalizations before Wednesday.
Poll: Less than 1/2 of Americans approve of federal pandemic response
WASHINGTON — Americans give high marks to state and local governments for their handling of the fast-moving coronavirus pandemic that has swiftly remade everyday life.
WASHINGTON — Americans give high marks to state and local governments for their handling of the fast-moving coronavirus pandemic that has swiftly remade everyday life.
5 more deaths due to COVID-19 in Milwaukee County bring total to 16; 34 statewide
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office on Wednesday, April 1 reported five additional deaths due to complications of COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office on Wednesday, April 1 reported five additional deaths due to complications of COVID-19.
Wisconsin college student inspired to write 'Thanks to COVID-19,' a song that'll bring a smile to your face
STEVENS POINT -- The saying goes, "When you have lemons, you make lemonade." That is exactly what Wisconsin college student Emma Benzow did this week.Benzow is originally from Racine and currently attending school in Stevens Point.
STEVENS POINT -- The saying goes, "When you have lemons, you make lemonade." That is exactly what Wisconsin college student Emma Benzow did this week.Benzow is originally from Racine and currently attending school in Stevens Point.
Coast Guard: Cruise ships must stay at sea with sick on board
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The U.S. Coast Guard has directed all cruise ships to prepare to treat any sick passengers and crew on board while being sequestered “indefinitely" offshore during the coronavirus pandemic.The new rules require daily updates on each ship's coronavirus caseload for vessels in U.S. waters, and come with a stiff warning: Any foreign-flagged vessels “that loiter beyond U.S. territorial seas" should try first to medically evacuate the very sick to those countries instead.Many of South Florida's cruise ships are registered in the Bahamas, where hospital capacity is limited and people are still recovering from last year's Hurricane Dorian.The rules, which apply to any vessel carrying more than 50 people, were issued in a March 29 safety bulletin signed by Coast Guard Rear Admiral E.C. Jones, whose district includes Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Puerto Rico.Dozens of cruise ships are either lined up at Port Miami and Port Everglades or waiting offshore due to the coronavirus pandemic.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The U.S. Coast Guard has directed all cruise ships to prepare to treat any sick passengers and crew on board while being sequestered “indefinitely" offshore during the coronavirus pandemic.The new rules require daily updates on each ship's coronavirus caseload for vessels in U.S. waters, and come with a stiff warning: Any foreign-flagged vessels “that loiter beyond U.S. territorial seas" should try first to medically evacuate the very sick to those countries instead.Many of South Florida's cruise ships are registered in the Bahamas, where hospital capacity is limited and people are still recovering from last year's Hurricane Dorian.The rules, which apply to any vessel carrying more than 50 people, were issued in a March 29 safety bulletin signed by Coast Guard Rear Admiral E.C. Jones, whose district includes Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Puerto Rico.Dozens of cruise ships are either lined up at Port Miami and Port Everglades or waiting offshore due to the coronavirus pandemic.
New Marquette Law poll shows strong support for government actions to control COVID-19
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School poll of Wisconsin registered voters released on Wednesday, April 1 finds strong support for government actions to control the coronavirus pandemic, even as the poll also shows these actions to be having a substantial financial impact on voters.Eighty-six percent say that it was appropriate to close schools and businesses, and restrict public gatherings, while 10 percent say that this was an overreaction to the pandemic.
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School poll of Wisconsin registered voters released on Wednesday, April 1 finds strong support for government actions to control the coronavirus pandemic, even as the poll also shows these actions to be having a substantial financial impact on voters.Eighty-six percent say that it was appropriate to close schools and businesses, and restrict public gatherings, while 10 percent say that this was an overreaction to the pandemic.
Why health experts aren't warning about coronavirus in food
NEW YORK — Chicken with salmonella can make you sick.
NEW YORK — Chicken with salmonella can make you sick.
Math teacher brings over whiteboard to help student through glass door
MADISON, S.D. - Even during a pandemic, some teachers are showing that they're still willing to go above and beyond for their students, according to FOX13.Josh Anderson said his 6th-grade daughter emailed her math teacher for some help when she had difficulty with one of the assignments.But instead of working the problem through with her virtually, math teacher Chris Waba went one step further: he brought over a whiteboard to the family's South Dakota home.In keeping with social distancing guidance, Waba then instructed his student one-on-one -- through the glass door.
MADISON, S.D. - Even during a pandemic, some teachers are showing that they're still willing to go above and beyond for their students, according to FOX13.Josh Anderson said his 6th-grade daughter emailed her math teacher for some help when she had difficulty with one of the assignments.But instead of working the problem through with her virtually, math teacher Chris Waba went one step further: he brought over a whiteboard to the family's South Dakota home.In keeping with social distancing guidance, Waba then instructed his student one-on-one -- through the glass door.
Wisconsin Republicans support waiving unemployment waiting period
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders said for the first time Wednesday that they support temporarily waiving a one-week waiting period for people to receive unemployment benefits as part of a state aid package in response to the coronavirus pandemic.In a joint news conference, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald criticized Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders said for the first time Wednesday that they support temporarily waiving a one-week waiting period for people to receive unemployment benefits as part of a state aid package in response to the coronavirus pandemic.In a joint news conference, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald criticized Democratic Gov.
April 1, rent's due: Many struggle to pay in virus outbreak
NEW YORK -- It's the first of the month, and everybody knows the rent's due.
NEW YORK -- It's the first of the month, and everybody knows the rent's due.
Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders urges Wisconsin to delay April election
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidate and Sen.
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidate and Sen.
Tyson giving $60M in bonuses to truck drivers, frontline workers during COVID-19 outbreak
NEW YORK -- Tyson Foods, Inc.
NEW YORK -- Tyson Foods, Inc.
Doctor and son in viral photo lose home in tornado
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Just days after a photo of a doctor visiting his son after being on duty fighting the coronavirus went viral, the family lost their home in a tornado, according to FOX35.Jared Burks work at a local Arkansas hospital and due to high risk of potential COVID-19 exposure, he is living apart from his family.His wife, Alyssa, posted the touching photo of Jared and their son Zeke 'touching' hands through a glass door.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Just days after a photo of a doctor visiting his son after being on duty fighting the coronavirus went viral, the family lost their home in a tornado, according to FOX35.Jared Burks work at a local Arkansas hospital and due to high risk of potential COVID-19 exposure, he is living apart from his family.His wife, Alyssa, posted the touching photo of Jared and their son Zeke 'touching' hands through a glass door.
Wisconsin voters request more than 1M absentee ballots for April 7 election
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin voters have requested more than 1 million absentee ballots as the state prepares to hold the April 7 election, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission on Wednesday, April 1.As of Wednesday morning, 1,053,556 absentee applications have been received by Wisconsin municipal clerks, with 1,028,734 sent and 387,833 returned so far.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin voters have requested more than 1 million absentee ballots as the state prepares to hold the April 7 election, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission on Wednesday, April 1.As of Wednesday morning, 1,053,556 absentee applications have been received by Wisconsin municipal clerks, with 1,028,734 sent and 387,833 returned so far.