Texas prisoners suing for soap, more cleaning and social distancing measures
AUSTIN, Tex. (KXAN) — Two Texas inmates have filed a lawsuit demanding more access to hand sanitizer, soap and increased social distancing measures in state prisons.The lawsuit alleges that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has failed to “take proper measures to prevent transmission of COVID-19 to some of its most vulnerable inmates.”The lawsuit acknowledges TDCJ has implemented certain policies to fight the spread of COVID-19 but calls the measures “woefully inadequate.”“TDCJ’s failures don’t just affect the inmates.
AUSTIN, Tex. (KXAN) — Two Texas inmates have filed a lawsuit demanding more access to hand sanitizer, soap and increased social distancing measures in state prisons.The lawsuit alleges that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has failed to “take proper measures to prevent transmission of COVID-19 to some of its most vulnerable inmates.”The lawsuit acknowledges TDCJ has implemented certain policies to fight the spread of COVID-19 but calls the measures “woefully inadequate.”“TDCJ’s failures don’t just affect the inmates.
What you need to do to get your government stimulus check
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic impact checks in the next three weeks.The payments are part of the $2.2 trillion rescue package signed into law last week by President Donald Trump aimed at combating the economic ravages of the coronavirus outbreak.Most people don't need to do anything to get the money.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic impact checks in the next three weeks.The payments are part of the $2.2 trillion rescue package signed into law last week by President Donald Trump aimed at combating the economic ravages of the coronavirus outbreak.Most people don't need to do anything to get the money.
Justin Bieber postpones 2020 tour, including concert at American Family Insurance Amphitheater
MILWAUKEE -- Justin Bieber will be postponing all currently scheduled 2020 dates for The Changes Tour due to COVID-19 -- which includes his scheduled performance at Summerfest."Justin is anxiously awaiting the opportunity to get back out on the road and perform in a space that is safe for everyone.
MILWAUKEE -- Justin Bieber will be postponing all currently scheduled 2020 dates for The Changes Tour due to COVID-19 -- which includes his scheduled performance at Summerfest."Justin is anxiously awaiting the opportunity to get back out on the road and perform in a space that is safe for everyone.
Star Wars actor Andrew Jack dies of coronavirus
SYDNEY — Star Wars actor Andrew Jack has died in Britain as a result of the coronavirus, his agent said on Wednesday.
SYDNEY — Star Wars actor Andrew Jack has died in Britain as a result of the coronavirus, his agent said on Wednesday.
Prince Charles improving but still in isolation
LONDON -- Prince Charles has applauded the work of charities helping the elderly during the new coronavirus outbreak.His video remarks on royal social media accounts are the prince's first appearance since he self-isolated after contracting the virus.The video was made at Birkhall, the prince's home in Scotland.
LONDON -- Prince Charles has applauded the work of charities helping the elderly during the new coronavirus outbreak.His video remarks on royal social media accounts are the prince's first appearance since he self-isolated after contracting the virus.The video was made at Birkhall, the prince's home in Scotland.
More than 50 test positive for COVID-19 at California nursing home
YUCAIPA, Calif. (KTLA) -- A total of 51 residents and six staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus at a California nursing home, and a second resident has died, health officials said Tuesday.Some results are still pending, but the entire Cedar Mountain Post Acute facility is assumed to be infected, Trudy Raymundo, director of the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, said in an afternoon news briefing.
YUCAIPA, Calif. (KTLA) -- A total of 51 residents and six staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus at a California nursing home, and a second resident has died, health officials said Tuesday.Some results are still pending, but the entire Cedar Mountain Post Acute facility is assumed to be infected, Trudy Raymundo, director of the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, said in an afternoon news briefing.
Largest 1-day case increase: 1,600+ positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 18K+ negative, 34 deaths
MILWAUKEE — The total positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin rose to 1,626 on Wednesday, April 1, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
MILWAUKEE — The total positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin rose to 1,626 on Wednesday, April 1, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
President Trump administration rules gun shops 'essential' amid virus
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has ruled that gun shops are considered “essential” businesses that should remain open as other businesses are closed to try to stop the spread of coronavirus.
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has ruled that gun shops are considered “essential” businesses that should remain open as other businesses are closed to try to stop the spread of coronavirus.
'A little less certain:' Drop in aircraft flights due to COVID-19 may affect weather forecasts
NEW YORK -- As the coronavirus pandemic causes major airlines to ground more of their fleets, experts say this could have impacts on the way weather is able to be forecasted.As airplanes fly, technology on-board measures and calculates wind speeds, atmospheric pressures, and temperatures.
NEW YORK -- As the coronavirus pandemic causes major airlines to ground more of their fleets, experts say this could have impacts on the way weather is able to be forecasted.As airplanes fly, technology on-board measures and calculates wind speeds, atmospheric pressures, and temperatures.
President Trump says 'life and death' at stake in following guidelines
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned Americans to brace for a “hell of a bad two weeks” ahead as the White House projected there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic even if current social distancing guidelines are maintained.Public health officials stressed Tuesday that the number could be less if people across the country bear down on keeping their distance from one another.“We really believe we can do a lot better than that,” said Dr.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned Americans to brace for a “hell of a bad two weeks” ahead as the White House projected there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic even if current social distancing guidelines are maintained.Public health officials stressed Tuesday that the number could be less if people across the country bear down on keeping their distance from one another.“We really believe we can do a lot better than that,” said Dr.
‘Mom, it’s OK for you to go:' Nurse helps woman say goodbye to her dying mother via FaceTime
ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- Michelle Bennett's mother Carolann lived a life of service.
ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- Michelle Bennett's mother Carolann lived a life of service.
'It was bad:' Milwaukee man describes experience with 'double pneumonia' due to COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- From aches and pains, to the ICU, a Milwaukee man on Tuesday, March 31 shared his experience with the coronavirus with FOX6 News -- warning of how serious it can get.Lee Eubanks said he was barely able to breathe."This felt like the flu I had never had before," said Eubanks. "The aches and pains in my joints were just horrible.
MILWAUKEE -- From aches and pains, to the ICU, a Milwaukee man on Tuesday, March 31 shared his experience with the coronavirus with FOX6 News -- warning of how serious it can get.Lee Eubanks said he was barely able to breathe."This felt like the flu I had never had before," said Eubanks. "The aches and pains in my joints were just horrible.
Paratech reports difficulty obtaining proper PPE: 'The asking price for N95s is $5.50'
MILWAUKEE -- Paratech Ambulance Service crews, like many other first responders, are experiencing the full effect of the coronavirus, and they want to make sure patients and staff stay healthy."The calls related to COVID-19 have increased, and we have continued to see a steady increase," said Chris Walters of Paratech.It's a busy time for the paramedic service as the coronavirus continues to spread across the Milwaukee area."We're just trying to reassure, and keep everyone calm and educated as we move forward," Walters said.
MILWAUKEE -- Paratech Ambulance Service crews, like many other first responders, are experiencing the full effect of the coronavirus, and they want to make sure patients and staff stay healthy."The calls related to COVID-19 have increased, and we have continued to see a steady increase," said Chris Walters of Paratech.It's a busy time for the paramedic service as the coronavirus continues to spread across the Milwaukee area."We're just trying to reassure, and keep everyone calm and educated as we move forward," Walters said.
Respiratory Care Unit opens specifically for COVID-19 patients at UW Health
MADISON -- A new "Respiratory Care Unit" opened Friday, March 27 at UW Health in Madison -- specifically for confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients.According to a news release from UW Health officials, in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, UW Health’s Emergency Department uses negative air pressure rooms to limit the risk of exposure.
MADISON -- A new "Respiratory Care Unit" opened Friday, March 27 at UW Health in Madison -- specifically for confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients.According to a news release from UW Health officials, in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, UW Health’s Emergency Department uses negative air pressure rooms to limit the risk of exposure.
1,430+ confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 17K+ test negative
MILWAUKEE — The total positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin rose to 1,351 on Tuesday, March 31, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
MILWAUKEE — The total positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin rose to 1,351 on Tuesday, March 31, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
White House projects 100K-240K US coronavirus deaths
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Americans to brace for a “hell of a bad two weeks” ahead as the White House projected there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic even if current social distancing guidelines are maintained.Public health officials stressed that the number could be less if people across the country bear down on keeping their distance from one another.“We really believe we can do a lot better than that,” said Dr.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Americans to brace for a “hell of a bad two weeks” ahead as the White House projected there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic even if current social distancing guidelines are maintained.Public health officials stressed that the number could be less if people across the country bear down on keeping their distance from one another.“We really believe we can do a lot better than that,” said Dr.
Municipalities throughout Wisconsin lack enough workers for in-person voting
MADISON — Wisconsin clerks are down nearly 7,000 poll workers and scores of municipalities are so short-staffed because of the coronavirus pandemic that they won't be able to offer any in-person voting on Election Day, according to a survey that state election officials released Tuesday, March 31.The lack of staffing coupled with an anticipated deluge of absentee ballots led Democratic appointees on the Wisconsin Election Commission to predict that next Tuesday's election will be a mess.“We're proceeding with our fingers crossed and unicorn wishes that we're going to be able to cobble together a way (to administer) this election,” Commissioner Ann Jacobs said during an emergency meeting Tuesday. “What are we going to tell people when there aren't any poll workers?
MADISON — Wisconsin clerks are down nearly 7,000 poll workers and scores of municipalities are so short-staffed because of the coronavirus pandemic that they won't be able to offer any in-person voting on Election Day, according to a survey that state election officials released Tuesday, March 31.The lack of staffing coupled with an anticipated deluge of absentee ballots led Democratic appointees on the Wisconsin Election Commission to predict that next Tuesday's election will be a mess.“We're proceeding with our fingers crossed and unicorn wishes that we're going to be able to cobble together a way (to administer) this election,” Commissioner Ann Jacobs said during an emergency meeting Tuesday. “What are we going to tell people when there aren't any poll workers?
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