FDA approves plan for Ohio lab to sterilize thousands of masks for reuse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized an Ohio company to sterilize thousands of respirator masks for health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.Battelle, a private non-profit research institute, had previously received partial approval by the FDA, which limited how many masks they could clean each day.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized an Ohio company to sterilize thousands of respirator masks for health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.Battelle, a private non-profit research institute, had previously received partial approval by the FDA, which limited how many masks they could clean each day.
Spain's hospitals at breaking point, US cities brace
MADRID, Spain — Bells tolled in Madrid's deserted central square and flags were lowered in a day of mourning Monday as Spain raced to build field hospitals to treat an onslaught of coronavirus patients.
MADRID, Spain — Bells tolled in Madrid's deserted central square and flags were lowered in a day of mourning Monday as Spain raced to build field hospitals to treat an onslaught of coronavirus patients.
Six Flags Great America announces delayed opening for 2020 season
GURNEE, Ill. -- — Six Flags Great America announced on Monday, March 30 that it has temporarily suspended operations and will open in mid-May, or as soon as possible thereafter.There have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at the Gurnee property.
GURNEE, Ill. -- — Six Flags Great America announced on Monday, March 30 that it has temporarily suspended operations and will open in mid-May, or as soon as possible thereafter.There have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at the Gurnee property.
MLB veteran shares social distancing-safe baseball drills for young players
CHICAGO (WGN) – One of the things that some young ballplayers don’t get with practices and seasons on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic is some baseball instruction.But 16-year MLB veteran Ryan Dempster is trying to do his part on Twitter, as he’s found some “isolation-inspired” lessons for athletes in the sport.
CHICAGO (WGN) – One of the things that some young ballplayers don’t get with practices and seasons on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic is some baseball instruction.But 16-year MLB veteran Ryan Dempster is trying to do his part on Twitter, as he’s found some “isolation-inspired” lessons for athletes in the sport.
BBB: Coronavirus price gouging is up, consumers should report inflated prices
MILWAUKEE -- Price gouging is up over the past week as communities across North America react to COVID-19, according to the Better Business Bureau.According to a press release, BBB has seen an increase in complaints from consumers about price gouging for critical items such as bottled water, hand sanitizer, face masks, and food supplies as “social distancing” restrictions go to effect in many locations.Consumers are urged to report price gouging at BBB.org/AdTruth.
MILWAUKEE -- Price gouging is up over the past week as communities across North America react to COVID-19, according to the Better Business Bureau.According to a press release, BBB has seen an increase in complaints from consumers about price gouging for critical items such as bottled water, hand sanitizer, face masks, and food supplies as “social distancing” restrictions go to effect in many locations.Consumers are urged to report price gouging at BBB.org/AdTruth.
Prince Charles ends isolation period for virus
LONDON — Prince Charles has ended his period of isolation after testing positive for the coronavirus.The prince’s Clarence House office says Charles is in good health after completing the seven-day quarantine recommended by U.K. health authorities for people with COVID-19 symptoms.Royal officials said last week the 71-year-old heir to the British throne was showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and self-isolating at the royal family’s Balmoral estate in Scotland.
LONDON — Prince Charles has ended his period of isolation after testing positive for the coronavirus.The prince’s Clarence House office says Charles is in good health after completing the seven-day quarantine recommended by U.K. health authorities for people with COVID-19 symptoms.Royal officials said last week the 71-year-old heir to the British throne was showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and self-isolating at the royal family’s Balmoral estate in Scotland.
E-learning tip: Create a schedule or routine
MILWAUKEE -- Calie Herbst with Milwaukee with Kids joins FOX6 WakeUp with the e-learning tip of the day, which is to create a schedule or routine.
MILWAUKEE -- Calie Herbst with Milwaukee with Kids joins FOX6 WakeUp with the e-learning tip of the day, which is to create a schedule or routine.
Jo-Ann craft stores are giving away free kits to make face masks, gowns
Have no fear, the crafters are here.Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts stores are mobilizing customers to pitch in with coronavirus relief by distributing free kits to sew face masks and gowns for hospitals and healthcare facilities, according to FOX32.Personal protective equipment is in alarmingly short supply for medical professionals across the country during the global outbreak of COVID-19.As of March 23, all 860 locations of the craft store are offering curbside pickup and home delivery of free kits to make masks, gowns and "other essential items" to be donated to American hospitals.
Have no fear, the crafters are here.Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts stores are mobilizing customers to pitch in with coronavirus relief by distributing free kits to sew face masks and gowns for hospitals and healthcare facilities, according to FOX32.Personal protective equipment is in alarmingly short supply for medical professionals across the country during the global outbreak of COVID-19.As of March 23, all 860 locations of the craft store are offering curbside pickup and home delivery of free kits to make masks, gowns and "other essential items" to be donated to American hospitals.
Report: Cat in Belgium 1st known to test positive for coronavirus
BRUSSELS, Belgium - A cat in Belgium has tested positive for the coronavirus after catching the potentially deadly bug from an infected owner, according to FOX35.The sick pet in Liège tested positive after showing classic symptoms of COVID-19 — including difficulty breathing — a week after its owner first fell sick, health officials told a press conference, the Brussels Times reports.While it is the first known infection of a cat, two dogs in Hong Kong have previously tested positive — with the first, a 17-year-old Pomeranian, dying after returning home from quarantine.“The cat had diarrhea, kept vomiting and had breathing difficulties.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - A cat in Belgium has tested positive for the coronavirus after catching the potentially deadly bug from an infected owner, according to FOX35.The sick pet in Liège tested positive after showing classic symptoms of COVID-19 — including difficulty breathing — a week after its owner first fell sick, health officials told a press conference, the Brussels Times reports.While it is the first known infection of a cat, two dogs in Hong Kong have previously tested positive — with the first, a 17-year-old Pomeranian, dying after returning home from quarantine.“The cat had diarrhea, kept vomiting and had breathing difficulties.
New York man refuses to allow son back in house after spring break trip amid coronavirus outbreak
NANUET, N.Y. — A New York man refused to allow his 21-year-old son back into his home after the college student went on a spring break trip to Texas.According to the New York Post, 51-year-old Peter Levine tried to get his son, Matt, to end his vacation early.Matt Levine and his friends from Springfield College visited South Padre Island, a popular destination for spring breakers.
NANUET, N.Y. — A New York man refused to allow his 21-year-old son back into his home after the college student went on a spring break trip to Texas.According to the New York Post, 51-year-old Peter Levine tried to get his son, Matt, to end his vacation early.Matt Levine and his friends from Springfield College visited South Padre Island, a popular destination for spring breakers.
Interactive map: How many coronavirus tests have been conducted in my state?
BALTIMORE -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surged across the country as more Americans are being tested for the virus.
BALTIMORE -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surged across the country as more Americans are being tested for the virus.
‘Taco Tuesday:' Taco Bell plans to feed America this Tuesday
(KLFY) Taco Bell announced Sunday that it wants to give back to Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic with a free Doritos Locos Taco.Mark King, CEO of Taco Bell Corp., announced in a letter that on Tuesday, Taco Bell drive-thru guests across America will receive a free seasoned beef Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos, no purchase necessary, at participating locations while supplies last.“For the past few weeks, we’ve been focused on making Taco Bell the safest place to work and eat, and now we’re giving America free tacos as a small way of saying thank you for how everyone is showing up for their communities,” said King.“I’m also very proud to say the Taco Bell Foundation will be donating $1 million to No Kid Hungry, and we’re turning on Round Up in the drive-thru at participating locations as an easy and affordable way for you to give back, too.” The Round Up program gives patrons the option to “round up” their order total to the nearest dollar, and all funds raised go toward the No Kid Hungry program.The letter outlined several other initiatives made by the brand to give back, including:Feeding Fans
(KLFY) Taco Bell announced Sunday that it wants to give back to Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic with a free Doritos Locos Taco.Mark King, CEO of Taco Bell Corp., announced in a letter that on Tuesday, Taco Bell drive-thru guests across America will receive a free seasoned beef Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos, no purchase necessary, at participating locations while supplies last.“For the past few weeks, we’ve been focused on making Taco Bell the safest place to work and eat, and now we’re giving America free tacos as a small way of saying thank you for how everyone is showing up for their communities,” said King.“I’m also very proud to say the Taco Bell Foundation will be donating $1 million to No Kid Hungry, and we’re turning on Round Up in the drive-thru at participating locations as an easy and affordable way for you to give back, too.” The Round Up program gives patrons the option to “round up” their order total to the nearest dollar, and all funds raised go toward the No Kid Hungry program.The letter outlined several other initiatives made by the brand to give back, including:Feeding Fans
Up to 10% of recovered coronavirus patients test positive again, report says
WUHAN -- As many as 10% of recovered coronavirus patients in China tested positive again after being discharged from the hospital, according to a report.
WUHAN -- As many as 10% of recovered coronavirus patients in China tested positive again after being discharged from the hospital, according to a report.
Pastor of Tampa megachurch arrested for violating rules amid virus outbreak
TAMPA, Fla. - Florida officials have arrested the pastor of a megachurch after detectives say he held two Sunday services with hundreds of people and violated a safer-at-home order in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus.According to jail records, Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne turned himself in to authorities Monday afternoon in Hernando County, where he lives.
TAMPA, Fla. - Florida officials have arrested the pastor of a megachurch after detectives say he held two Sunday services with hundreds of people and violated a safer-at-home order in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus.According to jail records, Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne turned himself in to authorities Monday afternoon in Hernando County, where he lives.
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.Tokyo organizers said Monday the opening ceremony will take place on July 23, 2021 — almost exactly one year after the games were due to start this year.“The schedule for the games is key to preparing for the games," Tokyo organizing committee president Yoshiro Mori said. “This will only accelerate our progress.”Last week, the IOC and Japanese organizers postponed the Olympics until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.This year's games were scheduled to open on July 24 and close on Aug. 9.
TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.Tokyo organizers said Monday the opening ceremony will take place on July 23, 2021 — almost exactly one year after the games were due to start this year.“The schedule for the games is key to preparing for the games," Tokyo organizing committee president Yoshiro Mori said. “This will only accelerate our progress.”Last week, the IOC and Japanese organizers postponed the Olympics until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.This year's games were scheduled to open on July 24 and close on Aug. 9.
Alan Merrill who wrote ‘I love Rock ‘n’ Roll’ dies from coronavirus complications
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (WJW) — Famed guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Alan Merrill, died Sunday due to complications from COVID-19, ET reported.The 69-year-old was best known for writing the hit song, “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll.”His daughter wrote about his passing on Facebook in a touching tribute.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (WJW) — Famed guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Alan Merrill, died Sunday due to complications from COVID-19, ET reported.The 69-year-old was best known for writing the hit song, “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll.”His daughter wrote about his passing on Facebook in a touching tribute.
'It was wonderful:' Dog picks up grocery list from housebound neighbor, delivers her groceries
COLORADO -- One puppy is doing his part to help stop the coronavirus pandemic from infecting at-risk patients.Renee Hellman has COPD, a medical condition which affects her ability to breath.
COLORADO -- One puppy is doing his part to help stop the coronavirus pandemic from infecting at-risk patients.Renee Hellman has COPD, a medical condition which affects her ability to breath.
'Perfect time:' Amid COVID-19, experts suggest turning collectibles into cash, evaluating expenses
PEWAUKEE -- The coronavirus isn't just a health problem.
PEWAUKEE -- The coronavirus isn't just a health problem.
Instacart workers could strike Monday, seeking more protection against COVID-19
SAN FRANCISCO -- Instacart workers could strike Monday, March 30, highlighting the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the grocery delivery business, where workers are worried about their safety as they try to meet a surge in demand for online groceries.A group called the Gig Workers Collective is calling for a nationwide walk-out Monday.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Instacart workers could strike Monday, March 30, highlighting the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the grocery delivery business, where workers are worried about their safety as they try to meet a surge in demand for online groceries.A group called the Gig Workers Collective is calling for a nationwide walk-out Monday.
