Delta Air Lines offering free flights to medical volunteers heading to COVID-19 hot spots
ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines is offering free flights to medical volunteers who want to assist crews in COVID-19 hot spots.The company announced Saturday night, March 28 that eligible medical volunteers will be able to book free, round-trip flights to Georgia, Louisiana and Michigan so they can work with state and local government offices to combat the spread of coronavirus.
ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines is offering free flights to medical volunteers who want to assist crews in COVID-19 hot spots.The company announced Saturday night, March 28 that eligible medical volunteers will be able to book free, round-trip flights to Georgia, Louisiana and Michigan so they can work with state and local government offices to combat the spread of coronavirus.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson return to LA after being hospitalized for COVID-19 in Australia
LOS ANGELES -- Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are back in the U.S. after testing positive for the novel coronavirus while in Australia.The two first announced they contracted COVID-19 on March 11 after feeling tired, body aches, chills and a slight fever.
LOS ANGELES -- Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are back in the U.S. after testing positive for the novel coronavirus while in Australia.The two first announced they contracted COVID-19 on March 11 after feeling tired, body aches, chills and a slight fever.
Legendary musician John Prine in critical condition with 'sudden onset of COVID-19 symptoms'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Legendary musician John Prine is hospitalized in critical condition with the coronavirus, his family said Sunday, March 29.The family said he was hospitalized on Thursday, March 26 with a "sudden onset of COVID-19 symptoms." He was intubated on Saturday night."This is hard for us to share, but so many of you have loved and supported John over the years, and we wanted you to know, and give you the chance to send on more of that love and support now," the family said in a social media post.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Legendary musician John Prine is hospitalized in critical condition with the coronavirus, his family said Sunday, March 29.The family said he was hospitalized on Thursday, March 26 with a "sudden onset of COVID-19 symptoms." He was intubated on Saturday night."This is hard for us to share, but so many of you have loved and supported John over the years, and we wanted you to know, and give you the chance to send on more of that love and support now," the family said in a social media post.
'Beautiful, but heartbreaking:' Baby girl meets namesake great-grandmother through car window
PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- A beautiful, but heartbreaking moment was caught on camera -- a meeting that was nearly a century in the making."It was beautiful," said Ross Oberschlake, father of Emma.Oberschlake spoke of the moment his daughter was introduced to her great-grandmother -- through a car window and face mask in the McDonald's parking lot in Pleasant Prairie."It was a beautiful thing to have Emma meet her great-grandmother, but at the same time, it was heartbreaking," said Oberschlake.It was a family introduction amid the coronavirus.
PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- A beautiful, but heartbreaking moment was caught on camera -- a meeting that was nearly a century in the making."It was beautiful," said Ross Oberschlake, father of Emma.Oberschlake spoke of the moment his daughter was introduced to her great-grandmother -- through a car window and face mask in the McDonald's parking lot in Pleasant Prairie."It was a beautiful thing to have Emma meet her great-grandmother, but at the same time, it was heartbreaking," said Oberschlake.It was a family introduction amid the coronavirus.
DHS: 1,150+ confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 16K+ test negative
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Sunday afternoon, March 29 reported 1,112 positive cases of the coronavirus statewide.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Sunday afternoon, March 29 reported 1,112 positive cases of the coronavirus statewide.
Wisconsin Elections Commission deadlocks on opening investigation into clerks over April 7 election
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Elections Commission deadlocked on opening investigations into Milwaukee and Dane County clerks during an emergency telephone meeting Sunday, March 29 regarding the April 7 election.The clerks told voters Governor Tony Ever's "Safer at Home" order means they wouldn't have to show a photo ID to vote by mail.On Friday, March 27, the Wisconsin Republican Party asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to intervene in the matter.A federal judge had tossed a previous lawsuit brought by Green Bay that sought to postpone the April election because of coronavirus concerns -- requesting the election be moved to all-mail.Governor Evers and Republican leaders have looked to keep the April 7 date.During an emergency meeting of the Wisconsin Elections Commission Sunday, commissioners tied three-to-three on opening investigations into the clerks in Dane and Milwaukee County.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Elections Commission deadlocked on opening investigations into Milwaukee and Dane County clerks during an emergency telephone meeting Sunday, March 29 regarding the April 7 election.The clerks told voters Governor Tony Ever's "Safer at Home" order means they wouldn't have to show a photo ID to vote by mail.On Friday, March 27, the Wisconsin Republican Party asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to intervene in the matter.A federal judge had tossed a previous lawsuit brought by Green Bay that sought to postpone the April election because of coronavirus concerns -- requesting the election be moved to all-mail.Governor Evers and Republican leaders have looked to keep the April 7 date.During an emergency meeting of the Wisconsin Elections Commission Sunday, commissioners tied three-to-three on opening investigations into the clerks in Dane and Milwaukee County.
COVID-19: Mayor Barrett announces former nun retirement home opening for homeless
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Sunday, March 29 announced a new plan to house those "with unstable housing" amid the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Sunday, March 29 announced a new plan to house those "with unstable housing" amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Police: Maryland man defied coronavirus emergency order, hosted bonfire with 60 people
HUGHESVILLE,Md. -- A Maryland man hosted about 60 people at a bonfire Friday night, March 27, defying the state's coronavirus emergency order, investigators said.Shawn Myers, a 41-year-old registered sex offender who was also indicted as a murder accomplice, was arrested after twice violating Gov.
HUGHESVILLE,Md. -- A Maryland man hosted about 60 people at a bonfire Friday night, March 27, defying the state's coronavirus emergency order, investigators said.Shawn Myers, a 41-year-old registered sex offender who was also indicted as a murder accomplice, was arrested after twice violating Gov.
Country star Joe Diffie died from coronavirus complications at age 61
NASHVILLE -- Country star Joe Diffie has died at the age of 61 following a battle with coronavirus.The news was confirmed in a statement from Diffie's reps obtained by Fox News."GRAMMY-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed away today, Sunday, March 29, from complications of coronavirus (COVID-19)," read the statement. "His family respects their privacy at this time."Diffie's rep offered a statement from Diffie on Friday, March 27, confirming his diagnosis with the virus.“My family and I are asking for privacy at this time,” Diffie, 61, said in the statement.The statement was also shared on his official Instagram account.The post also contained a black-and-white photo of the singer, smiling."We want to remind the public and all my fans to be vigilant, cautious and careful during this pandemic," he added.The Grand Ole Opry member and Grammy winner is known for his hits in the '90s including, “Honky Tonk Attitude,” “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox,” “John Deere Green,” “Third Rock From the Sun” and “Pickup Man."
NASHVILLE -- Country star Joe Diffie has died at the age of 61 following a battle with coronavirus.The news was confirmed in a statement from Diffie's reps obtained by Fox News."GRAMMY-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed away today, Sunday, March 29, from complications of coronavirus (COVID-19)," read the statement. "His family respects their privacy at this time."Diffie's rep offered a statement from Diffie on Friday, March 27, confirming his diagnosis with the virus.“My family and I are asking for privacy at this time,” Diffie, 61, said in the statement.The statement was also shared on his official Instagram account.The post also contained a black-and-white photo of the singer, smiling."We want to remind the public and all my fans to be vigilant, cautious and careful during this pandemic," he added.The Grand Ole Opry member and Grammy winner is known for his hits in the '90s including, “Honky Tonk Attitude,” “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox,” “John Deere Green,” “Third Rock From the Sun” and “Pickup Man."
Pennsylvania coughing 'prank' suspect arrested, charged after $35K in groceries tossed
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Authorities in Pennsylvania identified the suspect accused of coughing on an estimated $35,000 worth of grocery store products in what they said was a "twisted prank" amid the coronavirus pandemic.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Authorities in Pennsylvania identified the suspect accused of coughing on an estimated $35,000 worth of grocery store products in what they said was a "twisted prank" amid the coronavirus pandemic.
TMZ: Betty White, 98, is safe, in quarantine amid coronavirus pandemic
LOS ANGELES -- Betty White is doing well at her home and is safely social distancing herself from everyone, just like the rest of the world, according to a new report.Per TMZ, citing sources, the beloved actress is hanging out at her palatial Los Angeles residence, is limiting her physical interactions, and heeding the advice of worldwide health officials who confirm the novel illness impacts the elderly community.White, 98, is also reportedly only coming in direct contact with folks who are taking the pandemic as seriously as she is.“This seems to be a disease that affects adults and most seriously older adults," Dr.
LOS ANGELES -- Betty White is doing well at her home and is safely social distancing herself from everyone, just like the rest of the world, according to a new report.Per TMZ, citing sources, the beloved actress is hanging out at her palatial Los Angeles residence, is limiting her physical interactions, and heeding the advice of worldwide health officials who confirm the novel illness impacts the elderly community.White, 98, is also reportedly only coming in direct contact with folks who are taking the pandemic as seriously as she is.“This seems to be a disease that affects adults and most seriously older adults," Dr.
Treasury Secretary says many will get stimulus checks within 3 weeks
WASHINGTON -- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin spoke to reporters Sunday morning saying Americans should start to see checks from the $2 trillion stimulus bill direct deposited into their accounts over the next three weeks.Mnuchin said there would be a web-based application for anyone who doesn't recieve direct deposits, according to CNN."We're going to try to get as much money into directo deposit as we can," Munchin told reporters. "That's the fastest was of getting hard-working Americans their money."New tools developed by prominent websites should help you get a better idea of how much you’ll receive from the government as part of the $2 trillion stimulus package.
WASHINGTON -- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin spoke to reporters Sunday morning saying Americans should start to see checks from the $2 trillion stimulus bill direct deposited into their accounts over the next three weeks.Mnuchin said there would be a web-based application for anyone who doesn't recieve direct deposits, according to CNN."We're going to try to get as much money into directo deposit as we can," Munchin told reporters. "That's the fastest was of getting hard-working Americans their money."New tools developed by prominent websites should help you get a better idea of how much you’ll receive from the government as part of the $2 trillion stimulus package.
Super Bowl MVP Terrell Davis donates $400K worth of products to Feeding America: 'Leading by example'
(FOX NEWS) -- Two-time Super Bowl champion Terrell Davis is stepping up to help those impacted by the coronavirus, vowing to donate around $400,000 worth of products from his sports performance beverage and wellness company.The former MVP and Hall of Famer told Fox News on Thursday that he would be providing 50,000 bottles of his beverages to Feeding America food banks across the country, including in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Detroit.
(FOX NEWS) -- Two-time Super Bowl champion Terrell Davis is stepping up to help those impacted by the coronavirus, vowing to donate around $400,000 worth of products from his sports performance beverage and wellness company.The former MVP and Hall of Famer told Fox News on Thursday that he would be providing 50,000 bottles of his beverages to Feeding America food banks across the country, including in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Detroit.
Italian engineers help coronavirus patients by harnessing snorkel masks for CPAP machines
FOX NEWS -- After news spread that the Italian innovation firm Isinnova successfully saved lives by 3D printing ventilator valves for its local hospital, CEO Cristian Fracassi and engineer Alessandro Romaioli fielded all sorts of calls from around the world.
FOX NEWS -- After news spread that the Italian innovation firm Isinnova successfully saved lives by 3D printing ventilator valves for its local hospital, CEO Cristian Fracassi and engineer Alessandro Romaioli fielded all sorts of calls from around the world.
Counties without coronavirus are mostly rural, poor
SANTA FE, N.M. — As the coronavirus rages across the United States, mainly in large urban areas, more than a third of U.S. counties have yet to report a single positive test result for COVID-19 infections, an analysis by The Associated Press shows.Data compiled by Johns Hopkins University shows that 1,297 counties have no confirmed cases of COVID-19 out of 3,142 counties nationwide.
SANTA FE, N.M. — As the coronavirus rages across the United States, mainly in large urban areas, more than a third of U.S. counties have yet to report a single positive test result for COVID-19 infections, an analysis by The Associated Press shows.Data compiled by Johns Hopkins University shows that 1,297 counties have no confirmed cases of COVID-19 out of 3,142 counties nationwide.
Up to 200K US COVID-19 deaths foreseen as more cities stricken
WASHINGTON -- The coronavirus outbreak could kill 100,000 to 200,000 Americans, the U.S. government's top infectious-disease expert warned on Sunday, March 29, as smoldering hot spots in nursing homes and a growing list of stricken cities heightened the sense of dread across the country.Faced with that grim projection the possibility and that even more could die in the U.S. without measures to keep people away from each other, President Donald Trump extended federal guidelines recommending people stay home for another 30 days until the end of April to prevent spread of the virus.President Trump's extension of the original 15-day guidelines was a stark reversal just days after he suggested restarting the economy in about two weeks and came after Dr.
WASHINGTON -- The coronavirus outbreak could kill 100,000 to 200,000 Americans, the U.S. government's top infectious-disease expert warned on Sunday, March 29, as smoldering hot spots in nursing homes and a growing list of stricken cities heightened the sense of dread across the country.Faced with that grim projection the possibility and that even more could die in the U.S. without measures to keep people away from each other, President Donald Trump extended federal guidelines recommending people stay home for another 30 days until the end of April to prevent spread of the virus.President Trump's extension of the original 15-day guidelines was a stark reversal just days after he suggested restarting the economy in about two weeks and came after Dr.
Stimulus billions can't buy hospitals out of shortage crisis
RICHMOND, Va. -- The billions of tax dollars headed for hospitals and states as part of the $2.2 trillion coronavirus response bill won't fix the problem facing doctors and nurses: a critical shortage of protective gowns, gloves and masks.The problem isn’t a lack of money, experts say.
RICHMOND, Va. -- The billions of tax dollars headed for hospitals and states as part of the $2.2 trillion coronavirus response bill won't fix the problem facing doctors and nurses: a critical shortage of protective gowns, gloves and masks.The problem isn’t a lack of money, experts say.
Tokyo Olympics: Signs suggest summer dates for 2021 Olympics
TOKYO — Tokyo Olympic organizers seem to be leaning away from starting the rescheduled games in the spring of 2021.
TOKYO — Tokyo Olympic organizers seem to be leaning away from starting the rescheduled games in the spring of 2021.
Tennessee couple has virtual wedding to keep loved ones safe from coronavirus
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Cristen and Spencer Williams were forced to cancel their original wedding plans out of safety concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Cristen and Spencer Williams were forced to cancel their original wedding plans out of safety concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise, experts say actual number of cases likely much higher
MILWAUKEE -- As cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Wisconsin, Milwaukee officials say numbers are changing by the minute.Those positive cases 54% of confirmed cases are women, men make up 46%.
MILWAUKEE -- As cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Wisconsin, Milwaukee officials say numbers are changing by the minute.Those positive cases 54% of confirmed cases are women, men make up 46%.