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%.
Age is not the only risk for severe coronavirus disease
WASHINGTON — Older people remain most at risk of dying as the new coronavirus continues its rampage around the globe, but they’re far from the only ones vulnerable.
WASHINGTON — Older people remain most at risk of dying as the new coronavirus continues its rampage around the globe, but they’re far from the only ones vulnerable.
CDC issues 14-day domestic travel advisory for NJ, NY, CT
PHILADELPHIA - In response to the heavy impact of COVID-19 on New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, the Center for Disease Control has placed a 14-day domestic travel restriction on the three states.
PHILADELPHIA - In response to the heavy impact of COVID-19 on New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, the Center for Disease Control has placed a 14-day domestic travel restriction on the three states.
'Such a kind person:' Family remembers man who died of COVID-19 complications
GRAFTON -- In Ozaukee County, the death toll remains at three in connection to a COVID-19 outbreak at a long-term care facility.
GRAFTON -- In Ozaukee County, the death toll remains at three in connection to a COVID-19 outbreak at a long-term care facility.
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'Kind of tremendous:' Fundraiser for Milwaukee area restaurants raises more than $25K
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee attorney has raised more than $25,000 in an online fundraiser to help six local restaurants through the "Safer at Home" initiative.The coronavirus pandemic has led to trying times for small businesses like Interval in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee attorney has raised more than $25,000 in an online fundraiser to help six local restaurants through the "Safer at Home" initiative.The coronavirus pandemic has led to trying times for small businesses like Interval in Milwaukee.
US Department of Labor adds guidance for workers, employers under coronavirus response act
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published more guidance, Saturday, March 28 for employees and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) when it goes into effect on April 1, 2020.The latest round of guidance includes questions and answers addressing critical issues such as the definition of a “health care provider,” and the scope of the small business exemption for purposes of exclusion from the provisions of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published more guidance, Saturday, March 28 for employees and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) when it goes into effect on April 1, 2020.The latest round of guidance includes questions and answers addressing critical issues such as the definition of a “health care provider,” and the scope of the small business exemption for purposes of exclusion from the provisions of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act.
President Trump: No quarantine, but travel advisory for NY, CT and NJ
NORFOLK, Va. — President Donald Trump backed away from calling for a quarantine for coronavirus hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, instead directing Saturday night that a “strong Travel Advisory” be issued to stem the spread of the outbreak.After consulting with the White House task force leading the federal response and the governors of the three affected states, President Trump said: "I have asked the @CDCgov to issue a strong Travel Advisory, to be administered by the Governors, in consultation with the Federal Government.
NORFOLK, Va. — President Donald Trump backed away from calling for a quarantine for coronavirus hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, instead directing Saturday night that a “strong Travel Advisory” be issued to stem the spread of the outbreak.After consulting with the White House task force leading the federal response and the governors of the three affected states, President Trump said: "I have asked the @CDCgov to issue a strong Travel Advisory, to be administered by the Governors, in consultation with the Federal Government.
'We have a responsibility:' Milwaukee sign fabricator starts 3D printing reusable masks
MILWAUKEE -- A fabricator by trade and known for making signs, Adam Brown is the owner of Sign Effectz.
MILWAUKEE -- A fabricator by trade and known for making signs, Adam Brown is the owner of Sign Effectz.
'Fool's Gin:' Illinois distillery switches up operation to make hand sanitizer
HIGHWOOD, Ill. -- A UW-Madison alumnus and a Wisconsin native have converted their Illinois distillery to make hand sanitizer for first responders and the general public.
HIGHWOOD, Ill. -- A UW-Madison alumnus and a Wisconsin native have converted their Illinois distillery to make hand sanitizer for first responders and the general public.
'It's horrifying:' Amazon delivery driver caught on video spitting on package
LOS ANGELES -- An Amazon delivery driver was caught on video appearing to spit on his hand and wiping it on a package delivered to a resident's door in Los Angeles."It’s horrifying...
LOS ANGELES -- An Amazon delivery driver was caught on video appearing to spit on his hand and wiping it on a package delivered to a resident's door in Los Angeles."It’s horrifying...