North Shore Health Department reports 16 COVID-19 cases; 4 have recovered
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the North Shore Health Department on Monday, March 23 announced a total of 16 positive cases of the novel coronavirus in the North Shore, and said four people recovered.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the North Shore Health Department on Monday, March 23 announced a total of 16 positive cases of the novel coronavirus in the North Shore, and said four people recovered.
'Worrying about safety is the role of the adults:' How to talk to your kids about COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- With masks, ventilators, and political goodwill in desperately short supply, more than one-fifth of the world’s population was ordered or urged to stay in their homes Monday, March 23 at the start of what could be a pivotal week in the battle to contain the coronavirus in the U.S. and Europe.
MILWAUKEE -- With masks, ventilators, and political goodwill in desperately short supply, more than one-fifth of the world’s population was ordered or urged to stay in their homes Monday, March 23 at the start of what could be a pivotal week in the battle to contain the coronavirus in the U.S. and Europe.
Malaria drugs' promise for coronavirus spurs hope, shortages
WASHINGTON -- Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, including with President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON -- Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, including with President Donald Trump.
Alverno College donates nursing supplies to Ascension: 'Just trying to get ahead of it'
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically increased the demand for things like masks and gloves, which means it's getting harder for those on the front lines to protect themselves.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically increased the demand for things like masks and gloves, which means it's getting harder for those on the front lines to protect themselves.
Coronavirus: Kids stuck at home can go on these virtual Disney World rides
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Does coronavirus have you stuck at home with the kids?
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Does coronavirus have you stuck at home with the kids?
'Medically unnecessary:' Texas moves to ban most abortions due to virus outbreak
AUSTIN, Texas — The governor and attorney general of Texas are moving to ban most abortions in the state during the coronavirus outbreak, declaring they don’t qualify as essential surgeries.Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday, March 23 that the order issued over the weekend by Gov.
AUSTIN, Texas — The governor and attorney general of Texas are moving to ban most abortions in the state during the coronavirus outbreak, declaring they don’t qualify as essential surgeries.Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday, March 23 that the order issued over the weekend by Gov.
Wisconsin Supreme Court: No jurors needed until May 22 throughout state due to COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued an order on Sunday, March 22 suspending all jury trials and most in-person court proceedings until May 22 due to the coronavirus pandemic.This order means all jurors summoned for jury duty will not have to serve during this time period.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued an order on Sunday, March 22 suspending all jury trials and most in-person court proceedings until May 22 due to the coronavirus pandemic.This order means all jurors summoned for jury duty will not have to serve during this time period.
DHS: 400+ positive cases of COVID-19, over 7K tested negative
MILWAUKEE -- The total positive cases of coronavirus rose to 416 on Monday, March 23, with 7,050 testing negative, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said -- compared to 381 on Sunday.
MILWAUKEE -- The total positive cases of coronavirus rose to 416 on Monday, March 23, with 7,050 testing negative, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said -- compared to 381 on Sunday.
Salvation Army of Wisconsin, Upper Mighigan accepts donations of 'basic necessities' for those in need
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is accepting donations for those in need amid the coronavirus pandemic.Salvation Army officials noted in a news release Monday, March 23, with a presence in almost every ZIP code in the state, the Salvation Army is uniquely positioned to meet the changing needs of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan's most vulnerable.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is accepting donations for those in need amid the coronavirus pandemic.Salvation Army officials noted in a news release Monday, March 23, with a presence in almost every ZIP code in the state, the Salvation Army is uniquely positioned to meet the changing needs of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan's most vulnerable.
Dozens of masks stolen from West Virginia hospital amid coronavirus pandemic
WHEELING, W.Va — A West Virginia hospital reported that 40 N95 face masks were stolen from their corporate health department.Wheeling Hospital CEO Doug Harrison sent a letter Wednesday, March 18 to inform staff members of the theft.Amid the rapid spread of COVID-19, there has been a shortage of face masks, including N95 masks, which experts say are the most effective for protecting against the coronavirus.The theft of the two boxes of masks was turned over to the Wheeling Police Department.
WHEELING, W.Va — A West Virginia hospital reported that 40 N95 face masks were stolen from their corporate health department.Wheeling Hospital CEO Doug Harrison sent a letter Wednesday, March 18 to inform staff members of the theft.Amid the rapid spread of COVID-19, there has been a shortage of face masks, including N95 masks, which experts say are the most effective for protecting against the coronavirus.The theft of the two boxes of masks was turned over to the Wheeling Police Department.
Amid virus, humble toilet paper is suddenly a hot commodity
PORTLAND, Maine — There’s no denying Tissue Plus is on a roll.
PORTLAND, Maine — There’s no denying Tissue Plus is on a roll.
‘A complete zoo:' Santa Monica closes beach parking lots, Malibu issues reminder to deter crowds
LOS ANGELES – Crowds have flocked to beaches and hiking trails during the first weekend of a countywide "safer-at-home" order in Los Angeles County forced Santa Monica and Malibu officials to take further measures against large gatherings during a worsening outbreak.The city of Santa Monica announced the immediate closure of beach parking lots on Sunday afternoon, March 22.“We know that it’s difficult to stay at home when the weather is so nice, and being close to the beach is one of the primary reasons why we love to call Santa Monica home,” City Manager Rick Cole said in a statement. “Yet, this is a time when we must take the guidelines from our health officials to heart.
LOS ANGELES – Crowds have flocked to beaches and hiking trails during the first weekend of a countywide "safer-at-home" order in Los Angeles County forced Santa Monica and Malibu officials to take further measures against large gatherings during a worsening outbreak.The city of Santa Monica announced the immediate closure of beach parking lots on Sunday afternoon, March 22.“We know that it’s difficult to stay at home when the weather is so nice, and being close to the beach is one of the primary reasons why we love to call Santa Monica home,” City Manager Rick Cole said in a statement. “Yet, this is a time when we must take the guidelines from our health officials to heart.
Racine County officials issue lockdown, PPE order for long-term care facilities
RACINE COUNTY -- Racine County officials on Monday, March 23 issued two orders related to long-term care facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic -- locking down all long-term care facilities in the county, and requiring the use of personal protective equipment by staff.The orders were issued with confirmed cases of COVID0-19 in Wisconsin long-term care facilities as well as facilities in other states.
RACINE COUNTY -- Racine County officials on Monday, March 23 issued two orders related to long-term care facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic -- locking down all long-term care facilities in the county, and requiring the use of personal protective equipment by staff.The orders were issued with confirmed cases of COVID0-19 in Wisconsin long-term care facilities as well as facilities in other states.
3rd death from coronavirus reported in Milwaukee County, 400+ cases statewide
MILWAUKEE -- A third death from coronavirus was reported in Milwaukee County by Commissioner of Health Jeanette Kowalik in a news conference Monday, March 23.An African-American male in his 50s passed away on March 20 from complications of COVID-19, according to Kowalik.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner said in a tweet:
MILWAUKEE -- A third death from coronavirus was reported in Milwaukee County by Commissioner of Health Jeanette Kowalik in a news conference Monday, March 23.An African-American male in his 50s passed away on March 20 from complications of COVID-19, according to Kowalik.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner said in a tweet:
City of Racine launches new website to update its residents on COVID-19
RACINE -- The City of Racine launched on Monday, March 23 a new website to keep its residents, employees, businesses, and civic organizations informed of the latest developments and news related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
RACINE -- The City of Racine launched on Monday, March 23 a new website to keep its residents, employees, businesses, and civic organizations informed of the latest developments and news related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Gov. Evers orders insurers to assist restaurants offering delivery during COVID-19 pandemic
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Monday, March 23 ordered that insurers operating in Wisconsin assist restaurants offering delivery service to customers during the COVID-19 pandemic -- in support of the Evers administration’s work to support the nearly 13,000 restaurants and their workers across the state ordered to close to customers except for delivery and pickup services.According to a news release from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, insurers must cover delivery services for restaurants on personal auto insurance policies and must offer coverage for hired drivers and non-owned automobiles as a rider on a restaurant’s general liability insurance if it is requested -- both at no extra cost to the policyholders.“I’m grateful that so many Wisconsin restaurants and their workers are serving our communities through delivery, takeout, and drive-throughs.
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Monday, March 23 ordered that insurers operating in Wisconsin assist restaurants offering delivery service to customers during the COVID-19 pandemic -- in support of the Evers administration’s work to support the nearly 13,000 restaurants and their workers across the state ordered to close to customers except for delivery and pickup services.According to a news release from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, insurers must cover delivery services for restaurants on personal auto insurance policies and must offer coverage for hired drivers and non-owned automobiles as a rider on a restaurant’s general liability insurance if it is requested -- both at no extra cost to the policyholders.“I’m grateful that so many Wisconsin restaurants and their workers are serving our communities through delivery, takeout, and drive-throughs.
'To keep people home and safe,' deadline extended for vehicle emissions tests in Wisconsin
MADISON -- To reduce the need for travel and in-person interactions during the COVID 19 health emergency, Gov.
MADISON -- To reduce the need for travel and in-person interactions during the COVID 19 health emergency, Gov.
Health officials report 1st positive COVID-19 case in South Milwaukee
SOUTH MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the South Milwaukee/St.
SOUTH MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the South Milwaukee/St.
'Complex process:' Sojourner helps with filing domestic violence restraining orders online
MILWAUKEE -- Amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials with Milwaukee's Sojourner Family Peace Center are helping individuals file temporary restraining orders electronically.Sojourner officials outlined the process on their website -- and also offered information on contacting the police (you should always dial 911 for an emergency), finding an attorney, finding help with court cases, and learning more about crime victims' rights.Below is some information from Sojourner's website on getting started filing a temporary restraining order online:For assistance filing a restraining order, call Sojourner at 414-278-5079.
MILWAUKEE -- Amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials with Milwaukee's Sojourner Family Peace Center are helping individuals file temporary restraining orders electronically.Sojourner officials outlined the process on their website -- and also offered information on contacting the police (you should always dial 911 for an emergency), finding an attorney, finding help with court cases, and learning more about crime victims' rights.Below is some information from Sojourner's website on getting started filing a temporary restraining order online:For assistance filing a restraining order, call Sojourner at 414-278-5079.
'An unprecedented time:' Company modifies Hartland facility to bring more hand sanitizer to market
HARTLAND -- Officials with Medline health care company on Monday, March 23 announced plans to re-deploy the company's manufacturing capabilities in Hartland to bring more hand sanitizer to the market amid the corornavirus pandemic -- with a goal of producing 150,000 bottles a week by mid-April.“This is an unprecedented time in health care, with many unknowns," said Stu Schneider, group president of Medline, in a news release. "We knew we had to do something to help our customers and are working diligently to modify our space to bring this much-needed product to market."According to the release, the company plans to modify equipment and ventilation systems at the 300,000-square-foot facility with "a strong focus on infection prevention products."
HARTLAND -- Officials with Medline health care company on Monday, March 23 announced plans to re-deploy the company's manufacturing capabilities in Hartland to bring more hand sanitizer to the market amid the corornavirus pandemic -- with a goal of producing 150,000 bottles a week by mid-April.“This is an unprecedented time in health care, with many unknowns," said Stu Schneider, group president of Medline, in a news release. "We knew we had to do something to help our customers and are working diligently to modify our space to bring this much-needed product to market."According to the release, the company plans to modify equipment and ventilation systems at the 300,000-square-foot facility with "a strong focus on infection prevention products."