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."
FBI: School closings due to COVID-19 present potential for increased risk of child exploitation
WASHINGTON -- The FBI is seeking to warn parents, educators, caregivers, and children about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and signs of child abuse.
WASHINGTON -- The FBI is seeking to warn parents, educators, caregivers, and children about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and signs of child abuse.
DOC: Employee at Columbia Correctional Insitution tested positive for COVID-19
PORTAGE -- An employee at the Columbia Correctional Institution tested positive for the novel coronavirus, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections said Monday, March 23-- the second positive case within the DOC system.The first was confirmed on March 18 -- a prison doctor at the Waupun Correctional Institution.The second case, at the Columbia Correctional Institution, was confirmed on March 21.Both employees were directed to quarantine per CDC guidelines, DOC officials said in a press release.DOC officials noted in a the release both institutions are maximum security facilities and upon notice of the confirmed positive test, each institution suspended administrative rules to limit movement for the protection of staff and the adults in DOC care.On Monday, DOC officials said no individuals in DOC care had tested positive, and health care professionals were monitoring all individuals in DOC care closely, noting several steps taken to minimize the risk to staff and persons under DOC care from exposure to COVID-19.
PORTAGE -- An employee at the Columbia Correctional Institution tested positive for the novel coronavirus, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections said Monday, March 23-- the second positive case within the DOC system.The first was confirmed on March 18 -- a prison doctor at the Waupun Correctional Institution.The second case, at the Columbia Correctional Institution, was confirmed on March 21.Both employees were directed to quarantine per CDC guidelines, DOC officials said in a press release.DOC officials noted in a the release both institutions are maximum security facilities and upon notice of the confirmed positive test, each institution suspended administrative rules to limit movement for the protection of staff and the adults in DOC care.On Monday, DOC officials said no individuals in DOC care had tested positive, and health care professionals were monitoring all individuals in DOC care closely, noting several steps taken to minimize the risk to staff and persons under DOC care from exposure to COVID-19.
Amy Klobuchar says husband hospitalized with coronavirus
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Sen.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Sen.
Connecticut company working around the clock to make ventilators for coronavirus patients
GUILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – There are not enough ventilators for the expected number of coronavirus patients, and a Connecticut company that makes them is now working seven days a week to try and meet demand.Dean Bennett III has had to ramp up operations at Bio-Med Devices during the past month.
GUILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – There are not enough ventilators for the expected number of coronavirus patients, and a Connecticut company that makes them is now working seven days a week to try and meet demand.Dean Bennett III has had to ramp up operations at Bio-Med Devices during the past month.
Open Record Special Edition: We need to talk about testing
MILWAUKEE -- Typically, Open Record is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of FOX6 Investigative reports.
MILWAUKEE -- Typically, Open Record is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of FOX6 Investigative reports.
Potawatomi postpones several shows at Northern Lights Theater to later date
MILWAUKEE – A number of changes have been made to the performance schedule at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s Northern Lights Theater in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.Performances impacted, their original show date and future statuses include:
MILWAUKEE – A number of changes have been made to the performance schedule at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s Northern Lights Theater in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.Performances impacted, their original show date and future statuses include:
Ascension Wisconsin launches drive-through COVID-19 testing sites
MILWAUKEE -- Ascension Wisconsin has announced they have launched their drive-through COVID-19 testing sites.Please note: these sites are by appointment only.Individuals who wish to be tested must first be pre-screened by an Ascension Medical Group provider, by phone (1-833-981-0711), or virtually using Ascension Online Care (ascension.org/OnlineCare).The sites will be open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Locations are as follows:
MILWAUKEE -- Ascension Wisconsin has announced they have launched their drive-through COVID-19 testing sites.Please note: these sites are by appointment only.Individuals who wish to be tested must first be pre-screened by an Ascension Medical Group provider, by phone (1-833-981-0711), or virtually using Ascension Online Care (ascension.org/OnlineCare).The sites will be open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Locations are as follows:
MSOE School of Nursing donates personal protective equipment through 'Adopt a Hospital' program
MILWAUKEE -- MSOE’s School of Nursing coordinated the efforts of nursing schools throughout Wisconsin to “Adopt a Hospital” and donated personal protective equipment (PPE) on Monday, March 23.Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- MSOE’s School of Nursing coordinated the efforts of nursing schools throughout Wisconsin to “Adopt a Hospital” and donated personal protective equipment (PPE) on Monday, March 23.Dr.
Over 1.5 billion globally asked to stay home to escape virus
PARIS — The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe, as more than 1.5 billion people — one-fifth of the world's population — were asked or ordered to stay home on Monday to try to blunt the spread of the coronavirus.Political paralysis stalled efforts for a quick aid package from Congress, and U.S. stocks fell at the opening bell even after the Federal Reserve said it will buy as much government debt as necessary and lend to small and large businesses and local governments to help them cope with the economic damage from the outbreak.In New York, where a near-lockdown took effect statewide over the weekend amid fears the city could become one of the world's biggest hot spots, the mayor warned that hospitals are 10 days away from shortages in “really basic supplies" needed to protect health care workers and patients alike.“If we don't get the equipment, we're literally going to lose lives,” Mayor Bill de Blasio told CNN.The risk to doctors, nurses and others on the front lines has become plain: Italy has seen at least 18 doctors with coronavirus die.
PARIS — The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe, as more than 1.5 billion people — one-fifth of the world's population — were asked or ordered to stay home on Monday to try to blunt the spread of the coronavirus.Political paralysis stalled efforts for a quick aid package from Congress, and U.S. stocks fell at the opening bell even after the Federal Reserve said it will buy as much government debt as necessary and lend to small and large businesses and local governments to help them cope with the economic damage from the outbreak.In New York, where a near-lockdown took effect statewide over the weekend amid fears the city could become one of the world's biggest hot spots, the mayor warned that hospitals are 10 days away from shortages in “really basic supplies" needed to protect health care workers and patients alike.“If we don't get the equipment, we're literally going to lose lives,” Mayor Bill de Blasio told CNN.The risk to doctors, nurses and others on the front lines has become plain: Italy has seen at least 18 doctors with coronavirus die.
Virginia police investigating after kids cough on produce, post video to social media
PURCELLVILLE, Va. - Police in Purcellville, Virginia are investigating after kids filmed themselves coughing on produce at a supermarket and posted it to social media, according to a post on the police department’s Facebook page.The grocery store immediately removed the items in question and took appropriate action to ensure the health of customers, police said.The post went on to state that coughing on produce is a disturbing social media trend across the country and police are asking parents to speak with their children to discourage the behavior and explain how it could cause the spread of COVID-19.
PURCELLVILLE, Va. - Police in Purcellville, Virginia are investigating after kids filmed themselves coughing on produce at a supermarket and posted it to social media, according to a post on the police department’s Facebook page.The grocery store immediately removed the items in question and took appropriate action to ensure the health of customers, police said.The post went on to state that coughing on produce is a disturbing social media trend across the country and police are asking parents to speak with their children to discourage the behavior and explain how it could cause the spread of COVID-19.