Wisconsin Hospital Association: 'Telemedicine is especially valuable' in fight aganist COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- With some hospitals facing a crisis point, grappling with thousands of cases of the novel coronavirus, and trying to overcome critical shortages amid the pandemic, telemedicine, an important part of preventative care, has grown in popularity.If you're feeling ill enough, normally, you would call your doctor to schedule an appointment, but health experts have noted telemedicine to be an important part of the fight against COVID-19.It's been said that 90% of a diagnosis is a conversation between a caregiver and patient, but that conversation doesn't have to happen in person.
MILWAUKEE -- With some hospitals facing a crisis point, grappling with thousands of cases of the novel coronavirus, and trying to overcome critical shortages amid the pandemic, telemedicine, an important part of preventative care, has grown in popularity.If you're feeling ill enough, normally, you would call your doctor to schedule an appointment, but health experts have noted telemedicine to be an important part of the fight against COVID-19.It's been said that 90% of a diagnosis is a conversation between a caregiver and patient, but that conversation doesn't have to happen in person.
Officials in DC close streets to keep crowds away as cherry blossoms bloom
WASHINGTON — As signature cherry blossom trees go through peak bloom in the nation's capital, officials in the District of Columbia are resorting to mass street closures to keep large crowds away in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.Public officials are publicly pleading for low turnout and one prominent local chef has launched the #StayHomeCherryBlossomsChallenge to make low visitation numbers into some sort of community goal.
WASHINGTON — As signature cherry blossom trees go through peak bloom in the nation's capital, officials in the District of Columbia are resorting to mass street closures to keep large crowds away in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.Public officials are publicly pleading for low turnout and one prominent local chef has launched the #StayHomeCherryBlossomsChallenge to make low visitation numbers into some sort of community goal.
Man with coronavirus who works in LA says drug used to treat malaria 'saved my life'
LOS ANGELES -- Rio Giardinieri, 52, vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in Los Angeles and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York.
LOS ANGELES -- Rio Giardinieri, 52, vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in Los Angeles and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York.
DHS: 380+ positive cases of COVID-19, over 6K tested negative
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Sunday, March 22, that 381 people in the state tested positive for COVID-19.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Sunday, March 22, that 381 people in the state tested positive for COVID-19.
'They can depend on us:' Harbor Freight donating masks, shields, gloves to hospitals in need
CALABASAS, Calif. -- Harbor Freight officials on Sunday, March 22 announced they "decided to donate our entire supply of personal protective equipment" to front line hospitals with 24-hour emergency rooms in the communities served by our stores."This, amid a shortage related to the novel coronavirus.They're donating N95 masks, face shields, and five and seven mil nitrile gloves."As we've been following the news over the last few days, we've heard about the severe shortage of protective gear for hospitals, health care workers, and first responders as the impact of COVID-19 is being felt across the country.
CALABASAS, Calif. -- Harbor Freight officials on Sunday, March 22 announced they "decided to donate our entire supply of personal protective equipment" to front line hospitals with 24-hour emergency rooms in the communities served by our stores."This, amid a shortage related to the novel coronavirus.They're donating N95 masks, face shields, and five and seven mil nitrile gloves."As we've been following the news over the last few days, we've heard about the severe shortage of protective gear for hospitals, health care workers, and first responders as the impact of COVID-19 is being felt across the country.
'This is why we joined:' 6 National Guard medics augment staff at Grafton senior living facility
GRAFTON -- A team of six Wisconsin National Guard medics reported to the Village Pointe Commons senior living facility in Grafton late Saturday afternoon, March 21 to augment staff there amid the coronavirus pandemic.
GRAFTON -- A team of six Wisconsin National Guard medics reported to the Village Pointe Commons senior living facility in Grafton late Saturday afternoon, March 21 to augment staff there amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Milwaukee's 3 early voting sites shut down 'due to increased COVID-19 exposure risk'
MILWAUKEE -- Effective immediately, the City of Milwaukee will no longer be operating in-person absentee or “early” voting at the city’s three locations: Zablocki Library, the Zeidler Municipal Building, or the Midtown Center, officials announced Sunday, March 22, "due to increased COVID-19 exposure risk."In a news release, officials with the Milwaukee Election Commission said they "can no longer maintain sufficient staffing levels to operate these sites in a manner that would ensure a safe or efficient public voting experience."Election commission officials added, given the city’s longstanding dedication to fair and equitable elections, the decision to end early voting in Milwaukee has been exceptionally difficult for all involved.
MILWAUKEE -- Effective immediately, the City of Milwaukee will no longer be operating in-person absentee or “early” voting at the city’s three locations: Zablocki Library, the Zeidler Municipal Building, or the Midtown Center, officials announced Sunday, March 22, "due to increased COVID-19 exposure risk."In a news release, officials with the Milwaukee Election Commission said they "can no longer maintain sufficient staffing levels to operate these sites in a manner that would ensure a safe or efficient public voting experience."Election commission officials added, given the city’s longstanding dedication to fair and equitable elections, the decision to end early voting in Milwaukee has been exceptionally difficult for all involved.
Dodge County health officials report 2 positive cases of COVID-19
JUNEAU -- Officials with the Dodge County Public Health Department on Saturday, March 21 confirmed two people tested positive for the novel coronavirus.The two individuals were isolated in their homes until authorized by public health officials to return to normal activities.Meanwhile, health officials were working to identify and follow up with any people who had close contact with these individuals -- monitoring those close contacts and instructing them on how to do symptom and temperature checks, and ensure they're isolating."We are in daily contact with these individuals to monitor their symptoms and ensure they are receiving support to be able to isolate at home," said Abby Sauer, public health officer.Dodge County health officials noted 47 negative COVID-19 tests in the county, and 82 pending as of Sunday afternoon.Health officials asked that everyone take the following steps:
JUNEAU -- Officials with the Dodge County Public Health Department on Saturday, March 21 confirmed two people tested positive for the novel coronavirus.The two individuals were isolated in their homes until authorized by public health officials to return to normal activities.Meanwhile, health officials were working to identify and follow up with any people who had close contact with these individuals -- monitoring those close contacts and instructing them on how to do symptom and temperature checks, and ensure they're isolating."We are in daily contact with these individuals to monitor their symptoms and ensure they are receiving support to be able to isolate at home," said Abby Sauer, public health officer.Dodge County health officials noted 47 negative COVID-19 tests in the county, and 82 pending as of Sunday afternoon.Health officials asked that everyone take the following steps:
Neighbors in Alabama come together to sew face masks for health care workers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama neighbors are coming together to sew masks for health care workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.Hospitals and medical facilities are dealing with a nationwide shortage of masks and other personal protective equipment.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama neighbors are coming together to sew masks for health care workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.Hospitals and medical facilities are dealing with a nationwide shortage of masks and other personal protective equipment.
Mobile hospitals: President Trump orders FEMA to help California, New York, Washington
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump said Sunday, March 22 he ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ship mobile hospital centers to the hard-hit states of Washington, California, and New York amid the coronavirus pandemic.The president agreed to send a massive Navy hospital ship to Los Angeles to deal with the area's surge of coronavirus patients.The USNS Mercy -- one of the Navy's two 1,000-bed hospital ships -- was pier side in San Diego and soon to be expected in Los Angeles.Pres.
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump said Sunday, March 22 he ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ship mobile hospital centers to the hard-hit states of Washington, California, and New York amid the coronavirus pandemic.The president agreed to send a massive Navy hospital ship to Los Angeles to deal with the area's surge of coronavirus patients.The USNS Mercy -- one of the Navy's two 1,000-bed hospital ships -- was pier side in San Diego and soon to be expected in Los Angeles.Pres.
'A special way to celebrate:' Mequon neighbors hosted birthday parade for 7-year-old girl
MEQUON -- More than 20 Mequon families came together on Sunday, March 22 for a special birthday parade for a 7-year-old girl.Video of the parade was shared on YouTube by the father of 7-year-old Selia.A neighbor told FOX6 News more than 20 families in Mequon's Westchester Lakes neighborhood decorated their vehicles for the parade -- singing "Happy Birthday" and beeping "the heck out of our horns for 7-year-old Selia!""This was such a special way to celebrate our friend’s daughter while social distancing, and while letting all of our kids know that, eventually, it’s all going to be OK!" said Heather, FOX6 viewer. "It made Selia smile like crazy, all the kids smile like crazy, and even more so, us adults, who are able to bring happiness to our village during this tough time."Happy birthday, Selia!
MEQUON -- More than 20 Mequon families came together on Sunday, March 22 for a special birthday parade for a 7-year-old girl.Video of the parade was shared on YouTube by the father of 7-year-old Selia.A neighbor told FOX6 News more than 20 families in Mequon's Westchester Lakes neighborhood decorated their vehicles for the parade -- singing "Happy Birthday" and beeping "the heck out of our horns for 7-year-old Selia!""This was such a special way to celebrate our friend’s daughter while social distancing, and while letting all of our kids know that, eventually, it’s all going to be OK!" said Heather, FOX6 viewer. "It made Selia smile like crazy, all the kids smile like crazy, and even more so, us adults, who are able to bring happiness to our village during this tough time."Happy birthday, Selia!
Report: Harvey Weinstein tested positive for COVID-19, isolated in prison
BUFFALO, N.Y. --Harvey Weinstein, serving a 23-year prison sentence for rape and sexual assault, tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple reports on Sunday, March 22.The disgraced film mogul, who turned 68 on Thursday, March 19, is locked up at the maximum-security Wende Correctional Facility near Buffalo, according to state prison officials.
BUFFALO, N.Y. --Harvey Weinstein, serving a 23-year prison sentence for rape and sexual assault, tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple reports on Sunday, March 22.The disgraced film mogul, who turned 68 on Thursday, March 19, is locked up at the maximum-security Wende Correctional Facility near Buffalo, according to state prison officials.
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'They need to eat, too:' 7-year-old used $600 in savings to make COVID-19 care packages for seniors
GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a first-grader in Maryland used money he saved up to help those in need as a way to overcome fear with acts of love.
GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a first-grader in Maryland used money he saved up to help those in need as a way to overcome fear with acts of love.
Rand Paul is 1st senator to report positive test for COVID-19
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Nashville mayor orders ‘non-essential’ businesses to close, residents to stay home
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville Mayor John Cooper ordered all businesses in Davidson County that do not perform essential services to close for 14 days.During his daily news conference Sunday morning, March 22, Mayor Cooper announced his “Safer At Home Order," set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 23.What does the "Safer At Home Order" mean?Residents of Metro Nashville and Davidson County are required to stay inside their homes unless they are engaged in certain “essential activities.” On those occasions when you are out of your home for necessary tasks, stay at least six feet away from others.You can…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville Mayor John Cooper ordered all businesses in Davidson County that do not perform essential services to close for 14 days.During his daily news conference Sunday morning, March 22, Mayor Cooper announced his “Safer At Home Order," set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 23.What does the "Safer At Home Order" mean?Residents of Metro Nashville and Davidson County are required to stay inside their homes unless they are engaged in certain “essential activities.” On those occasions when you are out of your home for necessary tasks, stay at least six feet away from others.You can…
'I have tested positive:' Plácido Domingo has coronavirus amid Spain outbreak
MADRID — Plácido Domingo announced Sunday, March 22 that he tested positive for the coronavirus.The 79-year-old opera singer's illness came after his own glittering career was stained by sexual misconduct revelations.The Spaniard said in a post on his personal Facebook account that, “I feel it is my moral duty to announce to you that I have tested positive.”The tenor said he and his family were in self-isolation, and that he was feeling well despite having fever and a cough.“I beg everyone to be extremely careful, follow the basic guidelines by washing your hands frequently, keeping at least a six-foot distance from others, doing everything you can to stop the virus from spreading, and please, above all, stay home if you can!” he said.Last year, multiple women accused Domingo of harassment and abusing his power while he held management positions at Los Angeles Opera and Washington National Opera in stories published by The Associated Press.After first denying any wrongdoing, Domingo issued an apology in February when the American Guild of Musical Artists and LA Opera found the sexual harassment allegations against him to be credible.He has since had a number of performances canceled.
MADRID — Plácido Domingo announced Sunday, March 22 that he tested positive for the coronavirus.The 79-year-old opera singer's illness came after his own glittering career was stained by sexual misconduct revelations.The Spaniard said in a post on his personal Facebook account that, “I feel it is my moral duty to announce to you that I have tested positive.”The tenor said he and his family were in self-isolation, and that he was feeling well despite having fever and a cough.“I beg everyone to be extremely careful, follow the basic guidelines by washing your hands frequently, keeping at least a six-foot distance from others, doing everything you can to stop the virus from spreading, and please, above all, stay home if you can!” he said.Last year, multiple women accused Domingo of harassment and abusing his power while he held management positions at Los Angeles Opera and Washington National Opera in stories published by The Associated Press.After first denying any wrongdoing, Domingo issued an apology in February when the American Guild of Musical Artists and LA Opera found the sexual harassment allegations against him to be credible.He has since had a number of performances canceled.