Wisconsin postpones jury trials amid coronavirus concerns
MADISON — Jury trials in Wisconsin have been postponed until the end of May and in-person proceedings have been suspended statewide through at least April 30 in an effort to protect public health and keep courts operating during the coronavirus outbreak, the state Supreme Court has ordered.The Supreme Court said Sunday that trials scheduled to begin from now through May 22 will be rescheduled until after that date.
MADISON — Jury trials in Wisconsin have been postponed until the end of May and in-person proceedings have been suspended statewide through at least April 30 in an effort to protect public health and keep courts operating during the coronavirus outbreak, the state Supreme Court has ordered.The Supreme Court said Sunday that trials scheduled to begin from now through May 22 will be rescheduled until after that date.
DHS: Pandemic measures cut illegal border crossings by half
WASHINGTON — A Trump administration official said Sunday that illegal border crossings have dropped by half as the strictest U.S.-Mexico border policies yet went into place amid the coronavirus pandemic, but there was confusion about how it was all working.Anyone caught crossing the border illegally is to be immediately returned back to Mexico or Canada, according to the new restrictions based on an order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Friday.
WASHINGTON — A Trump administration official said Sunday that illegal border crossings have dropped by half as the strictest U.S.-Mexico border policies yet went into place amid the coronavirus pandemic, but there was confusion about how it was all working.Anyone caught crossing the border illegally is to be immediately returned back to Mexico or Canada, according to the new restrictions based on an order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Friday.
Tokyo Olympics seem sure to happen -- but in 2021, not 2020
TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics are going to happen — but almost surely in 2021 rather than in four months as planned.This became clear after the IOC on Sunday announced it was considering a postponement and would make a final decision within four weeks.
TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics are going to happen — but almost surely in 2021 rather than in four months as planned.This became clear after the IOC on Sunday announced it was considering a postponement and would make a final decision within four weeks.
Early voting centers close amid coronavirus concerns
MILWAUKEE -- Early voting centers have felt the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Early voting centers have felt the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
School districts take unplanned plunge into online learning
NEW YORK — In a whirlwind week, teachers came up with digital versions of everything from high-school English discussions to kindergarten gym classes, city officials scrambled to find laptops for students in need, and parents grappled with how they would keep kids' attention on schoolwork.The New York City school system, the nation's largest with 1.1 million students, is taking the plunge into online education on Monday, joining districts around the U.S. in an unplanned, unprecedented test of virtual teaching during the coronavirus shutdowns.Among the many wondering just what it will look like is Wilson Almonor, a junior who traveled an hour from his Bronx home to his Manhattan high school Thursday to try to get a loaner laptop.
NEW YORK — In a whirlwind week, teachers came up with digital versions of everything from high-school English discussions to kindergarten gym classes, city officials scrambled to find laptops for students in need, and parents grappled with how they would keep kids' attention on schoolwork.The New York City school system, the nation's largest with 1.1 million students, is taking the plunge into online education on Monday, joining districts around the U.S. in an unplanned, unprecedented test of virtual teaching during the coronavirus shutdowns.Among the many wondering just what it will look like is Wilson Almonor, a junior who traveled an hour from his Bronx home to his Manhattan high school Thursday to try to get a loaner laptop.
Hunt for medical gear to fight virus becomes all-consuming
PARIS — The hunt for ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe on Monday, as new coronavirus infections soared and political paralysis stalled efforts for a quick aid package from Congress.
PARIS — The hunt for ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe on Monday, as new coronavirus infections soared and political paralysis stalled efforts for a quick aid package from Congress.
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.