Wauwatosa Health Department reports positive case of COVID-19 at Luther Manor
WAUWATOSA -- The Wauwatosa Health Department received notification Saturday, March 21 that a resident of Luther Manor life-plan community.The patient tested positive after being taken to a hospital and remains in treatment there.
WAUWATOSA -- The Wauwatosa Health Department received notification Saturday, March 21 that a resident of Luther Manor life-plan community.The patient tested positive after being taken to a hospital and remains in treatment there.
Social distancing can take a toll on mental health: 'Anybody can be affected by this'
MILWAUKEE -- Continued social distancing will be key in ending the coronavirus pandemic, but it could also take a toll on mental health.
MILWAUKEE -- Continued social distancing will be key in ending the coronavirus pandemic, but it could also take a toll on mental health.
'We'll fight together:' Curbside service keeping restaurants afloat amid coronavirus shutdown
MILWAUKEE -- This weekend marked the first since Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- This weekend marked the first since Gov.
Vice President Mike Pence, wife Karen test negative for coronavirus
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) — Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen have tested negative for COVID-19, per VP Press Secretary Katie Miller.The two were tested Saturday after a staff member in Pence’s office tested positive for coronavirus this week.Pence said that his staffer who tested positive for the virus is “doing well,” had “mild” cold-like symptoms for a day and a half, and has not been at the White House since Monday.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) — Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen have tested negative for COVID-19, per VP Press Secretary Katie Miller.The two were tested Saturday after a staff member in Pence’s office tested positive for coronavirus this week.Pence said that his staffer who tested positive for the virus is “doing well,” had “mild” cold-like symptoms for a day and a half, and has not been at the White House since Monday.
Wisconsin requests FEMA assistance in obtaining protective medical supplies
MADISON — At the direction of Gov.
MADISON — At the direction of Gov.
Ascension Wisconsin accepting equipment donations
MILWAUKEE -- Ascension Wisconsin is now accepting donations for personal protective equipment (PPE).Individuals or companies interested in making a donation should contact Ascension Wisconsin's Foundation partners at AscensionWIFoundations@ascension.org.
MILWAUKEE -- Ascension Wisconsin is now accepting donations for personal protective equipment (PPE).Individuals or companies interested in making a donation should contact Ascension Wisconsin's Foundation partners at AscensionWIFoundations@ascension.org.
As virus spreads, need for hospital beds, supplies grows
MINNEAPOLIS — The coronavirus pandemic took an increasingly bleak toll Saturday in the U.S. and Europe, producing staggering caseloads in New York and Italy and setting off a desperate scramble to set up thousands of additional hospital beds as the disease notched another grim advance.Italy, at the heart of Europe's rampaging outbreak, announced nearly 800 new deaths and 6,600 new cases — its biggest day-to-day increase yet.
MINNEAPOLIS — The coronavirus pandemic took an increasingly bleak toll Saturday in the U.S. and Europe, producing staggering caseloads in New York and Italy and setting off a desperate scramble to set up thousands of additional hospital beds as the disease notched another grim advance.Italy, at the heart of Europe's rampaging outbreak, announced nearly 800 new deaths and 6,600 new cases — its biggest day-to-day increase yet.
'Show your love:' Woman buying gift cards to support local business during COVID-19 closures
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman doesn't want to see her neighborhood restaurants close their doors for good, so she found a simple way to support them -- and hopes others will follow her lead.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman doesn't want to see her neighborhood restaurants close their doors for good, so she found a simple way to support them -- and hopes others will follow her lead.
'Lift their spirits:' Jackson police collecting cards for assisted living residents
JACKSON -- Cooped-up, concerned and careful, Officer Jennifer Gerke with the Jackson Police Department said residents at a nearby assisted living facility are trying to cope with the changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic as best they can.
JACKSON -- Cooped-up, concerned and careful, Officer Jennifer Gerke with the Jackson Police Department said residents at a nearby assisted living facility are trying to cope with the changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic as best they can.
'An immediate impact:' Salons, hairdressers responding to gatherings ban
MILWAUKEE -- It's a quiet time at salons in Wisconsin; they shut their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic after Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- It's a quiet time at salons in Wisconsin; they shut their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic after Gov.
Is the coronavirus like the flu? Not at all, according to doctors treating COVID-19 patients
DALLAS — When the coronavirus currently sweeping the world was first identified, many comparisons were made between COVID-19 and the flu.
DALLAS — When the coronavirus currently sweeping the world was first identified, many comparisons were made between COVID-19 and the flu.
Kindergartners dress up to watch teacher say ‘I do’ in virtual wedding
DALLAS — Just because you’re attending a wedding while sitting on your living room couch, doesn’t mean you can attend in short and flip flops.
DALLAS — Just because you’re attending a wedding while sitting on your living room couch, doesn’t mean you can attend in short and flip flops.
Judge releases murder suspect because he was afraid of catching COVID-19 behind bars
HOUSTON (KRIV) -- 27-year-old Christian Tristan was shot to death last August, allegedly at the hands of David Cruz.Christian's mother, Ruth Tristan, who is still reeling from her son's death, recently learned Cruz was released on a PR bond, meaning he didn't have to pay a dime."I don't know what to think anymore," she said.On Wednesday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez was looking at about 200 compassionate releases older inmates with health problems and non-violent crimes.The sheriff wasn't even considering Cruz as a compassionate release.Cruz's attorney asked 180th Criminal District Court Judge DaSean Jones to release Cruz on a PR bond because his client was afraid of catching COVID-19 while behind bars.Judge Jones said yes and ordered Cruz to wear an electronic monitoring device.
HOUSTON (KRIV) -- 27-year-old Christian Tristan was shot to death last August, allegedly at the hands of David Cruz.Christian's mother, Ruth Tristan, who is still reeling from her son's death, recently learned Cruz was released on a PR bond, meaning he didn't have to pay a dime."I don't know what to think anymore," she said.On Wednesday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez was looking at about 200 compassionate releases older inmates with health problems and non-violent crimes.The sheriff wasn't even considering Cruz as a compassionate release.Cruz's attorney asked 180th Criminal District Court Judge DaSean Jones to release Cruz on a PR bond because his client was afraid of catching COVID-19 while behind bars.Judge Jones said yes and ordered Cruz to wear an electronic monitoring device.
Medical examiner called for 2nd coronavirus death in Milwaukee County, 4th in state
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner was called to the second coronavirus death in Milwaukee on Saturday, March 21.Officials say a 69-year-old man had been hospitalized since March 14 for shortness of breath and tested positive for coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner was called to the second coronavirus death in Milwaukee on Saturday, March 21.Officials say a 69-year-old man had been hospitalized since March 14 for shortness of breath and tested positive for coronavirus.
Wisconsin state prisons to suspend admissions due to coronavirus concerns
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Corrections said Saturday it is no longer accepting admissions to its state prisons and juvenile facilities in an effort to slow down spread of the coronavirus.Corrections officials said they will allow some essential transfers and work with the counties on any potential tweaks to the order.The announcement came after Milwaukee County authorities said a 69-year-old man who traveled to Wisconsin from out of state died Saturday from COVID-19, raising the total number of state deaths from the virus to four.The man reported to Milwaukee County Hospital on March 14 complaining of shortness of breath, according to a release from the county medical examiner's office.
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Corrections said Saturday it is no longer accepting admissions to its state prisons and juvenile facilities in an effort to slow down spread of the coronavirus.Corrections officials said they will allow some essential transfers and work with the counties on any potential tweaks to the order.The announcement came after Milwaukee County authorities said a 69-year-old man who traveled to Wisconsin from out of state died Saturday from COVID-19, raising the total number of state deaths from the virus to four.The man reported to Milwaukee County Hospital on March 14 complaining of shortness of breath, according to a release from the county medical examiner's office.
Police investigate ‘disturbing’ video of teens coughing on produce
PURCELLVILLE, Va. (KRON) – Police in Virginia are warning of a “disturbing trend” after a group of teens were caught on camera coughing on produce at a grocery store, then posting it on social media.This all comes amid the growing coronavirus pandemic, which continues to spread across the United States and around the world.“We have learned that this appears to be a disturbing trend on social media across the country, and we ask for help from parents to discourage this behavior immediately,” Purcellville police said in a Facebook post Thursday.“We are asking for parental assistance in monitoring your teenagers’ activities, as well as their social media posts to avoid the increase of any further such incidents.”Specific incidents were not detailed by police, but authorities urged parents to “talk with your children and explain to them why such behavior is wrong.”The grocery store, which was not mentioned by name, removed the tainted fruits and vegetables, police said.None of the teens have been arrested.According to data from Johns Hopkins University’s real-time map, there were more than 19,000 coronavirus cases in the US with 260 deaths reported as of Saturday morning.
PURCELLVILLE, Va. (KRON) – Police in Virginia are warning of a “disturbing trend” after a group of teens were caught on camera coughing on produce at a grocery store, then posting it on social media.This all comes amid the growing coronavirus pandemic, which continues to spread across the United States and around the world.“We have learned that this appears to be a disturbing trend on social media across the country, and we ask for help from parents to discourage this behavior immediately,” Purcellville police said in a Facebook post Thursday.“We are asking for parental assistance in monitoring your teenagers’ activities, as well as their social media posts to avoid the increase of any further such incidents.”Specific incidents were not detailed by police, but authorities urged parents to “talk with your children and explain to them why such behavior is wrong.”The grocery store, which was not mentioned by name, removed the tainted fruits and vegetables, police said.None of the teens have been arrested.According to data from Johns Hopkins University’s real-time map, there were more than 19,000 coronavirus cases in the US with 260 deaths reported as of Saturday morning.
Costco announces special hours for members 60 and older
ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- Costco has joined other big box stores in creating special shopping hours for senior customers.The bulk retailer said in a statement Saturday, March 21 that it will open its doors for members 60 years and older every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The special hours will begin on March 24.While the pharmacy will also be open during those hours, the food court will operate on the normal schedule.
ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- Costco has joined other big box stores in creating special shopping hours for senior customers.The bulk retailer said in a statement Saturday, March 21 that it will open its doors for members 60 years and older every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The special hours will begin on March 24.While the pharmacy will also be open during those hours, the food court will operate on the normal schedule.
MADISON — Gov.
Virus staffing issues suspend flights to NYC, Philadelphia
NEW YORK — The Federal Aviation Administration is temporarily halting flights to New York City-area airports because of coronavirus-related staffing issues at a regional air-traffic control center.In an alert posted online Saturday, the agency advised air traffic controllers to "stop all departures" to Kennedy, LaGuardia, Newark and other airports in the region.The directive also affects Philadelphia International Airport.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE.
NEW YORK — The Federal Aviation Administration is temporarily halting flights to New York City-area airports because of coronavirus-related staffing issues at a regional air-traffic control center.In an alert posted online Saturday, the agency advised air traffic controllers to "stop all departures" to Kennedy, LaGuardia, Newark and other airports in the region.The directive also affects Philadelphia International Airport.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE.
Pop superstar Rihanna donates $5 million to relief efforts
From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness in the elderly and those with preexisting medical conditions.RIHANNA OPENS HER WALLETRihanna‘s Clara Lionel Foundation is giving $5 million to the response efforts against the coronavirus.The money will support “on-the-ground partners working on the frontlines of disaster response especially those focused on protecting and serving marginalized communities — helping the most vulnerable in the United States, the Caribbean and in Africa prepare for what is to come,” the foundation said in a statement.The funding will be channeled through Direct Relief, Partners In Health, Feeding America, the International Rescue Committee, the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund and others.“Never has it been more important or urgent to protect and prepare marginalized and underserved communities –those who will be hit hardest by this pandemic,” CLF’s executive director Justine Lucas said in the statement.The money will go to food banks, testing, healthcare worker training, virus prevention and distribution of critical respiratory supplies.BESPOKE FACE MASKS COMINGHospitals and health care workers in New York without enough face masks to deal with the coronavirus are being promised help from someone more famous for his red carpet looks.Christian Siriano in a tweet vowed to make masks, asking his sewing team to pump them out to help medical responders.
From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness in the elderly and those with preexisting medical conditions.RIHANNA OPENS HER WALLETRihanna‘s Clara Lionel Foundation is giving $5 million to the response efforts against the coronavirus.The money will support “on-the-ground partners working on the frontlines of disaster response especially those focused on protecting and serving marginalized communities — helping the most vulnerable in the United States, the Caribbean and in Africa prepare for what is to come,” the foundation said in a statement.The funding will be channeled through Direct Relief, Partners In Health, Feeding America, the International Rescue Committee, the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund and others.“Never has it been more important or urgent to protect and prepare marginalized and underserved communities –those who will be hit hardest by this pandemic,” CLF’s executive director Justine Lucas said in the statement.The money will go to food banks, testing, healthcare worker training, virus prevention and distribution of critical respiratory supplies.BESPOKE FACE MASKS COMINGHospitals and health care workers in New York without enough face masks to deal with the coronavirus are being promised help from someone more famous for his red carpet looks.Christian Siriano in a tweet vowed to make masks, asking his sewing team to pump them out to help medical responders.