New Apple update helps people know if they have the symptoms of the coronavirus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Apple announced an update to their phones to help users identify coronavirus symptoms, according to CNBC.They say users can ask Siri, ‘Hey do I have coronavirus’, the voice assistant will provide users with a step-by-step questionnaire.The current symptoms of the virus are dry cough, fever or shortness of breath.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Apple announced an update to their phones to help users identify coronavirus symptoms, according to CNBC.They say users can ask Siri, ‘Hey do I have coronavirus’, the voice assistant will provide users with a step-by-step questionnaire.The current symptoms of the virus are dry cough, fever or shortness of breath.
Plymouth church offering 'drive-up communion' during coronavirus pandemic
PLYMOUTH -- As parishioners of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Plymouth head to church this Sunday, they will experience communion a different way.
PLYMOUTH -- As parishioners of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Plymouth head to church this Sunday, they will experience communion a different way.
College students in Florida test positive for coronavirus after spring break trip
TAMPA, Fl. (WFLA) — Five University of Tampa students are recovering after testing positive for COVID-19 during spring break, the school said.The university said the students were traveling together and with other UT students during spring break before testing positive.
TAMPA, Fl. (WFLA) — Five University of Tampa students are recovering after testing positive for COVID-19 during spring break, the school said.The university said the students were traveling together and with other UT students during spring break before testing positive.
Virus rebels from France to Florida disregard lockdown practices
PARIS — Young German adults hold “corona parties" and cough toward older people.
PARIS — Young German adults hold “corona parties" and cough toward older people.
295 positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 4.9K+ tested
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and local health agencies announced Saturday, March 21, that 295 people in the state have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.To date, more than 4,900 people have been tested -- 4,628 have tested negative and there have been four deaths as a result of the virus.Of the four deaths, two have been in Milwaukee County, one was in Ozaukee County and one was in Fond du Lac County.The most recent death was confirmed by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner on Saturday, March 21 as a 69-year-old man who had been hospitalized since March 14.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and local health agencies announced Saturday, March 21, that 295 people in the state have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.To date, more than 4,900 people have been tested -- 4,628 have tested negative and there have been four deaths as a result of the virus.Of the four deaths, two have been in Milwaukee County, one was in Ozaukee County and one was in Fond du Lac County.The most recent death was confirmed by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner on Saturday, March 21 as a 69-year-old man who had been hospitalized since March 14.
Legislators 'very close' on economic rescue package topping $1T
WASHINGTON — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House pushed toward resolution late Saturday on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package, as President Donald Trump urged a deal to steady a nation shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic.With a population on edge and financial markets teetering, all sides indicated a deal is within reach.
WASHINGTON — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House pushed toward resolution late Saturday on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package, as President Donald Trump urged a deal to steady a nation shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic.With a population on edge and financial markets teetering, all sides indicated a deal is within reach.
Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department orders lockdown of long-term care facilities
GRAFTON -- The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department ordered an immediate lockdown of all long-term care facilities in Washington and Ozaukee Counties Saturday, March 21.The order comes following the coronavirus-related death of a 91-year-old man at a Grafton facility on Thursday, March 19.
GRAFTON -- The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department ordered an immediate lockdown of all long-term care facilities in Washington and Ozaukee Counties Saturday, March 21.The order comes following the coronavirus-related death of a 91-year-old man at a Grafton facility on Thursday, March 19.
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.