'A really big experiment:' Parents turn teachers amid virus

'A really big experiment:' Parents turn teachers amid virus

BUFFALO, N.Y. — After her sixth-grade son's school in Buffalo, New York, closed amid the coronavirus outbreak, Roxanne Ojeda-Valentin returned to campus with shopping bags to take home textbooks and weeks' worth of assignments prepared by teachers.A single mother with a full-time job, she now joins millions of parents around the country — and the world — suddenly thrust into the role of their children's primary educators, leaving them scrambling to sift through educational resources and juggle lesson plans with jobs and other responsibilities.“It’s a really big experiment,” Ojeda-Valentin said as she left the school, her second stop after picking up materials from her fourth-grade daughter's school.Even in school districts that are providing remote instruction, the burden falls on parents to keep their children on task.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — After her sixth-grade son's school in Buffalo, New York, closed amid the coronavirus outbreak, Roxanne Ojeda-Valentin returned to campus with shopping bags to take home textbooks and weeks' worth of assignments prepared by teachers.A single mother with a full-time job, she now joins millions of parents around the country — and the world — suddenly thrust into the role of their children's primary educators, leaving them scrambling to sift through educational resources and juggle lesson plans with jobs and other responsibilities.“It’s a really big experiment,” Ojeda-Valentin said as she left the school, her second stop after picking up materials from her fourth-grade daughter's school.Even in school districts that are providing remote instruction, the burden falls on parents to keep their children on task.

FDA: Newly-approved coronavirus test works in 45 minutes, to be rolled out next week

FDA: Newly-approved coronavirus test works in 45 minutes, to be rolled out next week

SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has approved the use of a rapid coronavirus diagnostic test that returns results in approximately 45 minutes.Cepheid, a California-based molecular diagnostics company behind the test, says that it expects it to begin shipping next week."During this time of increased demand for hospital services, Clinicians urgently need an on-demand diagnostic test for real-time management of patients being evaluated for admission to health-care facilities.

SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has approved the use of a rapid coronavirus diagnostic test that returns results in approximately 45 minutes.Cepheid, a California-based molecular diagnostics company behind the test, says that it expects it to begin shipping next week."During this time of increased demand for hospital services, Clinicians urgently need an on-demand diagnostic test for real-time management of patients being evaluated for admission to health-care facilities.

New Apple update helps people know if they have the symptoms of the coronavirus

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 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

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.

295 positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 4.9K+ tested

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

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

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 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.

Vice President Mike Pence, wife Karen test negative for coronavirus

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.

Ascension Wisconsin accepting equipment donations

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

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

'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

'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.