No Joke: UW-Madison student returns from Spain, warns of coronavirus reality
WAUKESHA -- Annabella Kolinski was supposed to be in Spain for two more months.
WAUKESHA -- Annabella Kolinski was supposed to be in Spain for two more months.
Gov. Evers confirms 2 COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin
MADISON — Together with state health officials at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Gov.
MADISON — Together with state health officials at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Gov.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in self-quarantine, came in contact with person who tested positive
MILWAUKEE -- In a statement shared Thursday, March 19, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced that he is in self-quarantine.
MILWAUKEE -- In a statement shared Thursday, March 19, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced that he is in self-quarantine.
As Wisconsin COVID-19 cases climb, so do wait times for test results
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- 19-year-old Annika Taylor describes it as living in a movie she never wanted to watch."I started getting a cough a week and a half ago and I thought it was midterm stress because I always get sick right after midterms," Taylor said in a Skype interview from her home in Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- 19-year-old Annika Taylor describes it as living in a movie she never wanted to watch."I started getting a cough a week and a half ago and I thought it was midterm stress because I always get sick right after midterms," Taylor said in a Skype interview from her home in Milwaukee County.
Wisconsin National Guard preparing troops to assist state's coronavirus response if needed
MADISON -- The Wisconsin National Guard is posturing forces to ensure it is ready to respond to potential requests for assistance from other state agencies or communities if its assistance is requested.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin National Guard is posturing forces to ensure it is ready to respond to potential requests for assistance from other state agencies or communities if its assistance is requested.
California governor issues statewide stay-at-home order
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov.
'We're all in the same boat:' Bars, breweries searching for business amid mandated closures
MILWAUKEE -- In support of those in the community, and growlers, sitting at the bar is a thing of the past.
MILWAUKEE -- In support of those in the community, and growlers, sitting at the bar is a thing of the past.
US, Mexico discussing travel restrictions
MEXICO CITY — Mexico's Foreign Relations Minister says he has held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about travel restrictions at the border "that won't paralyze economic activity, and leave the border open to commerce and workers."Marcelo Ebrard said Thursday he would give more details tomorrow.Pompeo wrote in his Twitter account that he and Ebrard “have been working closely on travel restrictions that balance protecting our citizens from further transmission of #COVID19.
MEXICO CITY — Mexico's Foreign Relations Minister says he has held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about travel restrictions at the border "that won't paralyze economic activity, and leave the border open to commerce and workers."Marcelo Ebrard said Thursday he would give more details tomorrow.Pompeo wrote in his Twitter account that he and Ebrard “have been working closely on travel restrictions that balance protecting our citizens from further transmission of #COVID19.
Burger King, Cheesecake Factory offering promotions amid COVID-19 outbreak
CLEVELAND (WJW) — Some restaurant chains are offering special promotions amid the coronavirus outbreak.The Cheesecake Factory is currently offering customers a free slice of cheesecake with orders of at least $30.Customers must use the code “FREESLICE” when ordering online.The promotion runs until April 16 at participating locations only.
CLEVELAND (WJW) — Some restaurant chains are offering special promotions amid the coronavirus outbreak.The Cheesecake Factory is currently offering customers a free slice of cheesecake with orders of at least $30.Customers must use the code “FREESLICE” when ordering online.The promotion runs until April 16 at participating locations only.
'Mass hysteria:' 7 Wisconsin friends stuck in Peru amid COVID-19 lockdown
CUSCO, Peru -- Staying inside your home for days at a time can be tough, but FOX6 News on Thursday, March 19 spoke with some Wisconsin families desperate to get back to theirs.
CUSCO, Peru -- Staying inside your home for days at a time can be tough, but FOX6 News on Thursday, March 19 spoke with some Wisconsin families desperate to get back to theirs.
Doctor at Waupun prison positive for COVID-19; ACLU asks policymakers to consider release
WAUPUN -- A doctor at Waupun Correctional Institution tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to an email sent Wednesday, March 18 by Waupun Correctional Institution Warden Brian Foster.
WAUPUN -- A doctor at Waupun Correctional Institution tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to an email sent Wednesday, March 18 by Waupun Correctional Institution Warden Brian Foster.
NBA shuttering facilities, as more teams face positive tests
LOS ANGELES -- The NBA has told its teams to close their training and practice facilities to all players and staff starting Friday, a development that came on a day where four more teams revealed they have had players or staff test positive for the coronavirus.The Los Angeles Lakers said Thursday that two of their players tested positive, and Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics said he tested positive as well.
LOS ANGELES -- The NBA has told its teams to close their training and practice facilities to all players and staff starting Friday, a development that came on a day where four more teams revealed they have had players or staff test positive for the coronavirus.The Los Angeles Lakers said Thursday that two of their players tested positive, and Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics said he tested positive as well.
'Unfortunately, it's something we expect:' BBB, Department of Justice warn of coronavirus scams
MILWAUKEE -- At a time when many people are self-isolating, a new group of people is trying hard to get into your life -- spinning lies to get your personal information.If social isolation wasn't enough, there's a new reason to be on alert that is now targeting your phone and email.
MILWAUKEE -- At a time when many people are self-isolating, a new group of people is trying hard to get into your life -- spinning lies to get your personal information.If social isolation wasn't enough, there's a new reason to be on alert that is now targeting your phone and email.
Kohl’s announces temporary closure of stores nationwide; Credit Center employee has COVID-19
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Kohl’s officials announced as the result of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, the temporary closure of stores nationwide effective Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, a spokeswoman confirmed for FOX6 News an employee at the Credit Center in Menomonee Falls tested positive for coronavirus.Below is the statement FOX6 received Thursday morning from the Kohl's spokeswoman:
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Kohl’s officials announced as the result of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, the temporary closure of stores nationwide effective Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, a spokeswoman confirmed for FOX6 News an employee at the Credit Center in Menomonee Falls tested positive for coronavirus.Below is the statement FOX6 received Thursday morning from the Kohl's spokeswoman:
Packers Tailgate Tour canceled, donations planned for nonprofits
GREEN BAY -- The 15th annual Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour -- originally scheduled to travel to La Crosse, Madison and Milwaukee from May 15-17 -- has been canceled as part of the collective effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.This decision was made based on guidance from government officials and the CDC, in light of their recommendations for limiting gathering sizes and practicing social distancing as much as possible.
GREEN BAY -- The 15th annual Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour -- originally scheduled to travel to La Crosse, Madison and Milwaukee from May 15-17 -- has been canceled as part of the collective effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.This decision was made based on guidance from government officials and the CDC, in light of their recommendations for limiting gathering sizes and practicing social distancing as much as possible.
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton tested positive for COVID-19: '4 more days at home'
NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton says he has tested positive for the coronavirus, is resting comfortably at home and is making his test result public in hopes he can motivate people to do more to fight the pandemic.Payton learned Thursday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, he told ESPN before posting a photo of himself smiling as he sat on a couch next to his dog.“Appreciate the well wishes,” Payton wrote on his Twitter page. “I'm feeling better and fortunate to not have any of the respiratory symptoms. 4 more days at home.”Payton, 56, is the first employee of either an NFL team or the league to make such a diagnosis public.Payton told ESPN that he was tested Monday for coronavirus after he began to feel ill a day earlier.
NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton says he has tested positive for the coronavirus, is resting comfortably at home and is making his test result public in hopes he can motivate people to do more to fight the pandemic.Payton learned Thursday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, he told ESPN before posting a photo of himself smiling as he sat on a couch next to his dog.“Appreciate the well wishes,” Payton wrote on his Twitter page. “I'm feeling better and fortunate to not have any of the respiratory symptoms. 4 more days at home.”Payton, 56, is the first employee of either an NFL team or the league to make such a diagnosis public.Payton told ESPN that he was tested Monday for coronavirus after he began to feel ill a day earlier.
Pennsylvania governor orders non-life-sustaining businesses to close by 8 p.m. Thursday
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses to close at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19 to help slow the spread of COVID-19.In a press release, Wolf said enforcement actions would begin at 12:01 a.m. Saturday for businesses that do not close physical locations.“To protect the health and safety of all Pennsylvanians, we need to take more aggressive mitigation actions,” said Gov.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses to close at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19 to help slow the spread of COVID-19.In a press release, Wolf said enforcement actions would begin at 12:01 a.m. Saturday for businesses that do not close physical locations.“To protect the health and safety of all Pennsylvanians, we need to take more aggressive mitigation actions,” said Gov.
DWD: 29,300 unemployment applications submitted in Wisconsin in 4 days
MADISON -- Unemployment claims by workers displaced due to the coronavirus pandemic skyrocketed since Sunday, March 15.Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman said Thursday, March 19 preliminary numbers showed there were 1,500 claims on Sunday, 4,300 on Monday, 8,500 on Tuesday, and 15,000 on Wednesday.Gov.
MADISON -- Unemployment claims by workers displaced due to the coronavirus pandemic skyrocketed since Sunday, March 15.Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman said Thursday, March 19 preliminary numbers showed there were 1,500 claims on Sunday, 4,300 on Monday, 8,500 on Tuesday, and 15,000 on Wednesday.Gov.
Military families face challenges amid coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON — National Guard units have already been called to help contain the outbreak in some areas, with more expected as the pandemic continues.“We’re fielding a wide range of questions from families,” said Kelly Hruska, a member of the National Military Family Association.Hruska added those questions reflect the uncertainty military families are facing with loved ones deployed overseas and here at home.
WASHINGTON — National Guard units have already been called to help contain the outbreak in some areas, with more expected as the pandemic continues.“We’re fielding a wide range of questions from families,” said Kelly Hruska, a member of the National Military Family Association.Hruska added those questions reflect the uncertainty military families are facing with loved ones deployed overseas and here at home.
'It's hard to breathe:' Snap-on worker worries he has COVID-19 after case confirmed at plant
MILWAUKEE -- An employee at Snap-on‘s Milwaukee manufacturing facility tested positive for the coronavirus, a company spokesman confirmed Wednesday, March 18.
MILWAUKEE -- An employee at Snap-on‘s Milwaukee manufacturing facility tested positive for the coronavirus, a company spokesman confirmed Wednesday, March 18.