Philip Morris production stopped after second employee tests positive for COVID-19
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Philip Morris is temporarily stopping production at its Richmond plant after learning a second employee tested positive for COVID-19.The cigarette and tobacco manufacturing company says it has enough inventory to keep the plant closed for an extended period of time.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Philip Morris is temporarily stopping production at its Richmond plant after learning a second employee tested positive for COVID-19.The cigarette and tobacco manufacturing company says it has enough inventory to keep the plant closed for an extended period of time.
Breast cancer survivor and single mother of 6 dies from coronavirus
EVERETT, Wash. – A single mother of six and a cancer survivor from Washington state is being remembered after she lost her life to the novel coronavirus at age 42.“Great friend, great mother, great wife — she was a wonderful person,” said Jessica Harris, Sundee Rutter’s best friend of 30 years.Rutter, who beat stage 4 breast cancer and also lost her husband years ago, worked hard to provide for her children, according to KOMO.“We’re pretty devastated; she beat cancer and lost the battle to coronavirus?
EVERETT, Wash. – A single mother of six and a cancer survivor from Washington state is being remembered after she lost her life to the novel coronavirus at age 42.“Great friend, great mother, great wife — she was a wonderful person,” said Jessica Harris, Sundee Rutter’s best friend of 30 years.Rutter, who beat stage 4 breast cancer and also lost her husband years ago, worked hard to provide for her children, according to KOMO.“We’re pretty devastated; she beat cancer and lost the battle to coronavirus?
'Not going to let it stop me from partying:' Many ignoring social distancing guidelines amid virus pandemic
MIAMI, Fla. -- For days, health officials have been warning us to stay inside and avoid large groups but not everyone is heeding that advice.Avoid large social gatherings, keep a safe distance from other people, and stay home whenever possible.
MIAMI, Fla. -- For days, health officials have been warning us to stay inside and avoid large groups but not everyone is heeding that advice.Avoid large social gatherings, keep a safe distance from other people, and stay home whenever possible.
Virus pandemic's reach worsens; 10,000 dead worldwide
PARIS — The U.S. warned Americans to avoid all international travel and told citizens abroad to return now or face an “indefinite” absence, and California's governor asked all 40 million residents to stay home, to try to slow a pandemic toll that on Friday surpassed 10,000 people worldwide.Wuhan, China, where the outbreak began, offered a ray of hope with no new infections reported for the second day in a row and only 39 cases reported nationwide — all of them brought from the outside, the government said.In a measure of how the fortunes of East and West have shifted, a Chinese Red Cross official heading an aid delegation to Milan castigated Italians for failing to take their national lockdown seriously.
PARIS — The U.S. warned Americans to avoid all international travel and told citizens abroad to return now or face an “indefinite” absence, and California's governor asked all 40 million residents to stay home, to try to slow a pandemic toll that on Friday surpassed 10,000 people worldwide.Wuhan, China, where the outbreak began, offered a ray of hope with no new infections reported for the second day in a row and only 39 cases reported nationwide — all of them brought from the outside, the government said.In a measure of how the fortunes of East and West have shifted, a Chinese Red Cross official heading an aid delegation to Milan castigated Italians for failing to take their national lockdown seriously.
Preschool-aged child among latest cases of COVID-19 in Illinois county
BARTLETT, Ill. (WGN) — A young child is among the latest confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois.School officials in District U-46 sent a letter to families Thursday that said the child is a student at the Independence Center for Early Learning in Bartlett, Illinois.It is an early childhood program for children ages 3-5 years old.“The student has been isolated and is expected to remain in isolation/self quarantine to prevent spreading the virus,” the letter said.The child has not been identified.“Please keep this student in your thoughts and prayers and please respect the student and his/her family during this incredibly difficult time.
BARTLETT, Ill. (WGN) — A young child is among the latest confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois.School officials in District U-46 sent a letter to families Thursday that said the child is a student at the Independence Center for Early Learning in Bartlett, Illinois.It is an early childhood program for children ages 3-5 years old.“The student has been isolated and is expected to remain in isolation/self quarantine to prevent spreading the virus,” the letter said.The child has not been identified.“Please keep this student in your thoughts and prayers and please respect the student and his/her family during this incredibly difficult time.
Walmart to give cash bonuses to hourly associates, hire 150,000 additional workers
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Walmart announced Thursday that it will be giving cash bonuses to hourly workers and will hire an additional 150,000 people.In a press release, the retail giant said the bonus will be $300 for full-time hourly workers and $150 for part-time hourly workers.
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Walmart announced Thursday that it will be giving cash bonuses to hourly workers and will hire an additional 150,000 people.In a press release, the retail giant said the bonus will be $300 for full-time hourly workers and $150 for part-time hourly workers.
California governor says half of state may get coronavirus; seeks medical ship
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov.
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.