DHS: 157 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 2,192 negative
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Thursday, March 19 announced a total of 155 positive cases of coronavirus in the state.
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Thursday, March 19 announced a total of 155 positive cases of coronavirus in the state.
'Give a smile instead of a hug:' Social distancing presents challenge to funeral-goers
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- In times of sorrow, nothing feels better than a hug.
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- In times of sorrow, nothing feels better than a hug.
Los Angeles to convert rec centers into homeless shelters in bid to slow coronavirus spread
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Los Angeles will turn 42 recreation centers across the city into temporary homeless shelters in a ramped-up effort to house people on the streets vulnerable to the rapidly spreading coronavirus.The rec centers will ultimately provide 6,000 new beds, with the goal of adding at least 1,600 beds across 13 facilities by the end of this week, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Wednesday in his daily briefing on the city's virus response.Garcetti acknowledged it would be “an unprecedented logistical undertaking,” considering the city's usual pace in opening new homeless housing.
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Los Angeles will turn 42 recreation centers across the city into temporary homeless shelters in a ramped-up effort to house people on the streets vulnerable to the rapidly spreading coronavirus.The rec centers will ultimately provide 6,000 new beds, with the goal of adding at least 1,600 beds across 13 facilities by the end of this week, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Wednesday in his daily briefing on the city's virus response.Garcetti acknowledged it would be “an unprecedented logistical undertaking,” considering the city's usual pace in opening new homeless housing.
'Look for the helpers:' Don's Diner becomes grocery and liquor store amid COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers on Tuesday, March 17 ordered a statewide ban on all gatherings of more than 10 people, and closed all bars and dine-in restaurants except for carryout or delivery.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers on Tuesday, March 17 ordered a statewide ban on all gatherings of more than 10 people, and closed all bars and dine-in restaurants except for carryout or delivery.
Messmer Saint Mary Elementary School employee tested positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- An employee at Messmer Saint Mary Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19, school leaders learned on Tuesday, March 17.
MILWAUKEE -- An employee at Messmer Saint Mary Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19, school leaders learned on Tuesday, March 17.
Employee of Milwaukee Co. Election Commission tests positive for COVID-19; 64 cases reported in county
MILWAUKEE -- An employee of the Milwaukee County Election Commission has tested positive for the coronavirus, county officials announced on Thursday, March 19.Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson indicated the individual, over age 60, has not been in the Milwaukee County Courthouse since Tuesday, March 10.
MILWAUKEE -- An employee of the Milwaukee County Election Commission has tested positive for the coronavirus, county officials announced on Thursday, March 19.Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson indicated the individual, over age 60, has not been in the Milwaukee County Courthouse since Tuesday, March 10.
'Need to be there:' Whitefish Bay community raising money for crossing guards during school closure
WHITEFISH BAY -- Local schools remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving several employees without work.
WHITEFISH BAY -- Local schools remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving several employees without work.
'We have to reconnect:' Experts offer tips of fighting coronavirus fears
MILWAUKEE -- It is easy to get caught up in all the negativity, and feel anxious about, coronavirus developments.
MILWAUKEE -- It is easy to get caught up in all the negativity, and feel anxious about, coronavirus developments.
2 more positive cases of COVID-19 in Racine; likely exposed through community interaction
RACINE -- Officials with the City of Racine Health Department on Thursday, March 19 announced two additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.The residents were likely exposed in Wisconsin through community interactions.Officials said in a news release they were actively investigating the circumstances and close contacts of the two individuals in Racine -- monitoring them for development of fever and respiratory symptoms in accordance with DHS and CDC guidance.“Today, two City residents were confirmed to have coronavirus," said Racine Mayor Cory Mason in a news release. "It is all our hope they stay safe and recover quickly.
RACINE -- Officials with the City of Racine Health Department on Thursday, March 19 announced two additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.The residents were likely exposed in Wisconsin through community interactions.Officials said in a news release they were actively investigating the circumstances and close contacts of the two individuals in Racine -- monitoring them for development of fever and respiratory symptoms in accordance with DHS and CDC guidance.“Today, two City residents were confirmed to have coronavirus," said Racine Mayor Cory Mason in a news release. "It is all our hope they stay safe and recover quickly.
Individual present at Milwaukee's Northwestern Mutual campus tested positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- An individual present at Milwaukee's Northwestern Mutual campus tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a company spokeswoman confirmed Thursday, March 19.Below is a statement from the company spokeswoman:
MILWAUKEE -- An individual present at Milwaukee's Northwestern Mutual campus tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a company spokeswoman confirmed Thursday, March 19.Below is a statement from the company spokeswoman:
US warns Americans against all overseas travel
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has upgraded its already dire warning to Americans against all international travel as the coronavirus outbreak spreads.The State Department on Thursday issued a new alert urging Americans not to travel abroad under any circumstances and to return home if they are already abroad unless they plan to remain overseas.“The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19,” it said in the new advice. “In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for an immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has upgraded its already dire warning to Americans against all international travel as the coronavirus outbreak spreads.The State Department on Thursday issued a new alert urging Americans not to travel abroad under any circumstances and to return home if they are already abroad unless they plan to remain overseas.“The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19,” it said in the new advice. “In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for an immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.
'He suffered a lot:' California man who died from COVID-19 visited Disney World, Universal Studios
GLENDORA, Calif. -- A California man who died after testing positive for COVID-19 recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, it was reported Thursday, March 19.In a Facebook post, family members of Jeffrey Ghazarian, 34, said he died Thursday morning at a Pasadena hospital after being hospitalized for several days, according to TMZ."He suffered a lot and put up a good fight," his sister stated, according to TMZ. "We will miss our Jeff every day, but we are thankful for all the fun, happy memories of the times we had together."According to his family, Ghazarian flew from Los Angeles to Orlando on March 2 for a work conference.
GLENDORA, Calif. -- A California man who died after testing positive for COVID-19 recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, it was reported Thursday, March 19.In a Facebook post, family members of Jeffrey Ghazarian, 34, said he died Thursday morning at a Pasadena hospital after being hospitalized for several days, according to TMZ."He suffered a lot and put up a good fight," his sister stated, according to TMZ. "We will miss our Jeff every day, but we are thankful for all the fun, happy memories of the times we had together."According to his family, Ghazarian flew from Los Angeles to Orlando on March 2 for a work conference.
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Carnival offers cruise ships as floating hospitals amid coronavirus pandemic
MIAMI - Carnival Corporation announced on Wednesday, March 19 that some of their cruise ships will be made available to use as temporary hospitals to help address the escalating impacts of coronavirus on communities around the world.They said that as the pandemic adds pressure on land-based health care facilities, including a shortage of hospital beds, governments and health authorities can consider using their cruise ships as temporary health care facilities to treat non-COVID-19 patients.
MIAMI - Carnival Corporation announced on Wednesday, March 19 that some of their cruise ships will be made available to use as temporary hospitals to help address the escalating impacts of coronavirus on communities around the world.They said that as the pandemic adds pressure on land-based health care facilities, including a shortage of hospital beds, governments and health authorities can consider using their cruise ships as temporary health care facilities to treat non-COVID-19 patients.
California restaurant converts to general store amid coronavirus pandemic
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The coronavirus has forced restaurant owners to get creative if they want to continue to be profitable.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The coronavirus has forced restaurant owners to get creative if they want to continue to be profitable.
FOX6 Investigators seek to speak with person who has gone through COVID-19 testing process
MILWAUKEE -- The FOX6 Investigators are looking to speak with someone who has either gone through the process of being tested for the coronavirus -- or who has shown symptoms of COVID-19 and has not been able to get tested.If you would be willing to speak with the FOX6 Investigators, please complete the form below.
MILWAUKEE -- The FOX6 Investigators are looking to speak with someone who has either gone through the process of being tested for the coronavirus -- or who has shown symptoms of COVID-19 and has not been able to get tested.If you would be willing to speak with the FOX6 Investigators, please complete the form below.
Family of 1st person to die from COVID-19 in Los Angeles County can’t get tested
LOS ANGELES -- Loretta and Roddy were on a trip of a lifetime, celebrating retirement and decades of marriage.
LOS ANGELES -- Loretta and Roddy were on a trip of a lifetime, celebrating retirement and decades of marriage.
Conan O'Brien to return to air, with an iPhone from home
NEW YORK — With iPhones and Skype, Conan O'Brien is going back on the air.The late-night host said he will resume putting out new episodes of TBS' “Conan” on March 30.
NEW YORK — With iPhones and Skype, Conan O'Brien is going back on the air.The late-night host said he will resume putting out new episodes of TBS' “Conan” on March 30.
Family of 4 could get $3K under virus relief plan, treasury secretary says
WASHINGTON — The first federal checks to families could be $3,000 for a family of four under the White House proposal to unleash $1 trillion to shore up households and the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday, March 19 that the “checks in the mail” would be direct deposited into people’s accounts under the plan President Donald Trump's administration has proposed to Congress.The payments would be $1,000 per adult and $500 per child so that a family of two parents and two children would receive $3,000, Mnuchin told Fox Business Network.
WASHINGTON — The first federal checks to families could be $3,000 for a family of four under the White House proposal to unleash $1 trillion to shore up households and the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday, March 19 that the “checks in the mail” would be direct deposited into people’s accounts under the plan President Donald Trump's administration has proposed to Congress.The payments would be $1,000 per adult and $500 per child so that a family of two parents and two children would receive $3,000, Mnuchin told Fox Business Network.
1st dog to test positive for coronavirus dies in Hong Kong
HONG KONG -- The first known dog that tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a 17-year-old Pomeranian, has died in Hong Kong, according to a local media report.According to the South China Morning Post, the dog passed away on Monday after it was returned home, following a government quarantine and a negative test.
HONG KONG -- The first known dog that tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a 17-year-old Pomeranian, has died in Hong Kong, according to a local media report.According to the South China Morning Post, the dog passed away on Monday after it was returned home, following a government quarantine and a negative test.