Coronavirus worries: Virginia senators want US to stop relying on foreign-made pharmaceuticals
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Many of the drugs we rely on in our daily lives come from foreign countries, like China.With the coronavirus outbreak, some members of Congress want to restrict that.“We need to make sure that our drug supply is safe, is secure and is American-sourced,” Virginia Sen.
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Many of the drugs we rely on in our daily lives come from foreign countries, like China.With the coronavirus outbreak, some members of Congress want to restrict that.“We need to make sure that our drug supply is safe, is secure and is American-sourced,” Virginia Sen.
Iranian state TV warns ‘millions’ in the country could die from coronavirus
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the outbreak of the new coronavirus ravaging the country, suggesting “millions” could die in the Islamic Republic if the public keeps traveling and ignoring health guidance.A state television journalist who also is a medical doctor gave the warning only hours after hard-line Shiite faithful the previous night pushed their way into the courtyards of two major shrines that had just been closed over fears of the virus.Roughly nine out of 10 of the over 18,000 cases of the new virus confirmed across the Middle East come from Iran, where authorities denied for days the risk the outbreak posed.
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the outbreak of the new coronavirus ravaging the country, suggesting “millions” could die in the Islamic Republic if the public keeps traveling and ignoring health guidance.A state television journalist who also is a medical doctor gave the warning only hours after hard-line Shiite faithful the previous night pushed their way into the courtyards of two major shrines that had just been closed over fears of the virus.Roughly nine out of 10 of the over 18,000 cases of the new virus confirmed across the Middle East come from Iran, where authorities denied for days the risk the outbreak posed.
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity closing all construction sites, ReStores
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity will be closing its Milwaukee headquarters, ReStore locations and construction sites to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.The organization hopes to reopen on April 1 at the earliest and will continue to pay staff during the suspension.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity will be closing its Milwaukee headquarters, ReStore locations and construction sites to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.The organization hopes to reopen on April 1 at the earliest and will continue to pay staff during the suspension.
ICE removes detainees from Kenosha Co. jails 'to safeguard our employees, their families, and the community we serve'
KENOSHA -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are no longer housing ICE detainees in the Kenosha County Jail, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department announced on Tuesday, March 17.
KENOSHA -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are no longer housing ICE detainees in the Kenosha County Jail, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department announced on Tuesday, March 17.
Mall of America will be closed through 'at least' March 31 due to COVID-19 outbreak
BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota -- Mall of America announced on Tuesday, March 17 that they will be closed until "at least" March 31 due to the coronavirus pandemic.Mall of America released the following statement:
BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota -- Mall of America announced on Tuesday, March 17 that they will be closed until "at least" March 31 due to the coronavirus pandemic.Mall of America released the following statement:
HAWS in Waukesha limiting access to shelter, suspending activities due to COVID-19
WAUKESHA -- The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County (HAWS) will be limiting access to the facility on Northview Road in Waukesha.
WAUKESHA -- The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County (HAWS) will be limiting access to the facility on Northview Road in Waukesha.
President Trump wants quick checks sent to public in COVID-19 response
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic cost of the coronavirus pandemic, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday.“The president has instructed me we have to do this now,” he said at the White House briefing.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic cost of the coronavirus pandemic, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday.“The president has instructed me we have to do this now,” he said at the White House briefing.
Sendik's asks shoppers to reserve 7-8 a.m. hour for 'higher-risk' customers
MILWAUKEE -- Sendik's Food Market is asking guests to reserve the hour between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. each day for shoppers who are "at a higher risk of severe illness" by the COVID-19 coronavirus.In a statement, the food market defines the higher-risk group as older adults, age 60 or over, and people with compromised immune systems.
MILWAUKEE -- Sendik's Food Market is asking guests to reserve the hour between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. each day for shoppers who are "at a higher risk of severe illness" by the COVID-19 coronavirus.In a statement, the food market defines the higher-risk group as older adults, age 60 or over, and people with compromised immune systems.
Packers Hall of Fame postpones 2020 induction banquet due to COVID-19 spread
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame has postponed its 2020 induction banquet, originally scheduled for April 18, the organization announced Tuesday, March 17.The decision was made based on government guidance and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which has recommended not holding gatherings of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.A new date for the induction banquet will be announced in the next few weeks.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame has postponed its 2020 induction banquet, originally scheduled for April 18, the organization announced Tuesday, March 17.The decision was made based on government guidance and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which has recommended not holding gatherings of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.A new date for the induction banquet will be announced in the next few weeks.
90 tested positive for coronavirus in Wisconsin, more than 1K negative
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Tuesday, March 17 72 positive cases of coronavirus in the state, and 1,038 people who tested negative.That number from the state did not include a positive case reported by the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department Tuesday, and an additional positive case confirmed by the Fond du Lac County Health Department -- for a total of 12 in that county.The state total, updated at 2 p.m. each day, also did not include a number of positive cases confirmed by Milwaukee County officials in a 4 p.m. news conference Tuesday.
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Tuesday, March 17 72 positive cases of coronavirus in the state, and 1,038 people who tested negative.That number from the state did not include a positive case reported by the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department Tuesday, and an additional positive case confirmed by the Fond du Lac County Health Department -- for a total of 12 in that county.The state total, updated at 2 p.m. each day, also did not include a number of positive cases confirmed by Milwaukee County officials in a 4 p.m. news conference Tuesday.
Kwik Trip suspending self-serve food and drink due to COVID-19 mandates
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Kwik Trip locations, in accordance with recent COVID-19 updates and state mandates, are discontinuing its self-serve food and beverage offerings until further notice.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Kwik Trip locations, in accordance with recent COVID-19 updates and state mandates, are discontinuing its self-serve food and beverage offerings until further notice.
CDC video shows top 20 countries by number of infected people with COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a video that shows the top 20 countries by the number of infected people with the coronavirus (COVID-19) since March 1.Officials say the virus is highly infectious.
MILWAUKEE -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a video that shows the top 20 countries by the number of infected people with the coronavirus (COVID-19) since March 1.Officials say the virus is highly infectious.
Military faces limitations in responding to virus outbreak
WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon is already helping combat the coronavirus outbreak in the United States and is considering ways to do more.But the military faces limits.
WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon is already helping combat the coronavirus outbreak in the United States and is considering ways to do more.But the military faces limits.
More wipes, no jeans: Amazon limits shipments to warehouses
NEW YORK — Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.Among the items that suppliers and third-party sellers can ship to Amazon include canned beans, diapers, dog food, disinfecting wipes, medical supplies and household goods.
NEW YORK — Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.Among the items that suppliers and third-party sellers can ship to Amazon include canned beans, diapers, dog food, disinfecting wipes, medical supplies and household goods.
Residents urged to stop calling 911, going to ER for non-emergency COVID-19 symptoms
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County residents are being asked to avoid calling 911 or going to the emergency room unless they are experiencing a life-safety emergency.According to the Waukesha County Office of the County Executive, the first step to address most health concerns that may be related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is to call your doctor or healthcare provider for medical information or call 211 to be connected with non-profit or government services."Hospitals, doctors offices, and public health providers are experiencing unprecedented call volume from the public.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County residents are being asked to avoid calling 911 or going to the emergency room unless they are experiencing a life-safety emergency.According to the Waukesha County Office of the County Executive, the first step to address most health concerns that may be related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is to call your doctor or healthcare provider for medical information or call 211 to be connected with non-profit or government services."Hospitals, doctors offices, and public health providers are experiencing unprecedented call volume from the public.
Wisconsin State Patrol ready to assist with transport of COVID-19 test kits, samples
MADISON -- The Wisconsin State Patrol has been ordered to assist with the growing need to deliver COVID-19 test kits and samples to designated labs.Through coordination with the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), the Wisconsin State Patrol transported on Saturday, March 14 a patient sample from a nursing home facility to the Hygiene Lab in Madison.Courier services associated with hospitals and the state Hygiene Lab are the first point of contact to transport test kits and samples to their destinations.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin State Patrol has been ordered to assist with the growing need to deliver COVID-19 test kits and samples to designated labs.Through coordination with the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), the Wisconsin State Patrol transported on Saturday, March 14 a patient sample from a nursing home facility to the Hygiene Lab in Madison.Courier services associated with hospitals and the state Hygiene Lab are the first point of contact to transport test kits and samples to their destinations.
Wisconsin Senate postpones session due to coronavirus
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate will not convene for its final regular session day of the year as originally planned next week due to the spread of the coronavirus.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Tuesday that the Senate will meet sometime later in the spring, but did not set a date.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate will not convene for its final regular session day of the year as originally planned next week due to the spread of the coronavirus.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Tuesday that the Senate will meet sometime later in the spring, but did not set a date.
French Open postponed until September because of COVID-19
PARIS -- The French Open tennis tournament was postponed for about four months because of the coronavirus pandemic, shifting from May to September.The French tennis federation announced the decision Tuesday.Main-draw matches for the clay-court tournament at Roland Garros in Paris were scheduled to begin on May 24.This is the first instance of a Grand Slam tournament being affected by the virus that has spread around the world.
PARIS -- The French Open tennis tournament was postponed for about four months because of the coronavirus pandemic, shifting from May to September.The French tennis federation announced the decision Tuesday.Main-draw matches for the clay-court tournament at Roland Garros in Paris were scheduled to begin on May 24.This is the first instance of a Grand Slam tournament being affected by the virus that has spread around the world.
2 workers at World Health Organization have tested positive for coronavirus
NEW YORK -- Two workers at the World Health Organization have tested positive for coronavirus.The WHO says the staffers began showing symptoms when they left the office.Their cases speak to a growing issue of health care workers worldwide who have tested positive for the virus since the global pandemic began.US Surgeon General Jerome Adams took to Twitter last month to address a shortage of N-95 protective masks, saying healthcare workers need them to protect themselves while caring for sick patients and urging the general public not to buy them.
NEW YORK -- Two workers at the World Health Organization have tested positive for coronavirus.The WHO says the staffers began showing symptoms when they left the office.Their cases speak to a growing issue of health care workers worldwide who have tested positive for the virus since the global pandemic began.US Surgeon General Jerome Adams took to Twitter last month to address a shortage of N-95 protective masks, saying healthcare workers need them to protect themselves while caring for sick patients and urging the general public not to buy them.
Ohio postpones Democratic primary, Florida workers a no-show
WASHINGTON — The new coronavirus hampered efforts by voters to get to the polls in some states on Tuesday as the global pandemic left the Democratic presidential primary consumed with uncertainty.Leaders in Ohio called off their primary just hours before polls were set to open, citing the need to combat the coronavirus.
WASHINGTON — The new coronavirus hampered efforts by voters to get to the polls in some states on Tuesday as the global pandemic left the Democratic presidential primary consumed with uncertainty.Leaders in Ohio called off their primary just hours before polls were set to open, citing the need to combat the coronavirus.