'There's no reason:' Pharmacy manager reports 'people are hoarding' supplies amid coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News stopped at five stores in the Milwaukee area Wednesday, March 4 and found most had little to no stock of soap, sanitizer, or hand wipes -- a result of coronavirus concerns, according to one worker.At Hayat Pharmacy in Milwaukee, workers told FOX6 on Wednesday suppliers were having difficulty keeping up with how fast items were flying off the shelves."Three or four different wholesalers that we work with, everybody is out," said John Warzyn, manager at the North Avenue Hayat location, who noted face masks in high demand. "What we have on the shelves, which isn't much, is what we can get right now.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News stopped at five stores in the Milwaukee area Wednesday, March 4 and found most had little to no stock of soap, sanitizer, or hand wipes -- a result of coronavirus concerns, according to one worker.At Hayat Pharmacy in Milwaukee, workers told FOX6 on Wednesday suppliers were having difficulty keeping up with how fast items were flying off the shelves."Three or four different wholesalers that we work with, everybody is out," said John Warzyn, manager at the North Avenue Hayat location, who noted face masks in high demand. "What we have on the shelves, which isn't much, is what we can get right now.
'It's serious:' NBA urges fist bumps vs. high 5s amid coronavirus; Bucks adding hand sanitizers
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11 on Wednesday, March 4 with a patient succumbing in California — the first reported fatality outside Washington state — as federal authorities announced an investigation of the Seattle-area nursing home where most of the victims were stricken.Whether it's a Milwaukee Bucks game at Fiserv Forum or neighborhood shops, public places can be veritable Petri dishes, and officials at Fiserv Forum and elsewhere noted coronavirus to be top of mind.
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11 on Wednesday, March 4 with a patient succumbing in California — the first reported fatality outside Washington state — as federal authorities announced an investigation of the Seattle-area nursing home where most of the victims were stricken.Whether it's a Milwaukee Bucks game at Fiserv Forum or neighborhood shops, public places can be veritable Petri dishes, and officials at Fiserv Forum and elsewhere noted coronavirus to be top of mind.
Froedtert doctor: 'Common sense' approach important in minimizing spread of coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- It is already known that COVID-19, commonly referred to as coronavirus, is spread through person-to-person contact and respiratory droplets; however, with each death that is reported, fears surrounding the virus tend to heighten.FOX6 News spoke with an infectious disease specialist who says, right now, it's important to stay calm and be proactive.When it comes to an emerging and rapidly-evolving situation like the COVID-19 outbreak, questions are undoubtedly on the minds of many.
MILWAUKEE -- It is already known that COVID-19, commonly referred to as coronavirus, is spread through person-to-person contact and respiratory droplets; however, with each death that is reported, fears surrounding the virus tend to heighten.FOX6 News spoke with an infectious disease specialist who says, right now, it's important to stay calm and be proactive.When it comes to an emerging and rapidly-evolving situation like the COVID-19 outbreak, questions are undoubtedly on the minds of many.
Expert: Human trials for coronavirus vaccine will begin in ‘a month or so’
WASHINGTON ─ With more than 100 cases of coronavirus in the United States and at least 11 deaths, the U.S. National Institutes of Health is working tirelessly to limit the spread of the potentially deadly illness.Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr.
WASHINGTON ─ With more than 100 cases of coronavirus in the United States and at least 11 deaths, the U.S. National Institutes of Health is working tirelessly to limit the spread of the potentially deadly illness.Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr.
6 pending coronavirus tests in Wisconsin, risk remains low: 'Learning as we go'
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday, March 4, five new pending cases of coronavirus in the state.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday, March 4, five new pending cases of coronavirus in the state.
US health officials announce $1 million in funding to Wisconsin for coronavirus response
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Wednesday, March 4, through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, $1 million in initial funding to support Wisconsin's response to the COVID-19 coronavirus disease.“State and local governments are the backbone of our public health system.
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Wednesday, March 4, through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, $1 million in initial funding to support Wisconsin's response to the COVID-19 coronavirus disease.“State and local governments are the backbone of our public health system.
Airline CEOs head to White House amid coronavirus travel concerns
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump brought eight of the nation’s largest airline companies to the White House on Wednesday.“I want to thank you all, great executives,” President Trump told them.American Airlines CEO Doug Parker thanked the administration for its response to the coronavirus outbreak.“We appreciate the aggressive containment efforts that the United States has done to protect Americans,” Parker said.Starting this week, the administration says all passengers on direct flights from Italy and South Korea are being screened before boarding.In Wednesday’s meeting, industry CEOs said airlines are sanitizing planes between flights and each company is taking creative steps to protect its employees and passengers.“We’ve invented the corona bump at United where you’ll see us all bumping each other,” United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz said.The airlines asked the administration to assure Americans it is safe to travel and to not cancel their vacation plans.Dr.
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump brought eight of the nation’s largest airline companies to the White House on Wednesday.“I want to thank you all, great executives,” President Trump told them.American Airlines CEO Doug Parker thanked the administration for its response to the coronavirus outbreak.“We appreciate the aggressive containment efforts that the United States has done to protect Americans,” Parker said.Starting this week, the administration says all passengers on direct flights from Italy and South Korea are being screened before boarding.In Wednesday’s meeting, industry CEOs said airlines are sanitizing planes between flights and each company is taking creative steps to protect its employees and passengers.“We’ve invented the corona bump at United where you’ll see us all bumping each other,” United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz said.The airlines asked the administration to assure Americans it is safe to travel and to not cancel their vacation plans.Dr.
Cruise returning to San Francisco early after ex-passenger dies of coronavirus
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – The CDC announced Wednesday it is investigating a “small cluster” of coronavirus cases linked to passengers who were on a recent voyage aboard a Grand Princess cruise ship.Some passengers aboard the cruise ship have flu-like symptoms, the CDC says.The City and County of San Francisco are preparing to provide care as appropriate to those on board as the ship is expected to dock back in San Francisco Thursday afternoon.The Mayor’s office, Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Health and the Port of San Francisco are working together as San Francisco continues to prepare for COVID-19.This comes as California announced the state’s first coronavirus death in Placer County.Health officials said the elderly man who had other health conditions died Wednesday at a hospital in Roseville where he was in isolation.The man was likely exposed to the virus while he traveled in February on a Princess cruise ship from San Francisco to Mexico, officials said in a statement.Two others who were on the same cruise ship are presumed positive for the coronavirus.In a health advisory released by Grand Princess – which is operated by Princess Cruises – chief medical officer Dr.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – The CDC announced Wednesday it is investigating a “small cluster” of coronavirus cases linked to passengers who were on a recent voyage aboard a Grand Princess cruise ship.Some passengers aboard the cruise ship have flu-like symptoms, the CDC says.The City and County of San Francisco are preparing to provide care as appropriate to those on board as the ship is expected to dock back in San Francisco Thursday afternoon.The Mayor’s office, Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Health and the Port of San Francisco are working together as San Francisco continues to prepare for COVID-19.This comes as California announced the state’s first coronavirus death in Placer County.Health officials said the elderly man who had other health conditions died Wednesday at a hospital in Roseville where he was in isolation.The man was likely exposed to the virus while he traveled in February on a Princess cruise ship from San Francisco to Mexico, officials said in a statement.Two others who were on the same cruise ship are presumed positive for the coronavirus.In a health advisory released by Grand Princess – which is operated by Princess Cruises – chief medical officer Dr.
House passes bipartisan $8.3 billion bill to battle coronavirus
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House passed an $8.3 billion measure Wednesday to battle the coronavirus outbreak that's spreading rapidly and threatening a major shock to the economy and disruptions to everyday life in the U.S.The swift and sweeping bipartisan vote was a relative rarity in a polarized Washington and came just nine days after the president outlined a $2.5 billion plan that both Trump's GOP allies and Democratic critics said was insufficient.The 415-2 vote came after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi beat a tactical retreat on vaccine price guarantees and followed a debate that lasted only a few minutes.“The government's greatest responsibility is to keep Americans safe,” said House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey, D-N.Y. “This emergency supplemental addresses the coronavirus and takes critical steps to protect the American people from this deadly and expanding outbreak.”The Senate is likely to pass the measure Thursday and send it to the White House for Trump's signature.
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House passed an $8.3 billion measure Wednesday to battle the coronavirus outbreak that's spreading rapidly and threatening a major shock to the economy and disruptions to everyday life in the U.S.The swift and sweeping bipartisan vote was a relative rarity in a polarized Washington and came just nine days after the president outlined a $2.5 billion plan that both Trump's GOP allies and Democratic critics said was insufficient.The 415-2 vote came after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi beat a tactical retreat on vaccine price guarantees and followed a debate that lasted only a few minutes.“The government's greatest responsibility is to keep Americans safe,” said House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey, D-N.Y. “This emergency supplemental addresses the coronavirus and takes critical steps to protect the American people from this deadly and expanding outbreak.”The Senate is likely to pass the measure Thursday and send it to the White House for Trump's signature.
Milwaukee doctor urges public to continue coronavirus precautions: 'Prevention starts now'
MILWAUKEE -- With more than 200 patients passing through the doors at Milwaukee Health Services every day, the need to keep the coronavirus and flu out becomes even greater.
MILWAUKEE -- With more than 200 patients passing through the doors at Milwaukee Health Services every day, the need to keep the coronavirus and flu out becomes even greater.
Public health officials reveal new guidance for travelers in response to coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- To slow the spread of coronavirus into the U.S., the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is working with state public health partners to implement after-travel health precautions.Depending on your travel history, you will be asked to stay home for a period of 14 days from the time you left an area with widespread or ongoing community spread (Level 3 Travel Health Notice).Travel notices fall under different levels, with level 3 travel health notices indicating widespread and sustained transmission of coronavirus and level 2 travel health notices indicating sustained, but not widespread, community transmission.As of Wednesday, March 4, the countries with level 2 and 3 travel health notices include: China, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Japan, and South Korea.
MILWAUKEE -- To slow the spread of coronavirus into the U.S., the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is working with state public health partners to implement after-travel health precautions.Depending on your travel history, you will be asked to stay home for a period of 14 days from the time you left an area with widespread or ongoing community spread (Level 3 Travel Health Notice).Travel notices fall under different levels, with level 3 travel health notices indicating widespread and sustained transmission of coronavirus and level 2 travel health notices indicating sustained, but not widespread, community transmission.As of Wednesday, March 4, the countries with level 2 and 3 travel health notices include: China, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Japan, and South Korea.
Visit by VP Pence to Onalaska canceled, instead he is heading to Washington state
ONALASKA, Wis. -- A planned visit by Vice President Mike Pence to Onalaska for Thursday, March 5 has been canceled.Pence and his wife Karen were expected to appear at the Stoney Creek Inn for a visit.
ONALASKA, Wis. -- A planned visit by Vice President Mike Pence to Onalaska for Thursday, March 5 has been canceled.Pence and his wife Karen were expected to appear at the Stoney Creek Inn for a visit.
US coronavirus death toll rises to 11 with California victim
SEATTLE — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11 on Wednesday with a victim succumbing in California — the nation's first reported fatality outside Washington state — as officials, schools and businesses came under pressure to respond more aggressively to the outbreak.Officials in Placer County, northwest of Sacramento, said an elderly person who tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday after returning from a San Francisco-Mexico cruise had died.
SEATTLE — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11 on Wednesday with a victim succumbing in California — the nation's first reported fatality outside Washington state — as officials, schools and businesses came under pressure to respond more aggressively to the outbreak.Officials in Placer County, northwest of Sacramento, said an elderly person who tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday after returning from a San Francisco-Mexico cruise had died.
'So much we don’t know:' Wisconsin lawmakers quiz health leaders about coronavirus
MADISON, Wis. — Health leaders coordinating Wisconsin's reaction to the new coronavirus assured lawmakers at a briefing Wednesday that the risk of infection remains low in the state, but discussions are underway about how to handle potential outbreaks at prisons, long term care facilities and other places where people congregate.State health officials urged calm, while also acknowledging that much is not known about the virus that causes a disease called COVID-19.
MADISON, Wis. — Health leaders coordinating Wisconsin's reaction to the new coronavirus assured lawmakers at a briefing Wednesday that the risk of infection remains low in the state, but discussions are underway about how to handle potential outbreaks at prisons, long term care facilities and other places where people congregate.State health officials urged calm, while also acknowledging that much is not known about the virus that causes a disease called COVID-19.
Public Safety and Health Committee to hold special meeting on coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- The Public Safety and Health Committee of Milwaukee's Common Council plans to hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 5 that is focused on coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- The Public Safety and Health Committee of Milwaukee's Common Council plans to hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 5 that is focused on coronavirus.
Mequon company touts solution to coronavirus, 'available right in Milwaukee's backyard'
MEQUON -- Leaders of Altapure in Mequon believe they have the solution to stopping the coronavirus in its tracks -- a device that does more than blow smoke.It's called Altapure, and it sends a dry fog through any room, covering it in disinfectant.Company owners noted demand from hospitals and other businesses through the roof since coronavirus started to spread.
MEQUON -- Leaders of Altapure in Mequon believe they have the solution to stopping the coronavirus in its tracks -- a device that does more than blow smoke.It's called Altapure, and it sends a dry fog through any room, covering it in disinfectant.Company owners noted demand from hospitals and other businesses through the roof since coronavirus started to spread.
Looking for hand sanitizer? Good luck finding it
NEW YORK — The hand sanitizers on Amazon were overpriced.
NEW YORK — The hand sanitizers on Amazon were overpriced.
'We're killing that cell:' Waukesha company uses UV-C light to eliminate coronavirus
WAUKESHA -- Officials with Surfacide in Waukesha said their product can help big institutions, like hospitals, kill the coronavirus before it infects humans.Tensions over how to contain the coronavirus escalated Tuesday, March 3 in the United States as the death toll climbed to nine, and lawmakers expressed doubts about the government’s ability to ramp up testing fast enough to deal with the crisis.All of the deaths have occurred in Washington state, and most were residents of a nursing home in suburban Seattle.
WAUKESHA -- Officials with Surfacide in Waukesha said their product can help big institutions, like hospitals, kill the coronavirus before it infects humans.Tensions over how to contain the coronavirus escalated Tuesday, March 3 in the United States as the death toll climbed to nine, and lawmakers expressed doubts about the government’s ability to ramp up testing fast enough to deal with the crisis.All of the deaths have occurred in Washington state, and most were residents of a nursing home in suburban Seattle.
'Preventative and proactive:' Physicians on-site as international gymnasts come to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Tensions over how to contain the coronavirus outbreak escalated Tuesday, March 3 in the United States as the death toll climbed to nine, and lawmakers expressed doubts about the government's ability to ramp up testing fast enough to deal with the crisis.Currently, all of those deaths have occurred in Washington state, and most were residents of a nursing home in suburban Seattle.
MILWAUKEE -- Tensions over how to contain the coronavirus outbreak escalated Tuesday, March 3 in the United States as the death toll climbed to nine, and lawmakers expressed doubts about the government's ability to ramp up testing fast enough to deal with the crisis.Currently, all of those deaths have occurred in Washington state, and most were residents of a nursing home in suburban Seattle.
