My24 News Briefs

News Update | FDA Approves Anti-Viral Drug

...- Andrew Drout

The FDA approves the use of an anti-viral drug shown to help treat coronavirus. Take the #stayhomeMKE pledge.

News Update | Vaccine Could Be Ready By January 2021

...- Andrew Drout

The Nation's top infectious disease expert is optimistic about the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine as early as January.

News Update | Do Masks Work?

...- Andrew Drout

As the Country begins to ramp up for a return to work it will be far from business as usual, and many will be required to wear masks.

News Update | New Measures To Protect Senior Citizens

...- Andrew Drout

Senior Citizens are among the highest at risk population for coronavirus complications, Congress and the White House are allocating more resources to protect them.

News Update | 3.8 Million More Americans File For Unemployment

...- Andrew Drout

Heading into May new jobs numbers are showing how much of an impact the virus has had on the economy, some experts think unemployment may be nearing 20%.

News Update | COVID-19 Response In Sweden

...- Andrew Drout

Many people are reviewing how Sweden is handling the crisis. Take the #stayhomeMKE pledge.

News Update | Saving The Economy

...- Andrew Drout

The Federal Reserve pledges to take aggressive action to support the economy, which includes keeping interest rates near zero.

News Update | FDA Approves Drug Used To Fight Ebola

...- Andrew Drout

The NY Times is reporting the FDA has now granted emergency use of an anti-viral drug once used to treat the Ebola virus.

News Update | Increasing COVID19 Testing

...- Andrew Drout

There is a strong need for increased testing in the U. S. , but some States are having a hard time getting the testing kits.

News Update | Fear Of Meat Shortages

...- Andrew Drout

There are growing worries that the spread of the coronavirus will soon cause a shortage of meat and other perishable foods.

News Update | Watchdog Groups Express Concerns Over CDC

...- Andrew Drout

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic Americans have looked to the CDC for answers, but some are expressing concerns about the job the CDC is doing.

News Update | House Delays Return to D.C.

...- Andrew Drout

In Washington D. C. House lawmakers will be pushing back when they return to Capitol Hill, and another stimulus payment could be on the table.

News Update | Plasma Donations Needed

...- Andrew Drout

With nearly a million cases of the virus the Red Cross is doing what it can to help those who are sick recover.

News Update | Mom Writes Children's Book About COVID19

...- Andrew Drout

Parents living through this pandemic have the added stress of trying to explain what's happening to their children, but one mom decided to write about it.

News Update | President Trump Vows To Increase Testing

...- Andrew Drout

President Trump is trying to assure the Country that testing won't be a problem as more States start to reopen.

News Update | FDA Approves Anti-Viral Drug

...- Andrew Drout

The FDA approves the use of an anti-viral drug shown to help treat coronavirus. Take the #stayhomeMKE pledge.

News Update | Vaccine Could Be Ready By January 2021

...- Andrew Drout

The Nation's top infectious disease expert is optimistic about the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine as early as January.

News Update | Do Masks Work?

...- Andrew Drout

As the Country begins to ramp up for a return to work it will be far from business as usual, and many will be required to wear masks.

News Update | New Measures To Protect Senior Citizens

...- Andrew Drout

Senior Citizens are among the highest at risk population for coronavirus complications, Congress and the White House are allocating more resources to protect them.

News Update | 3.8 Million More Americans File For Unemployment

...- Andrew Drout

Heading into May new jobs numbers are showing how much of an impact the virus has had on the economy, some experts think unemployment may be nearing 20%.

News Update | COVID-19 Response In Sweden

...- Andrew Drout

Many people are reviewing how Sweden is handling the crisis. Take the #stayhomeMKE pledge.

News Update | Saving The Economy

...- Andrew Drout

The Federal Reserve pledges to take aggressive action to support the economy, which includes keeping interest rates near zero.

News Update | FDA Approves Drug Used To Fight Ebola

...- Andrew Drout

The NY Times is reporting the FDA has now granted emergency use of an anti-viral drug once used to treat the Ebola virus.

News Update | Increasing COVID19 Testing

...- Andrew Drout

There is a strong need for increased testing in the U. S. , but some States are having a hard time getting the testing kits.

News Update | Fear Of Meat Shortages

...- Andrew Drout

There are growing worries that the spread of the coronavirus will soon cause a shortage of meat and other perishable foods.

News Update | Watchdog Groups Express Concerns Over CDC

...- Andrew Drout

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic Americans have looked to the CDC for answers, but some are expressing concerns about the job the CDC is doing.

News Update | House Delays Return to D.C.

...- Andrew Drout

In Washington D. C. House lawmakers will be pushing back when they return to Capitol Hill, and another stimulus payment could be on the table.

News Update | Plasma Donations Needed

...- Andrew Drout

With nearly a million cases of the virus the Red Cross is doing what it can to help those who are sick recover.

News Update | Mom Writes Children's Book About COVID19

...- Andrew Drout

Parents living through this pandemic have the added stress of trying to explain what's happening to their children, but one mom decided to write about it.

News Update | President Trump Vows To Increase Testing

...- Andrew Drout

President Trump is trying to assure the Country that testing won't be a problem as more States start to reopen.

News Update | Producing More Toilet Paper

...- Andrew Drout

In the earlier phases of the coronavirus pandemic residents across the Country prepared for isolation by buying extra toilet paper, which lead to shortages at stores which is still a problem today.

News Update | Convalescent Plasma Therapy May Help Patients

...- Andrew Drout

As the number of cases continue to grow, experts are looking at new ways to possibly fight the virus. Take the #stayhomeMKE pledge.

News Update | States Focus On Next COVID Funding Battle

...- Andrew Drout

As the cases grow, a number of States have already allowed businesses to reopen and some are concerned this could lead to a rise in coronavirus cases.

News Update | The Next Fight For Federal Funding

...- Andrew Drout

As States across the U. S. get set to reopen, some lawmakers believe more federal funding will be needed to kickstart the economy.

News Update | Kids Use 3D Printers To Make Masks

...- Andrew Drout

Personal Protective Equipment for first responders and healthcare workers can still be challenging to come by, but some unlikely heroes are spending their sheltered in place time creating critical supplies.

News Update | Using UV Lighting To Sanitize Workers

...- Andrew Drout

This week the President caused a stir when he said that UV rays could be used in the fight against the coronavirus. Some experts believe that this could be dangerous, but some businesses are looking into the idea.

News Update | Some States Begin To Reopen

...- Andrew Drout

More than 26 million Americans have filed for unemployment, some States are now looking to reopen so people can start getting back to work.

News Update | President Trump Approves More Money In Aid

...- Andrew Drout

The White House says 18 States have seen a week long decline in coronavirus cases. This week some began allowing non-essential businesses to reopen.

News Update | Trials and Treatments

...- Andrew Drout

Preliminary results from a highly anticipated study of hydroxychloroquine are not as promising as some have promoted.

News Update | Evictions During COVID19

...- Andrew Drout

It is now tougher for landlords to evict tenants in many States. This is supposed to help people who can't pay their bills, but some people are taking advantage of it.

News Update | Mixed Messages During Pandemic

...- Andrew Drout

The last six weeks have been a time where Americans are eager for information about the pandemic and what they need to know. But sometimes those messages keep changing day by day.

News Update | White House: Sun Could Help Fight The Virus

...- Andrew Drout

The White House is touting scientific evidence that the summer weather could help fight the cornonavirus.

News Update | House Votes On New Relief Bill

...- Andrew Drout

The House passes a nearly 500 billion dollar relief package. Take the #stayhomeMKE pledge.

News Update | Contact Tracing

...- Andrew Drout

To reopen the Country Governors are stressing the importance of testing and contact tracing. In some States this could be automated.

News Update | Abbott Labs Distributing Tests

...- Andrew Drout

Abbott Laboratories is announcing the release of an antibody test, but it doesn't have FDA approval.

News Update | President Trump To Unveil New Guidelines

...- Andrew Drout

President Trump is claiming the Country is passed it's peak for coronavirus cases, and says guidelines for the reopening will be unveiled today.

News Update | House To Vote On Relief Package

...- Andrew Drout

Congress is on the verge of passing another relief package.

News Update | Oil Prices Hit Record Lows

...- Andrew Drout

This week oil prices dipped to record breaking lows, economists are saying the coronavirus is wreaking havoc on the oil and gas industry.

News Update | Cellphones Caused The Spread Of Coronavirus?

...- Andrew Drout

For years people have been claiming that new cellphone technology called 5G is a threat to your health. Now there are claims on social media that try to connect 5G with the outbreak of coronavirus.

News Update | Senate Passes Another Aid Bill

...- Andrew Drout

As the cases grow, the Senate passes another aid package. But some aren't happy how Congress is handing out unprecdented amounts of money with fewer lawmakers having a say.

News Update | Poison Center Calls Increasing

...- Andrew Drout

We're now seeing a big jump in the number of people accidentally getting poisoned by household cleaners.

News Update | Poison Center Calls Increasing

...- Andrew Drout

We're now seeing a big jump in the number of people accidentally getting poisoned by household cleaners. Take the #stayhomeMKE pledge.

News Update | States Prepare To Reopen Certain Businesses

...- Andrew Drout

Some States are preparing to end stay at home restrictions, these moves come as health officials say the coronavirus remains a significant threat.

News Update | Concerns Over Reopening The Economy

...- Andrew Drout

The Nation's top infectious disease expert warns against lifting restrictions before there are reliable means for testing.

News Update | 1 on 1 With The Surgeon General

...- Andrew Drout

As States come to grips with the decision to reopen, one of the experts they consult with is Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams.

News Update | Home Care Workers Report P.P.E. Shortage

...- Andrew Drout

Around the Country some home care workers say they don't have enough personal protective equipment.

News Update | Walmart Workers Required To Wear Masks

...- Andrew Drout

Starting Monday Walmart is requiring all of its employees to start wearing masks.

A potential COVID-19 vaccine without a shot? One research team is working on a patch

...- JOCE STERMAN and ALEX BRAUER, Sinclair Broadcast Group

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (SBG)—Researchers around the world are frantically working on a vaccine to combat COVID-19. But what if you could one day get that protection without a shot? One research team in Pittsburgh is working on a small skin patch it says has the potential to stick it to the coronavirus in an innovative way. Joce Sterman and Alex Brauer, Sinclair Broadcast Group. It’s a tiny flexible patch, as small as your fingertip.

News Update | Good Chance Of Getting Deal

...- Andrew Drout

The President says another deal could be reached on another stimulus plan by today, much of that money going to small business owners.

News Update | Putting The Numbers In Perspective

...- Andrew Drout

In the fight against the coronavirus there's new hope that the numbers could be moving in the right direction.

News Update | "One World: Together At Home" Concert

...- Andrew Drout

As the cases grow there is a global movement, the"One World: Together At Home" Concert.

News Update | Charting A Course To Reopen

...- Andrew Drout

President Trump is stressing it's time to get back to normal and time for the economy to reopen.

News Update | Pandemic Deficit Impact

...- Andrew Drout

Here in the United States there are growing concerns the ongoing pandemic will cause the national debt to skyrocket.

News Update | President Wants States To Increase Testing

...- Andrew Drout

Governors are now sharing plans to reopen States across the U. S.

News Update | Unable To Receive Stimulus Checks

...- Andrew Drout

Many people are waiting for their stimulus checks, but not every American is getting one.

News Update | Hospitals Make Ventilator Plans

...- Andrew Drout

Since some States are flattening the curve, this could mean officials would not need to ration life saving resources like ventilators.

News Update | Plans To Reopen The Economy

...- Andrew Drout

All of the Governors had a conference call with the President to discuss plans to reopen the Government.

News Update | Travel Refund Frustrations

...- Andrew Drout

More people are getting frustrated in this economy, the new issue is people who cancelled flights due to the outbreak are having a hard time getting their money back.

News Update | Ohio Lawmaker's Stimulus Plan

...- Andrew Drout

While many Americans are seeing stimulus payments in their back accounts. An Ohio Lawmaker is working to get Americans more money.

News Update | President Trump To Unveil New Guidelines

...- Andrew Drout

President Trump is claiming the Country is passed it's peak for coronavirus cases and says guidelines for reopening the Country will be unveiled today.

News Update | President, States Work On Plans To "Reopen"

...- Andrew Drout

The President is getting more input on when to open the Country, just as States design their own plans.

News Update | Dairies Producing Less Milk

...- Andrew Drout

One industry that is being hard hit during the crisis are dairy farms.

News Update | Americans Hoping To Take Antibody Test

...- Andrew Drout

As researchers learn more about COVID 19, they're discovering a significant number of infected people were asymptomatic.

News Update | President Pulling Funding From The WHO

...- Andrew Drout

The rising cases come as President Trump faces scrutiny over his own handling of the outbreak.

News Update | Hospitals Furloughing Staff

...- Andrew Drout

In a time where healthcare workers are needed more than ever, many hospitals are furloughing staff.

News Update | Where Is Your Stimulus Check?

...- Andrew Drout

The I. R. S. and the Treasury Department are setting up new websites to help people get their stimulus checks sooner.

News Update | Trump Goes On The Defense

...- Andrew Drout

As the cases rise in the U. S. , so are the questions about the Trump Administration's response.

News Update | Rapid Testing For Healthcare Workers

...- Andrew Drout

Some healthcare workers are able to get tested in just minutes.

News Update | Athlete Compensation Laws

...- Andrew Drout

As sports fans across the country wait for the return of their favorite teams, another issues continues to be the importance of college athletes getting paid.

News Update | Questions Remain Over Reopening The Economy

...- Andrew Drout

President Trump has to make a very important decision on when to reopen the economy.

News Update | Huge Easter Food Giveaway

...- Andrew Drout

People across the country are out of work as States keep with tough measures to stop the spread of COVID 19, and food banks say because of this demand is up.

News Update | Massive Lines For Food Donations

...- Andrew Drout

The economic fallout from the pandemic is generating a huge demand for free food. The hungry and out of work are flocking to food banks for help.

News Update | Pandemic Changes How People Celebrate Easter and Passover

...- Andrew Drout

The coronavirus is having an impact on religious services across the country.

News Update | Social Distancing Couldn't Keep Them Apart

...- Andrew Drout

One man is going above and beyond to see his wife after the virus forced them to spend time apart.

News Update | Doctor Shares Story Of Wife's Survival

...- Andrew Drout

A physician shares his wife's frightening experience of what's it's like to wrestle with the virus.

News Update | Experimental Drug Helps Doctor Recover

...- Andrew Drout

Doctors in Washington State have been dealing with the coronavirus longer than anyone in the country. One of their doctors became infected and was on life support, but is recovering after an experimental drug saved his life.

News Update | Concerns If People Ignore Social Distancing

...- Andrew Drout

New models crediting social distancing for a projected death toll of 60,000 Americans, compared to as many as four times that amount just a week ago. But those numbers could reverse depending on what happens this weekend.

News Update | Could COVID 19 Test Results Be Wrong?

...- Andrew Drout

Nearly half a million people in the U. S. have tested positive for the coronavirus, but not all of the tests will give correct results.

News Update | Healthcare Workers On The Front Lines

...- Andrew Drout

Healthcare professionals working on the front lines are risking their lives everyday as they provide care during the pandemic. Take the #stayhomeMKE pledge.

News Update | Death Toll Rises In The U.S.

...- Andrew Drout

This week is being incredibly tough on the United States as the death toll rises.

News Update | Fight Over More Emergency Funding

...- Andrew Drout

New numbers are showing that almost 17 million Americans are out of work because of the pandemic. Now many of those people are looking to Washington for help.

News Update | Shoppers Buying Chicken During Outbreak

...- Andrew Drout

It's not only toilet paper and hand sanitizer that's becoming a hard to find item during the pandemic.

News Update | What It's Like On The Front Lines

...- Andrew Drout

Checking in with the leading doctor who's working inside two New York hospitals where hundreds of new patients are arriving.

News Update | Task Force Identifies Next Possible Hotspots

...- Andrew Drout

The White House Task Force is Identifying the next potential hotspots in this coronavirus pandemic.

News Update | Frequently Asked Questions About Face Masks

...- Andrew Drout

A lot people are now wearing face masks in public, and people have questions about those face masks.

News Update | More People Are Seeking Mental Health

...- Andrew Drout

The number of people seeking mental health during this pandemic is rising.

News Update | Another Relief Package Could Be On the Way

...- Andrew Drout

Lawmakers are indicating another massive relief package could be on the way.

News Update | Keeping Supplies In Stock

...- Andrew Drout

Hospitals and other facilities can't function right now without products like gloves and hand sanitizer. There's an entire system to make sure that supply keeps flowing to the front lines.

News Update | Deciding Who Gets Ventilators

...- Andrew Drout

There is a dire need for medical equipment, especially ventilators. But how should doctors and nurses on the front lines decide who gets one and who doesn't.

News Update | COVID 19 Total Deaths May Be Higher

...- Andrew Drout

The CDC says that the number of COVID 19 deaths in the U. S. may be higher than its count.

News Update | Washington Working To Ease Concerns

...- Andrew Drout

In a world of mixed messages and fears over who is a carrier of the coronavirus, Washington is trying to ease both health and economic concerns.

News Update | Virtual Funerals During The Outbreak

...- Andrew Drout

The outbreak is forcing people across the country to stay home, that means some people aren't able to make it to their loved one's funeral.

News Update | Next Few Weeks Critical To Flatten The Curve

...- Andrew Drout

U. S. Officials are warning that this week will be an especially rough week as we continue to fight back against COVID 19, but they also hope the outbreak will ease shortly after.

News Update | Health Experts Prepare For Bitter Week Ahead

...- Andrew Drout

The President and health experts across the country say we are in for a rough week.

My24 News Brief | Money Smart Week April 4-11th

...- Andrew Drout

April is National Financial Literacy Month. It’s an excellent opportunity to review and upgrade your financial smarts and to teach your children about fiscal responsibility. Money Smart Week is April 4-11th, for tips visit www. smartaboutmoney. org.

News Update | Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories Spread

...- Andrew Drout

Although the U. S. now has the most confirmed cases in the world and thousands of people have died, many people continue to downplay the seriousness of this virus, some even spreading conspiracy theories.

News Update | Gig Economy Falters As Virus Spreads

...- Andrew Drout

More than 6 million Americans have already filed for unemployment just last week, but that number may not tell the entire story.

News Update | President Gives Update In Response To COVID 19

...- Andrew Drout

"This could be the toughest week ahead", that's the message from the President, setting the tone for the nation as we brace for what's to come.

News Update | Company Develops Smartphone App Test

...- Andrew Drout

A company in Utah has created a coronavirus test that's faster, safer, and less expensive, and can almost be done entirely through a smartphone.

News Update | States Scrambling For Supplies

...- Andrew Drout

States are scrambling to obtain adequate supplies to cope with the growing pandemic.

News Update | Small Business Owners Applying For Loans

...- Andrew Drout

Friday was the first day that small business owners could start applying for low interest loans. Take the #stayhomeMKE pledge.

News Update | Nationwide Lockdown Under Consideration

...- Andrew Drout

Not every State is following the social distancing guidelines issued by the task force, leading to some to push for a nationwide lockdown.

News Update | Ventilator Shortage Solution?

...- Andrew Drout

The founder of a popular convention in Utah believes he has a solution to the ventilator shortage.

News Update | Stimulus Checks Expected in 2 Weeks

...- Andrew Drout

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says that Americans can expect their stimulus checks in 2 weeks.

News Update | Putting The Number Of Cases In Perspective

...- Andrew Drout

Leaders like New York Governor Andrew Cuomo are urging people to stay calm and focus on the data.

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