Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) COVID-19-WHBY

Rai: Several things needed before ‘safer at home’ ends
The head of a local health care provider believes several things need to be done before social distancing guidelines are loosened. Dr. Ashok Rai of Prevea Health tells Action 2 News hospitals and heal...
Carol Patrizi Apr 15, 2020

1st responders want more state funding
First responders across Wisconsin are asking for more state funding. Grand Chute Fire Chief Tim Bantes says Medicaid reimbursements for patients must be increased during the coronavirus pandemic. He s...
Carol Patrizi Apr 15, 2020

Visitors need to follow state’s guidelines
Even though places around Wisconsin are urging them to stay home out-of-state drivers are still on highways. State Patrol Superintendent Anthony Burrell says there isn’t a ban on travel. He stre...
Carol Patrizi Apr 15, 2020

Statewide confirmed coronavirus cases up 5% to 3,721
There are now 3,721 confirmed coronavirus cases in Wisconsin. That’s a five percent increase from yesterday’s total. There have been 182 confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the state, and that...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 15, 2020

Evers may hold off on relaxing social distancing rules
Governor Evers is saying it could be weeks or a month, before he starts rolling back social distancing rules. He told a Minneapolis TV station he wants to see more testing for coronavirus, tracking th...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 14, 2020

Expert concerned about child abuse during pandemic
The number of child abuse or neglect reports in Brown County is down by 50 percent this month. Kevin Brennan of the county’s health and human services department thinks it’s because kids a...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 14, 2020

8 more COVID-19 grants go to local groups
Eight groups are getting help through the latest round of grants from a COVID-19 Community Response Fund. The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and United Way Fox Cities are collecting mo...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 14, 2020

Boldt Co. making prefabricated medical units
A company in Appleton is making prefabricated units to help coronavirus patients. Boldt Construction started designing the isolation units last month, and the first ones will be ready this week. Compa...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 14, 2020

Local airports getting federal help
Airports around the country are getting help from the FAA, through the federal stimulus package. Appleton International Airport will receive almost $15 million. Nearly $8 million will go to Austin Str...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 14, 2020

Law Talk with Herrling Clark Law Firm | Practicing law during “Safer at Home”
Attorneys Kevin Lonergan and Bob Loomis join us to talk about the practice of law and management of the firm during “Safer at Home.” Bob and Kevin give insight to how personal injury and f...
Hayley Tenpas Apr 14, 2020


