Crowley heads to DC to discuss COVID relief funds
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is heading to Washington D.C. this week to discuss COVID recovery efforts.
Omicron variant in Milwaukee County man, vaccines pushed
The omicron variant has been confirmed in Wisconsin. A Milwaukee County man tested positive for the COVDI-19 strain following a trip to South Africa. Health officials and the governor are weighing in on this development, urging people to get vaccinated.
Omicron variant in Milwaukee County man, mild symptoms
The COVID-19 omicron variant has been confirmed in Wisconsin. The first case was found in a man in Milwaukee County. He was fully vaccinated and had even received the booster.
Fiserv Forum vaccine clinic; COVID omicron variant investigated
A Fiserv Forum vaccine clinic was held Saturday one day after COVID-19 omicron variant cases were identified among out-of-state visitors to Wisconsin.
COVID omicron variant in Wisconsin, DHS confirms
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Saturday, Dec. 4 confirmed that the first COVID-19 omicron variant case in the state has been identified.
COVID omicron variant confirmed among Milwaukee County visitors
The Wisconsin DHS is investigating a Milwaukee County COVID-19 outbreak. Wedding guests from California tested positive for the omicron variant.
Milwaukee COVID positivity worsens, now 'substantial'
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, Dec. 3 reported worsening COVID-19 case trends – the first disease activity update since Thanksgiving.
Wisconsin COVID patients pack hospitals, no omicron yet
Patients with COVID-19, most of them unvaccinated, are packing Wisconsin hospitals at levels not seen for a year, a worrying development even before the new omicron variant has been detected in the state, health care leaders said Thursday.
COVID cancels Shank Hall shows over back-to-back weekends
Shank Hall doesn't require proof of vaccination, but the owner says a shot may be the way to turn things around. In downtown Milwaukee, the Pabst Theater Group was one of the first entertainment venues to establish vaccine requirements.
Omicron variant impacts Wisconsin restaurant in ironic way
It is a family business that has been around for more than 30 years. But a West Bend restaurant's name is being tossed around now more than ever.
Omicron COVID variant in US
The omicron COVID variant is officially in the United States, with the first case confirmed in California. There's a new push for vaccinations and mask-wearing as health leaders and businesses wonder what's next.
Omicron variant was in Europe before it was detected in South Africa, Dutch health agency says
Dutch health officials say the coronavirus omicron variant was in Europe before South Africa reported it to the World Health Organization.
Gilead says it expects remdesivir to remain effective against omicron variant
Gilead Sciences, the maker of Veklury, said it expects the antiviral drug to remain effective against the new omicron variant and will conduct further testing.
Packers' De’Vondre Campbell on COVID-19/reserve list
The Green Bay Packers announced on Tuesday, Nov. 30 the team has placed linebacker De’Vondre Campbell on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Milwaukee issues mask advisory; omicron variant concerns grow
The City of Milwaukee Health Department issued on Tuesday, Nov. 30 a mask advisory.
Fiserv Forum COVID vaccine clinic on Dec. 4
The Milwaukee Health Department will host its second vaccination clinic at Fiserv Forum.
COVID concern: Bay View Montessori School's Upper Campus goes virtual
Bay View Montessori School's Upper Campus will move to virtual learning on Tuesday, Nov. 30 and return to in-person learning on Friday, Dec. 10.
Omicron COVID variant, UW Health urges vaccine
Researchers are still working on figuring out if the current crop of COVID vaccines is effective against the omicron variant, and it's not a matter of if but when the variant will be identified in the U.S.
Biden: Omicron variant ‘cause for concern’ but not panic, pushes COVID-19 shots
President Joe Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to receive a booster shot amid the new omicron variant.
Funding available for COVID funerals; Contact 6 helps family get approved
It’s a program that refunds the families of COVID-19 victims for funeral and burial costs. However, one family dealing with unimaginable loss waited months for their approval before reaching out to FOX6.