Home Show at State Fair Park weeks after COVID hospital dismantled

Weeks after the National Guard moved out of the Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, a new group moved in on Tuesday in preparation for the Metropolitan Builders Association’s MBA Home Building & Remodeling Show.

Masks still required at Milwaukee outdoor events

U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. The change comes as nearly one-third of Wisconsin residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series. 

Experts: What to do if you get COVID-19 between shots
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The three-week period between shots leaves room for the virus to remain a threat after the first COVID-19 vaccine dose.

Got COVID-19 between vaccine doses? Experts offer advice

After receiving the first dose of the two-dose vaccine, the three-week period between shots leaves room for the virus to remain a threat.

UW Health expert discusses CDC's latest COVID-19 guidance
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Dr. Jeff Pothof, chief quality officer with UW Health, joined FOX6 News at 4 to discuss the CDC's updated guidance regarding vaccinated Americans and masks, as well as the latest vaccine science.

Pfizer CEO says oral antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 could be ready by end of year

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.

Real ID deadline extended to 2023 due to ongoing pandemic: DHS

Americans aren't required now to have Real IDs for domestic air travel until May 2023. Previously, the enforcement date was Oct. 1, 2021.

Federal COVID-19 aid to Wisconsin: Evers to reveal how it will be spent

Gov. Tony Evers said that he will announce within weeks how he will spend all of the $3.2 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds coming to Wisconsin.

DHS: 815 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 17 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 815 Tuesday, April 27, for a total of 595,864, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.

Bucks offer fans COVID-19 vaccine at Sunday game

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Milwaukee Health Department have partnered to bring a mobile vaccination site to Fiserv Forum on Sunday, May 2.

Florida private school says it will not employ teachers who get the COVID-19 vaccine

A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.

COVID-19 risk by the numbers if you avoid vaccination: UW Health

UW Health announced on Tuesday, April 27 that there is a critical mass of evidence that shows being vaccinated for COVID-19 is far better than the alternative.

COVID-19 rapid self-test available in stores, experts weigh in

For $24, you can now test yourself for the coronavirus at home and get results in 15 minutes. No prescription is required.

Many seniors working through the pandemic can't afford to retire

Seniors who are too poor to retire, and for whom Social Security benefits can't support the cost of living in the Bay Area, have been working throughout the pandemic.

Cedarburg school board to decide whether kids should still mask up

The Cedarburg school board is set to discuss whether or not to keep the district's current mask mandate in place for the rest of the school year.

NIH to study COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness on patients with compromised immune systems

The National Institutes of Health is launching a study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact patients with weakened immune systems, since vaccines typically require a healthy working immune system to fight a virus.

Skipping 2nd COVID shot means less efficacy, length of protection

New data shows an increasing number of Americans are missing their scheduled second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.  This, as the total number of doses administered each week is declining. 

WI universities stop short of COVID vaccine mandate for students

Schools in Wisconsin are stopping short of a mandate -- instead, encouraging a COVID-19 vaccine shot before coming back to class.