WI Alternate Care Facility closing as COVID-19 hospitalizations fall
The Wisconsin Department of Administration announced the decommissioning process has begun for the Alternate Care Facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
The Wisconsin Department of Administration announced the decommissioning process has begun for the Alternate Care Facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
West Michigan pizzeria owner arrested for defying epidemic orders, food laws
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
California Legislature OK's paid sick leave for coronavirus, vaccine appointments and more
The California Legislature on Thursday voted to expand paid sick leave for about 10.4 million workers, sending a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom that mandates up to two weeks of paid time off for things like having coronavirus symptoms, scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine or caring for a child who is doing school at home.
The California Legislature on Thursday voted to expand paid sick leave for about 10.4 million workers, sending a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom that mandates up to two weeks of paid time off for things like having coronavirus symptoms, scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine or caring for a child who is doing school at home.
'Correct' data shows 45 percent of COVID deaths in long-term care housing, state health officials say
Verification work has ramped up the past two weeks, resulting in questions about why some COVID-19 numbers are changing, state health officials said.
Verification work has ramped up the past two weeks, resulting in questions about why some COVID-19 numbers are changing, state health officials said.
552 vaccinated at Concordia University 'won't worry as much'
Concordia University hosted a one-day COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday, March 18, where more than 550 got their shot. Among those vaccinated were teachers and grocery store workers.
Concordia University hosted a one-day COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday, March 18, where more than 550 got their shot. Among those vaccinated were teachers and grocery store workers.
Birx says she still thinks about Trump’s comments on injecting disinfectant ‘every day’
Former White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says she’s still wrestling with the memory of former President Donald Trump’s remarks on injecting disinfectant.
Former White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says she’s still wrestling with the memory of former President Donald Trump’s remarks on injecting disinfectant.
DHS: 'Correct' data shows 45% of COVID deaths in long-term care housing
State health officials said now that COVID-19 cases are down, there's time to do some cleaning, including digging deeper into the deaths where the housing setting was listed as "unknown."
State health officials said now that COVID-19 cases are down, there's time to do some cleaning, including digging deeper into the deaths where the housing setting was listed as "unknown."
Staggered MPS reopening: Plan calls for in-person class 4 days a week
Milwaukee Public School officials will vote Tuesday, March 23 on a plan for students to return to the classroom, but the union says teachers still don't feel safe.
Milwaukee Public School officials will vote Tuesday, March 23 on a plan for students to return to the classroom, but the union says teachers still don't feel safe.
COVID-19 vaccine latest with UW Health expert
Dr. Jeff Pothof, chief quality officer with UW Health, joined FOX6 News at 4 on Thursday, March 18 to discuss the latest information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Jeff Pothof, chief quality officer with UW Health, joined FOX6 News at 4 on Thursday, March 18 to discuss the latest information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
Top state health official: Herd immunity possible in WI by July
There will be enough coronavirus vaccine in Wisconsin by the end of June to immunize 80% of those age 16 and over in the state.
There will be enough coronavirus vaccine in Wisconsin by the end of June to immunize 80% of those age 16 and over in the state.
DHS: 490 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 2 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 490 Thursday, March 18, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 571,220.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 490 Thursday, March 18, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 571,220.
Some restrictions relaxed in Milwaukee COVID-19 public health order
Significant changes in Milwaukee's current public health order will go into effect Friday, March 19 -- changes that relax some restrictions in the previous order.
Significant changes in Milwaukee's current public health order will go into effect Friday, March 19 -- changes that relax some restrictions in the previous order.
US unemployment claims rise to 770,000 with layoffs still high
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
Soon-to-be college graduates make the most of COVID-19 experience
There is a worry college students are missing out on valuable experiences because of the pandemic.
There is a worry college students are missing out on valuable experiences because of the pandemic.
'Slowly back to normal:' Beer flows on St. Patty's year after closure
On St. Patrick's Day 2020, beer taps across Wisconsin dried up, St. Patrick's Day beads were put away and uncertainty loomed over the state, the nation and the world. A year later, festivities returned -- on a smaller scale.
On St. Patrick's Day 2020, beer taps across Wisconsin dried up, St. Patrick's Day beads were put away and uncertainty loomed over the state, the nation and the world. A year later, festivities returned -- on a smaller scale.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Records show 10 to 50 percent of first responders declined COVID-19 vaccine
Thousands of Wisconsinites are rolling up their sleeves, eager to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Others are saying, no thanks, but just how many are declining a vaccine when offered?
Thousands of Wisconsinites are rolling up their sleeves, eager to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Others are saying, no thanks, but just how many are declining a vaccine when offered?
Records show 10-50% of first responders declined COVID-19 vaccine
Records show 12% to 50% of first responders in southeastern Wisconsin have declined a COVID-19 vaccine. Could that delay the end of the pandemic?
Records show 12% to 50% of first responders in southeastern Wisconsin have declined a COVID-19 vaccine. Could that delay the end of the pandemic?
Year after closure, restaurants see 30% drop in sales
Wisconsin bars and restaurants closed exactly one year ago Wednesday, March 17.�While they were open for St. Patrick's Day 2021, the coronavirus pandemic has had a ''devastating impact.''
Wisconsin bars and restaurants closed exactly one year ago Wednesday, March 17.�While they were open for St. Patrick's Day 2021, the coronavirus pandemic has had a ''devastating impact.''