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.''
'A nightmare:' 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."
DHS: 318 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 15 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 318 Wednesday, March 17, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 570,730.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 318 Wednesday, March 17, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 570,730.
Vaccinating children against COVID-19 will be crucial to ending pandemic, experts say
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
FAA extending zero-tolerance policy amid COVID-19 pandemic for unruly passengers
The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.
The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.
90% of California can dine indoors, go to movies, hit a gym
San Mateo County also became the first county in the San Francisco Bay Area allowing businesses there to open even more, including indoor bowling alleys and outdoor bars that do not serve meals. Businesses can reopen Wednesday, one year to the day after San Francisco Bay Area health officers implemented a regional stay-at-home order, the first in the U.S.
San Mateo County also became the first county in the San Francisco Bay Area allowing businesses there to open even more, including indoor bowling alleys and outdoor bars that do not serve meals. Businesses can reopen Wednesday, one year to the day after San Francisco Bay Area health officers implemented a regional stay-at-home order, the first in the U.S.
1st case of Brazil COVID-19 variant identified in Lake County, IL
The Lake County Health Department reported on Wednesday, March 17 the first case of the COVID-19 P.1 variant (Brazil) in Lake County, Illinois.
The Lake County Health Department reported on Wednesday, March 17 the first case of the COVID-19 P.1 variant (Brazil) in Lake County, Illinois.
Longtime West Allis store in jeopardy, doesn’t qualify for PPP
Many businesses struggling amid the pandemic can turn to federal grants and loans to stay afloat. However, some aren’t struggling enough to qualify.
Many businesses struggling amid the pandemic can turn to federal grants and loans to stay afloat. However, some aren’t struggling enough to qualify.
Milwaukee County ZIP code program highlights vaccine equity efforts
Health officials say focusing on such groups will help make vaccine distribution more equitable while addressing glaring racial disparities.
Health officials say focusing on such groups will help make vaccine distribution more equitable while addressing glaring racial disparities.
Milwaukee County ZIP code program highlights vaccine equity efforts
Health officials say focusing on such groups will help make vaccine distribution more equitable while addressing glaring racial disparities.
Health officials say focusing on such groups will help make vaccine distribution more equitable while addressing glaring racial disparities.
UWM COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens; community-focused efforts expand
Milwaukee city and county leaders have announced expanded efforts to get more people vaccinated, including mobile clinics and home visits.
Milwaukee city and county leaders have announced expanded efforts to get more people vaccinated, including mobile clinics and home visits.
6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.