'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.
Assembly approves bill allowing dentists to give COVID-19 vaccine
The Wisconsin Legislature on Tuesday, March 16 approved a bill to allow dentists to give the flu and COVID-19 shots.
The Wisconsin Legislature on Tuesday, March 16 approved a bill to allow dentists to give the flu and COVID-19 shots.
Gov. Evers discusses vaccinations, concerned about August State Fair
The COVID-19 vaccine was just one issue touched upon by Gov. Tony Evers in a webinar Tuesday afternoon�as he reflected on a year of COVID-19. He said it?s too early to tell and showed some concern about the Wisconsin State Fair.
The COVID-19 vaccine was just one issue touched upon by Gov. Tony Evers in a webinar Tuesday afternoon�as he reflected on a year of COVID-19. He said it?s too early to tell and showed some concern about the Wisconsin State Fair.
Milwaukee VA opens COVID-19 vaccinations to all enrolled veterans
The Milwaukee VA Medical Center is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all enrolled veterans, regardless of age, it was announced Tuesday, March 16.
The Milwaukee VA Medical Center is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all enrolled veterans, regardless of age, it was announced Tuesday, March 16.
'Going to be a challenge:' Governor concerned about August State Fair
The vaccine was just one issue touched upon by Governor Tony Evers in a webinar Tuesday afternoon as he reflected on a year of COVID-19. He said it’s too early to tell and showed some concern about the Wisconsin State Fair.
The vaccine was just one issue touched upon by Governor Tony Evers in a webinar Tuesday afternoon as he reflected on a year of COVID-19. He said it’s too early to tell and showed some concern about the Wisconsin State Fair.
COVID-19 vaccine: What do you want to know? Experts to answer questions
FOX6 is teaming up with UW Health to get you the answers you need about the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, March 16.
FOX6 is teaming up with UW Health to get you the answers you need about the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, March 16.
WHO to release report next week on origins of COVID-19
The World Health Organization said it will release a report on the origins of the novel coronavirus next week.
The World Health Organization said it will release a report on the origins of the novel coronavirus next week.
DHS: 480 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 3 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 480 Tuesday, March 16, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 570,412.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 480 Tuesday, March 16, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 570,412.
Vaccine eligibility for next phase moved a week earlier
People age 16 and up with certain pre=existing conditions in Wisconsin will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting March 22.
People age 16 and up with certain pre=existing conditions in Wisconsin will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting March 22.
Wisconsin estimates $1.4 billion in relief funding for schools
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction estimates the state will receive about $1.4 billion to distribute to schools from the latest federal coronavirus relief package.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction estimates the state will receive about $1.4 billion to distribute to schools from the latest federal coronavirus relief package.