States that eased mask mandates, restaurant restrictions saw increase in COVID-19 cases, CDC study says
The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.
The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.
Vaccinations bring new questions about COVID-19 safety
As more people are vaccinated, the question arises: What safety protocols should vaccinated people take?
As more people are vaccinated, the question arises: What safety protocols should vaccinated people take?
MHD: 3 COVID-19 gating criteria remain 'green' for 3rd straight week
Over the past week, the Milwaukee Health Department did not report any gating criteria changes but did report a decline in COVID-19 positivity -- which remained in the GREEN.
Over the past week, the Milwaukee Health Department did not report any gating criteria changes but did report a decline in COVID-19 positivity -- which remained in the GREEN.
DHS: 1st South Africa variant case found in WI; total cases up 350
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 350 Friday, March 5, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 566,158.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 350 Friday, March 5, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 566,158.
Vaccine brings new hope to Wisconsin long-term care facilities
A new report shows COVID-19 cases in nursing homes across the country have decreased 82 percent since December 20th, 2020
A new report shows COVID-19 cases in nursing homes across the country have decreased 82 percent since December 20th, 2020
Vaccine brings new hope to Wisconsin long-term care facilities
New data point to a dramatic decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths at long-term care facilities.
New data point to a dramatic decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths at long-term care facilities.
Vaccinated seniors venture out to Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Vaccinated senior citizens left their residences for the first time in more than a year this week.
Vaccinated senior citizens left their residences for the first time in more than a year this week.
Milwaukee DPW extends Active Streets program into November
The DPW program permits restaurants and bars to use sidewalks, parking lanes and travel lanes for expanded outdoor seating accommodations amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The DPW program permits restaurants and bars to use sidewalks, parking lanes and travel lanes for expanded outdoor seating accommodations amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
AP poll: Biden has 60% approval rating, 70% support his handling of coronavirus pandemic
President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.
President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.
In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
DHS: 1M Wisconsinites have gotten at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced on Friday, March 5 that one million people in Wisconsin have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced on Friday, March 5 that one million people in Wisconsin have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
UW Health urges cancer screening appointments amid pandemic
Health experts at UW Health are urging the public not to wait until the COVID-19 pandemic is over and everyone is vaccinated to schedule a cancer screening.
Health experts at UW Health are urging the public not to wait until the COVID-19 pandemic is over and everyone is vaccinated to schedule a cancer screening.
Connecticut lifting almost all COVID-19 capacity limits on businesses
Beginning March 19, restaurants, retail, gyms, libraries, museums, offices and houses of worship will be able to open at full capacity, though masks will still be required.
Beginning March 19, restaurants, retail, gyms, libraries, museums, offices and houses of worship will be able to open at full capacity, though masks will still be required.
MPS teacher shares COVID-19 vaccination experience: 'No-brainer'
On Thursday, FOX6 News got a firsthand look at the process -- following one Milwaukee Public Schools teacher as she got the COVID-19 vaccine.
On Thursday, FOX6 News got a firsthand look at the process -- following one Milwaukee Public Schools teacher as she got the COVID-19 vaccine.
Wisconsin Center to host volleyball, 1st non-governmental event since DNC
There will be volleyball played at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee this coming weekend.
There will be volleyball played at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee this coming weekend.
Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses lost to spoilage or discarded across US
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.
‘Today is day 353’: Woman takes 189 pills a week nearly 1 year after COVID-19 diagnosis to combat symptoms
March 15 will mark one year since Amy Watson, a preschool teacher from Oregon, first began suffering with COVID-19 symptoms, and she still has a fever. “Today is day 353,” said Watson on March 3.
March 15 will mark one year since Amy Watson, a preschool teacher from Oregon, first began suffering with COVID-19 symptoms, and she still has a fever. “Today is day 353,” said Watson on March 3.
COVID-19 precautions ignored by dozens at state Capitol hearing
People ignoring coronavirus protocols filled a state Capitol room for a hearing on legislation to limit the government’s response to public health emergencies.
People ignoring coronavirus protocols filled a state Capitol room for a hearing on legislation to limit the government’s response to public health emergencies.
Fans, business excited as Brewers' announce game day capacity
For businesses within walking distance of American Family Field, the return of fans for Opening Day and beyond is welcomed.
For businesses within walking distance of American Family Field, the return of fans for Opening Day and beyond is welcomed.
Milwaukee Public Museum reopens Thursday, 2 other museums to reopen Friday
Beginning March 4, the Milwaukee Public Museum will be open Thursdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Beginning March 4, the Milwaukee Public Museum will be open Thursdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.