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.

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. 

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

DHS: COVID-19 vaccine progress continues as UK variant cases rise

Warning regarding the U.K. variant also comes with encouraging news. Health officials now predict vaccine eligibility for the general public will open up by May.

‘Inexplicable’: Fauci says now is not the time for states to roll back COVID-19 restrictions

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, said states rolling back health measures meant to protect Americans from COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic is “inexplicable.”

Senate GOP forces reading of 600-page COVID-19 relief bill aloud to delay vote

Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.

DHS: 677 new positive cases of COVID-19, including 19 UK variant cases

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 677 Thursday, March 4, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 565,808.

Hayat Pharmacy, Hmong agency partner to provide COVID-19 vaccines

First doses will be offered on Friday, March 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the second doses on Friday, April 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

UW Health shares new data on COVID-19 vaccination equity

UW Health shared on Thursday, March 4 its latest data on how it is promoting COVID-19 vaccine equity. 

Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.

Restaurants are reportedly being hurt by refund request scams

A Korean restaurant beloved by influencers and Angelenos has allegedly gone out of business due to fraudulent refund requests from customers who received their food.

UW Health's standby vaccine list ensures no 'end-of-day waste'

What should happen with the extra COVID-19 vaccine doses at the end of the day? UW Health uses a standby list of eligible recipients they can call on.