MHD: COVID-19 gating criteria includes 3 categories in green status

The Milwaukee Health Department announced for the first time since last August, the COVID-19 gating criteria it monitors included three categories achieving green status.

DHS: 774 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 35 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 774 Friday, Feb. 19, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 558,496. 

Kitten rescued from dumpster in Waukesha County

A stray kitten wandering around North Prairie was found taking shelter in a dumpster Thursday. 

Northside YMCA to reopen its doors for limited programs March 1

The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee announced that its Northside facility will be able to reopen its doors for limited programs on Monday, March 1. 

Gov. Evers signs bill expanding COVID-19 vaccine administration

Gov. Evers signed AB 4 Friday at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh following a tour of the campus’ COVID-19 vaccination clinic.

Brewers submit proposal for fans and employees for Opening Day
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The Milwaukee Brewers submitted a proposal to the Milwaukee Health Department seeking 35 percent occupancy at American Family Field for Opening Day.

Mobile COVID-19 vaccine team serves West Allis' at-risk residents

Some elderly patients are confined to their homes for medical reasons, and can't leave to get the shot. In West Allis, firefighters are answering that call.

Medical imaging shows the true scope of long-term effects caused by COVID-19

Radiological images from researchers at Northwestern University detailed the various types of long-term effects of COVID-19 including rheumatoid arthritis flares, autoimmune myositis or "COVID toes," and more.

MIS-C: Cases of rare inflammatory syndrome linked to COVID-19 on the rise among children in US

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has been monitoring a rare inflammatory syndrome found in children linked to COVID-19, which has surpassed 2,000 cases since it was first identified in February last year.

Study finds 1 in 10 US workers may have to switch jobs by 2030 due to the impact of COVID-19

About 17 million Americans, or one out of every 10 workers, may need to transition out of their jobs by 2030 due to the impact of COVID-19 on the labor market, according to a new report by the McKinsey Global Institute.

New coronavirus variant raises concerns in Milwaukee

While COVD-19 cases in Milwaukee seem to be on a downward trend, city leaders are reminding people to not let up when it comes to safety -- worrying another case surge is coming.

Milwaukee County COVID-19 update
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Leaders with Milwaukee County and its municipalities on Thursday, Feb. 18 discussed the latest developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DHS: 733 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 18 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 733 Thursday, Feb. 18, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 557,722. 

Officials: 1/2 of Kenosha Co. residents age 65+ have received vaccine

Half of Kenosha County residents age 65 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Wednesday, Feb. 17, Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit announced.

Gov. Evers signs bill cutting taxes for businesses that took loans

Gov. Evers on Thursday signed into law a bill that cuts taxes by nearly half a billion dollars for Wisconsin businesses that accepted loans to help them through the coronavirus pandemic.