UK variant of COVID-19 detected in Milwaukee in late January
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The United Kingdom variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Milwaukee. City and county officials mentioned Tuesday, Feb. 16 that the variant -- B.1.1.7 -- was found at a south side testing site on Jan. 28. 

UW Health expert discusses pandemic developments
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Dr. Matt Anderson, senior medical director of primary care with UW Health, joined FOX6 News at 4 on Tuesday, Feb. 16 to discuss the latest information regarding COVID-19 in Wisconsin.

After COVID-19 vaccination, is it safe to visit with friends and loved ones?

While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.

DHS: 624 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 38 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 624 Tuesday, Feb. 16, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 556,332.

Bucks to allow limited number of fans into Fiserv Forum for upcoming games
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The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Tuesday, Feb. 16 that the team will begin to allow a limited number of fans into their home games at Fiserv Forum, beginning Tuesday night against the Toronto Raptors.

South African COVID-19 variant found in NYC hospital patient

A patient in a New York City hospital has tested positive for the South African variant of the coronavirus.

Families of people with disabilities eagerly await COVID-19 vaccine

The pandemic is taking a toll on people with disabilities in Wisconsin. In a matter of weeks, many should become eligible for vaccination.

3 sailors have COVID on US ship that saw outbreak last year

Three sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive for COVID-19, the Navy said Monday, less than a year after a massive outbreak on the ship sidelined it in Guam for nearly two months.

Dr. Fauci wins $1 million Israeli prize for 'defending science'

Dr. Anthony Fauci has won the $1 million Dan David Prize for “defending science” and advocating for vaccines now being administered worldwide to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

American Indians have greatest COVID-19 death rate in Wisconsin

The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare long-standing inequalities when it comes to health outcomes, particularly devastating among communities of color, including native communities.

Milwaukee Health Department issues $30K in COVID fines in 6 months

The Milwaukee Health Department has collectively issued nearly $30,000 in fines to businesses that were found to violate COVID-19 policies since July 2020.

Concordia student will give vaccine at 1st community-based clinic

When Wisconsin's first community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens at Blackhawk Technical College, a Concordia University student will be part of the team putting shots into arms.

'Pay it Forward': Sheboygan couple helps community stay warm

We’re all ready to leave the cold temperatures behind, but until it warms up, a Sheboygan couple is paying it forward.