Dogs sniffed out COVID-19 more accurately than some lab tests, study says
Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.
Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.
COVID-19 was leading cause of US duty-related police deaths in 2020, study finds
In 2020, COVID-19 deaths accounted for 62% of all duty-related law enforcement officer deaths.
In 2020, COVID-19 deaths accounted for 62% of all duty-related law enforcement officer deaths.
COVID vaccines for kids 5 and younger could start the week of June 20: White House
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
Pandemic aid benefits superintendent's wife; FOX6 Investigators find
The Hartford Joint 1 School District voted to spend $130,000 in pandemic aid on a contract that benefits the superintendent's family.
The Hartford Joint 1 School District voted to spend $130,000 in pandemic aid on a contract that benefits the superintendent's family.
Wisconsin tourism surges in 2021, not fully recovered from pandemic
The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released its 2021 economic impact data which shows tourism generated $20.9 billion in total economic impact for the state.
The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released its 2021 economic impact data which shows tourism generated $20.9 billion in total economic impact for the state.
US has wasted more than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: report
The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen
The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Businesses' COVID records can be released
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the public has a right to see government records related to the tracking COVID-19 outbreaks at businesses.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the public has a right to see government records related to the tracking COVID-19 outbreaks at businesses.
FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
Newburg Fire Department fundraiser, COVID, finances impact turnout
The Newburg Fire Department hosted a big party Sunday afternoon, an event that's been around for decades and keeps the station operating.
The Newburg Fire Department hosted a big party Sunday afternoon, an event that's been around for decades and keeps the station operating.
Milwaukee COVID cases dip, positivity rises
The Milwaukee Health Department on June 3 reported that the COVID-19 disease burden has shown slight improvement – but positivity has worsened.
The Milwaukee Health Department on June 3 reported that the COVID-19 disease burden has shown slight improvement – but positivity has worsened.
1st COVID-19 vaccine dose possible for kids under 5 as soon as June 21, White House says
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
New COVID-19 vaccine option Novavax hopes to win over FDA, Americans
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
People with food allergies may be less likely to catch COVID-19, study finds
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity show improvement
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, May 27 reported that COVID-19 positivity and disease burden have shown slight improvement.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, May 27 reported that COVID-19 positivity and disease burden have shown slight improvement.
Wisconsin DHS answers questions about COVID-19 in the state
Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Wisconsin's Chief Medical Officer, answers questions about COVID-19 in the state.
Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Wisconsin's Chief Medical Officer, answers questions about COVID-19 in the state.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Health officials offer status update
Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Wisconsin's Chief Medical Officer, answered questions on Thursday, May 26 about COVID-19 in the state.
Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Wisconsin's Chief Medical Officer, answered questions on Thursday, May 26 about COVID-19 in the state.
Milwaukee County updated COVID dashboard; offers race, ethnicity data
Milwaukee County leaders announced updates to the county's COVID-19 dashboard, the first dashboard in the country to display COVID-19 data broken down by race & ethnicity.
Milwaukee County leaders announced updates to the county's COVID-19 dashboard, the first dashboard in the country to display COVID-19 data broken down by race & ethnicity.
Vaccines don't always protect infected from 'long Covid,' new research shows
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Milwaukee County Zoo COVID policy update: Masks required indoors
The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Monday, May 23 a chance in its mask policy.
The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Monday, May 23 a chance in its mask policy.