Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’

Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.

Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19

Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary announced Tuesday.

Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak

Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.

Milwaukee COVID burden 'substantial,' first time since February

The Milwaukee Health Department reported that the COVID-19 case burden has been downgraded to "substantial" transmission.

UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows

Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.

Airlines to allow passengers banned over masks back on planes

Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.

Justice Department to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks Justice Dept. to appeal ruling that voided federal travel mask mandate.

MPS 'mask optional' policy lasted 1 day

Masks were optional for MPS students on Tuesday, but the relaxed rules were short-lived. The superintendent said COVID data from Tuesday showed a spike.

MPS mask mandate returns, school district announces

Milwaukee Public Schools announced Tuesday that masks will be mandatory for students and staff in all district buildings.

Federal mask mandate appeal depends on CDC, Biden administration says

Major airlines and airports in places like Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City quickly switched to a mask-optional policy.

Federal transportation mask mandate struck down: What now?

A federal judge struck down a nationwide mask mandate that covered public transportation and airlines. What does it mean moving forward?

No mask requirement: Milwaukee airport, MCTS

A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday. It means for the first time in years, flyers at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport are no longer required to wear a mask.

Face masks now optional on major American airlines, effective immediately

A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday, and the Biden administration said the rule would not be enforced while federal agencies decide how to respond to the judge’s order.

MPS breakup: Evers vetoes Republican bills on schools, COVID

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed 28 bills Friday, including ones that would have dissolved MPS and prevented certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

1st COVID-19 breath test given emergency use authorization by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.