Milwaukee Health Department: COVID-19 positivity, cases up

MHD will continue to monitor the situation and determine if additional protective measures are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19.   

Medical community works toward COVID-19 cure, treatment

While treatments have helped decrease the COVID-19 mortality rate, doctors say they actually don't mean patients require less care while hospitalized.

MLB completes investigation into Justin Turner's actions after World Series win

Major League Baseball on Friday announced that it has completed its investigation into the actions of Dodgers' third baseman Justin Turner following the team's victory in game six of the World Series, in which Turner "disregarded" COVID-19 protocols by celebrating with his team, despite finding out he had tested positive for the coronavirus.

Michigan couple with 14 sons finally welcome their first daughter

A Michigan couple with 14 sons has welcomed their first daughter nearly three decades after the birth of their first child.

Symptom season: Differentiating COVID-19 from flu, allergies

Is there a way to differentiate common allergies or flu from COVID-19? One doctor said it's "really tough."

US reports over 100K new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins

The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)

Marquette reports record COVID-19 cases among students

The Milwaukee Health Department, as always, is working closely with colleges to monitor cases and mitigate further spread.

Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 5,922; deaths up 38

Thursday's reported case increase is the second-largest for a single day to date, just shy of a record 5,935 case increase reported the previous day.

VISIT Milwaukee joins Stop the COVID Spread! Coalition

VISIT Milwaukee has joined with nearly 100 other groups as part of the Stop the Spread! Coalition to amplify its call for safe practices.

McConnell promises COVID-19 stimulus as he maintains seat

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.

US surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 cases in single day for 1st time

The U.S. reported more than topped 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, setting a new record for cases in a single day as the country awaits the outcome of the presidential race.

UW System to lead massive surge testing effort for Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin (UW) System campuses will serve as the first “surge testing” sites for a new rapid-results COVID-19 test.

SCOWIS won't weigh reinstating Wisconsin capacity limits

Evers' administration issued an order in early October that limited the size of indoor public gatherings to 25% of a building or room's occupancy or 10 people in places without an occupancy limit.

IRS offers new tax relief options to help during pandemic

Under the new system, taxpayers who still owe money to the government will receive expanded choices for making payments and alternatives to resolve the balances owed.