COVID-19 surge, restrictions impact assisted living residents
As COVID-19 cases surge across Wisconsin and in Milwaukee, heightened restrictions on gatherings leave some of the community's most vulnerable waiting on family visits.
As COVID-19 cases surge across Wisconsin and in Milwaukee, heightened restrictions on gatherings leave some of the community's most vulnerable waiting on family visits.
Racine police asked to help enforce COVID-19 compliance
This week, with Racine's coronavirus case rate now exceeding its previous high from late May, Public Health Administrator Dottie-Kay Bowersox is asking the Racine Police Department to assist with compliance inspections.
This week, with Racine's coronavirus case rate now exceeding its previous high from late May, Public Health Administrator Dottie-Kay Bowersox is asking the Racine Police Department to assist with compliance inspections.
DHS: 1 in 5 WI hospitals reports critical staffing shortage
That means doctors and nurses who are at work have to put in even longer hours and take on even more patients at once.
That means doctors and nurses who are at work have to put in even longer hours and take on even more patients at once.
3 organizations encouraging people to vote by handing out masks
Three local Milwaukee organizations are encouraging people to vote by handing out free masks.
Three local Milwaukee organizations are encouraging people to vote by handing out free masks.
Milwaukee woman discusses double lung transplant after COVID-19
So far, the community has raised more than $30,000 for her current and future medical expenses.
So far, the community has raised more than $30,000 for her current and future medical expenses.
Outdoor dining bubbles aren't as safe as you'd think, doctors say
'The reality is that outdoor dining bubbles are not safer than indoor dining, and may actually increase your risk of contracting Covid-19'
'The reality is that outdoor dining bubbles are not safer than indoor dining, and may actually increase your risk of contracting Covid-19'
DHS: 4,870 new positive cases of COVID-19, 51 new deaths
State health officials reported 4,870 new positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday and 51 new deaths.
State health officials reported 4,870 new positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday and 51 new deaths.
Harvard study: Flying poses lower COVID-19 risk than grocery shopping with proper safety measures
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
Study links mask use to fewer COVID-19 hospitalizations
Researchers from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee found evidence to reinforce what scientists have been saying for months: Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Researchers from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee found evidence to reinforce what scientists have been saying for months: Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Pope Francis ends public audiences, eyes Christmas as virus surges
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.
American unemployment claims fall to 751,000; coronavirus resurges
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.
MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Dodgers: No World Series celebrations in Los Angeles 'until it is safe' amid pandemic
The Dodgers announced that there will be no World Series championship celebration in Los Angeles, "until it is safe to do so," amid the coronavirus pandemic and following Justin Turner's COVID-19 diagnosis.
The Dodgers announced that there will be no World Series championship celebration in Los Angeles, "until it is safe to do so," amid the coronavirus pandemic and following Justin Turner's COVID-19 diagnosis.
Walt Disney World lays off 720 performers because of COVID-19
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
Wisconsin to get nearly 2M rapid COVID-19 tests
It is important to know that testing alone is not a mitigation plan, and federal officials are quick to point that out.
It is important to know that testing alone is not a mitigation plan, and federal officials are quick to point that out.
Fauci estimates COVID-19 vaccine won’t be available until January 2021 or later
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
Pewaukee school takes classes outdoors to limit COVID-19 risk
At the Prairie Hill Waldorf School in Pewaukee, students are spending more time outdoors and one classroom is standing out.
At the Prairie Hill Waldorf School in Pewaukee, students are spending more time outdoors and one classroom is standing out.
77 'extremely anxious' Franklin teachers sign COVID-19 grievance
The teachers filed a grievance with the district over COVID-19 safety practices inside schools. The union says a meeting between teachers and the district has yet to happen.
The teachers filed a grievance with the district over COVID-19 safety practices inside schools. The union says a meeting between teachers and the district has yet to happen.
'I feel comfortable enough:' Neighbors organize own trick or treat
The Glendale Common Council voted to cancel the city-sanctioned trick-or-treating, citing concerns over the coronavirus.
The Glendale Common Council voted to cancel the city-sanctioned trick-or-treating, citing concerns over the coronavirus.
Nearly 1,000 Waukesha students in quarantine
A critical week for the School District of Waukesha as nearly 1,000 students are listed in quarantine as the coronavirus continues to disrupt the classroom.
A critical week for the School District of Waukesha as nearly 1,000 students are listed in quarantine as the coronavirus continues to disrupt the classroom.