DHS: 7-day COVID-19 daily case average surpasses 3,000 in Wisconsin

Due to a scheduled update of the Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System (WEDSS), the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is not anticipated to release new COVID-19 data until at least Monday, Oct. 19.

Rural Midwest hospitals struggling to handle COVID-19 surge

Rural Jerauld County in South Dakota didn't see a single case of the coronavirus for more than two months stretching from June to August.

Mayo Clinic doctors recommend against traditional trick-or-treating due to pandemic

Mayo Clinic doctors are recommending parents avoid allowing their children traditional trick-or-treating this year for Halloween as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.

Milwaukee dance company holds outdoor, socially-distanced show

Patrons gathered on Water Street in the Danceworks parking lot with the night sky and Milwaukee River serving as a backdrop.

COVID-19 safety plans approved for 476 Milwaukee restaurants, bars

Under Phase 4.1 of Moving Milwaukee Forward Safety, bars and restaurants were required to submit a plan for approval to continue serving guests in person.

Milwaukee sees significant rise in COVID-19 positivity

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

15 patients, staff positive for COVID-19 at Froedtert rehab unit

The hospital is now restricting visitors to the rehab unit and asking patients to remain in their rooms except for medically necessary procedures.

'We Will Be OK:' Project hopes to remind people of their resilience

As the COVID-19 pandemic now continues deep into October, it can be difficult to stay positive. A project is Hales Corners is hoping to remind people of their resilence. 

COVID-19 risk moves Oak Creek-Franklin schools to remote learning

For those who woke up to the news on Friday morning, the significant changes for public school students would come in less than 72 hours.

Shopping, dining out persist amid Wisconsin's COVID-19 surge

People who spoke with FOX6 News on Friday said they still feel comfortable going shopping and stopping in for food, despite the case surge.

COVID-19 safety plans approved for 5 more Milwaukee schools

K-12 schools in Milwaukee with approved safety plans will be allowed to engage in non-virtual learning options -- such as in-person or hybrid instruction -- as long as the plan is followed.

Racine schools to continue remote learning; virus risk 'very high'

The district described the risk of COVID-19 in Racine County as "very high" -- a key factor in the decision not to bring students back.

City of Racine permits trick-or-treating, warns it’s not safe

The City of Racine Public Health Department has decided to permit trick-or-treating this year from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31

WHO study finds 4 drugs have little to no effect on COVID-19

The world's largest randomized trial of COVID-19 treatments found “conclusive evidence” that remdesivir has little or no effect on severe cases.