Mask guidance eased, Milwaukee County COVID level 'low'
Milwaukee County is considered in the "low" COVID-19 Community Level, per the CDCs guidelines, meaning masks inside are not necessary.
Milwaukee County is considered in the "low" COVID-19 Community Level, per the CDCs guidelines, meaning masks inside are not necessary.
Milwaukee COVID trends improve for 8th straight week
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for an eighth consecutive week.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for an eighth consecutive week.
Exercise after COVID-19 vaccine may increase antibodies, study finds
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to fall around the world, WHO says
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests: U.S. households can order second round of kits next week
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
Masks optional indoors at Marquette University beginning March 2
Marquette University announced on Tuesday, March 2 that masks will be optional indoors on campus beginning Wednesday.
Marquette University announced on Tuesday, March 2 that masks will be optional indoors on campus beginning Wednesday.
COVID in Milwaukee County, officials provide update
Milwaukee County officials, including Chief Health Policy Advisor Dr. Ben Weston, provided the latest updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Milwaukee County officials, including Chief Health Policy Advisor Dr. Ben Weston, provided the latest updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Milwaukee mask mandate expires March 1; what you need to know
Starting Tuesday, March 1, you will not be required to wear a mask inside Milwaukee's public spaces. But there are different places where you will still need to mask up.
Starting Tuesday, March 1, you will not be required to wear a mask inside Milwaukee's public spaces. But there are different places where you will still need to mask up.
Milwaukee COVID burden, positivity decline for 7th straight week
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a seventh consecutive week.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a seventh consecutive week.
New CDC mask guidance says many healthy Americans can finally unmask
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks
The new system greatly changes the look of the CDC’s risk map and puts more than 70% of the U.S. population in counties where the coronavirus is posing a low or medium threat to hospitals. Those are the people who can stop wearing masks.
The new system greatly changes the look of the CDC’s risk map and puts more than 70% of the U.S. population in counties where the coronavirus is posing a low or medium threat to hospitals. Those are the people who can stop wearing masks.
CDC's COVID-19 mask guidelines to loosen Friday, AP sources say
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Racine ending mask ordinance enforcement
Racine Mayor Cory Mason announced on Thursday, Feb. 24 that he signed an executive order suspending enforcement of the city’s facemask ordinance effective noon Thursday.
Racine Mayor Cory Mason announced on Thursday, Feb. 24 that he signed an executive order suspending enforcement of the city’s facemask ordinance effective noon Thursday.
Target drops mask mandate for employees, customers
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
Is omicron leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19? Experts weigh in
Experts say it's not likely that the highly transmissible omicron variant — or any other variant — will lead us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19.
Experts say it's not likely that the highly transmissible omicron variant — or any other variant — will lead us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19.
Jefferson County free N95 masks at fair park, 10K available
The Jefferson County Health Department will be distributing 10,000 N95 masks for free to community members next week.
The Jefferson County Health Department will be distributing 10,000 N95 masks for free to community members next week.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot announces end to city's indoor mask mandate, vaccine requirement
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday set the date for when the city will end its mask mandate and vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
COVID in Milwaukee County, officials discuss
Milwaukee County officials including County Executive David Crowley, discussed the latest COVID-19 information and developments.
Milwaukee County officials including County Executive David Crowley, discussed the latest COVID-19 information and developments.
Masks optional West Allis-West Milwaukee schools
The superintendent noted in a letter to families that masks could come back if the positivity rate in any school exceeds 3% among students and staff.
The superintendent noted in a letter to families that masks could come back if the positivity rate in any school exceeds 3% among students and staff.
COVID tests, is yours legit?
Is your COVID test legit? There's one important thing you should look for when buying, according to experts who are warning about fraudulent tests.
Is your COVID test legit? There's one important thing you should look for when buying, according to experts who are warning about fraudulent tests.