Wisconsin DHS: 2,892 new COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths confirmed

The previous single-day high of 2,887 was reported on Oct. 1. In total, 130,798 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin.

VP Pence ordered borders closed after CDC experts refused: report

The vice president, who had taken over the Trump administration’s response to the growing pandemic, called Dr. Robert Redfield, the CDC’s director, and told him to use the agency’s special legal authority in a pandemic anyway.

Jefferson Co. at capacity for testing, tracing for COVID-19

The number of coronavirus cases is increasing so rapidly in Jefferson County, the health department can keep up to contact tracing demand.

Senate cancels work until Oct. 19 as lawmakers contract virus

Senate Republicans have canceled legislative work until Oct. 19 as the coronavirus sweeps through their ranks and lawmakers increasingly call for comprehensive testing on Capitol Hill. 

Sen. Johnson tests positive for COVID-19: 'I feel fine'

Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has tested positive for coronavirus after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 last week.

President Trump at military hospital; new cases among allies emerge

The White House said President Trump’s expected stay of “a few days” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center was precautionary.

Kellyanne Conway tests positive for COVID-19

Kellyanne Conway, the former Counselor to the President, has tested positive for COVID-19.

President's positive test brings added focus to COVID-19

Somehow, someway, many said they hope the new of the president and first lady's illness will bring people together.

Wisconsin politicians react to president's COVID-19 results

Wisconsin legislators, both Republican and Democrat, offered support for the president and first lady on Friday following their COVID-19 diagnoses.

COVID-19 safety plans approved for 300+ Milwaukee restaurants, bars

Plans are being reviewed in the order they are received and may take several days to receive approval, the health department said.

Scientists begin to unravel why some react severely, mildly to coronavirus

One of COVID-19's scariest mysteries is why some people are mildly ill or have no symptoms and others rapidly die — and scientists are starting to unravel why.

Milwaukee Health Dept. reports COVID-19 positivity increase

Officials said they will hold in phase 4.1 to make sure that the city is on the right track. They will reassess the progress next week, Oct. 9. 

Menomonee Falls schools' get air filter system to combat virus

The system is a game-changer for indoor air quality. Fechter said the system increases filtration efficiency to around 97% -- compared to about 12% without.

President's campaign path altered by COVID-19 diagnosis

The president will not travel to Wisconsin as originally planned for a pair of Saturday, Oct. 3 rallies. 

Doctors hope president's positive COVID-19 result raises awareness

Local doctors hope President Trump's positive coronavirus result will bring even more awareness about the seriousness of COVID-19. 

Wisconsin DHS: 2,745 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths confirmed

More than 127,000 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin. More than 101,000 people have recovered.