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.
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.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations trending downward in US
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Justin Bieber postpones Las Vegas show after COVID-19 outbreak among team
Justin Bieber will push back his upcoming Las Vegas show to June after members of his team contracted COVID-19.
Justin Bieber will push back his upcoming Las Vegas show to June after members of his team contracted COVID-19.
A fourth COVID vaccine shot: Will it be necessary?
CDC data shows 92.6 million Americans have received a booster shot.
CDC data shows 92.6 million Americans have received a booster shot.
Milwaukee COVID gating metrics improve for 6th straight week
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a sixth consecutive week.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a sixth consecutive week.
Wisconsin child dies from condition associated with COVID-19
A southeast Wisconsin child under the age of 10 is the first in the state to die from a condition associated with COVID-19.
A southeast Wisconsin child under the age of 10 is the first in the state to die from a condition associated with COVID-19.
Influential model finds 73% of US now immune to omicron
This winter's omicron wave in the U.S. also bolstered our defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less disruption to society.
This winter's omicron wave in the U.S. also bolstered our defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less disruption to society.
Summerfest 2022: No mask requirement, proof of vaccination
No masks or vaccines will be required at Summerfest in 2022. The world's largest music festival is getting back to the way things were after low turnout last year.
No masks or vaccines will be required at Summerfest in 2022. The world's largest music festival is getting back to the way things were after low turnout last year.
FAA sends 80 unruly airline passenger cases to FBI for possible criminal prosecution
Since January, there have been 499 reported cases of unruly airline passengers.
Since January, there have been 499 reported cases of unruly airline passengers.
US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'
The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.