Health Dept. sees 'decline in community spread' of COVID-19, 'not statistically significant'
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) released on Friday, Sept. 11 its update on Phase 4.1 of the public health and safety order called "Moving Milwaukee Forward" related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) released on Friday, Sept. 11 its update on Phase 4.1 of the public health and safety order called "Moving Milwaukee Forward" related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
With scarcity of key material, medical mask manufacturers feel the squeeze
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
Archdiocese of Milwaukee urges those 'capable' to attend Mass
Archbishop Jerome Listecki announced on Thursday that dispensation for not attending Sunday Mass will expire on Monday.
Archbishop Jerome Listecki announced on Thursday that dispensation for not attending Sunday Mass will expire on Monday.
UWM students brace for change as virus prompts changes at UW-Madison
Many students are already taking most of their classes online, but remain worried about how quickly things could change in a year already filled with the unexpected.
Many students are already taking most of their classes online, but remain worried about how quickly things could change in a year already filled with the unexpected.
Restaurants prepare for dining changes as colder temps approach
"It's not just that you can fill up every table and have it like it was before. It means you have to space tables out, you need to have gaps between groups at the bar."
"It's not just that you can fill up every table and have it like it was before. It means you have to space tables out, you need to have gaps between groups at the bar."
CDC: People with COVID-19 twice as likely to have eaten out at a restaurant before getting sick
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
Dozens of Austrians reportedly received COVID-19 stimulus checks in mail from US government
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Clinical psychologist says mental health check-ins important amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
According to an August survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
According to an August survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Football season's return renews fears over more virus spread
For football-obsessed fans, the start of the season is a relief after being cooped up for months.
For football-obsessed fans, the start of the season is a relief after being cooped up for months.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
DHS: 1,547 new positive cases of COVID-19; 10 new deaths
State health officials reported 1,547 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Thursday, Sept. 10, and 10 new deaths.
State health officials reported 1,547 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Thursday, Sept. 10, and 10 new deaths.
Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
US will end current health screening of some travelers
The United States plans to end enhanced health screening of travelers from certain countries next week.
The United States plans to end enhanced health screening of travelers from certain countries next week.
Officials: Keep vote helpers out of Wisconsin nursing homes
The Wisconsin Elections Commission shouldn't allow special voting deputies to enter nursing homes to help residents cast absentee ballots in November.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission shouldn't allow special voting deputies to enter nursing homes to help residents cast absentee ballots in November.
Students at 3 SE Wisconsin schools test positive for COVID-19
An elementary school student in Waukesha and a middle school student in Whitefish Bay have tested positive, prompting changes at their respective schools.
An elementary school student in Waukesha and a middle school student in Whitefish Bay have tested positive, prompting changes at their respective schools.
Wisconsin DHS: Residents should get flu vaccinations by Halloween
State Health officials urged Wisconsin residents on Wednesday, Sept. 9 to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible.
State Health officials urged Wisconsin residents on Wednesday, Sept. 9 to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible.
Suspended vaccine testing no cause for concern, research CEO says
"There are very strict protocols in place to ensure everything is looked at if an event like that happens to ensure it's not coming from the study drug."
"There are very strict protocols in place to ensure everything is looked at if an event like that happens to ensure it's not coming from the study drug."
Suspended vaccine testing no cause for concern, research CEO says
AstraZeneca's announcement may leave some people concerned about adverse side effects to a potential coronavirus vaccine, but not the CEO of Spaulding Clinical in West Bend.
AstraZeneca's announcement may leave some people concerned about adverse side effects to a potential coronavirus vaccine, but not the CEO of Spaulding Clinical in West Bend.
Federal payroll tax 'holiday' starting soon
Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021, doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.
Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021, doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.
'Not free money:' Federal payroll tax 'holiday' starting soon
Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021 -- doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.
Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021 -- doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.