Milwaukee COVID positivity improves to 'substantial' designation

The Milwaukee Health Department on Feb. 11 reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a fifth consecutive week.

MPS reduces virtual learning period

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has announced virtual learning for schools will be reduced to five days after a 3 percent COVID-19 positivity rate has been reached within a 14-day window.

Nevada, Vegas casinos rescind mask mandates effective immediately

Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Prince Charles self-isolating after testing positive for COVID a second time

Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, his office said Thursday. The heir to the throne previously contracted the virus in March 2020.

Kingwood mom who survived COVID-19, 3 strokes, heart attack while pregnant names baby after doctor

Diana Crouch, a Kingwood mother of five, survived COVID-19, three strokes and a heart attack while pregnant and delivered a baby boy, who is now named after a doctor who had faith she would make it during her four-month hospitalization.

Wauwatosa launches COVID vaccine campaign

The City of Wauwatosa Health Department announced on Wednesday, Feb. 9 the launch of a new campaign encouraging residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron? Here's what you need to know

Experts say it's too early to know whether people infected with the omicron variant will develop long COVID. Doctors believe it's possible to have long-term effects from omicron.

Man survives COVID-19 after double-lung transplant

A Florida man needed a double-lung transplant to beat COVID-19. David Wilkinson, 50, is now breathing air through two new lungs thanks to an organ donor.

GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing

The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.

MPS COVID policy could change, masks stay

During a public hearing Thursday, Feb. 10, Milwaukee Public Schools leaders will review the district's COVID policy which currently involves moving a school to virtual learning if 3% or more of the population tests positive.

Milwaukee County's COVID omicron peak passed, official says

Milwaukee County has passed the peak of the omicron COVID-19 variant, according to Dr. Ben Weston, the county's chief health policy advisor.

COVID-19 may make common pregnancy complications worse, study suggests

The complications were most found in those with moderate or worse COVID-19, and the researchers said the study bolsters the rationale for pregnant women to get vaccinated.

White House science adviser Eric Lander resigns over staff mistreatment

President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.

California will end mask mandate on Feb. 15, LA County will not align with state's changes

California's indoor masking requirement will end next week for vaccinated people but masks still are the rule for schoolchildren. However, local health officials can continue their own requirements.

Donors needed: Breast milk in short supply amid COVID-19 surge, winter weather woes

The Human Milk Banking Association of North America said it is in urgent need of donor breast milk which is essential to “saving the most vulnerable babies’ lives.”

Ottawa declares state of emergency as ‘freedom convoy’ protest enters 2nd week

Residents of Ottawa are furious at the nonstop blaring of horns, traffic disruption and harassment as the so-called “freedom truck convoy” protest enters its second week.

Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity dip; vaccine incentive offered

The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a fourth consecutive week.