Coronavirus

State health officials reported 981 new positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, Sept. 1, and eight new deaths.

In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire explain why some teachers have a big issue with that and what one scientist at Duke University has to say about the advice.

AstraZeneca announced Monday its vaccine candidate has entered the final testing stage in the U.S. The Cambridge, England-based company said the study will involve up to 30,000 adults from various racial, ethnic and geographic groups.

Waukesha County announced Tuesday, Sept. 1 its four-pronged approach to “Stay Safe to Stay Open” as schools open and autumn nears.

A data-driven report from the National Confectioners Association shows that demand for chocolate has surpassed demand observed in the candy market.

The Kenosha Unified School District last week changed course, with district leaders announcing there will be an in-person option incorporated.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.

Across all fall high school sports, the message has been the same -- adapt so there can be a season.  

Participants will be randomly assigned to receive two injections of either the investigational vaccine (also known as AZD1222) or a placebo designed to look like the investigational vaccine but containing no active vaccine.

State health officials reported 266 new positive cases of COVID-19 Monday, Aug. 31, and zero new deaths.

Sheriff David Mahoney said in a statement Deputy Treadwell was believed to be Wisconsin’s first law enforcement officer to die from the virus after contracting it while on duty.

As many students begin distance learning this fall, there are a few tools they and their parents may want to keep close. 

State health officials reported 537 new positive cases of COVID-19 Sunday, Aug. 30, and three new deaths.

India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began.

As many students prepare to return to class in just days, you can stress less with quick kid-friendly food ideas.

“We are just dying for some government assistance and some guidance and some help.”