Milwaukee COVID wastewater levels could soon go down, researchers say
Researchers have been taking samples from wastewater treatment plants like the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and testing them for COVID-19.
Researchers have been taking samples from wastewater treatment plants like the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and testing them for COVID-19.
Fauci: Omicron COVID-19 infections likely to peak in February
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he was "as confident as you can be" that states will hit their highest point of infections in February
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he was "as confident as you can be" that states will hit their highest point of infections in February
Oak Creek N95 mask giveaway hopes to curb COVID
The Oak Creek Health Department on Saturday handed out N95 masks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep the community healthy.
The Oak Creek Health Department on Saturday handed out N95 masks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep the community healthy.
Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity decline
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate compared to the previous week.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate compared to the previous week.
CDC: Vaccine, previous infection offered added protection against delta
A recent CDC report found that those who were vaccinated and survived a COVID-19 infection were more protected from delta than those who were vaccinated but did not previously contract the virus
A recent CDC report found that those who were vaccinated and survived a COVID-19 infection were more protected from delta than those who were vaccinated but did not previously contract the virus
University of Wisconsin System president named
University of Wisconsin System leaders on Friday chose a business attorney with no experience administrating higher education as the next system president.
University of Wisconsin System leaders on Friday chose a business attorney with no experience administrating higher education as the next system president.
Contact 6 tests insurance coverage, at-home COVID tests
It?s now more affordable for Americans to test themselves for COVID-19 at home.
It?s now more affordable for Americans to test themselves for COVID-19 at home.
Contact 6 tests insurance coverage, at-home COVID tests
It’s now more affordable for Americans to test themselves for COVID-19 at home.
It’s now more affordable for Americans to test themselves for COVID-19 at home.
Wisconsin National Guard COVID CNA training, hospitals strained
The Wisconsin National Guard says they’ll have more than 200 trained CNAS, with a goal of eventually opening up 300 or more hospital beds in the state.
The Wisconsin National Guard says they’ll have more than 200 trained CNAS, with a goal of eventually opening up 300 or more hospital beds in the state.
Vaccine tampering; Wisconsin Legislature passes, makes crime felony
Intentionally damaging vaccines would be a felony in Wisconsin under a bill with bipartisan support that the state Assembly passed Thursday.
Intentionally damaging vaccines would be a felony in Wisconsin under a bill with bipartisan support that the state Assembly passed Thursday.
COVID-19 detector: Wearable ‘Fresh Air Clip' can detect virus, study finds
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.
Wisconsin COVID update; health officials discuss
Wisconsin health officials give an update on COVID-19 in the state.
Wisconsin health officials give an update on COVID-19 in the state.
Milwaukee indoor mask mandate; acting Mayor Johnson signs ordinance
Milwaukee Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Thursday, Jan. 20 signed the citywide indoor mask mandate.
Milwaukee Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Thursday, Jan. 20 signed the citywide indoor mask mandate.
Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
COVID-19: Europe considers new strategy of accepting the virus
The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
COVID cases overwhelm emergency rooms at hospitals in SE Wisconsin
The recent wave of COVID-19 cases is leaving hospital emergency departments backed up. Many emergency rooms are unable to see patients right away – sometimes not for hours.
The recent wave of COVID-19 cases is leaving hospital emergency departments backed up. Many emergency rooms are unable to see patients right away – sometimes not for hours.
Froedtert Mequon Urgent Care closing, COVID impacts staffing
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin's Mequon Health Center Urgent Care will close, effective Feb. 1.
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin's Mequon Health Center Urgent Care will close, effective Feb. 1.
Hawaii considers COVID-19 booster shot requirement for all visitors
During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.
During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.
Milwaukee County COVID booster mandate for high-risk facilities
Milwaukee County employees at high-risk facilities like the Milwaukee County Jail are required to get a COVID booster shot.
Milwaukee County employees at high-risk facilities like the Milwaukee County Jail are required to get a COVID booster shot.
Free government COVID test kits now available: Everything you need to know
A new federal website to request free COVID-19 test kits -- originally scheduled to launch Wednesday -- is online now.
A new federal website to request free COVID-19 test kits -- originally scheduled to launch Wednesday -- is online now.