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.
Waukesha condo collapse evacuee surprised with $6K donation
After the evacuation of the Horizon West condo building in Waukesha due to the threat of collapse, FOX6 News did a story about a woman who lost her home in the middle of her battle with cancer. Someone saw that story and thought she deserved a random act of kindness.
After the evacuation of the Horizon West condo building in Waukesha due to the threat of collapse, FOX6 News did a story about a woman who lost her home in the middle of her battle with cancer. Someone saw that story and thought she deserved a random act of kindness.
COVID-19 smell and taste loss may have genetic link, study suggests
Researchers are trying to figure out why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of taste and smell, and a new study suggests it may be because of a genetic link.
Researchers are trying to figure out why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of taste and smell, and a new study suggests it may be because of a genetic link.
CDC encourages N95, KN95 masks to stop COVID-19 spread amid omicron surge
N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.
N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.
Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
Milwaukee indoor mask mandate; Common Council OKs ordinance
The Milwaukee Common Council approved an ordinance to bring back a citywide indoor mask mandate. It would expire on March 1.
The Milwaukee Common Council approved an ordinance to bring back a citywide indoor mask mandate. It would expire on March 1.
Doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation sues Houston Methodist
A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.
A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.
Milwaukee mask mandate back? Council vote Tuesday
A citywide mask mandate could return to Milwaukee pending a vote from the Common Council scheduled for Tuesday.
A citywide mask mandate could return to Milwaukee pending a vote from the Common Council scheduled for Tuesday.
Minnesota man battling COVID-19 moved to Texas hospital after lawsuit over ventilator
A Buffalo, Minnesota man suffering from a devastating case of COVID-19 is in Texas where his family is hoping and praying doctors there can save his life.
A Buffalo, Minnesota man suffering from a devastating case of COVID-19 is in Texas where his family is hoping and praying doctors there can save his life.
Fiserv Forum vaccine clinic; COVID, flu shots offered
The Milwaukee Health Department has opened a mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Fiserv Forum. It was open Saturday to basketball game attendees.
The Milwaukee Health Department has opened a mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Fiserv Forum. It was open Saturday to basketball game attendees.
Study: Wearing a mask makes you more attractive
A recent study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask actually increases your attractiveness.
A recent study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask actually increases your attractiveness.
Milwaukee COVID trends show slight improvement
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Friday, Jan. 14 reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate.
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Friday, Jan. 14 reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate.