Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.

Milwaukee free N95 masks, libraries run out

Milwaukee public libraries are out of free N95 masks, the health department announced Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 11.

Prior COVID infection as immunity? GOP lawmakers push bill

Republican lawmakers are advancing a bill that would require employers to count a prior COVID-19 infection as an alternative to vaccination and testing.

Milwaukee VA requiring medical-grade masks; available at entrances

Effective immediately, anyone entering the Milwaukee VA Medical Center and its community clinics must wear a medical-grade cough, surgical, procedural, or N95/KN95 mask.

Nursing home health care shortages, a 'crisis'

Nursing homes across Wisconsin are dealing with historically low numbers when it comes to staff. It's a shortage that’s concerning to healthcare workers caring for society's most vulnerable. And it's a problem that only seems to be getting worse.

Nursing home health care shortages, a 'crisis'
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Nursing homes across Wisconsin are dealing with historically low numbers when it comes to staff. It's a shortage that?s concerning to healthcare workers caring for society's most vulnerable. And it's a problem that only seems to be getting worse.

COVID closes Milwaukee shelter, bitter cold increases demand

Street Angels Milwaukee closed its warming shelter for the season, citing COVID cases. Amid the bitter cold, Repairers of the Breach is working with the city to fill the void.

Children's Wisconsin mental health clinic to open, serve growing need

Children's Wisconsin is set to open a walk-in urgent-care clinic that treats mental health at the same level as physical wellbeing. It is a response to a growing need in the community.

N95 masks at Milwaukee libraries free of charge

Half a million N95 masks are being handed out by the Milwaukee Health Department, and Milwaukee Public Library locations are a convenient option of you're looking to pick some up for free.

COVID tests at emergency rooms: Hospitals urge public to avoid

The Wisconsin Hospital Association is urging members of the public not to seek COVID-19 tests at hospital emergency rooms.

COVID sick time: Stay home or work? Omicron poses conundrum

Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.

BBB: Beware of COVID testing scams

The Better Business Bureau is warning the public to keep an eye out for COVID-19 testing scams and is investigating a report in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee shelter balancing COVID, dangerously cold temperatures

A Milwaukee shelter is balancing the need to keep people safe from the windchill with keeping them safe from the omicron COVID-19 variant.

Reporting at-home COVID test results; official case data impacted

Wisconsin is seeing record COVID-19 case levels. At-home test kits provide an option for many, but their results may not be included in official data.

Milwaukee's free N95 mask distribution begins

Milwaukee's distribution of free N95 masks began at the Northwest and Southside Health Centers on Saturday, Jan. 8.

Charlie Berens postpones Milwaukee shows, cites COVID surge

Charlie Berens announced that two Milwaukee performances, scheduled for January, have been postponed due to the "recent surge in COVID-19 cases."

Milwaukee County COVID deaths: 39 since Jan. 1, 2022

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says they have investigated 39 COVID-19 deaths since Jan. 1, 2022.

Microschools gain popularity as omicron keep schools closed

School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education