Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity double since before Christmas
The Milwaukee Health Department reported the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate have more than doubled since before Christmas.
The Milwaukee Health Department reported the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate have more than doubled since before Christmas.
Milwaukee gets 500K N95 masks amid COVID omicron surge
Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced on Friday that the city has received 500,000 N95, high-quality masks for distribution.
Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced on Friday that the city has received 500,000 N95, high-quality masks for distribution.
Milwaukee indoor mask mandate discussed as omicron spreads
An indoor mask mandate is one step closer to reality after the Milwaukee Common Council's Public Safety and Health Committee held a special hearing.
An indoor mask mandate is one step closer to reality after the Milwaukee Common Council's Public Safety and Health Committee held a special hearing.
Gotten your COVID booster? Doctors urge you not to delay
With the contagiousness of the omicron variant of COVID-19, doctors say if you have not gotten your booster shot, now is the time to do it.
With the contagiousness of the omicron variant of COVID-19, doctors say if you have not gotten your booster shot, now is the time to do it.
MPS virtual learning extended, potential challenges arise
The Milwaukee Public Schools board voted to extend virtual learning for all students until Tuesday, Jan. 18 during a special virtual meeting.
The Milwaukee Public Schools board voted to extend virtual learning for all students until Tuesday, Jan. 18 during a special virtual meeting.
Milwaukee Public Museum closing temporarily, COVID staffing shortages
The Milwaukee Public Museum will be temporarily closed to the public due to staffing shortages amid the ongoing surge in regional COVID-19 cases.
The Milwaukee Public Museum will be temporarily closed to the public due to staffing shortages amid the ongoing surge in regional COVID-19 cases.
Fake COVID tests: BBB warns of online scam to steal money, personal information
Fake COVID-19 test kits and related scams have been increasing amid a spike in demand for testing, the BBB says. Here’s what you need to know.
Fake COVID-19 test kits and related scams have been increasing amid a spike in demand for testing, the BBB says. Here’s what you need to know.
COVID testing, Racine's Festival Hall extended through January
Racine health officials announced on Friday, Jan. 7 that National Guard COVID-19 testing at Festival Hall has been extended through Jan. 27.
Racine health officials announced on Friday, Jan. 7 that National Guard COVID-19 testing at Festival Hall has been extended through Jan. 27.
Moderna CEO says fourth COVID-19 shot could be necessary
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian cancel cruises amid omicron outbreak fears
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”
UW Health gets oral COVID treatment doses, doctor discusses
UW Health, like many hospital systems, will be allocated doses of the recently authorized oral therapeutics to treat COVID-19.
UW Health, like many hospital systems, will be allocated doses of the recently authorized oral therapeutics to treat COVID-19.
Record Wisconsin COVID cases; officials urge vaccines, tests
Exhausted health officials on Thursday again begged Wisconsin residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19, test for the disease if they've been exposed and stay home as omicron swamps state hospitals.
Exhausted health officials on Thursday again begged Wisconsin residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19, test for the disease if they've been exposed and stay home as omicron swamps state hospitals.
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
Open Record: Consumer concerns
Contact 6's Jenna Sachs shares some of the top pandemic-related consumer issues she's seeing in the FOX6 inbox.
Contact 6's Jenna Sachs shares some of the top pandemic-related consumer issues she's seeing in the FOX6 inbox.
New COVID-19 variant named IHU discovered in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
Racine Janes Elementary virtual Thursday, staff shortage
Due to a staff shortage, Janes Elementary School in Racine will move to remote learning for Thursday, Jan. 6.
Due to a staff shortage, Janes Elementary School in Racine will move to remote learning for Thursday, Jan. 6.
Marquette delays classes; requires COVID booster shots
Marquette University announced it is delaying the start of undergraduate, Graduate School, and Law School classes to Jan. 24 – and requiring COVID-19 booster shots.
Marquette University announced it is delaying the start of undergraduate, Graduate School, and Law School classes to Jan. 24 – and requiring COVID-19 booster shots.
COVID prompts child care, virtual learning changes
Rising COVID-19 cases are changing plans for schools across Wisconsin, and parents and child care centers are forced to make quick adjustments.
Rising COVID-19 cases are changing plans for schools across Wisconsin, and parents and child care centers are forced to make quick adjustments.
Parents spent more quality time with their kids during COVID-19 pandemic's start, survey finds
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
Biden, Milwaukee schools virtual learning debate
Milwaukee Public Schools' students are virtual, but President Biden says schools should be open because they've received billions in federal dollars to keep kids safe. The Milwaukee teachers' union says the president missed the point.
Milwaukee Public Schools' students are virtual, but President Biden says schools should be open because they've received billions in federal dollars to keep kids safe. The Milwaukee teachers' union says the president missed the point.