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.
COVID at Milwaukee jail 'in every pod,' inmate says
The Milwaukee County Jail is nearly in full quarantine due to COVID and staffing shortages, according to an inmate who called the situation “maddening.” Sheriff's officials confirmed more than 200 inmates and a number of staff members have tested positive.
The Milwaukee County Jail is nearly in full quarantine due to COVID and staffing shortages, according to an inmate who called the situation “maddening.” Sheriff's officials confirmed more than 200 inmates and a number of staff members have tested positive.
Milwaukee Public Schools' meal distribution during virtual learning
MPS is making sure no students go hungry. Free meals are being distributed all across the district.
MPS is making sure no students go hungry. Free meals are being distributed all across the district.
‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Racine PD building closed to public over COVID concerns
The Racine Police Department is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 concerns.
The Racine Police Department is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 concerns.
Wisconsin oral antiviral COVID treatments, prescription only
Department of Health Services officials announced that Wisconsin has received the first allocation of oral antiviral COVID-19 treatments.
Department of Health Services officials announced that Wisconsin has received the first allocation of oral antiviral COVID-19 treatments.
MCTS suspends 8 Freeway Flyers starting Jan. 10, driver shortage
The Milwaukee County Transit System announced that it will temporarily suspend some Freeway Flyer routes due to a shortage of bus drivers.
The Milwaukee County Transit System announced that it will temporarily suspend some Freeway Flyer routes due to a shortage of bus drivers.
Pediatric COVID-19 trends report from Children's Wisconsin
hildren?s Wisconsin provides hospital census information to help our community better understand how respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, are impacting kids.
hildren?s Wisconsin provides hospital census information to help our community better understand how respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, are impacting kids.
Pediatric COVID trends report, Children's Wisconsin experts weigh in
Doctors with Children’s Wisconsin provided hospital census information to help the community better understand how respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, are impacting kids.
Doctors with Children’s Wisconsin provided hospital census information to help the community better understand how respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, are impacting kids.
Milwaukee restaurant COVID vaccine proof requirements amid omicron
Several Milwaukee restaurants are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to eat indoors. The policies vary.
Several Milwaukee restaurants are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to eat indoors. The policies vary.
Racine in-person learning despite COVID concerns
The Racine Unified School District will move forward with in-person learning starting Wednesday despite concerns regarding further spread of COVID-19.
The Racine Unified School District will move forward with in-person learning starting Wednesday despite concerns regarding further spread of COVID-19.
Walmart and Kroger raise prices for BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 tests
The companies previously sold them at cost
The companies previously sold them at cost