COVID makes MPS virtual starting Tuesday
All Milwaukee Public Schools students will transition to virtual learning effective Tuesday, Jan. 4 due to COVID-19.
All Milwaukee Public Schools students will transition to virtual learning effective Tuesday, Jan. 4 due to COVID-19.
COVID closes Greendale Schools Monday
Greendale Schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 3 “because of a high percentage of instructional staff in isolation or quarantine due to positive COVID-19 cases,” according to the district's website.
Greendale Schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 3 “because of a high percentage of instructional staff in isolation or quarantine due to positive COVID-19 cases,” according to the district's website.
Schools adapt for return from break as COVID-19 cases surge
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
United, Spirit airlines to temporarily increase pay for pilots
Airlines are having to increase pay for employees amid a wave of cancellations due to staff shortages as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry.
Airlines are having to increase pay for employees amid a wave of cancellations due to staff shortages as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry.
86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 testing for MPS students, staff
The Milwaukee Public School District is opening up COVID-19 testing for students and staff.
The Milwaukee Public School District is opening up COVID-19 testing for students and staff.
Wisconsin DHS: Help slow COVID spread in schools as students return
The Wisconsin DHS is asking all parents and guardians to take action to help slow the spread of COVID-19 as students return to school in January.
The Wisconsin DHS is asking all parents and guardians to take action to help slow the spread of COVID-19 as students return to school in January.
Hayat Pharmacy 24/7 COVID testing underway
One Milwaukee site is making it easier to get a COVID-19 test. With the start of the new year, Hayat Pharmacy has made testing available 24 hours a day.
One Milwaukee site is making it easier to get a COVID-19 test. With the start of the new year, Hayat Pharmacy has made testing available 24 hours a day.
RUSD extends winter break; COVID cited as cause
The Racine Unified School District is extending its winter break due to the "ongoing nature" of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Racine Unified School District is extending its winter break due to the "ongoing nature" of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Soldier reunites with daughter during Indiana Pacers game: ‘heartwarming surprise’
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Madison schools going virtual after winter break
The Madison Metropolitan School District will pivot to virtual learning when winter break ends in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
The Madison Metropolitan School District will pivot to virtual learning when winter break ends in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Milwaukee COVID-19 testing centers expand hours
A number of testing sites have extended their hours due to the high demand for COVID-19 tests.
A number of testing sites have extended their hours due to the high demand for COVID-19 tests.
Milwaukee-area COVID test scramble 'frustrating' as omicron spreads
Hours before the New Year's holiday weekend, the demand for a COVID-19 test hasn't wavered. Drive-thru sites continue to draw long lines of cars, while others are scrambling to find at-home test kits elsewhere.
Hours before the New Year's holiday weekend, the demand for a COVID-19 test hasn't wavered. Drive-thru sites continue to draw long lines of cars, while others are scrambling to find at-home test kits elsewhere.
Milwaukee-area COVID test scramble 'frustrating' as omicron spreads
Hours before the New Year's holiday weekend, the demand for a COVID-19 test hasn't wavered.
Hours before the New Year's holiday weekend, the demand for a COVID-19 test hasn't wavered.
Advocate Aurora, Froedtert restricting visitors as COVID surges
Advocate Aurora Health announced that no visitors will be allowed for adult hospital inpatients – effective Thursday, Dec. 30.
Advocate Aurora Health announced that no visitors will be allowed for adult hospital inpatients – effective Thursday, Dec. 30.
Milwaukee COVID cases climb, mask guidance returns
As COVID-19 cases surge, Fiserv Forum will again require masks. The question: Will Milwaukee follow suit and institute a citywide mask mandate?
As COVID-19 cases surge, Fiserv Forum will again require masks. The question: Will Milwaukee follow suit and institute a citywide mask mandate?
Hayat Pharmacy COVID testing 24/7 in 2022
The demand for COVID-19 testing has skyrocketed across the country. At Milwaukee's Hayat Pharmacy, starting Jan. 1, they will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 8th and Layton until further notice.
The demand for COVID-19 testing has skyrocketed across the country. At Milwaukee's Hayat Pharmacy, starting Jan. 1, they will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 8th and Layton until further notice.
Israel to offer 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine to most vulnerable
Israel approved a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people most vulnerable to the virus, the first country to do so.
Israel approved a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people most vulnerable to the virus, the first country to do so.
COVID, cold or flu? Pay attention to timing, symptoms, doctor says
With the rapid spread of the seemingly milder omicron variant, many have asked how to tell the difference between the virus and the common cold. One Tampa doctor explains how you can determine which illness you're dealing with.
With the rapid spread of the seemingly milder omicron variant, many have asked how to tell the difference between the virus and the common cold. One Tampa doctor explains how you can determine which illness you're dealing with.
COVID cancels Milwaukee NYE events
As people get set to ring in 2022, health experts say you should strongly reconsider your plans. COVID concerns and illness have nixed some parties and concerts.
As people get set to ring in 2022, health experts say you should strongly reconsider your plans. COVID concerns and illness have nixed some parties and concerts.