Omicron variant was in Europe before it was detected in South Africa, Dutch health agency says
Dutch health officials say the coronavirus omicron variant was in Europe before South Africa reported it to the World Health Organization.
Dutch health officials say the coronavirus omicron variant was in Europe before South Africa reported it to the World Health Organization.
First U.S. case of omicron COVID-19 variant detected in California
The first U.S. case of the omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in California, the White House announced Wednesday.
The first U.S. case of the omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in California, the White House announced Wednesday.
Omicron variant: Airlines must ID passengers who traveled through southern Africa, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ordered all airlines to turn over the names of passengers who have traveled to southern African countries now under travel restrictions.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ordered all airlines to turn over the names of passengers who have traveled to southern African countries now under travel restrictions.
Gilead says it expects remdesivir to remain effective against omicron variant
Gilead Sciences, the maker of Veklury, said it expects the antiviral drug to remain effective against the new omicron variant and will conduct further testing.
Gilead Sciences, the maker of Veklury, said it expects the antiviral drug to remain effective against the new omicron variant and will conduct further testing.
Packers' De’Vondre Campbell on COVID-19/reserve list
The Green Bay Packers announced on Tuesday, Nov. 30 the team has placed linebacker De’Vondre Campbell on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
The Green Bay Packers announced on Tuesday, Nov. 30 the team has placed linebacker De’Vondre Campbell on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Dr. Jeff Pothof on the omicron variant, mask advisory in Milwaukee
There is growing concern about the omicron COVID-19 variant. Dr. Jeff Pothof helps sort through the information.
There is growing concern about the omicron COVID-19 variant. Dr. Jeff Pothof helps sort through the information.
Milwaukee issues mask advisory; omicron variant concerns grow
The City of Milwaukee Health Department issued on Tuesday, Nov. 30 a mask advisory.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department issued on Tuesday, Nov. 30 a mask advisory.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA health panel endorses experimental at-home drug for virus
FDA health panel endorses Merck COVID-19 pill, paving way for U.S. authorization of the first at-home drug for virus.
FDA health panel endorses Merck COVID-19 pill, paving way for U.S. authorization of the first at-home drug for virus.
COVID-19 pandemic update from Milwaukee city, county officials
City and county officials in Milwaukee provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic for Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.
City and county officials in Milwaukee provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic for Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.
Powell says Federal Reserve may accelerate pullback in economic support
Chair Jerome Powell said that the Federal Reserve will consider acting more quickly to dial back its ultra-low-interest rate policies to counter higher inflation.
Chair Jerome Powell said that the Federal Reserve will consider acting more quickly to dial back its ultra-low-interest rate policies to counter higher inflation.
US improves surveillance for tracking new coronavirus variants
Viruses mutate constantly. To find and track new versions of the coronavirus, scientists analyze the genetic makeup of a portion of samples that test positive.
Viruses mutate constantly. To find and track new versions of the coronavirus, scientists analyze the genetic makeup of a portion of samples that test positive.
Fiserv Forum COVID vaccine clinic on Dec. 4
The Milwaukee Health Department will host its second vaccination clinic at Fiserv Forum.
The Milwaukee Health Department will host its second vaccination clinic at Fiserv Forum.
Federal Reserve: Omicron variant could make supply chain backlog, inflation worse
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that the appearance of a new COVID-19 variant could slow the economy and hiring.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that the appearance of a new COVID-19 variant could slow the economy and hiring.
COVID concern: Bay View Montessori School's Upper Campus goes virtual
Bay View Montessori School's Upper Campus will move to virtual learning on Tuesday, Nov. 30 and return to in-person learning on Friday, Dec. 10.
Bay View Montessori School's Upper Campus will move to virtual learning on Tuesday, Nov. 30 and return to in-person learning on Friday, Dec. 10.
Omicron COVID variant, UW Health urges vaccine
Researchers are still working on figuring out if the current crop of COVID vaccines is effective against the omicron variant, and it's not a matter of if but when the variant will be identified in the U.S.
Researchers are still working on figuring out if the current crop of COVID vaccines is effective against the omicron variant, and it's not a matter of if but when the variant will be identified in the U.S.
No omicron variant cases detected in NYC yet, mayor says
There were no confirmed cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus detected in New York City as of Monday, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio.
There were no confirmed cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus detected in New York City as of Monday, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Biden: Omicron variant ‘cause for concern’ but not panic, pushes COVID-19 shots
President Joe Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to receive a booster shot amid the new omicron variant.
President Joe Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to receive a booster shot amid the new omicron variant.
Funding available for COVID funerals; Contact 6 helps family get approved
It’s a program that refunds the families of COVID-19 victims for funeral and burial costs. However, one family dealing with unimaginable loss waited months for their approval before reaching out to FOX6.
It’s a program that refunds the families of COVID-19 victims for funeral and burial costs. However, one family dealing with unimaginable loss waited months for their approval before reaching out to FOX6.
Funding available for COVID funerals, Contact 6 helps family get approved
It?s a program that refunds the families of COVID-19 victims for funeral and burial costs. However, one family dealing with unimaginable loss waited months for their approval before reaching out to FOX6.
It?s a program that refunds the families of COVID-19 victims for funeral and burial costs. However, one family dealing with unimaginable loss waited months for their approval before reaching out to FOX6.
COVID/flu ‘twindemic’ warnings, shots urged by doctors
There are concerns and cautions from health experts who predict this flu season may be unlike any other.
There are concerns and cautions from health experts who predict this flu season may be unlike any other.