Delta breakthrough cases, COVID vaccines: What it means
Doctors say the announcement of added COVID-19 vaccine doses amid a delta variant surge does not mean the vaccines are ineffective.
Doctors say the announcement of added COVID-19 vaccine doses amid a delta variant surge does not mean the vaccines are ineffective.
Cedarburg parents push school mask requirement, board meets
The Cedarburg School Board met Wednesday night, Aug. 18. Masking wasn't on the agenda, but parents still showed up hoping to talk about it.
The Cedarburg School Board met Wednesday night, Aug. 18. Masking wasn't on the agenda, but parents still showed up hoping to talk about it.
COVID vaccines, delta breakthrough cases: What it means
Doctors say the announcement of added COVID-19 vaccine doses amid a delta variant surge does not mean the vaccines are ineffective.
Doctors say the announcement of added COVID-19 vaccine doses amid a delta variant surge does not mean the vaccines are ineffective.
COVID-19 severity depends on transmission, NIH study suggests
A study from the NIH suggests COVID-19 can have more of a severe impact on lungs if it’s transmitted through the air versus a contaminated surface.
A study from the NIH suggests COVID-19 can have more of a severe impact on lungs if it’s transmitted through the air versus a contaminated surface.
Dane County mask mandate: Conservatives ask justices to toss it out
A conservative law firm asked the state Supreme Court to toss out Dane County's new mask mandate Wednesday, Aug. 18 saying county health officials overstepped their authority.
A conservative law firm asked the state Supreme Court to toss out Dane County's new mask mandate Wednesday, Aug. 18 saying county health officials overstepped their authority.
Racine COVID vaccine incentive program starts
Racine announced the start of a COVID-19 vaccination incentive program, offering rewards for those who get the shot, or those who bring an unvaccinated person in.
Racine announced the start of a COVID-19 vaccination incentive program, offering rewards for those who get the shot, or those who bring an unvaccinated person in.
Racine COVID vaccine incentive program begins
Racine announced the start of a COVID-19 vaccination incentive program, offering rewards for those who get the shot, or those who bring an unvaccinated person in.
Racine announced the start of a COVID-19 vaccination incentive program, offering rewards for those who get the shot, or those who bring an unvaccinated person in.
‘We have the tools’: Biden says COVID-19 boosters could start in September
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
UW-Madison mandates COVID tests for unvaccinated students, staff
University of Wisconsin-Madison students and staff who can't or won't show proof of vaccination will have to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
University of Wisconsin-Madison students and staff who can't or won't show proof of vaccination will have to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
COVID vaccine: Milwaukee Health Department starts 3rd doses
The Milwaukee Health Department announced it will begin administering third COVID-19 vaccine doses to all eligible individuals on Wednesday, Aug. 18.
The Milwaukee Health Department announced it will begin administering third COVID-19 vaccine doses to all eligible individuals on Wednesday, Aug. 18.
COVID-19 hospitalizations could hit 32,000 a day, CDC forecast says
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record high among 30 to 39-year-olds, CDC tracker shows
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
CDC COVID-19 map shows most of US under high community transmission
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
$50M to Wisconsin farmers, agriculture from fed COVID relief funding
Gov. Tony Evers announced that he's directing $50 million in federal coronavirus relief funding to Wisconsin's farmers and the state's agriculture industry.
Gov. Tony Evers announced that he's directing $50 million in federal coronavirus relief funding to Wisconsin's farmers and the state's agriculture industry.
Metcalfe's updates shopper mask policy
Metcalfe's Market will require all shoppers at all locations to wear a face-covering that covers their mouth and nose while indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Metcalfe's Market will require all shoppers at all locations to wear a face-covering that covers their mouth and nose while indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Biden extends 100% federal reimbursement of states’ COVID-19 costs
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
Milwaukee mulls mask mandate, 'monitoring these numbers closely'
As cases of COVID-19 surge, mask mandates are returning – reinstated in Dane County and Chicago indoors. In Milwaukee, the mayor said Tuesday, Aug. 17 no mask mandate is being put in place, but city leaders are keeping an eye on the numbers and figuring out what's next.
As cases of COVID-19 surge, mask mandates are returning – reinstated in Dane County and Chicago indoors. In Milwaukee, the mayor said Tuesday, Aug. 17 no mask mandate is being put in place, but city leaders are keeping an eye on the numbers and figuring out what's next.
Masks optional for Burlington students this school year
The Burlington Area School District board decided to make masks optional to start the year. A previous meeting was derailed by parental outbursts.
The Burlington Area School District board decided to make masks optional to start the year. A previous meeting was derailed by parental outbursts.
Bus driver shortage as MPS early start students return
Hundreds of Milwaukee students are without a bus driver as the school year begins, a "bi-product" of the COVID pandemic, according to one bus company representative.
Hundreds of Milwaukee students are without a bus driver as the school year begins, a "bi-product" of the COVID pandemic, according to one bus company representative.
Burlington Area schools: Masks optional to start year, board says
The Burlington Area School District board decided to make masks optional to start the year. A previous meeting was derailed by parental outbursts.
The Burlington Area School District board decided to make masks optional to start the year. A previous meeting was derailed by parental outbursts.