Summerfest COVID entry rules frustrate some, refunds wanted
Concertgoers will need more than a ticket to see a show on the Summerfest grounds, and new COVID-19 entry protocols have some wanting a refund.
Concertgoers will need more than a ticket to see a show on the Summerfest grounds, and new COVID-19 entry protocols have some wanting a refund.
COVID-19 surge: States that showed progress now seeing waves of new cases
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
US in ‘much worse situation’ with COVID-19 pandemic than expected, experts say
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
CDC: More than 90% of US counties have ‘substantial or high’ COVID-19 transmission
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
COVID delta variant in Wisconsin: Vaccines, masks encouraged
Gov. Tony Evers and officials with the Wisconsin DHS discussed the latest COVID-19 trends and the state's response.
Gov. Tony Evers and officials with the Wisconsin DHS discussed the latest COVID-19 trends and the state's response.
UW Health expert talks COVID vaccine latest
Dr. Bill Hartman with UW Health joined FOX6 News at 4 on Thursday to discuss the latest COVID-19 developments, including clinical trials to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in children.
Dr. Bill Hartman with UW Health joined FOX6 News at 4 on Thursday to discuss the latest COVID-19 developments, including clinical trials to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in children.
Vaccines urged amid Wisconsin delta variant surge
Wisconsin health officials are stressing the importance of vaccinations, and encouraging masking, as the COVID-19 delta variant surges statewide.
Wisconsin health officials are stressing the importance of vaccinations, and encouraging masking, as the COVID-19 delta variant surges statewide.
No staffed pediatric ICU beds left in North Texas region, hospital official says
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
California school staff must be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID testing
California became the first state Wednesday to implement a policy that requires all school staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
California became the first state Wednesday to implement a policy that requires all school staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
School supply shortage: Why these back-to-school items could be hard to find
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
Las Vegas officers escort boy to school after his dad died of COVID-19
Las Vegas officers escorted a fourth grader to his first day of school just months after his dad, a fellow officer, died of COVID-19.
Las Vegas officers escorted a fourth grader to his first day of school just months after his dad, a fellow officer, died of COVID-19.
CDC urges COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women amid delta surge
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
YouTube suspends Rand Paul for violating COVID misinformation policy
This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.
This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.
Overwhelmed hospitals face nurse shortages amid US COVID-19 surge
Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oregon all have more COVID-19 hospitalizations than at any other point in the pandemic amid nursing staff shortages.
Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oregon all have more COVID-19 hospitalizations than at any other point in the pandemic amid nursing staff shortages.
US sending 837K Pfizer shots to Caribbean amid anti-vaccine protests
The U.S. is sending more than 800,000 Pfizer shots to Caribbean nations as the region struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests.
The U.S. is sending more than 800,000 Pfizer shots to Caribbean nations as the region struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine nasal spray effective in animals, NIH says
NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.
NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.
US records more than 184,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
Colorado county hit early by COVID-19 delta strain saw more breakthrough cases, CDC says
Mesa County in Colorado was hit early by the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus and experienced higher rates of breakthrough cases in vaccinated people, according to a CDC report.
Mesa County in Colorado was hit early by the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus and experienced higher rates of breakthrough cases in vaccinated people, according to a CDC report.
COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers protested
Vaccine mandates continue to be a hot-button issue for some. Health care workers rallied in Madison against COVID-19 vaccination requirements being put in place at area hospitals.
Vaccine mandates continue to be a hot-button issue for some. Health care workers rallied in Madison against COVID-19 vaccination requirements being put in place at area hospitals.
Milwaukee County COVID numbers trend in wrong direction
Wisconsin now ranks as the fourth-worst state in the U.S. for 14-day trends in both COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Milwaukee County isn't faring much better, averaging 268 new cases and two deaths per day.
Wisconsin now ranks as the fourth-worst state in the U.S. for 14-day trends in both COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Milwaukee County isn't faring much better, averaging 268 new cases and two deaths per day.