Milwaukee COVID vaccine effort goes door to door
Door-to-door COVID-19 vaccinations are helping in Milwaukee as people struggle to find time and information to get the shot.
Door-to-door COVID-19 vaccinations are helping in Milwaukee as people struggle to find time and information to get the shot.
Door-to-door COVID vaccine effort in Milwaukee
Door-to-door COVID-19 vaccinations are helping in Milwaukee as people struggle to find time and information to get the shot.
Door-to-door COVID-19 vaccinations are helping in Milwaukee as people struggle to find time and information to get the shot.
More kids with COVID, Children's Wisconsin doctors report
Children's Wisconsin is seeing an increase in kids testing positive for COVID-19. Hospitalizations are up, too, along with an increase in respiratory viruses.
Children's Wisconsin is seeing an increase in kids testing positive for COVID-19. Hospitalizations are up, too, along with an increase in respiratory viruses.
Universal masking in schools backed by Milwaukee Co. health officials
Health department officials in Milwaukee County unanimously recommend the implementation of universal masking requirements for teachers, staff, students, and visitors in K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status.
Health department officials in Milwaukee County unanimously recommend the implementation of universal masking requirements for teachers, staff, students, and visitors in K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status.
Delta plus variant: What it is and how it differs from other coronavirus strains
Everything you should know about the new delta plus variant and how it differs from previous mutations.
Everything you should know about the new delta plus variant and how it differs from previous mutations.
Open Record: Here we go again
If you're feeling a sense of déjà vu, you're not alone. As COVID-19 cases hit a six-month high, mask mandates are on the verge of a comeback, and vaccine mandates have become a new flashpoint.
If you're feeling a sense of déjà vu, you're not alone. As COVID-19 cases hit a six-month high, mask mandates are on the verge of a comeback, and vaccine mandates have become a new flashpoint.
COVID-19 Delta variant and kids: Protecting children who aren’t old enough to get vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible? Here's what we know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible? Here's what we know.
'Pass Over' marks first play to return to Broadway while Delta variant fears rise
1,200 people packed the August Wilson Theater for the premiere of the new play 'Pass Over.' It was the first Broadway play since March 2020.
1,200 people packed the August Wilson Theater for the premiere of the new play 'Pass Over.' It was the first Broadway play since March 2020.
UWM's mask mandate reinstated
UWM's mask mandate was reinstated, but a legislative committee voted to block the UW System from enacting COVID-19 restrictions without legislative approval.
UWM's mask mandate was reinstated, but a legislative committee voted to block the UW System from enacting COVID-19 restrictions without legislative approval.
UWM mask mandate reinstated, but UW System questions remain
UWM's mask mandate was reinstated, but a legislative committee voted to block the UW System from enacting COVID-19 restrictions without legislative approval.
UWM's mask mandate was reinstated, but a legislative committee voted to block the UW System from enacting COVID-19 restrictions without legislative approval.
Group calls for end to vaccine requirements
All of southeastern Wisconsin's largest health care systems will require their staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 come fall, a decision criticized by dozens of advocacy groups including some health care workers.
All of southeastern Wisconsin's largest health care systems will require their staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 come fall, a decision criticized by dozens of advocacy groups including some health care workers.
Vaccinated people half as likely to be infected with COVID-19, new study says
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
COVID-19 lambda variant: What to know about the coronavirus strain
WHO officials have described the lambda variant as a “variant of interest,” but researchers say more studies are needed to understand its potential impact.
WHO officials have described the lambda variant as a “variant of interest,” but researchers say more studies are needed to understand its potential impact.
New COVID-19 cases in US surpassed 100K for past 2 days
On Aug. 3, the U.S. recorded 127,976 new daily cases and on Aug. 4, the country counted 106,557 new daily COVID-19 cases.
On Aug. 3, the U.S. recorded 127,976 new daily cases and on Aug. 4, the country counted 106,557 new daily COVID-19 cases.
Wisconsin state employee mask mandate: Effective indoors Aug. 5
Wisconsin state employees and contractors must wear face masks when inside state facilities or performing duties indoors beginning Thursday, Aug. 5. That is in accordance with updated CDC, DHS and local public health guidance.
Wisconsin state employees and contractors must wear face masks when inside state facilities or performing duties indoors beginning Thursday, Aug. 5. That is in accordance with updated CDC, DHS and local public health guidance.
Wisconsin rental assistance available; eviction moratorium lapsed
While some may be challenged to find a way to make rent, there is help out there for Wisconsin renters. And while evictions are on hold yet again, it may not last.
While some may be challenged to find a way to make rent, there is help out there for Wisconsin renters. And while evictions are on hold yet again, it may not last.
State Fair ride inspections on eve of opening
The 170th Wisconsin State Fair starts Thursday, Aug. 5, but before the doors open, one final safety check of the State Fair rides took place Wednesday.
The 170th Wisconsin State Fair starts Thursday, Aug. 5, but before the doors open, one final safety check of the State Fair rides took place Wednesday.
Barbie honors COVID-19 pandemic heroes with custom dolls
Barbie launches six new dolls honoring women in STEM who have become heroes during the pandemic.
Barbie launches six new dolls honoring women in STEM who have become heroes during the pandemic.
Shorewood, Whitefish Bay schools: Masks required indoors
The Shorewood and Whitefish Bay School Districts announced masks will be required for students returning to the classroom in the fall.
The Shorewood and Whitefish Bay School Districts announced masks will be required for students returning to the classroom in the fall.
Groups support vaccine choice on behalf of health care workers
All of southeastern Wisconsin's largest health care systems will require their staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 come fall, a decision criticized by dozens of advocacy groups, including some health care workers.
All of southeastern Wisconsin's largest health care systems will require their staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 come fall, a decision criticized by dozens of advocacy groups, including some health care workers.