UW-Parkside COVID vaccine incentives offered

UW-Parkside is offering incentives, including a laptop and student scholarships, in a push for faculty, staff and students to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 lung X-rays show difference between vaccinated, unvaccinated patients

A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.

Memorials for COVID-19 victims taking shape across US

A memorial grove to COVID-19 victims has been planted in Ohio, and governors and lawmakers elsewhere are pursuing similar permanent remembrances.

COVID-19: What to know about symptoms, the delta variant and vaccines

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and vaccine rates are all increasing amid the spread of the delta variant. Here are some answers to common questions about the variant and the vaccines.

Advocate Aurora Health: COVID vaccinations for staff by Oct. 15

Advocate Aurora Health announced on Wednesday, Aug. 4 it will require team members to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Oct. 15.

Home Depot requires employees to wear masks, will offer masks to customers

Home Depot will require all employees contractors and vendors to wear masks inside their stores, distribution centers, office locations and customer homes.

Potential future shutdowns worry Milwaukee business owners
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With COVID cases on the rise, some cities and businesses across the nation are once again enforcing new restrictions. New York City announced it will require vaccines for people entering places like gyms and restaurants.

Vaccine passport too complex, Evers says, as NYC requires shots

With COVID cases on the rise, some cities and businesses across the nation are once again enforcing new restrictions. New York City announced it will require vaccines for people entering places like gyms and restaurants.

CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge

The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.

Delta variant surges, Milwaukee sees 'extreme' COVID transmission
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The delta variant is being blamed for a surge in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, Milwaukee reporting ''extreme transmission.''

Milwaukee sees 'extreme' COVID transmission; delta variant surges

The delta variant is being blamed for a surge in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, Milwaukee reporting ''extreme transmission.''

Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations reach all-time high of 11,515 patients

As Florida reached another record-breaking number of COVID-19 patients in one day, Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that hospital admissions are slowing down.

UW Health expert discusses COVID latest
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Dr. Jeff Pothof with UW Health joined FOX6 News at 4 on Tuesday to discuss the latest information related to COVID-19 variants, vaccines and masking.

UK scientists say variant that can evade COVID-19 vaccines ‘almost certain’

Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.

Froedtert Health: Staff COVID vaccinations required by Nov. 1

Froedtert Health announced on Tuesday, Aug. 3 that it is requiring staff and providers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1.

Milwaukee County COVID-19 briefing
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Milwaukee County health officials on Tuesday, Aug. 3 discussed the latest information pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UW System COVID plans need legislative approval, committee says

A Republican-controlled legislative committee moved to block the UW System from taking several steps to fight coronavirus spread without its approval.