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.

Al’s Run, Walk goes virtual for 2021

The 44th Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk to support Children’s Wisconsin will be celebrated virtually this year, officials announced on Tuesday.

Madison, Dane County require employees to be vaccinated

City and county employees in Madison and Dane County will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Two-thirds of Michigan deer had COVID-19 antibodies in federal study

In a federal survey of coronavirus in white-tailed deer in Michigan, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania, the U.S. Department of Agriculture detected evidence of the virus in 33% of all cases.

Masks make a comeback as delta variant spreads
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While airports never stopped requiring masks, many retailers did. Now, some are shifting gears as the COVID delta variant spreads.

Masks return, COVID delta variant spreads

Masks are making a comeback thanks to the quick spread of the COVID-19 delta variant.

CDC: Less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases led to hospitalization or death

Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.

Louisiana brings back statewide mask mandate amid delta-driven COVID-19 surge

Louisiana is reenacting a statewide mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents across all indoor locations, including schools and colleges.

Milwaukee leaders weigh mask mandate; parents object to idea

Could a mask mandate return to Milwaukee? A lot of the next steps rely on what comes Tuesday: the city’s 7-day averages of new COVID-cases. Those numbers are so important.