US public schools to stop serving free meals to all students once pandemic waiver expires

Public schools have been serving all students free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is likely coming to an end this summer after federal funding was not extended.

Southern Wisconsin bird flu case; found in chicken flock

The bird flu has been confirmed in a commercial chicken operation in Wisconsin, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday.

Barack Obama says he’s tested positive for COVID-19

The former president of the United States announced Sunday on Twitter that he's tested positive for COVID-19.

Blood donations needed, COVID antibody testing resumes: Red Cross

The American Red Cross has resumed testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies for a limited time.

Milwaukee COVID metrics improve for 9th week in a row

The Milwaukee Health Department on March 11 reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a ninth consecutive week.

Millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage once COVID-19 public health emergency ends

Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.

Smithsonian ends mask mandate at museums, National Zoo

The Smithsonian ended its policy requiring visitors to wear masks at its museums and the National Zoo. 

COVID remains dangerous for immunocompromised patients: UW Health

UW Health experts say while many Americans are celebrating the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, there are millions of others with compromised immune systems for whom the pandemic is far from over.

China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in COVID-19 cases

Residents of Changchun are required to remain home with one family member allowed to venture out to buy food and other necessities every two days.

When will COVID-19 end? Experts look to past pandemics for clues

One thing experts have learned is that it can be a long drawn-out process. This includes different types of endings that may not all occur at the same time.

US to ease nationwide mask mandate on planes, buses next month

The requirement, which extends to planes, buses, trains and transit hubs, had been set to expire on March 18, but was extended by a month to allow the public health agency time to develop new, more targeted policies.

California officials raided preschool, interviewed 2-year-olds over mask policies

California state regulators conducted an investigation at a Southern California preschool and privately interviewed children as young as 2 without their parents’ consent about their masking practices.

Which states have lifted mask mandates

With the omicron variant of COVID-19 waning and Americans eager to move beyond the virus, government and business leaders have been out ahead of the CDC in ending virus measures.

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra COVID policy: No masks required

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will no longer require guests to wear masks and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test.

Milwaukee County COVID updates, officials discuss

Milwaukee County leaders, including County Executive David Crowley, on Tuesday discussed the latest COVID-19 trends and information.

2nd round of free at-home COVID tests available now, White House says

If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.