Milwaukee mask advisory; county COVID community spread 'high'

The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, May 20 issued a city mask advisory in accordance with the CDC's recommendations.

Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson talks about city's mask advisory
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Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson speaks with the media about the new mask advisory for the city. It was put in place after the county moved into the CDC?s "high" level of COVID-19 community spread on Thursday.

What is monkeypox? Scientists stunned by cases in US, Europe

“This is not the kind of spread we’ve seen in West Africa, so there may be something new happening in the West."

Marnie Schulenburg, 'As the World Turns' star, dies at 37

Marnie Schulenburg, known for her roles on "As the World Turns" and the reboot of "One Life to Live," died after stage 4 metastatic breast cancer complications.

Baby formula vs. breast milk: Doctors explain what parents should do amid formula shortage

“My baby isn't even here yet, and I’m experiencing anxiety over this shortage even though I plan to nurse if possible,” one mother, who is expecting her first child in October, told FOX.

Nearly 270 salmonella cases linked to chocolate eggs, EU officials say

Salmonella cases have been reported in 14 European countries, Canada and the United States. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control said over 80% of the cases were among children 10 years old or younger.

Charged for crying?  Navigating unexpected medical charges

Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.

Year’s 1st case of rare monkeypox reported in the US

Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.

A third of US should be considering masks amid rise in COVID-19 cases, officials say

Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.

COVID treatment will soon cost you

At the start of the pandemic, policymakers enacted changes to increase access to COVID treatments and help health care systems better deal with the crisis. But as the virus moves out of the pandemic phase, those programs are being eliminated.

Mask mandates could return as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise

Increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are putting more of the country under guidelines issued by the CDC.

US COVID-19 deaths top 1 million, Johns Hopkins data shows

In less than two and a half years, the number of dead is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 336 days.

Having more than 1 child can harm your mental health, study says

Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.

Baby formula shortage: Mothers Milk Bank helps families in need

Many parents who rely on formula to feed their babies are struggling right now because there is a lack of supply. But there is an option for those in need.

Mosquitoes prefer biting people wearing these colors, study says

According to the Florida Department of Health, there are over 80 different species of mosquitoes known to occur in Florida, many of which can transmit diseases to humans and animals.

Milwaukee County COVID positivity soars: 'No signs of slowing'

Milwaukee County's Chief Health Policy Advisor has a stark warning for anyone who thought COVID-19 was going away for good.