T cells from common colds may help protect against COVID-19, study suggests

T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."

COVID sick time: Stay home or work? Omicron poses conundrum

Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.

BBB: Beware of COVID testing scams

The Better Business Bureau is warning the public to keep an eye out for COVID-19 testing scams and is investigating a report in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee shelter balancing COVID, dangerously cold temperatures

A Milwaukee shelter is balancing the need to keep people safe from the windchill with keeping them safe from the omicron COVID-19 variant.

Reporting at-home COVID test results; official case data impacted

Wisconsin is seeing record COVID-19 case levels. At-home test kits provide an option for many, but their results may not be included in official data.

Milwaukee's free N95 mask distribution begins

Milwaukee's distribution of free N95 masks began at the Northwest and Southside Health Centers on Saturday, Jan. 8.

Charlie Berens postpones Milwaukee shows, cites COVID surge

Charlie Berens announced that two Milwaukee performances, scheduled for January, have been postponed due to the "recent surge in COVID-19 cases."

Milwaukee County COVID deaths: 39 since Jan. 1, 2022

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says they have investigated 39 COVID-19 deaths since Jan. 1, 2022.

Microschools gain popularity as omicron keep schools closed

School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education

Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity double since before Christmas

The Milwaukee Health Department reported the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate have more than doubled since before Christmas.

Milwaukee gets 500K N95 masks amid COVID omicron surge

Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced on Friday that the city has received 500,000 N95, high-quality masks for distribution.

Milwaukee indoor mask mandate discussed as omicron spreads

An indoor mask mandate is one step closer to reality after the Milwaukee Common Council's Public Safety and Health Committee held a special hearing.

Gotten your COVID booster? Doctors urge you not to delay

With the contagiousness of the omicron variant of COVID-19, doctors say if you have not gotten your booster shot, now is the time to do it.

MPS virtual learning extended, potential challenges arise

The Milwaukee Public Schools board voted to extend virtual learning for all students until Tuesday, Jan. 18 during a special virtual meeting.

Milwaukee Public Museum closing temporarily, COVID staffing shortages

The Milwaukee Public Museum will be temporarily closed to the public due to staffing shortages amid the ongoing surge in regional COVID-19 cases.

COVID testing, Racine's Festival Hall extended through January

Racine health officials announced on Friday, Jan. 7 that National Guard COVID-19 testing at Festival Hall has been extended through Jan. 27.

Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots

COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.

Moderna CEO says fourth COVID-19 shot could be necessary

The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."