CDC encourages N95, KN95 masks to stop COVID-19 spread amid omicron surge
N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.
N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.
Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
Milwaukee indoor mask mandate; Common Council OKs ordinance
The Milwaukee Common Council approved an ordinance to bring back a citywide indoor mask mandate. It would expire on March 1.
The Milwaukee Common Council approved an ordinance to bring back a citywide indoor mask mandate. It would expire on March 1.
Hong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after pet store hamsters, employee test positive for COVID-19
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill 2,000 animals after several tested positive for COVID-19.
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill 2,000 animals after several tested positive for COVID-19.
Epstein-Barr virus could lead to multiple sclerosis, Harvard study finds
Results of a 20-year study found evidence that multiple sclerosis is likely caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
Results of a 20-year study found evidence that multiple sclerosis is likely caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
Doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation sues Houston Methodist
A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.
A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.
Wisconsin alcohol deaths up 25%
Data compiled by the nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum shows 1,077 Wisconsin residents died of alcohol-related causes in 2020, up from 865 in 2019.
Data compiled by the nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum shows 1,077 Wisconsin residents died of alcohol-related causes in 2020, up from 865 in 2019.
Milwaukee mask mandate back? Council vote Tuesday
A citywide mask mandate could return to Milwaukee pending a vote from the Common Council scheduled for Tuesday.
A citywide mask mandate could return to Milwaukee pending a vote from the Common Council scheduled for Tuesday.
Minnesota man battling COVID-19 moved to Texas hospital after lawsuit over ventilator
A Buffalo, Minnesota man suffering from a devastating case of COVID-19 is in Texas where his family is hoping and praying doctors there can save his life.
A Buffalo, Minnesota man suffering from a devastating case of COVID-19 is in Texas where his family is hoping and praying doctors there can save his life.
Novak Djokovic deported, will miss Australian Open
Novak Djokovic was being deported rather than playing his first-round Australian Open match on Monday.
Novak Djokovic was being deported rather than playing his first-round Australian Open match on Monday.
Fiserv Forum vaccine clinic; COVID, flu shots offered
The Milwaukee Health Department has opened a mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Fiserv Forum. It was open Saturday to basketball game attendees.
The Milwaukee Health Department has opened a mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Fiserv Forum. It was open Saturday to basketball game attendees.
Study: Wearing a mask makes you more attractive
A recent study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask actually increases your attractiveness.
A recent study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask actually increases your attractiveness.
Milwaukee COVID trends show slight improvement
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Friday, Jan. 14 reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate.
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Friday, Jan. 14 reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate.
Free Milwaukee masks: Over 1 million N95s distributed
There is no additional information if MHD has plans to hand out more masks in the future.
There is no additional information if MHD has plans to hand out more masks in the future.
CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95, KN95 face masks
U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Free at-home COVID tests: Website to start accepting orders Jan. 19
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
Wisconsin DHS auto-importing positive COVID-19 test results
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated the Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System (WEDSS) to allow positive COVID-19 test results to be automatically imported into the system.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated the Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System (WEDSS) to allow positive COVID-19 test results to be automatically imported into the system.
US omicron peak: Fauci predicts steep drop in cases toward 'end of January'
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”
Milwaukee Public Schools in-person return Jan. 18 after 2 weeks virtual
A COVID-19 test provider operating in the Milwaukee area is at the center of a whirlwind of criticism.
A COVID-19 test provider operating in the Milwaukee area is at the center of a whirlwind of criticism.