United, Spirit airlines to temporarily increase pay for pilots

Airlines are having to increase pay for employees amid a wave of cancellations due to staff shortages as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry.

CDC considering COVID-19 test requirement for asymptomatic, Fauci says

Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.

86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says

The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 testing for MPS students, staff

The Milwaukee Public School District is opening up COVID-19 testing for students and staff.

US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge

Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.

Wisconsin DHS: Help slow COVID spread in schools as students return

The Wisconsin DHS is asking all parents and guardians to take action to help slow the spread of COVID-19 as students return to school in January.

Hayat Pharmacy 24/7 COVID testing underway

One Milwaukee site is making it easier to get a COVID-19 test. With the start of the new year, Hayat Pharmacy has made testing available 24 hours a day.

RUSD extends winter break; COVID cited as cause

The Racine Unified School District is extending its winter break due to the "ongoing nature" of the COVID-19 pandemic.

No Surprise Act: New law preventing unexpected medical bills takes effect Jan. 1

Patients will no longer have to worry about getting a huge bill following a medical crisis if the closest hospital emergency room happened to have been outside their insurance plan’s provider network.

Madison schools going virtual after winter break

The Madison Metropolitan School District will pivot to virtual learning when winter break ends in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Milwaukee COVID-19 testing centers expand hours

A number of testing sites have extended their hours due to the high demand for COVID-19 tests.

Milwaukee-area COVID test scramble 'frustrating' as omicron spreads
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Hours before the New Year's holiday weekend, the demand for a COVID-19 test hasn't wavered. Drive-thru sites continue to draw long lines of cars, while others are scrambling to find at-home test kits elsewhere.

Advocate Aurora, Froedtert restricting visitors as COVID surges

Advocate Aurora Health announced that no visitors will be allowed for adult hospital inpatients – effective Thursday, Dec. 30.

Milwaukee COVID cases climb, mask guidance returns

As COVID-19 cases surge, Fiserv Forum will again require masks. The question: Will Milwaukee follow suit and institute a citywide mask mandate?

Hayat Pharmacy COVID testing 24/7 in 2022

The demand for COVID-19 testing has skyrocketed across the country. At Milwaukee's Hayat Pharmacy, starting Jan. 1, they will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 8th and Layton until further notice.

Israel to offer 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine to most vulnerable

Israel approved a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people most vulnerable to the virus, the first country to do so.