Chicago teacher quarantines in plane’s bathroom for 4 hours after testing positive for COVID-19
A woman who flew to Iceland last week said she quarantined in a bathroom for four hours after finding out, mid-flight, that she had COVID-19, according to reports.
A woman who flew to Iceland last week said she quarantined in a bathroom for four hours after finding out, mid-flight, that she had COVID-19, according to reports.
COVID-19 leaves US children hospitalized in near-record numbers
During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals, a 58% increase from the week before.
During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals, a 58% increase from the week before.
COVID, cold or flu? Pay attention to timing, symptoms, doctor says
With the rapid spread of the seemingly milder omicron variant, many have asked how to tell the difference between the virus and the common cold. One Tampa doctor explains how you can determine which illness you're dealing with.
With the rapid spread of the seemingly milder omicron variant, many have asked how to tell the difference between the virus and the common cold. One Tampa doctor explains how you can determine which illness you're dealing with.
J&J COVID-19 booster found to cut omicron hospitalizations in South African study
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
Virus postpones Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show
The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show has become the latest major event to be postponed or canceled.
The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show has become the latest major event to be postponed or canceled.
COVID cancels Milwaukee NYE events
As people get set to ring in 2022, health experts say you should strongly reconsider your plans. COVID concerns and illness have nixed some parties and concerts.
As people get set to ring in 2022, health experts say you should strongly reconsider your plans. COVID concerns and illness have nixed some parties and concerts.
Milwaukee County COVID hospitalizations at 2021 high
Wisconsin's frontline workers are facing a surge in COVID-19 cases head-on.
Wisconsin's frontline workers are facing a surge in COVID-19 cases head-on.
COVID cancels Milwaukee NYE events
As people get set to ring in 2022, health experts say you should strongly reconsider your plans. COVID concerns and illness have nixed some parties and concerts.
As people get set to ring in 2022, health experts say you should strongly reconsider your plans. COVID concerns and illness have nixed some parties and concerts.
Milwaukee County COVID hospitalizations at 2021 high
Milwaukee County data shows the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients is the highest it has been since 2020. State hospital beds are filling fast.
Milwaukee County data shows the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients is the highest it has been since 2020. State hospital beds are filling fast.
Some Milwaukee restaurants close temporarily as COVID surges
Several Milwaukee restaurants have announced temporary closures due to the ongoing COVID-19 case surge or due to a number of employees out sick.
Several Milwaukee restaurants have announced temporary closures due to the ongoing COVID-19 case surge or due to a number of employees out sick.
Milwaukee COVID testing holiday hours changed, demand surges
The Milwaukee Health Department has changed its previously-announced holiday hours for COVID-19 services due to an increased demand for testing.
The Milwaukee Health Department has changed its previously-announced holiday hours for COVID-19 services due to an increased demand for testing.
Masks mandatory, Fiserv Forum events beginning Friday, Dec. 31
Masks will be required inside Fiserv Forum for all events starting Friday, Dec. 31, Milwaukee Bucks public relations confirmed for FOX6 News on Wednesday.
Masks will be required inside Fiserv Forum for all events starting Friday, Dec. 31, Milwaukee Bucks public relations confirmed for FOX6 News on Wednesday.
CDC monitors, investigates at least 73 cruise ships following COVID-19 outbreaks
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
Oregon hospital reports rare, fungal outbreak
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday that two patients at Salem Health contracted a dangerous fungal infection during their hospital stays in an "outbreak" of a type of yeast rare to the United States.
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday that two patients at Salem Health contracted a dangerous fungal infection during their hospital stays in an "outbreak" of a type of yeast rare to the United States.
Should Americans cancel New Year's Eve plans? Fauci says it depends
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
Cytomegalovirus: What the CDC wants you to know during the holiday
According to the CDC, cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can affect people of all ages. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, fatigue and swollen glands.
According to the CDC, cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can affect people of all ages. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, fatigue and swollen glands.
New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
CDC director: Omicron variant mostly mild so far
The chief of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 40 people in the country have been found to be infected with the omicron variant so far and more than three-quarters of them had been vaccinated.
The chief of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 40 people in the country have been found to be infected with the omicron variant so far and more than three-quarters of them had been vaccinated.
WHO: Global COVID cases up 11% last week, biggest increase in Americas
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
Phoenix mother dies from COVID-19 on Christmas Day, leaving behind 3 kids and fiancé
On Christmas morning, Maurice Turner lost his fiancée, 30-year-old Lareesia Wright. Turner says they both caught COVID-19 in late August, despite taking the pandemic seriously.
On Christmas morning, Maurice Turner lost his fiancée, 30-year-old Lareesia Wright. Turner says they both caught COVID-19 in late August, despite taking the pandemic seriously.