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.
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.
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."
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Milwaukee Public Museum will be temporarily closed to the public due to staffing shortages amid the ongoing surge in regional COVID-19 cases.
Fake COVID tests: BBB warns of online scam to steal money, personal information
Fake COVID-19 test kits and related scams have been increasing amid a spike in demand for testing, the BBB says. Here’s what you need to know.
Fake COVID-19 test kits and related scams have been increasing amid a spike in demand for testing, the BBB says. Here’s what you need to know.
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.
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.
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."
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."
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian cancel cruises amid omicron outbreak fears
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”
Waukesha parade attack victims learn how to apply for funds
Even more than six weeks later, the impacts of the Waukesha Christmas parade attack are still being felt. More than $5 million has been raised for the victims in that timeframe.
Even more than six weeks later, the impacts of the Waukesha Christmas parade attack are still being felt. More than $5 million has been raised for the victims in that timeframe.
UW Health gets oral COVID treatment doses, doctor discusses
UW Health, like many hospital systems, will be allocated doses of the recently authorized oral therapeutics to treat COVID-19.
UW Health, like many hospital systems, will be allocated doses of the recently authorized oral therapeutics to treat COVID-19.
Record Wisconsin COVID cases; officials urge vaccines, tests
Exhausted health officials on Thursday again begged Wisconsin residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19, test for the disease if they've been exposed and stay home as omicron swamps state hospitals.
Exhausted health officials on Thursday again begged Wisconsin residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19, test for the disease if they've been exposed and stay home as omicron swamps state hospitals.
Things you may have missed in 2021: Scientific, medical advances and more
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.