What type of face mask is best amid the recent omicron surge
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
Open Record: Consumer concerns
Contact 6's Jenna Sachs shares some of the top pandemic-related consumer issues she's seeing in the FOX6 inbox.
Contact 6's Jenna Sachs shares some of the top pandemic-related consumer issues she's seeing in the FOX6 inbox.
New COVID-19 variant named IHU discovered in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
What is the new IHU variant found in France?
A new COVID-19 variant IHU has been detected in France. Here is what you need to know about it.
A new COVID-19 variant IHU has been detected in France. Here is what you need to know about it.
Racine Janes Elementary virtual Thursday, staff shortage
Due to a staff shortage, Janes Elementary School in Racine will move to remote learning for Thursday, Jan. 6.
Due to a staff shortage, Janes Elementary School in Racine will move to remote learning for Thursday, Jan. 6.
Marquette delays classes; requires COVID booster shots
Marquette University announced it is delaying the start of undergraduate, Graduate School, and Law School classes to Jan. 24 – and requiring COVID-19 booster shots.
Marquette University announced it is delaying the start of undergraduate, Graduate School, and Law School classes to Jan. 24 – and requiring COVID-19 booster shots.
Marquette delays classes, requires COVID booster shots
Marquette University is delaying the start of classes to Jan. 24 and requiring COVID-19 booster shots.
Marquette University is delaying the start of classes to Jan. 24 and requiring COVID-19 booster shots.
COVID prompts child care, virtual learning changes
As plans continue to change for schools across Wisconsin, parents are forced to make quick adjustments amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
As plans continue to change for schools across Wisconsin, parents are forced to make quick adjustments amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID prompts child care, virtual learning changes
Rising COVID-19 cases are changing plans for schools across Wisconsin, and parents and child care centers are forced to make quick adjustments.
Rising COVID-19 cases are changing plans for schools across Wisconsin, and parents and child care centers are forced to make quick adjustments.
Parents spent more quality time with their kids during COVID-19 pandemic's start, survey finds
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
Biden, Milwaukee schools virtual learning debate
Milwaukee Public Schools' students are virtual, but President Biden says schools should be open because they've received billions in federal dollars to keep kids safe. The Milwaukee teachers' union says the president missed the point.
Milwaukee Public Schools' students are virtual, but President Biden says schools should be open because they've received billions in federal dollars to keep kids safe. The Milwaukee teachers' union says the president missed the point.
COVID at Milwaukee jail 'in every pod,' inmate says
The Milwaukee County Jail is nearly in full quarantine due to COVID and staffing shortages, according to an inmate who called the situation “maddening.” Sheriff's officials confirmed more than 200 inmates and a number of staff members have tested positive.
The Milwaukee County Jail is nearly in full quarantine due to COVID and staffing shortages, according to an inmate who called the situation “maddening.” Sheriff's officials confirmed more than 200 inmates and a number of staff members have tested positive.
Milwaukee Public Schools' meal distribution during virtual learning
MPS is making sure no students go hungry. Free meals are being distributed all across the district.
MPS is making sure no students go hungry. Free meals are being distributed all across the district.
‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Racine PD building closed to public over COVID concerns
The Racine Police Department is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 concerns.
The Racine Police Department is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 concerns.
Wisconsin oral antiviral COVID treatments, prescription only
Department of Health Services officials announced that Wisconsin has received the first allocation of oral antiviral COVID-19 treatments.
Department of Health Services officials announced that Wisconsin has received the first allocation of oral antiviral COVID-19 treatments.
'Flurona' in California: Testing site in LA County confirms first known local case
Officials at the 911 COVID Testing site in Brentwood said a child they tested for both the flu and COVID-19 tested positive for both. In addition, the boy’s mother tested positive for COVID-19 the next day.
Officials at the 911 COVID Testing site in Brentwood said a child they tested for both the flu and COVID-19 tested positive for both. In addition, the boy’s mother tested positive for COVID-19 the next day.
MCTS suspends 8 Freeway Flyers starting Jan. 10, driver shortage
The Milwaukee County Transit System announced that it will temporarily suspend some Freeway Flyer routes due to a shortage of bus drivers.
The Milwaukee County Transit System announced that it will temporarily suspend some Freeway Flyer routes due to a shortage of bus drivers.