Wisconsin eateries recovering, but not to pre-virus levels

A report published by the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows the state’s bars and restaurants are recovering, but have not reached pre-pandemic levels.

Casa Grande little boy battles serious sinus cavity infection after COVID-19 diagnosis

A Casa Grande mother is detailing how COVID-19 led to serious and unexpected health issues for her little boy named Emmett. "It was so bad. I couldn't even recognize him."

Former Marquette star's false COVID documents led to arrest, officials say

Former Marquette University basketball player Lazar Hayward, who also played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, was among two travelers from Los Angeles arrested in Hawaii for "uploading falsified COVID documents."

Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins receives COVID-19 vaccine

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has received his COVID-19 vaccine and will be eligible to play in all games.

Autopsies relocated as medical examiner goes unvaccinated

An upstate New York county is being forced to send human bodies to a hospital 50 miles away for autopsies because its prominent medical examiner has not been vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to county officials.

Dr. Fauci defends California school vaccine mandate: Not a 'novel' requirement

Dr. Anthony Fauci has praised California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mandate for all students to get a COVID-19 vaccine, arguing that this is not a "novel" approach for schools.

Two Californians arrested in Hawaii for fake COVID test results

Hawaii authorities arrested two people from California for submitting fake COVID-19 test results to avoid a mandatory traveler quarantine meant to curb the virus’ spread in the islands.

People with disabilities face more barriers accessing COVID-19 vaccine, CDC data shows

Troubling new data from the CDC reveals people with disabilities are falling behind in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination effort, even though they are more likely to want a shot.

Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity dip; gating criteria hold

The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, Oct. 1 reported drops in COVID-19 case and positivity trends for the preceding week.

FDA to weigh Moderna, J&J COVID-19 booster shots in October meetings

An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.

Wisconsin DHS encourages flu shot this fall

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated against influenza this fall.

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID-19

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19 but has no symptoms and has been fully vaccinated since January.

2 more MPS schools virtual due to COVID cases
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As of Thursday night, the Milwaukee Public Schools COVID-19 dashboard showed 595 open COVID cases as the teachers' union calls for a citywide mask mandate.

3 MPS schools virtual due to COVID, calls for Milwaukee mask mandate

As of Thursday night, the MPS COVID-19 dashboard showed 595 open COVID cases as the teachers' union calls for a citywide mask mandate.

School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies

The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.

2 Virginia children die from COVID-19 within 3 days

A child under the age of 10 in eastern Virginia is the second fatal juvenile case this week.

Milwaukee mask mandate: Health commissioner not planning one

Milwaukee's health commissioner said it's unlikely that she'd implement a mandate, citing enforcement issues – but is not against one.

COVID vaccine: Wisconsin health officials push Pfizer boosters

Wisconsin DHS officials stressed the importance of getting vaccinated and for those who got the Pfizer vaccine and are eligible for a newly approved booster to receive that as well.