Milwaukee mulls mask mandate, 'monitoring these numbers closely'
As cases of COVID-19 surge, mask mandates are returning – reinstated in Dane County and Chicago indoors. In Milwaukee, the mayor said Tuesday, Aug. 17 no mask mandate is being put in place, but city leaders are keeping an eye on the numbers and figuring out what's next.
As cases of COVID-19 surge, mask mandates are returning – reinstated in Dane County and Chicago indoors. In Milwaukee, the mayor said Tuesday, Aug. 17 no mask mandate is being put in place, but city leaders are keeping an eye on the numbers and figuring out what's next.
Masks optional for Burlington students this school year
The Burlington Area School District board decided to make masks optional to start the year. A previous meeting was derailed by parental outbursts.
The Burlington Area School District board decided to make masks optional to start the year. A previous meeting was derailed by parental outbursts.
Bus driver shortage as MPS early start students return
Hundreds of Milwaukee students are without a bus driver as the school year begins, a "bi-product" of the COVID pandemic, according to one bus company representative.
Hundreds of Milwaukee students are without a bus driver as the school year begins, a "bi-product" of the COVID pandemic, according to one bus company representative.
Burlington Area schools: Masks optional to start year, board says
The Burlington Area School District board decided to make masks optional to start the year. A previous meeting was derailed by parental outbursts.
The Burlington Area School District board decided to make masks optional to start the year. A previous meeting was derailed by parental outbursts.
Alabama runs out of ICU beds as southern states slammed with COVID-19 cases
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
TSA to extend mask mandate for travelers through January 2022
The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.
The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.
COVID vaccine: Milwaukee pharmacy begins 3rd doses for some
At Hayat Pharmacy on Milwaukee's south side, people with compromised immune systems lined up for a third COVID-19 vaccine dose.
At Hayat Pharmacy on Milwaukee's south side, people with compromised immune systems lined up for a third COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Milwaukee pharmacy starts 3rd COVID vaccine doses
At Hayat Pharmacy on Milwaukee's south side, people with compromised immune systems lined up for a third COVID-19 vaccine dose.
At Hayat Pharmacy on Milwaukee's south side, people with compromised immune systems lined up for a third COVID-19 vaccine dose.
UW Health expert talks COVID developments
Dr. Jeff Pothof, UW Health chief quality officer, joined FOX6 News at 4 to discuss the latest COVID-19 developments, including vaccine booster shots for certain people, hospitalizations and the delta variant.
Dr. Jeff Pothof, UW Health chief quality officer, joined FOX6 News at 4 to discuss the latest COVID-19 developments, including vaccine booster shots for certain people, hospitalizations and the delta variant.
COVID-19 surge: Tennessee National Guard deploys over 550 soldiers to assist hospitals
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
Border Patrol seizes over 3,800 fake COVID-19 vaccination cards in August
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents have seized thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards from a China supplier.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents have seized thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards from a China supplier.
Texas requests five mortuary trailers as COVID continues to surge
The trailers would come from FEMA and be stationed in San Antonio, where they would then move to various Texas locations if local leaders request them
The trailers would come from FEMA and be stationed in San Antonio, where they would then move to various Texas locations if local leaders request them
Surge in new COVID-19 cases amid delta spread 'going very steeply upward'
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
Dane County indoor mask mandate re-imposed, begins Aug. 19
Dane County health officials announced they are going to re-impose an indoor mask mandate for the entire county, including Madison. It will go into effect on Thursday.
Dane County health officials announced they are going to re-impose an indoor mask mandate for the entire county, including Madison. It will go into effect on Thursday.
Chicago pharmacist charged with selling COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
Wisconsin GOP senator has COVID; critical of mask mandates
Republican state Sen. André Jacques, one of the Wisconsin Legislature's most conservative lawmakers and a vocal opponent of mask and vaccine mandates, tested positive for COVID-19.
Republican state Sen. André Jacques, one of the Wisconsin Legislature's most conservative lawmakers and a vocal opponent of mask and vaccine mandates, tested positive for COVID-19.
2 Hawaii tourists arrested for using fake vaccine cards, officials say
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
New Zealand to enter lockdown after single COVID-19 case found
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
Vaccine boosters will be recommended for all U.S. residents
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose.
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose.
California pastor hands out COVID-19 vaccine exemption letters
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.