‘We have the tools’: Biden says COVID-19 boosters could start in September
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
Biden to require COVID-19 vaccines for nursing home staff or face losing federal funds
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
Doctor says he won’t see unvaccinated patients, reports say
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
UW-Madison mandates COVID tests for unvaccinated students, staff
University of Wisconsin-Madison students and staff who can't or won't show proof of vaccination will have to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
University of Wisconsin-Madison students and staff who can't or won't show proof of vaccination will have to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
COVID vaccine: Milwaukee Health Department starts 3rd doses
The Milwaukee Health Department announced it will begin administering third COVID-19 vaccine doses to all eligible individuals on Wednesday, Aug. 18.
The Milwaukee Health Department announced it will begin administering third COVID-19 vaccine doses to all eligible individuals on Wednesday, Aug. 18.
COVID-19 hospitalizations could hit 32,000 a day, CDC forecast says
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record high among 30 to 39-year-olds, CDC tracker shows
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
CDC COVID-19 map shows most of US under high community transmission
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
$50M to Wisconsin farmers, agriculture from fed COVID relief funding
Gov. Tony Evers announced that he's directing $50 million in federal coronavirus relief funding to Wisconsin's farmers and the state's agriculture industry.
Gov. Tony Evers announced that he's directing $50 million in federal coronavirus relief funding to Wisconsin's farmers and the state's agriculture industry.
Metcalfe's updates shopper mask policy
Metcalfe's Market will require all shoppers at all locations to wear a face-covering that covers their mouth and nose while indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Metcalfe's Market will require all shoppers at all locations to wear a face-covering that covers their mouth and nose while indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Biden extends 100% federal reimbursement of states’ COVID-19 costs
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
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.