Milwaukee County OD deaths up 30%

Sadly, during the coronavirus pandemic, Milwaukee County has seen a sharp increase in overdose deaths.

Potawatomi lifts several COVID protocols beginning June 1

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino announced on Wednesday, May 26 that it will lift many of its COVID-19 protocols starting Tuesday, June 1.

Can businesses ask proof of COVID-19 vaccination? Experts explain HIPAA

As the national COVID-19 vaccination drive continues and workplaces navigate reopenings, some question whether businesses and employers can request proof of vaccination given patient privacy laws, like HIPAA.

Wisconsin Center COVID vaccinations end Friday
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The Milwaukee health commissioner said 265 community clinics are scheduled through the rest of the summer, including with the Milwaukee Brewers this week.

Wisconsin Center vaccine site closes Friday

The Milwaukee health commissioner said 265 community clinics are scheduled through the rest of the summer, including with the Milwaukee Brewers this week.

UW Health expert shares COVID vaccine updates
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Dr. Matt Anderson, senior medical director of primary care for UW Health, joined FOX6 News at 4 on Tuesday to discuss the latest vaccine developments.

US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says

The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Milwaukee County COVID-19 update
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Milwaukee County and local municipal officials on Tuesday provided the latest information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 376, deaths up 8: State officials

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin increased by 376 on Tuesday, May 25, for a total of 608,959, state health officials reported.

Pfizer begins testing COVID-19 booster shot with pneumococcal vaccine in older adults

Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12

Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects older kids after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds. The company plans to submit its teen data to the FDA in early June.

Masks stay in Cedarburg schools
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The Cedarburg School Board voted to keep the district's mask mandate in place for the remainder of the school year and for summer school, with masks optional outdoors.

‘We need data’: White House supports probe into COVID-19 origin

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.

Long lost relatives meet
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The popular DNA kit 23andMe helped connect one man to his long-lost siblings – one of them living in Watertown.

MCTS bus filters fight COVID

They’ve been in use since February, but on Monday, FOX6 News got a look at some new tech on Milwaukee County Transit System buses.