Fauci believes Biden ‘will attain’ July 4 70% vaccine goal

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 406, deaths up 8: DHS

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin increased by 406 Friday, May 21, for a total of 607,992, state health officials reported.

Milwaukee church food giveaway offers ministry with a meal

As pandemic-related food programs begin to end, a Milwaukee church is helping people get something to eat.

When do I still need to wear a mask?

Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.

Big gaps in COVID-19 vaccine rates across the US worry health experts

A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.

Pfizer, Moderna: 1st COVID-19 vaccine recipients could need booster by September

The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.

Milwaukee mask mandate ends too soon, some alders say

Too soon? Some Milwaukee Common Council members say the city isn't ready to get rid of its mask ordinance.

Apply for broadband benefit, $50 per month

The COVID pandemic has more Wisconsinites using the internet on a daily basis, and you might be able to get the government to pay your internet bill for a few months.

NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot

In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.

UW Health expert discusses vaccine developments
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Dr. Joe McBride, infectious disease doctor at UW Health, joined FOX6 News at 4 on Thursday to provide the latest information about COVID-19 vaccines.

CDC: More than 600K 12 to 15-year-olds have received COVID-19 vaccine

On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.

Milwaukee County COVID-19 briefing
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Leaders with Milwaukee County and its local municipalities on Thursday shared the latest updates and information related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wisconsin unemployment near pre-pandemic rate

The state's unemployment rate was 3.9% in April, compared to 14.1% in April 2020 and 3.1% in March 2020 as the pandemic prompted shutdowns.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 448, deaths up 2: DHS

The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 607,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and more than 6,978 deaths to date.

US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.

Prince William gets his 1st COVID-19 vaccine shot

The Duke of Cambridge, second in line to the British throne, received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The National Health Service expanded its inoculation program to younger people.

Store mask policies: Best Buy, Lowe's, Walgreens, ALDI say masks optional for vaccinated customers

Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.