Cedarburg schools mask mandate stays for rest of semester

Just before midnight, during a meeting that lasted more than five hours, the Cedarburg School Board voted to keep its mask mandate in place for the rest of this school year while inside school buildings. While outside, masks are not required. 

Brewers fans must still wear masks
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If you're vaccinated, the CDC is now saying it's OK to go without a mask outside. Because of it, Milwaukee leaders are considering revising the city's own mask mandate.

Brewers fans still need masks at American Family Field

If you're vaccinated, the CDC is now saying it's OK to go without a mask outside. Because of it, Milwaukee leaders are considering revising the city's own mask mandate.

CDC: Many COVID-19 patients who suffered mild illness being diagnosed with new ailments months later

A recent study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that two-thirds of coronavirus patients who suffered mild illness were diagnosed with a new health condition as late as five months after their initial COVID-19 diagnosis.

Masks remain required at outdoor Milwaukee events
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U.S. health officials said Tuesday that fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. The change comes as nearly one-third of Wisconsin residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series. 

Home Show at State Fair Park weeks after COVID hospital dismantled

Weeks after the National Guard moved out of the Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, a new group moved in on Tuesday in preparation for the Metropolitan Builders Association’s MBA Home Building & Remodeling Show.

Masks still required at Milwaukee outdoor events

U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. The change comes as nearly one-third of Wisconsin residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series. 

Compensation bill for emergency responders signed by Gov. Evers

Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill that makes it easier for emergency responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder to file worker’s compensation claims.

Experts: What to do if you get COVID-19 between shots
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The three-week period between shots leaves room for the virus to remain a threat after the first COVID-19 vaccine dose.

Got COVID-19 between vaccine doses? Experts offer advice

After receiving the first dose of the two-dose vaccine, the three-week period between shots leaves room for the virus to remain a threat.

UW Health expert discusses CDC's latest COVID-19 guidance
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Dr. Jeff Pothof, chief quality officer with UW Health, joined FOX6 News at 4 to discuss the CDC's updated guidance regarding vaccinated Americans and masks, as well as the latest vaccine science.

Pfizer CEO says oral antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 could be ready by end of year

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.

Real ID deadline extended to 2023 due to ongoing pandemic: DHS

Americans aren't required now to have Real IDs for domestic air travel until May 2023. Previously, the enforcement date was Oct. 1, 2021.

Federal COVID-19 aid to Wisconsin: Evers to reveal how it will be spent

Gov. Tony Evers said that he will announce within weeks how he will spend all of the $3.2 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds coming to Wisconsin.

ProHealth Care makes COVID-19 vaccinations available to public

ProHealth Care announced on Tuesday, April 27 that it is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all patients and to any other community members who wish to be protected.

DHS: 815 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 17 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 815 Tuesday, April 27, for a total of 595,864, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.

Bucks offer fans COVID-19 vaccine at Sunday game

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Milwaukee Health Department have partnered to bring a mobile vaccination site to Fiserv Forum on Sunday, May 2.

Florida private school says it will not employ teachers who get the COVID-19 vaccine

A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.

COVID-19 risk by the numbers if you avoid vaccination: UW Health

UW Health announced on Tuesday, April 27 that there is a critical mass of evidence that shows being vaccinated for COVID-19 is far better than the alternative.