NIH study finds coronavirus infects mouth cells, saliva
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health found evidence to suggest that the novel coronavirus is able to replicate and infect mouth tissue, spreading to a person’s saliva and eventually infecting a patient’s lungs when swallowed.
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health found evidence to suggest that the novel coronavirus is able to replicate and infect mouth tissue, spreading to a person’s saliva and eventually infecting a patient’s lungs when swallowed.
Milwaukee Public Schools to get nearly $800M in relief aid
The state of Wisconsin is set to receive more than $2 billion in federal aid for school districts, with more than a third of it going to Milwaukee Public Schools.
The state of Wisconsin is set to receive more than $2 billion in federal aid for school districts, with more than a third of it going to Milwaukee Public Schools.
#ShotforSam: Samuel Adams offering free beer to people who get COVID-19 vaccine
The Samuel Adams brewing company is offering the first 10,000 people who share photo proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine $7 to redeem a free beer.
The Samuel Adams brewing company is offering the first 10,000 people who share photo proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine $7 to redeem a free beer.
Milwaukee Public Schools to get nearly $800M in relief aid
The state of Wisconsin is set to receive more than $2 billion in federal aid for school districts, with more than a third of it going to Milwaukee Public Schools.
The state of Wisconsin is set to receive more than $2 billion in federal aid for school districts, with more than a third of it going to Milwaukee Public Schools.
Vaccine side effects? When you should contact the doctor
With the general public now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin, there's renewed attention on what's normal and what isn?t when it comes to side effects.
With the general public now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin, there's renewed attention on what's normal and what isn?t when it comes to side effects.
Shaq pays for man's engagement ring at Georgia jewelry store
A man at a Georgia jewelry store likely wasn't expecting someone to pay for his engagement ring. More surprising, that random act of kindness came from none other than Shaquille O'Neal.
A man at a Georgia jewelry store likely wasn't expecting someone to pay for his engagement ring. More surprising, that random act of kindness came from none other than Shaquille O'Neal.
Vaccine side effects? When you should contact the doctor
With the general public now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin, there's renewed attention on what's normal and what isn’t when it comes to side effects.
With the general public now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin, there's renewed attention on what's normal and what isn’t when it comes to side effects.
Study: 40,000 US kids have lost a parent to COVID-19
An estimated 40,000 children in the U.S. have lost at least one parent to COVID-19, new findings suggest, with adolescents accounting for the majority of the total.
An estimated 40,000 children in the U.S. have lost at least one parent to COVID-19, new findings suggest, with adolescents accounting for the majority of the total.
Moderna prepared to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by end of 2021
Moderna’s Chief Medical Officer Tal Zaks said the company should be able to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by the end of 2021.
Moderna’s Chief Medical Officer Tal Zaks said the company should be able to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by the end of 2021.
FEMA will cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 funeral expenses, application opens next week
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
DHS: 727 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 5 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 727 Wednesday, April 7, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 581,797.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 727 Wednesday, April 7, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 581,797.
UK COVID-19 variant now ‘most common lineage’ in US, CDC says
As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.
As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.
EU agency details ‘possible link’ between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots
“The reported cases of unusual blood clotting following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine should be listed as possible side effects of the vaccine,” said Emer Cooke, the agency's executive director.
“The reported cases of unusual blood clotting following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine should be listed as possible side effects of the vaccine,” said Emer Cooke, the agency's executive director.
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
'I did three funerals in three weeks': Some dying of COVID-19 while waiting turn for vaccine
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
'Often overlooked:' Expanding vaccine opportunities for vets, homeless
The Milwaukee VA Medical Center announced it is now giving COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans – regardless of enrollment status – as well as spouses and caregivers.
The Milwaukee VA Medical Center announced it is now giving COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans – regardless of enrollment status – as well as spouses and caregivers.
All vets, spouses, caregivers can get COVID vaccine at Milwaukee VA
The Milwaukee VA Medical Center is now giving COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans, regardless of enrollment status, as well as spouses and caregivers.
The Milwaukee VA Medical Center is now giving COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans, regardless of enrollment status, as well as spouses and caregivers.
Vice President Kamala Harris says vaccinated workers can be 'role models' for friends, family
Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Chicago union members to share their experience receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and act as “role models” for family and friends who may be reluctant even as Illinois prepares to open access to all adults.
Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Chicago union members to share their experience receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and act as “role models” for family and friends who may be reluctant even as Illinois prepares to open access to all adults.
UK variant a 'brand new ballgame,' infecting children in US 'very readily,' epidemiologist warns
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
UW Health expert answers COVID-19 vaccine questions
Dr. Matt Anderson, senior medical director of primary care for UW Health, joined FOX6 News at 4 on Tuesday to discuss the latest COVID-19 vaccine information.
Dr. Matt Anderson, senior medical director of primary care for UW Health, joined FOX6 News at 4 on Tuesday to discuss the latest COVID-19 vaccine information.