Wisconsin mental health professional shortage amid COVID

The team at Meta House in Milwaukee has been working for nearly 60 years to help women combat the disease of addiction and substance abuse, but they’re facing a severe shortage.

Fauci defends CDC's roundabout on mask mandates amid confusion from new guidance

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, defended a decision this week by the CDC to lift its mask mandate for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Nearly 2M Americans will lose extra $300 unemployment benefits this summer

Almost 2 million out-of-work Americans stand to prematurely lose their unemployment benefits after more than a dozen GOP-led states announced plans to drop out of the federal jobless aid programs this summer.

Walensky cites 'evolving data,' denies 'pressure' for sudden change in mask policy

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Sunday that the agency has always followed "evolving data" on the pandemic and cited two studies published Thursday for the sudden change in mask policy.

Despite CDC guidance, some aren't ready to give up masks

Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.

COVID vaccine: Black Husky Brewing offers beer for shots

Black Husky Brewing in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood offered free beer with a COVID-19 vaccine Saturday, May 15.

Business transforms online during COVID

Changing with the times, after more than a year of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, some businesses have busted while others flourish.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 550, deaths up 4: DHS

The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 605,000 coronavirus cases and more than 6,950 deaths to date.

Unvaccinated kids need masks, Wisconsin doctors say
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Doctors who spoke to FOX6 News on Friday, May 11, said wearing a mask remains the right move for kids who can't yet get the shot.

Unvaccinated kids still need masks, Wisconsin doctors say

Doctors who spoke to FOX6 News on Friday, May 11, said wearing a mask remains the right move for kids who can't yet get the shot.

Trader Joe's ditches mask mandate for vaccinated customers

Trader Joe's grocery stores will no longer be requiring masks for vaccinated customers in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to the company's website.

COVID vaccine: Washington, Ozaukee clinics added

Community COVID-19 vaccine clinics have been added in Washington and Ozaukee counties, health officials announced Friday, May 14.

COVID vaccine: Parents surveyed hesitant about their kids getting it

The CDC has given children ages 12 to 15 the go-ahead to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. But a recent national survey of parents shows only around ⅓ plan to get their child vaccinated right away.

Minnesota's mask mandate ends, officially

Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.

COVID and mental health: Specialist shares how you can help others

Mental health specialists say the pandemic brought on more symptoms of depression and anxiety in people, but especially in people who became seriously ill with the virus.