Wisconsin mask mandate decision looms as vaccinations gain steam

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to rule on Wisconsin's mask mandate -- before the governor's current order expires April 5. 

Milwaukee County leaders provide COVID-19 update
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Leaders with Milwaukee County and member municipalities discussed the latest information and developments pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months

President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.

Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan

A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.

DHS: 588 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI, 11 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 588 Tuesday, March 30, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 576,632.

Waukesha County Technical College campuses to open in August

Waukesha County Technical College leaders announced they plan to fully reopen the main Pewaukee and Waukesha campuses on Aug. 2.

Krispy Kreme defends its offer of free doughnuts for vaccinated people

"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."

DHS: 7 new pharmacy partners to offer COVID-19 vaccinations in WI

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced seven new pharmacy partners in Wisconsin will start receiving vaccine this week.

MLB to relax virus protocols when 85% on field vaccinated

Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.

DHS: 1M WI residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series
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More than one million Wisconsin residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series -- meaning they have received both doses of the two-dose vaccines.

Dr. Deborah Birx says most US COVID-19 deaths could have been avoided or ‘decreased substantially’

Former Trump administration White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said in an interview that coronavirus deaths in the U.S. following the initial first wave could have been “decreased substantially” or avoided entirely.

‘This is deadly serious’: Biden calls for states to reinstate mask mandates amid uptick in COVID-19 cases

President Joe Biden implored state officials who lifted mask mandates to reinstate them as well as maintaining any preventative health measure to stave off a potential fourth COVID-19 surge, Monday.

Canada suspends use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for people under 55

Canada on Monday suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for people under age 55 following concerns it might be linked to rare blood clots.

'It's about those around you': Milwaukee woman advocates for vaccine

A Milwaukee woman is encouraging people in her community not to delay in getting the COVID-19 vaccine. She understands why they are skeptical though — she was one of them.