Vaccinations bring new questions about COVID-19 safety

As more people are vaccinated, the question arises: What safety protocols should vaccinated people take? 

MHD: 3 COVID-19 gating criteria remain 'green' for 3rd straight week

Over the past week, the Milwaukee Health Department did not report any gating criteria changes but did report a decline in COVID-19 positivity -- which remained in the GREEN.

‘False sense of security’: Study finds some thermal imaging temperature checks show inaccurate readings

The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”

DHS: 1st South Africa variant case found in WI; total cases up 350

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 350 Friday, March 5, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 566,158. 

Milwaukee DPW extends Active Streets program into November

The DPW program permits restaurants and bars to use sidewalks, parking lanes and travel lanes for expanded outdoor seating accommodations amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

AP poll: Biden has 60% approval rating, 70% support his handling of coronavirus pandemic

President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.

In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February

U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.

DHS: 1M Wisconsinites have gotten at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced on Friday, March 5 that one million people in Wisconsin have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

Single test to distinguish COVID-19, flu viruses gets FDA approval

The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.

UW Health urges cancer screening appointments amid pandemic

Health experts at UW Health are urging the public not to wait until the COVID-19 pandemic is over and everyone is vaccinated to schedule a cancer screening.

Connecticut lifting almost all COVID-19 capacity limits on businesses

Beginning  March 19, restaurants, retail, gyms, libraries, museums, offices and houses of worship will be able to open at full capacity, though masks will still be required. 

MPS teacher shares COVID-19 vaccination experience: 'No-brainer'
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On Thursday, FOX6 News got a firsthand look at the process , following one Milwaukee Public Schools teacher as she got the COVID-19 vaccine.

MPS teacher shares COVID-19 vaccination experience: 'No-brainer'

On Thursday, FOX6 News got a firsthand look at the process -- following one Milwaukee Public Schools teacher as she got the COVID-19 vaccine.

Family seeks live liver donor for their baby girl
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A Wisconsin family is hoping someone will be able to help save their daughter's life. An adult is needed for a liver donation for 16-day-old Lydia Pennenberg.

Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses lost to spoilage or discarded across US

As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.