DHS: WI surpasses 5K deaths from COVID-19; 3,406 new positive cases
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 3,406 Wednesday, Jan. 6, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 494,747.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 3,406 Wednesday, Jan. 6, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 494,747.
US companies slash jobs for the first time since April, ADP report shows
The report showed that private employers shed 123,000 jobs last month, large companies announcing for the bulk of layoffs.
The report showed that private employers shed 123,000 jobs last month, large companies announcing for the bulk of layoffs.
Wauwatosa EMS staff now receiving 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine
EMS staff within the Wauwatosa Fire Department are now receiving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
EMS staff within the Wauwatosa Fire Department are now receiving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
What's causing the slow rollout of COVID-19 vaccine?
Dr. Robert Citronberg joins FOX6 WakeUp with more information.
Dr. Robert Citronberg joins FOX6 WakeUp with more information.
Doctor sends holiday cards to his cancer patients erasing $650,000 in debt
Doctor Omar Atiq gave his indebted cancer patients a huge gift for the holidays.
Doctor Omar Atiq gave his indebted cancer patients a huge gift for the holidays.
'Smash COVID:' Familiar faces use comic relief to urge free testing
UW President Tommy Thompson and Charlie Berens teamed up to urge state residents to get a free COVID-19 test.
UW President Tommy Thompson and Charlie Berens teamed up to urge state residents to get a free COVID-19 test.
At least 8 GOP state senators not wearing masks while being sworn in
At least eight Republican senators did not wear masks on the Minnesota State Senate floor for Tuesday's oaths of office and delivery of election certificates. The senators were: Mark Johnson, Paul Utke, Justin Eichorn, Carrie Ruud, Jeff Howe, Andrew Mathews, Mark Koran and Dave Osmek. A coronavirus outbreak hit the GOP caucus in November after a large, in-person dinner party, and then-Sen. Jerry Relph died of COVID-19 last month. In November, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said he was "committed to protecting senators, staff" during the 2021 session.
At least eight Republican senators did not wear masks on the Minnesota State Senate floor for Tuesday's oaths of office and delivery of election certificates. The senators were: Mark Johnson, Paul Utke, Justin Eichorn, Carrie Ruud, Jeff Howe, Andrew Mathews, Mark Koran and Dave Osmek. A coronavirus outbreak hit the GOP caucus in November after a large, in-person dinner party, and then-Sen. Jerry Relph died of COVID-19 last month. In November, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said he was "committed to protecting senators, staff" during the 2021 session.
Mobile site looks to combat decline in blood platelet donations
By cutting out a commute that averages 20-40 miles one way -- plus two hours per donation -- ease of access has gone up significantly.
By cutting out a commute that averages 20-40 miles one way -- plus two hours per donation -- ease of access has gone up significantly.
Coronavirus testing up in Milwaukee County amid vaccine rollout
Leaders said the positive rates and case numbers, which are creeping up again, have the new year starting off on a bit of a bad foot.
Leaders said the positive rates and case numbers, which are creeping up again, have the new year starting off on a bit of a bad foot.
Gov. Evers, health official defend Wisconsin vaccine rollout
Gov. Evers stressed that it will take “a long time” before everyone who wants it will be vaccinated.
Gov. Evers stressed that it will take “a long time” before everyone who wants it will be vaccinated.
South Africa testing whether COVID-19 vaccines work against country’s coronavirus strain
Scientists in South Africa are urgently testing to see if the vaccines for COVID-19 will be effective against the country’s variant virus.
Scientists in South Africa are urgently testing to see if the vaccines for COVID-19 will be effective against the country’s variant virus.
US could accelerate COVID-19 vaccination pace, give 1M per day, says Fauci
The U.S. could soon be giving at least a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.
The U.S. could soon be giving at least a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.
Study finds new UK coronavirus variant is 'substantially' more transmissible
A new study has confirmed that the new variant B.1.1.7 first discovered in the U.K. and since reported in the U.S. is more transmissible than COVID-19.
A new study has confirmed that the new variant B.1.1.7 first discovered in the U.K. and since reported in the U.S. is more transmissible than COVID-19.
DHS: 3,403 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 95 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 3,403 Tuesday, Jan. 5, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 491,341.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 3,403 Tuesday, Jan. 5, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 491,341.
‘I don’t want to die, mom’: Mother urges masks after healthy 25-year-old son dies of COVID-19
A Tennessee mother is warning the public about the importance of wearing masks after her 25-year-old son died of COVID-19 within a week of being admitted to the hospital.
A Tennessee mother is warning the public about the importance of wearing masks after her 25-year-old son died of COVID-19 within a week of being admitted to the hospital.
Wisconsin Republicans move forward with coronavirus response bill
State Republicans moved ahead with a fast-tracked coronavirus response bill that is opposed by Democrats and appears likely to be vetoed by Gov. Evers.
State Republicans moved ahead with a fast-tracked coronavirus response bill that is opposed by Democrats and appears likely to be vetoed by Gov. Evers.
COVID-19 outbreaks at SoCal warehouse stores on the rise
Essential workers at big-box stores and warehouses across Los Angeles County are seeing an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks, officials said.
Essential workers at big-box stores and warehouses across Los Angeles County are seeing an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks, officials said.
Gun dealers try to keep up with demand in Wisconsin amid pandemic
Gun dealers say the spike in demand for guns and ammunition driven by the COVID-19 pandemic has not subsided in Wisconsin.
Gun dealers say the spike in demand for guns and ammunition driven by the COVID-19 pandemic has not subsided in Wisconsin.
Aurora team members start getting 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Aurora Health Care announced on Tuesday, Jan. 5 that some of its team members started receiving the second doses of their COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Aurora Health Care announced on Tuesday, Jan. 5 that some of its team members started receiving the second doses of their COVID-19 vaccine this week.
California has six confirmed cases of the new coronavirus strain
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state health department is investigating to see how those people were infected: "Did they travel? Did they not travel? Did they have contact with someone who was traveling?"
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state health department is investigating to see how those people were infected: "Did they travel? Did they not travel? Did they have contact with someone who was traveling?"