COVID-19 vaccine prospects near; distribution plans ramp up
If approved, hundreds of millions of doses will already be available. State and local leaders must now determine who will be eligible to receive the first doses.
If approved, hundreds of millions of doses will already be available. State and local leaders must now determine who will be eligible to receive the first doses.
COVID-19 trends prompt changes to Milwaukee public health order
Under the new order, bars and restaurants will face changes -- as will school and club team sports -- effective Dec. 3.
Under the new order, bars and restaurants will face changes -- as will school and club team sports -- effective Dec. 3.
Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 3,777; deaths up 82
There are currently eight COVID-19 patients at the alternate care facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park -- one more than the previous day.
There are currently eight COVID-19 patients at the alternate care facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park -- one more than the previous day.
Arizona coronavirus patient, 23, goes viral after detailing illness
As of Nov. 29, the man was hospitalized due to COVID-19; he was exposed to the virus after spending time with someone who went to a wedding, though he didn’t know they had “until it was too late.”
As of Nov. 29, the man was hospitalized due to COVID-19; he was exposed to the virus after spending time with someone who went to a wedding, though he didn’t know they had “until it was too late.”
CDC shortens coronavirus exposure quarantine period
Officials said quarantine can now end after 10 days without a COVID-19 test, if the person reports no symptoms, or after seven days with a negative test result if the person reports no symptoms.
Officials said quarantine can now end after 10 days without a COVID-19 test, if the person reports no symptoms, or after seven days with a negative test result if the person reports no symptoms.
CDC urges Americans to stay home for holidays
Many Americans didn't follow CDC guidance against traveling over Thanksgiving so the agency announced the testing option during a Wednesday news briefing.
Many Americans didn't follow CDC guidance against traveling over Thanksgiving so the agency announced the testing option during a Wednesday news briefing.
Wisconsin DWD launches extended unemployment benefits program
The application process will be available to those who have exhausted their regular unemployment insurance benefits and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Benefits.
The application process will be available to those who have exhausted their regular unemployment insurance benefits and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Benefits.
Illinois reports highest single-day death toll from coronavirus
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.
Britain approves vaccine and will begin shots within days
British officials authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Wednesday, greenlighting the world’s first shot against the virus.
British officials authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Wednesday, greenlighting the world’s first shot against the virus.
California couple makes last-minute changes after bride tests positive for virus
Lauren said "I do" from a second-story window while Patrick stood on the ground below.
Lauren said "I do" from a second-story window while Patrick stood on the ground below.
Rise in cases threatens California's health care system; state urges workers to get tested weekly
The California Department of Public Health sent hospitals a letter last week that “strongly recommends” they test their employees at least once a week.
The California Department of Public Health sent hospitals a letter last week that “strongly recommends” they test their employees at least once a week.
Dr. Anthony Fauci lays out timetable for when sports fans can return to packed stadiums, arenas
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, laid out a timetable on Monday for when sports teams will likely be able to pack stadiums and arenas again.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, laid out a timetable on Monday for when sports teams will likely be able to pack stadiums and arenas again.
'We’re going to see a climbing death toll': Morgues, hospitals overflow amid coronavirus surge
Nearly 37,000 people died of COVID-19 in the U.S. in November, the most since the dark early days of the pandemic.
Nearly 37,000 people died of COVID-19 in the U.S. in November, the most since the dark early days of the pandemic.
Milwaukee County HOC opens COVID-19 alternate care facility
FOX6 News got an exclusive look at a new facility that looks to handle the case surge.
FOX6 News got an exclusive look at a new facility that looks to handle the case surge.
Fauci: U.S. on precipice of coronavirus 'surge upon surge'
During a videoconference with the governor of Colorado, Dr. Tony Fauci said that holiday gatherings will lead to a coronavirus spike.
During a videoconference with the governor of Colorado, Dr. Tony Fauci said that holiday gatherings will lead to a coronavirus spike.
Milwaukee businesses face stiffer fines for COVID-19 violations
The reason? City leaders say too many bars and restaurants were ignoring orders.
The reason? City leaders say too many bars and restaurants were ignoring orders.
'A dogfight every day' for coffee shops as COVID changes habits
With so many of us working from home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, or just not leaving the house all that much anymore, America's coffee shops are suffering, including in Milwaukee, with the downtown sector hit especially hard.
With so many of us working from home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, or just not leaving the house all that much anymore, America's coffee shops are suffering, including in Milwaukee, with the downtown sector hit especially hard.
Homeless shelters balance COVID concerns amid frigid temperatures
The president of the Milwaukee Rescue Mission said in addition to temperature checks, mask-wearing and increased cleaning, they've been forced to spread guests out.
The president of the Milwaukee Rescue Mission said in addition to temperature checks, mask-wearing and increased cleaning, they've been forced to spread guests out.
CDC to shorten COVID-19 quarantine to 10 days, 7 with negative test result
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to shorten the recommended length of quarantine after exposure to someone who is positive for COVID-19, as the virus rages across the nation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to shorten the recommended length of quarantine after exposure to someone who is positive for COVID-19, as the virus rages across the nation.
Michigan husband and wife, married for nearly 50 years, die of coronavirus just seconds apart
A Michigan couple married for nearly 50 years died within seconds of one another. "The time on both of their death certificates is 4:23 p.m., because (the difference) was too close to call," their daughter said. "It's like they met right after they died and went up to heaven together."
A Michigan couple married for nearly 50 years died within seconds of one another. "The time on both of their death certificates is 4:23 p.m., because (the difference) was too close to call," their daughter said. "It's like they met right after they died and went up to heaven together."