Washing Halloween candy wrappers will reduce COVID-19 risk, researchers find
According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.
According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.
UF researchers find those who get flu vaccine less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19
There’s new motivation to get your flu shot this season. Studies are finding that the flu vaccine might protect against severe complications from COVID-19.
There’s new motivation to get your flu shot this season. Studies are finding that the flu vaccine might protect against severe complications from COVID-19.
Milwaukee Health Dept. modifies COVID-19 testing in November
All three sites will be closed for COVID-19 testing on Thanksgiving Day -- Thursday, Nov. 26 -- and are scheduled to reopen the following day.
All three sites will be closed for COVID-19 testing on Thanksgiving Day -- Thursday, Nov. 26 -- and are scheduled to reopen the following day.
US records highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since onset of pandemic
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. topped 9 million Friday.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. topped 9 million Friday.
Taiwan marks 200 days without domestic COVID-19 infection
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Gov. Evers' message on COVID-19: 'People have to wear a freaking mask'
As coronavirus cases surge, Gov. Tony Evers is asking families to stay home this Halloween weekend.
As coronavirus cases surge, Gov. Tony Evers is asking families to stay home this Halloween weekend.
Teal Pumpkin Project promotes safe Halloween for kids with food allergies
The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to raise awareness of food allergies, making Halloween safer and more inclusive for trick-or-treaters.
The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to raise awareness of food allergies, making Halloween safer and more inclusive for trick-or-treaters.
Johns Hopkins health expert says enclosed outdoor dining isn’t ironclad for COVID-19 transmission
With restrictions on indoor dining still in place for many parts of the DMV, the planning for winterizing outdoor seating in the time of coronavirus has been in the works for a lot of restaurants.
With restrictions on indoor dining still in place for many parts of the DMV, the planning for winterizing outdoor seating in the time of coronavirus has been in the works for a lot of restaurants.
US adds another 500K COVID-19 cases in 1 week, a new record
The United States added another 500,000 COVID-19 cases in just one week, a grim new record.
The United States added another 500,000 COVID-19 cases in just one week, a grim new record.
DHS: 5,096 new positive cases of COVID-19, 24 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 5.096 on Friday, Oct. 30, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 220,092.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 5.096 on Friday, Oct. 30, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 220,092.
CDC releases guidelines for resumption of cruise ship operations starting Nov. 1
The CDC said it knows of 3,689 reported coronavirus cases and 41 deaths linked to cruises in U.S. waters between March and September.
The CDC said it knows of 3,689 reported coronavirus cases and 41 deaths linked to cruises in U.S. waters between March and September.
US surpasses 9 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
The U.S. still leads the globe in coronavirus cases and deaths amid a resurgence of new cases.
The U.S. still leads the globe in coronavirus cases and deaths amid a resurgence of new cases.
'Alarming rate' of coronavirus infection among grocery store workers, study finds
Researchers from Harvard University found that 20% of 104 grocery workers tested positive at a store in Massachusetts, and most of them had no symptoms when tested.
Researchers from Harvard University found that 20% of 104 grocery workers tested positive at a store in Massachusetts, and most of them had no symptoms when tested.
Team of UC Berkeley scientists study poop in sewers for COVID-19 hotspots
Knowing what neighborhoods are virus hotspots can help health officials figure out how to enact orders to clamp down on the spread and figure out if their efforts are even working.
Knowing what neighborhoods are virus hotspots can help health officials figure out how to enact orders to clamp down on the spread and figure out if their efforts are even working.
Couples owe $3.7B for canceled or delayed weddings due to COVID-19
According to Loanry's website, 225,000 couples are paying back loans for weddings that have not happened this year.
According to Loanry's website, 225,000 couples are paying back loans for weddings that have not happened this year.
'Bad combination:' Wisconsin's COVID-19 numbers continue to rise
Another day, another surge in cases; officials say 70 of Wisconsin's 72 counties are at "very high" levels of COVID-19 disease activity. It's a trend that is alarming state and local officials.
Another day, another surge in cases; officials say 70 of Wisconsin's 72 counties are at "very high" levels of COVID-19 disease activity. It's a trend that is alarming state and local officials.
Families of Waupun inmates 'scared to death,' 400+ have COVID-19
More than 400 inmates at Waupun have tested positive, and according to an internal memo obtained by FOX6 News, at least six are hospitalized with very serious illnesses.
More than 400 inmates at Waupun have tested positive, and according to an internal memo obtained by FOX6 News, at least six are hospitalized with very serious illnesses.
City of Milwaukee to enter Phase 4.2 of its public health order
Starting on Thursday, Oct. 29, the City of Milwaukee will enter Phase 4.2 of its public health order.
Starting on Thursday, Oct. 29, the City of Milwaukee will enter Phase 4.2 of its public health order.
COVID-19 surge, restrictions impact assisted living residents
As COVID-19 cases surge across Wisconsin and in Milwaukee, heightened restrictions on gatherings leave some of the community's most vulnerable waiting on family visits.
As COVID-19 cases surge across Wisconsin and in Milwaukee, heightened restrictions on gatherings leave some of the community's most vulnerable waiting on family visits.
Racine police asked to help enforce COVID-19 compliance
This week, with Racine's coronavirus case rate now exceeding its previous high from late May, Public Health Administrator Dottie-Kay Bowersox is asking the Racine Police Department to assist with compliance inspections.
This week, with Racine's coronavirus case rate now exceeding its previous high from late May, Public Health Administrator Dottie-Kay Bowersox is asking the Racine Police Department to assist with compliance inspections.