Strong Baby Sabbath goes virtual; churches become sanctuaries
The 10th Annual Strong Baby Sabbath was virtual this year, but the effort to reduce infant mortality remains the same.
The 10th Annual Strong Baby Sabbath was virtual this year, but the effort to reduce infant mortality remains the same.
Fear and anxiety spike in COVID-19 hot spots across US
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
DHS: 3,626 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 8 new deaths
State health officials reported 3,626 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday and eight new deaths.
State health officials reported 3,626 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday and eight new deaths.
Italy closes gyms, shuts eateries early amid rising COVID-19 cases
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Trump aide says 'we're not going to control the pandemic'
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.”
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.”
Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
College student from suburban Chicago dies of coronavirus after leaving campus, returning home
Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.
Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.
Vice President Pence's top aide tests positive for coronavirus
A spokesman says Vice President Mike Pence will continue with his aggressive campaign schedule after his chief of staff, Marc Short, tested positive for the coronavirus Saturday.
A spokesman says Vice President Mike Pence will continue with his aggressive campaign schedule after his chief of staff, Marc Short, tested positive for the coronavirus Saturday.
Drug Take Back Day aims to fight the opioid epidemic
Those participating can drop off any medications into these boxes -- prescription or over the counter.
Those participating can drop off any medications into these boxes -- prescription or over the counter.
DHS: 3rd COVID-19 patient admitted to alternate care facility
The facility opened on Oct. 14 and admitted its first two patients on Oct. 21 and 23.
The facility opened on Oct. 14 and admitted its first two patients on Oct. 21 and 23.
Wisconsin DHS: 4,062 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, deaths up 25
More than 1.9 million people have been tested for COVID-19 in Wisconsin, of which more than 1.7 million have tested negative.
More than 1.9 million people have been tested for COVID-19 in Wisconsin, of which more than 1.7 million have tested negative.
North Carolina church ordered to close due to COVID-19 virus outbreak
A North Carolina health official has ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it is helping to spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures.
A North Carolina health official has ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it is helping to spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures.
High school sports adjust to COVID-19 reality in Wisconsin
Hours before kickoff, the district notified families that, due to an increased number of COVID-19 cases and close-contact quarantines on the Whitefish Bay football team, the game against West Bend West had been postponed.
Hours before kickoff, the district notified families that, due to an increased number of COVID-19 cases and close-contact quarantines on the Whitefish Bay football team, the game against West Bend West had been postponed.
Badgers fans adapt to football season opener during pandemic
Meanwhile, leading up to the game, Badgers players took to Twitter to urge fans to avoid watching this season's action in crowds.
Meanwhile, leading up to the game, Badgers players took to Twitter to urge fans to avoid watching this season's action in crowds.
WHO director warns of ‘critical juncture’ in COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Hemisphere
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Northern Hemisphere faces a critical moment in the battle against the novel coronavirus amid rising infections and a death count with no apparent end in sight.
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Northern Hemisphere faces a critical moment in the battle against the novel coronavirus amid rising infections and a death count with no apparent end in sight.
Some hospitals in crisis as US approaches record number of new daily COVID-19 cases
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
Three more Milwaukee schools' COVID-19 safety plans approved
More information on the Milwaukee Health Department's COVID-19 guidelines and plans can be found on the department's website.
More information on the Milwaukee Health Department's COVID-19 guidelines and plans can be found on the department's website.
Dutch hospital airlifts patients to Germany amid COVID-19 surge
The clatter of the helicopter’s rotors as it lifted off from Amsterdam was a noisy reminder of how the coronavirus is again gripping Europe.
The clatter of the helicopter’s rotors as it lifted off from Amsterdam was a noisy reminder of how the coronavirus is again gripping Europe.
COVID-19 safety plans approved for 537 Milwaukee businesses
Plans are being reviewed in the order they are received and may take several days to receive approval, the health department said.
Plans are being reviewed in the order they are received and may take several days to receive approval, the health department said.
Costco begins selling at-home COVID-19 test kits
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.