Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
'We have to be alive:' Group protests after KUSD changes course, announces in-person learning option
The Kenosha Unified School District last week changed course, with district leaders announcing there will be an in-person option incorporated.
The Kenosha Unified School District last week changed course, with district leaders announcing there will be an in-person option incorporated.
Wisconsin high school athletes adapt amid COVID-19 so there can be a season
Across all fall high school sports, the message has been the same, to adapt�so there can be a season.��
Across all fall high school sports, the message has been the same, to adapt�so there can be a season.��
'Scared and confused:' DHS says teachers shouldn't wear N95 masks; scientist says that makes 'no sense'
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.
'Have to wear masks:' Wisconsin high school athletes adapt amid COVID-19 so there can be a season
Across all fall high school sports, the message has been the same -- adapt so there can be a season.
Across all fall high school sports, the message has been the same -- adapt so there can be a season.
'Really excited:' UW doctor volunteers to be Patient 1; university among 1st test sites for COVID-19 vaccine
Participants will be randomly assigned to receive two injections of either the investigational vaccine (also known as AZD1222) or a placebo designed to look like the investigational vaccine but containing no active vaccine.
Participants will be randomly assigned to receive two injections of either the investigational vaccine (also known as AZD1222) or a placebo designed to look like the investigational vaccine but containing no active vaccine.
'Extremely alarming:' Milwaukee Co. medical examiner sees 300% increase in suicides in August
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says the month of August saw a 300% increase in suicides over the previous month.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says the month of August saw a 300% increase in suicides over the previous month.
US surpasses 6M COVID-19 cases as new White House coronavirus doctor pushes unproven ‘herd immunity’ approach
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the United States has surpassed 6 million recorded coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the United States has surpassed 6 million recorded coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.
Research suggests coronavirus vaccine will likely require 2 shots to be effective
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
DHS: 75K+ positive cases of COVID-19 in WI, 1,122 deaths, 66K+ recovered, 1.1M+ negative
State health officials reported 266 new positive cases of COVID-19 Monday, Aug. 31, and zero new deaths.
State health officials reported 266 new positive cases of COVID-19 Monday, Aug. 31, and zero new deaths.
A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall
The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.
The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.
Milwaukee program makes progress in opioid overdose fight: 'Linking people to treatment'
The Milwaukee Fire Department will offer interim results on Monday, Aug. 31 from a yearlong partnership.
The Milwaukee Fire Department will offer interim results on Monday, Aug. 31 from a yearlong partnership.
Wisconsin bicycle route recognized by national organization, crosses entire state
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials approved U.S. Bike Route 30 and USBR 230 as Wisconsin’s first nationally designated bicycle routes.
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials approved U.S. Bike Route 30 and USBR 230 as Wisconsin’s first nationally designated bicycle routes.
Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff in honor of Dane County deputy who died due to COVID-19
Sheriff David Mahoney said in a statement Deputy Treadwell was believed to be Wisconsin’s first law enforcement officer to die from the virus after contracting it while on duty.
Sheriff David Mahoney said in a statement Deputy Treadwell was believed to be Wisconsin’s first law enforcement officer to die from the virus after contracting it while on duty.
Students can tap into these tech tools when distance learning begins
As many students begin distance learning this fall, there are a few tools they and their parents?may want to keep close.?
As many students begin distance learning this fall, there are a few tools they and their parents?may want to keep close.?
'A new world:' Students can tap into these tech tools when distance learning begins
As many students begin distance learning this fall, there are a few tools they and their parents may want to keep close.
As many students begin distance learning this fall, there are a few tools they and their parents may want to keep close.
More than 1,000 University of Alabama students test positive for COVID-19 since classes resumed
City of Tuscaloosa closed bars for two weeks and suspended bar service at restaurants after the spike in cases at the university.
City of Tuscaloosa closed bars for two weeks and suspended bar service at restaurants after the spike in cases at the university.
DHS: 75K+ positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 1,122 deaths, 66K+ recovered, 1.1M+ negative
State health officials reported 537 new positive cases of COVID-19 Sunday, Aug. 30, and three new deaths.
State health officials reported 537 new positive cases of COVID-19 Sunday, Aug. 30, and three new deaths.
India records world's biggest single-day jump in virus cases
India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began.
India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began.