FDA chief says he could approve COVID-19 vaccine before completion of Phase 3 clinical trials
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said his agency would be willing to grant emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine before clinical trials are completed.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said his agency would be willing to grant emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine before clinical trials are completed.
Large study finds coronavirus-fighting antibodies do not fade quickly, offering hope for virus vaccine efforts
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
CDC did not decrease US COVID-19 death toll — here’s how the data was misconstrued
Social media users falsely claimed that the CDC had “quietly” decreased the U.S. death toll to 9,210.
Social media users falsely claimed that the CDC had “quietly” decreased the U.S. death toll to 9,210.
Florida announces it will lift ban on nursing home visits
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he will lift the state’s ban on visiting nursing homes that has cut off vulnerable seniors from family since mid-March over fears of spreading the new coronavirus.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he will lift the state’s ban on visiting nursing homes that has cut off vulnerable seniors from family since mid-March over fears of spreading the new coronavirus.
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing
The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.
The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.
Visitors to Hawaii will be required to fill out mandatory health questionnaire before entry
Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Uber to require passengers to provide face covering selfies before boarding
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Woman crochets ‘beer-friendly’ face mask for easy access to alcoholic drinks
A woman from the Dominican Republic crafted a new face mask that gives easy access to beer and other alcoholic beverages.
A woman from the Dominican Republic crafted a new face mask that gives easy access to beer and other alcoholic beverages.
DHS: 76K+ positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 1,130 deaths, 67K+ recovered, 1.1M+ negative
State health officials reported 981 new positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, Sept. 1, and eight new deaths.
State health officials reported 981 new positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, Sept. 1, and eight new deaths.
Open Record: N95s get expelled
In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire explain why some teachers have a big issue with that and what one scientist at Duke University has to say about the advice.
In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire explain why some teachers have a big issue with that and what one scientist at Duke University has to say about the advice.
Third COVID-19 vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing
AstraZeneca announced Monday its vaccine candidate has entered the final testing stage in the U.S. The Cambridge, England-based company said the study will involve up to 30,000 adults from various racial, ethnic and geographic groups.
AstraZeneca announced Monday its vaccine candidate has entered the final testing stage in the U.S. The Cambridge, England-based company said the study will involve up to 30,000 adults from various racial, ethnic and geographic groups.
'Stay Safe to Stay Open:' Waukesha County announces 4-pronged approach to fight COVID-19 this fall
Waukesha County announced Tuesday, Sept. 1 its four-pronged approach to “Stay Safe to Stay Open” as schools open and autumn nears.
Waukesha County announced Tuesday, Sept. 1 its four-pronged approach to “Stay Safe to Stay Open” as schools open and autumn nears.
Chocolate sales spike during lockdown, surpass overall candy sales
A data-driven report from the National Confectioners Association shows that demand for chocolate has surpassed demand observed in the candy market.
A data-driven report from the National Confectioners Association shows that demand for chocolate has surpassed demand observed in the candy market.
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.