Monkeypox Found In U.S., Europe: What WI Residents Should Know

The last time monkeypox was detected in the western hemisphere was in Wisconsin in 2003, state health officials said.

COVID Booster Shots For Kids 5-11: What It Means In Wisconsin

The FDA allowed emergency use of the Pfizer booster shot for children ages 5-11 as COVID-19 cases rose across the Badger State.

Face Masks Urged In 7 Wisconsin Counties As U.S. Marks 1M COVID Deaths

Health officials recommended masking in indoor public spaces in parts of Wisconsin as cases and hospitalizations climbed significantly.

COVID-19 In Wisconsin: Milwaukee County At CDC's 'Medium' Level

Cases averaged nearly 2,000 a day in a small, steady uptick. Milwaukee County passed 10 percent positivity for the first time in 3 months.

Wisconsin Hospital Safety Grades In 2022: The Best And Worst

The COVID-19 pandemic burdened hospital services at every level, but a handful of Wisconsin hospitals had high marks in a 2022 study.

Abortions Down In WI In 2020, Still Higher Than In 2017: DHS Report

More than 6,000 Wisconsin residents terminated a pregnancy in 2020, higher than from 2014 to 2017, a state health services report showed.

Severe Hepatitis In Children: What Wisconsin Parents Need To Know

A mysterious outbreak of hepatitis, which inflames the liver, has affected children in 10 states, including Wisconsin.

Working Together to Decrease the Risks of Falls for Older Adults

By Dr. Steven Kulick, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement of Wisconsin; Amanda Rees, CEO, Age Bold

Organic Zucchini Recalled In Wisconsin Over Salmonella Fears

A California produce company voluntarily recalled its organic zucchini from Walmart stores over a possible salmonella contamination.

Hours After Lifting Mask Policies, MCTS, MPS Reverse Decision

Masks to protect from the spread of COVID-19 will be mandatory on Milwaukee County buses and indoors at the state's largest school district.

Travel Mask Mandate Lifted: Milwaukee Airport, MCTS, Uber Affected

Wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is now optional in many Milwaukee area transit agencies after a federal judge's ruling.

Subtle, Steady Rise Of COVID-19 In Wisconsin: Health Data

As BA.2 became the dominant strain of coronavirus and protection waned, COVID-19 numbers made a soft comeback, health experts said.

Strategies to Help Strengthen Your CORE While Working Remotely

By Dr. Russell Amundson, National Medical Director, UnitedHealthcare

Avian Flu Apparent Cause Of Milwaukee Bald Eagle's Death

Wisconsin residents should report birds like waterfowl, eagles and crows that have tremors or fly in circles, which are signs of avian flu.

Bird Flu In Wisconsin: What To Know About The Deadly Outbreak

Wisconsin officials have already destroyed a flock of 3 million chickens to stop the spread of the flu, according to reports.

WI Health Officials Approve Second COVID-19 Booster Shot

Getting the second booster to those that need it will protect from potential waves and new variants of the virus, one doctor said.

Wisconsin One Of The Most Chilled-Out States, Study Says

Wisconsin was among the five least stressed states for its easygoing nature with money, family and work stress, a study said.

FDA OKs Additional Booster For Immune Deficient, 50+ In Wisconsin

The second booster dose is for those more prone to severe disease, hospitalization and death from COVID-19, the FDA said.

Federal Funding Ends For WI COVID-19 Testing, Treatment Sites

Low COVID-19 numbers persist in Wisconsin, but no plans have been announced to net those who are affected by the program's end.

Moderna COVID Shots For Kids Under 6: What It Means In Wisconsin

Vaccinations for children 6 and younger will have to be approved by the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention before use.

Another COVID Booster For 65 And Older In WI: Pfizer Application

COVID-19 cases are trending downward in Wisconsin, but a subvariant of omicron is slowly becoming more common among existing cases.

Sewage Shows COVID Uptick in Milwaukee

Local health experts said that the surge of coronavirus in the wastewater was too early to draw conclusions on, but a trend to watch.

COVID-19 In WI: 7 Counties With 'Medium' Community Levels

The remaining 65 counties of the state have low virus levels, federal data showed. "Expect more progress next week," a health official said.

12K COVID-19 Deaths In Wisconsin As Pandemic Nears 2 Year Mark

COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. The Badger State has counted 12,000 deaths due to the virus.

Masks Are Up To Fans' Choice In New Fiserv Forum Policy

After masks were made mandatory in December 2021, the Bucks' venue now lists policy saying fans may choose whether to wear a mask.

White House Unveils New COVID Plan: What It Means In Wisconsin

A federal COVID-19 preparedness plan aims to relieve Americans from school closures as Wisconsin cases dwindle.

Updated COVID-19 Risk Levels In WI: See New CDC Map

Most Wisconsinites are no longer recommended to wear a mask indoors after the CDC's latest guidance.

Milwaukee Mask Mandate Ends: What To Know

Milwaukeeans will still have to mask up in certain places, like the city bus and some universities.

CDC Updates COVID Mask Guidelines: What It Means In Wisconsin

Wisconsin cities like Madison, Racine and Milwaukee have shed or will likely shed their mask ordinances.

First WI Child Death From Syndrome Associated With COVID-19

The child lived in southeast Wisconsin and was under 10 years old, state health services said.

COVID-19 Down In WI, Weak Immune Systems Still At Risk: Experts

Wisconsinites with compromised immune systems still have to navigate COVID-19 risks as cases trend downward in the state.

University Of Wisconsin System To Drop Mask Requirements

Masking requirements will be lifted by March as COVID-19 cases trend downward in Wisconsin, the system president said.

Three Tips to Help Block Blue Light in a Remote World

By Dr. Scott Edmonds, chief eye care officer, UnitedHealthcare

Could COVID-19 Become Endemic? WI Experts Weigh In

Wisconsin's chief medical officer said that COVID-19 could become endemic in 2022, but new variants are likely to keep experts guessing.

Milwaukee Offers $100 Gift Cards For First COVID-19 Vaccinations

People who get their first COVID-19 vaccine shot at a Milwaukee vaccination site will get a $100 gift card on the spot.

Listeria Linked To Salad Kills 2, Including 1 In Wisconsin

Two people are dead, including one Wisconsin resident, after a listeria outbreak linked to salad spread across 13 states.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Milwaukee Area

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Milwaukee County and across WI.

COVID-19 Vaccine For Children Under 5: When It Could Arrive In WI

If the Pfizer shot is approved, the two-shot vaccine regimen for children under 5 will be the first available to very young children.

Highly Transmissible Omicron Subvariant Found In WI: What To Know

Cases of a contagious subvariant of the omicron coronavirus variant, dubbed BA.2, were detected in Wisconsin.

Free N95 Masks Coming To Wisconsin: Get Them At CVS, Walgreens

The federal government is partnering with multiple pharmacies in Wisconsin to give out free N95 masks.