COVID-19 Tester Closed Indefinitely Amid Probes, 2 WI Complaints

Wisconsin's consumer protection services received two complaints against the Center for COVID Control.

Hospital Capacity In Milwaukee Area: See Latest Numbers

Here's an update on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Milwaukee County and across WI.

COVID-19 Omicron Surge Peaks In Wisconsin: Analysis

The omicron surge is waning nationwide, giving health experts a glimmer of hope the COVID-19 pandemic is entering a more manageable phase.

COVID-19 Downtrend 'Not Indicative' Of Omicron's Peak In WI: DHS

State health experts said they're "hopeful" that the state is near a peak in omicron cases, but COVID-19 data only shows a slight downtrend.

COVID-19: Froedtert Will Close Mequon Urgent Care Center

Froedtert announced it would close its urgent care center in Mequon after COVID-19 affected its staff.

Milwaukee County Jail Workers Required To Get COVID-19 Boosters

Workers in the Milwaukee County Jail and other facilities will have to get a booster shot against COVID-19 under a new requirement.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Milwaukee Area

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Milwaukee County and across WI.

How To Get Free COVID-19 Tests In Wisconsin

Wisconsin households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests starting Wednesday.

Mask Ordinance Passes Milwaukee Common Council

Milwaukeeans will have to mask up again in buildings open to the public after the Common Council voted Tuesday to adopt a mask ordinance.

Salmonella Outbreak In WI, Other States Tied To Bearded Dragons

A salmonella outbreak in 25 states was linked to bearded dragon droppings, according to federal health officials.

Wisconsin National Guard To Help Hospitals Amid Omicron Wave

Members of the Wisconsin National Guard will help out state hospitals and nursing home facilities in hopes to free up 200 hospital beds.

All Wisconsin Health Plans Will Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Gov. Tony Evers announced that all state health insurance plans will cover at-home COVID-19 tests, starting Saturday.

Wisconsin COVID-19 Hospitalizations Set New Record

Wisconsin hospitals counted nearly 2,300 COVID-19 patients on Wednesday, and omicron's peak hasn't happened yet in the state.

Here's Where To Get N95 Masks In WI As Cloth Masks Make An Exit

Milwaukee's health department is handing out 500,000 N95 masks at testing centers as Wisconsin hospitals switch to medical-grade masks.

10M COVID-19 Tests Monthly To U.S. Schools: What It Means In WI

The White House approved 10 million additional free COVID-19 tests per month to keep Wisconsin and other U.S. students in the classrooms.

How Close Are Milwaukee Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Milwaukee County.

COVID-19: When Omicron Will Peak In WI, According To Experts

The omicron variant of the coronavirus could peak in the U.S. by the end of January or by early February, a local health expert said.

COVID-19: No ICU Beds In Western WI As Hospitals Near Capacity

Wisconsin hospitalizations are close to the November 2020 peak as ICU beds dwindle to single digits across the state.

How To Get A Copy Of Your WI COVID-19 Vaccination Card

More Wisconsin businesses require vaccination proof from customers or workers. Here's how to find a copy of your vaccination card.

WI COVID-19 Cases Break Single-Day Record, With More Than 11,000

More than 11,000 Wisconsinites tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday, which health officials called the effect of the omicron variant.

Prescription COVID-19 Pills Arrive In Wisconsin In Limited Supply

The first shipment of prescription pills for fighting mild COVID-19 cases arrived in Wisconsin, but supplies were limited.

Hospital Capacity In Milwaukee Area: See Latest Numbers

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Milwaukee County and across WI.

Line Jumping, Altercations In COVID-19 Test Lines: Officials

More police officers are posted at Milwaukee's COVID-19 testing locations as the city health department cites altercations at testing lines.

WI COVID-19 Hospitalizations Climb To Nearly 2K After New Year

Wisconsin's hospitalization rates are on track to match rates in November 2020, and the state racks up more than 1 million cases.

Milwaukee Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Positive For COVID-19

Milwaukee's acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson said he tested positive for COVID-19 Sunday as Milwaukee County cases spike in December.

Pfizer Boosters For Kids 12-15: What WI Parents Need To Know

The Food and Drug Administration authorization moves boosters for Wisconsin children ages 12-15 a step closer.

Flu Making A Comeback In Wisconsin Amid COVID-19 Surge

Flu activity currently is high or very high in eight states or U.S. territories. So far, two children have died.

CDC Slashes Omicron Estimates: See Latest Wisconsin Cases

More than 68 percent of cases reported last week in the Midwest were the omicron variant, federal officials said.

How Close Are Milwaukee Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Milwaukee County.

24-Hour COVID-19 Testing: Where To Get Tested In Milwaukee

Hayat Pharmacy opens a 24-hour COVID-19 testing location, while the city health department posts testing hours before and after New Year's.

Health System Temporarily Closes Urgent Care Centers In Milwaukee

Advocate Aurora Health closed three urgent care centers in Menomonee Falls, Brookfield and Milwaukee because of staff shortages.

Millwaukee Beverage Company Will Require Boosters For Employees

Molson Coors is the latest company in Wisconsin to require its employees to get a COVID-19 booster shot.

WI Health Officials Support CDC's Shortened COVID-19 Isolation

Wisconsin's top health officials said they support people with COVID-19 isolating for just five days after the CDC changed its guidance.

Omicron Could 'Overwhelm' Already Stretched WI Hospitals

A Wisconsin hospital's facilities may not have enough space COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise, health system leaders warned.

COVID-19 Pills Will Arrive In 'Coming Weeks' In Wisconsin

Pills to treat COVID-19 cases could arrive to Wisconsin's hardest hit communities "within the coming weeks," state health services said.

Readers Urged To Vaccinate In WI Health System's Full Page Ad

People were asked to help fight the spread of COVID-19 in full page advertisements by Advocate Aurora Health in several large newspapers.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Wisconsin

Boosters available in Milwaukee help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

COVID-19 Tests In WI Are In Short Supply: Where To Find Them

Wisconsin residents will have to hunt for appointments or wait in long lines as the demand for COVID-19 tests grows.

How Close Are Milwaukee Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Milwaukee County.

Walgreens, CVS Limit At-Home COVID-19 Tests In Wisconsin

Walgreens limited its over the counter COVID-19 tests due to demand ramping up, as Wisconsin struggles under a growing burden of infections.