Navy Aids Wisconsin Hospital Overcrowded With COVID-19 Patients

Members of the U.S. Navy will help the staff at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay after the state asked for help from FEMA.

Listeria Concerns Spur Salad Recall In Wisconsin, 18 Others

Salads sold under the Fresh Express and other private labels in Wisconsin are being recalled after listeria contamination was detected.

First Young Child Dies Of COVID-19 In Wisconsin

A child younger than 9 died of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, marking the first death in children younger than 10 recorded by state health services.

Omicron Cases Explode In Wisconsin: See Latest CDC Data

The omicron variant makes up over 90 percent of new COVID-19 cases in the Midwest region, according to federal health data.

Omicron In WI: 'Immediate Action' Needed To Prevent Deaths

Health officials call on Wisconsinites to "take urgent action" to prevent more hospitalizations and deaths in face of the omicron variant.

Staying Safe In Wisconsin As COVID-19 Cases Surge This Holiday

See the latest for COVID-19 safety guidance in December while Wisconsinites plan for the holidays and cases rise sharply across the state.

Cooked Ham, Pepperoni Recalled In Wisconsin Over Listeria Risk

More than 2.3 million pounds of pork products produced by Michigan-based Alexander & Hornung have been recalled.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Milwaukee Area

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

COVID-19 Cases Surge Since November In WI, More Youth Infected

The number of COVID-19 cases detected Tuesday increased more than 63 percent over November. Minors had the biggest chunk of infections.

Omicron Makes Appearance As Wisconsin Deals With Delta: UW Lab

The omicron coronavirus variant has made its appearance in Wisconsin as the state deals with an abundance of delta cases.

Coronavirus Cases Down 1 Percent Recently In Milwaukee County: CDC

Milwaukee County has "high" coronavirus transmission, according to the CDC.

When Will COVID-19 Pills Be Available In Wisconsin?

Pills from Merck and Pfizer, which limit the severity of coronavirus illnesses, are moving through the regulatory process.

Pfizer Booster Dose For Older Teens OK'd By WI Health Services

State health services recommend 16- and 17-year-olds get the Pfizer booster dose six months after their second Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose.

FEMA Workers May Help Wisconsin With COVID-19 Patients

Around 100 federal medical workers are expected to help Wisconsin health services as hospitals see an overabundance of COVID-19 patients.

'We Are Full': Froedtert Strained Under COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Officials say an influx of patients, many of them suffering from COVID-19, could have prevented hospitalization if they had been vaccinated.

11 Wisconsin Hospitals Among Best To Have A Baby

See which Wisconsin hospitals were ranked in an inaugural U.S. News & World Report list of the best U.S. hospitals for maternity.

1st Wisconsin Omicron Variant Case Found In Milwaukee County

A Milwaukee County man who recently returned from travel to South Africa has the omicron variant of COVID-19, health officials said.

ICU Beds Dwindle Amid Influx Of COVID-19 Patients In WI

Northwest Wisconsin, western Wisconsin and the Fox Valley have no open ICU beds, while other northern region ICU beds dwindle.

Milwaukee County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The rate of new cases has decreased recently in Milwaukee County.

Omicron Variant: Where To Get A Booster Shot In Wisconsin

The variant hasn't been detected in Wisconsin yet, but health officials want residents to get vaccinated or boosted as soon as possible.

Milwaukeeans Should Mask Up For Omicron: Health Officials

A mask advisory has been issued for Milwaukee due to concern with the omicron variant, the new variant of coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Milwaukee County Wants Misinformation Declared A Health Crisis

Misinformation around the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccinations would be declared a public health crisis in the supervisor's resolution.

WI Reaches Over 1,400 COVID Hospitalizations In November

Over 1400 Wisconsin residents were hospitalized from COVID-19 in late November, on track to match the hospitalization peak in December 2020.

Omicron Variant In Wisconsin: What To Know

Here's what health experts said about the recently discovered omicron variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Staying Safe In Wisconsin During Thanksgiving Dinner: CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated holiday guidance in October as Americans prepare for celebrations.

Unvaccinated Wisconsinites 14 Times More Likely To Die Of COVID

Unvaccinated Wisconsinites are 14 times more likely to die of COVID-19 than people who are vaccinated, state health services data showed.

Mask Up When Dressing Deer, State Health Officials Urge Hunters

Hunters should wear masks to protect from COVID-19 when handling white-tailed deer carcasses, state health officials said.

New WI Hospital Safety Ratings: 15 Get 'A' Grade, 3 Get 'D'

The nonprofit graded nearly 3,000 hospitals in Wisconsin and across the country on how well they prevent errors, infections and more.

Wisconsin Surpasses 800,000 COVID-19 Cases

More than 100,000 Wisconsinites were infected with COVID-19 between September and early November.

How WI Employers Are Affected By New Federal Vaccine Requirements

New standards from the Biden Administration require some employers to comply. Here’s what to know.

Milwaukee County Shows Moderate Risk In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

Pregnant women in Milwaukee County have moderate vulnerability to poor health outcomes, according to a new analysis.

COVID-19 Shots For WI Children 5-11: Where To Get Vaccinations

Here's what to know about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children ages 5-11 after federal officials gave authorization.

Milwaukee County Prepares For Child COVID-19 Vaccine Approval

Milwaukee area pharmacies encourage open appointments as federal health officials meet to approve COVID-19 vaccines for children 5 to 11.

Just Under 900 COVID-19 Patients In Wisconsin Hospitals

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Wisconsin dipped slightly in late October, but is still above the total reported in January.

Onions Linked To WI Salmonella Outbreak Recalled

The recall affects whole, fresh onions sold to distributors, restaurants and grocery stores in all 50 states.

COVID-19 Spread In Wisconsin: What To Know Before 2021 Halloween

Here's what to know about COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin and how to stay safe ahead of Halloween.

COVID-19 Vaccine For WI Children Takes Key Step Forward

Here's the results of the latest vaccine trials for children 5 to 11.

WI Weekly COVID-19 Vaccinations At Lowest Level Since January

Nearly 18,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses were given to Wisconsinites in the week of Oct. 17. Around 11,000 shots were given in one January week.

Salmonella That Sickened Wisconsinites Linked To Onions: CDC

Federal health officials found imported onions as the source of a salmonella outbreak that affected 25 Wisconsinites.

More Sickened In Salmonella Outbreak In WI, Source Still Unknown

Federal health officials found 24 Wisconsinites fell ill in a multi-state outbreak.