Health

MKE County: COVID-19 Transmission Going Down
MKE County

COVID-19 Transmission Going Down

But disease levels and case numbers are still high. And hospitalizations are rising.

Kaul, Crowley Call For Medicaid Expansion

Kaul, Crowley Call For Medicaid Expansion

Public officials and advocates partner to support proposals to lower healthcare costs.

MPS Reports 53 Cases of COVID-19 in Schools

MPS Reports 53 Cases of COVID-19 in Schools

COVID-19 transmission in the community is showing up in cases at schools.

State Health Officials Expect Current COVID-19 Surge Will Worsen

State Health Officials Expect Current COVID-19 Surge Will Worsen

Surge is driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant and low vaccination rates.

Health Care Providers Preparing For COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

Health Care Providers Preparing For COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

Booster of Pfizer and Moderna will likely be available by late September.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rising in State

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rising in State

Milwaukee's rise may have hit a plateau, but low vaccination rate continues to cause state and local surge.

Data Wonk: Most Republican Voters Want The Vaccine
Data Wonk

Most Republican Voters Want The Vaccine

Only a hard-core minority oppose it. So why are GOP politicians encouraging this, and risking our health?

New Grant Funds Free Condom Program

New Grant Funds Free Condom Program

414ALL has distributed 1 million condoms since 2014, but faces funding challenge.

How Does The Eviction Moratorium Work?

How Does The Eviction Moratorium Work?

Latest order only covers areas with substantial or high COVID-19 transmission. That includes Milwaukee, for now.

Anti-Vaxxer GOP Senator Has COVID-19

Anti-Vaxxer GOP Senator Has COVID-19

Republican state Sen. André Jacque and some family members have tested positive.

UW Campuses Vary on Mask Policy

UW Campuses Vary on Mask Policy

UWM among eight state universities requiring them. Others hint it may be voluntary.

MKE County: 102 Hospitalized With COVID-19 Last Week
MKE County

102 Hospitalized With COVID-19 Last Week

The past week saw more than 1,500 new cases.