Local Health

• New NIH study shows COVID vaccines do not affect ability to conceive
• 'Cautiously optimistic': Declining COVID-19 levels in wastewater show promising signs
• Wisconsin COVID-19 case count updates
• Health experts hoping for Covid immunity boost post-omicron surge
• Kenosha County receives 100,000 masks for public distribution
• 'I was perfectly fine': Pregnant Milwaukee mom shares what pushed her to get Covid booster shot
• 'Should be in every classroom in the county': DIY air filter boxes gain traction across country
• Froedtert & MCW announce closure of Mequon Health Center Urgent Care due to impact of Covid-19
• 80+ Wisconsin National Guard members trained to help hospitals tackle COVID-19 surge
• 3 reasons experts say you should get the COVID-19 booster
• An expert talks about the expanding role of pharmacists during the pandemic
• Wisconsin woman diagnosed with kidney disease at 9-years-old writes children's book to help other children suffering from chronic illness
• Pandemic boom in alcohol deaths part of larger local and national trends, warn researchers
• 'Service to our community:' Health fair aims to honor MLK legacy
• 'Very scary when your life depends on it': Patients worry as blood shortage reaches critical level
• Here's how to get reimbursed for an at-home COVID-19 test starting Jan. 15
• Froedtert announces no-visitor policy effective Jan. 12, with limited exceptions
• City of Milwaukee gives away half a million N95 masks in 48 hours, more on the way
• Doctors weigh in on accuracy of PCR, rapid antigen Covid-19 tests
• Wisconsin pediatric diabetes cases increase as 'alarming' new study finds link with COVID-19
• Where can you buy N95 masks if you can't get any for free?
• 'Could have been much worse': Milwaukee mayor shares message following his COVID-19 recovery
• Doctors, experts explain why N95 and KN95 masks better protect you against omicron
• Health care workers brave bitter cold temperatures at testing sites in Milwaukee
• Milwaukee Health Department begins offering booster doses to kids ages 12-15
• Children's Wisconsin looks to address child mental health crisis with new walk-in clinic
• Record-breaking number of COVID-19 cases in Milwaukee County Jail puts strain on operations
• The Milwaukee VA Medical Center restricts cloth masks as COVID-19 cases surge
• City of Milwaukee distributes free N95 masks to residents at testing, library locations
• UW Health: Omicron exposure takes seconds, addresses nose vs. throat testing
• City of Milwaukee receives half a million N95 masks for residents
• 'Don't assume you're negative'; Overwhelmed COVID testing centers urge patience
• Wisconsin, Illinois health system records highest number of Covid patients, 7 deaths in past 24 hours
• Milwaukee Common Council to consider reinstating citywide indoor masking requirement
• Resolution to provide Milwaukee residents free at-home Covid tests moves forward
• Wisconsin churches close their doors, shift virtual again as Omicron spreads
• Advocate Children's Hospital sees increase in pediatric Covid-19 cases
• Doctors prioritize most at-risk patients for new COVID-19 treatments
• More people are embracing a sober start to the New Year with 'Dry January'
• Skyrocketing COVID numbers spur continued calls for indoor mask mandate in Milwaukee
• How easy is it to find at-home COVID-19 tests in Milwaukee County? How reliable are they?
• Milwaukee restaurants return to COVID-19 mitigation strategies in hopes of keeping doors open
• Children's Wisconsin sees increase in number of kids testing positive for COVID
• Covid-19 wastewater levels spike to 10 times more than previously detected in Wisconsin
• Long lines continue at COVID testing sites after the holidays
• UW Health doctor shares the latest in COVID-19 news
• Advocate Aurora temporarily closes 3 urgent care locations because of surge in COVID cases and staffing shortages
• Wisconsin doctors warn against large New Year's Eve parties amid Omicron variant spread
• Omicron is now the dominant variant in Wisconsin, Milwaukee County chief health advisor says
• 'Any symptom, you're still in isolation': Local doctors respond to latest CDC isolation guidance
• City of Milwaukee Health Department moves resources from vaccines to testing to accommodate demand
• Long testing lines block Milwaukee traffic as skyrocketing demand continues ahead of New Year's
• Doctors ask people to ring in new year safely after COVID-19 crashed many holiday gatherings
• Bipartisan bill would allow veterans with medical training to help strained hospitals
• Demand for over-the-counter Covid tests rises as families prepare to gather safely for the holidays
• Milwaukeeans wait more than an hour at city testing sites, ahead of holidays
• Hours-long lines at Milwaukee drive-thru COVID testing site ahead of Christmas holiday
• Local woman believes husband was discharged from hospital prematurely due to lack of beds
• Local doctors: Pfizer COVID-19 pill will 'change the treatment landscape'
• ‘The safer thing to do': Local churches adjust Christmas services amid Omicron variant
• Hospital systems strained as staffing shortages put pressure on nurses
• FDA investigating outbreak of listeria infections connected to Fresh Express packaged salads
• Wisconsin DHS reports first child under the age of 10 to die from COVID-19 complications
• 'It's a wait everywhere': Holiday rush brings long lines outside Milwaukee COVID-19 testing site
• Wisconsin health care workers fear being pushed past breaking point as Omicron spreads
• Plan ahead to celebrate holidays safely: Doctors recommend getting tested for COVID-19 before gathering
• 'Is this ever going to end?' UW Health expert says COVID-19 isn't going away any time soon
• Evers: Alternative care facility an 'option,' prioritizing 100 FEMA workers for overwhelmed hospitals
• MPD officers give out home alarms to combat critical missing persons reports
• 'We'll never rule it out': Mask mandate still a possibility in Milwaukee as cases, hospitalizations rise
• State tapping into FEMA, National Guard resources to help with staffing amid COVID-19 surge
• Advocate Aurora Health raises minimum wage to $18 per hour
• New campaign, Marine Corps veteran look to connect veterans to mental health resources
• Wisconsin officials request federal help for hospitals as number of available ICU beds falls below 40
• As hospitals near capacity, doctors and city leaders urge vaccines and use of masks
• American Red Cross facing historically low blood supply
• Milwaukee County medical examiner reports 3 child fentanyl deaths since summer
• Wisconsin DHS: 1st case of the Omicron variant identified in Wisconsin
• DHS: 5 Omicron Covid-19 cases in CA linked to Milwaukee County wedding
• Combination of Delta, flu and Omicron's unknown effects sparks concern for DHS leaders
• Suspect in Waukesha parade carnage says he feels 'demonized'
• MTEA says Milwaukee mask advisory is not enough, calls for indoor mask requirements
• Racine city leaders stress importance of vaccination as cases, deaths continue to increase
• 'Most effective tool': Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett weighs in on mask advisory over mandate
• Wisconsin COVID-19 cases and deaths rise to level last seen a year ago
• City of Milwaukee Health Department issues mask advisory in anticipation of Omicron variant
• Bay View Montessori School's Upper Campus switches to virtual learning temporarily due to rise in COVID-19 cases
• COVID-19 testing up post-Thanksgiving, health officials hope trend continues
• Biden to restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting Monday
• FDA: Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety
• Health officials offer Thanksgiving Covid tips
• Children's Wisconsin offers mental health resources for those struggling to cope with the Waukesha tragedy
• Health officials, educators concerned about increase in COVID-19 cases ahead of Thanksgiving
• How to spot warning signs of an eating disorder and where to go for help
• Milwaukee County sees 50 percent jump in COVID cases in 2 weeks
• From kids vaccines to boosters: UW Health shares the latest in COVID-19 news
• Testing sites see increased demand for COVID-19 tests ahead of Thanksgiving
• State health officials warn flu season could be severe, stress importance of vaccinations
• Doctors concerned about Wisconsin COVID-19 case increase
• Aurora Children's Health begins taking appointments for kids COVID-19 vaccine