Cases of RSV, COVID-19, flu remain steady but still high across region
MADISON, Wis. -- A new year often brings new beginnings, but for area healthcare systems, last year's problems remain; namely, the "tripledemic" of COVID-19,…
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Hospitals strained amid surge in RSV and flu cases
MADISON, Wis. -- Healthcare professionals are warning of how rapidly both the flu and RSV are spreading in the community on top of the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
Respiratory illnesses increasing in southern Wisconsin ahead of Thanksgiving
Respiratory illnesses have spiked across southern Wisconsin in the last month, medical experts say.
Monkeypox & Covid-19 risk mitigation plans ahead of UW fall semester
MADISON, Wis. -- Back-to-school preparations are fully underway at UW-Madison. This year, that includes preparing for and thinking about two viruses, instead of one. The…
'These have been little miracles': 6-month-old gets vaccinated after severe case of COVID-19
When her 6-month-old baby Sylvia recently got a severe case of COVID-19, Florence Edwards-Miller of Madison knew she wanted to get her vaccinated.
Madison Children's Museum holds another COVID-19 vaccine clinic as vaccination rates lag in kids
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Children's Museum held a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday. The vaccinations were free, and entry to the museum…
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild symptoms’
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus as new variants challenge the nation’s efforts to resume normalcy after two and a half years of pandemic disruptions.
Dane Co. looks to extend pandemic hotel housing through September
As new COVID-19 variants continue to emerge and coronavirus cases increase again, Dane County is looking to extend its emergency hotel shelter program that has run through the pandemic.
WATCH: Dr. Zorba Paster answers your COVID-19 questions
MADISON, Wis. -- Dr. Zorba Paster answers your COVID-19 questions.
WATCH: Discussing latest COVID-19 news with UW Health's Dr. Bill Hartman
UW Health's Dr. Bill Hartman joins Live at Four to talk about the latest COVID-19 news.
SSM Health opens COVID-19 vaccinations for kids younger than 5
MADISON, Wis. -- Parents looking to get their young children vaccinated can now do so. SSM Health is now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children ages 6 months to 4 years old, with appointments available starting Thursday. You can schedule…
SSM Health, MMSD hold vaccine clinic at Lincoln Elementary School
MADISON, Wis. -- SSM Health and the Madison Metropolitan School District teamed up to hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Lincoln Elementary School on the city's…
SSM Health expects big demand once CDC approves COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers
MADISON, Wis.-- Roughly 18 million children under 5 in the U.S. are now one step closer to being eligible for COVID-19 shots after the Food and Drug Administration…
MMSD ditches mask requirement for start of summer semester
MADISON, Wis. -- Students and staff with the Madison Metropolitan School District won't be required to mask up at the start of the summer semester, district leaders…
UW Health: Wisconsinites 65+ should stay up to date with COVID-19 booster doses
MADISON, Wis. -- UW Health is urging people ages 65 and older to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses.…
Madison mayor says she has tested positive for COVID-19
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway made the announcement in a tweet Thursday morning, saying she is only experiencing mild symptoms and is up-to-date on vaccinations and boosters.
The decision to vaccinate young children: Pfizer shares new vaccine data for children under 5
MADISON - As a parent, it's natural to want to protect your child. But when it comes to a global pandemic,…
Brewers activate Andrew McCutchen after COVID diagnosis
The Milwaukee Brewers will have Andrew McCutchen back in the lineup as they begin a new series against the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
Dane Co. mask advisory possible if COVID levels reach 'High', but no mandate
Providing an update on the status of COVID-19 in Dane County Friday, public health officials said it is unlikely they reinstitute a mask mandate because the tools to fight the pandemic have changed with the availability of vaccines and boosters.
Dane Co. Executive Joe Parisi tests positive for COVID-19
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi's office says he has tested positive for COVID-19, hours before he was scheduled to attend a press conference updating the status of the virus in the county.
Report finds shift in how Wisconsin schools are using federal relief money
As Wisconsin schools have a little more than two years to spend their remaining pandemic relief money, a new report is showing how those federal dollars have been spent so far.
7 Wisconsin counties are now at 'High' levels of COVID-19, triggering mask recommendation
A total of seven Wisconsin counties have now reached "High" levels of COVID-19 community spread, the level at which the CDC recommends everyone wear masks indoors.
WATCH: UW Health's Dr. Jeff Pothof weighs in on latest COVID-19 news
UW Health's chief quality officer Dr. Jeff Pothof joins Live at Four to talk about the latest COVID-19 headlines.
Dane Co. COVID death rate more than 2 times lower than state average despite higher case rate
Dane County is seeing more cases of COVID-19 than the rest of Wisconsin, but it is also testing more and seeing fewer deaths than the rest of the state, according to updated data released by health officials Friday.
