Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for Covid-19 after months of dismissing the seriousness of the virus
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for Covid-19, following months of downplaying the virus.
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Wisconsin won't name businesses with multiple COVID-19 cases
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is retreating from its original plans to name businesses and other places where there have been at least two confirmed coronavirus cases after businesses groups and Republican lawmakers opposed the idea.
Group suing over local public health orders asks judge to block Dane County's latest change
A group trying to sue over local public health orders is asking a judge to stop the latest order from the public health department.
Public Health Madison & Dane County explains why there's no mandatory mask policy
In a memo, the department explains that race, socioeconomic status, health conditions, past experience and enforcement are among the reasons
Many have been wondering why there is no mandatory mask-wearing policy in Madison. Public Health Madison & Dane County released a memo explaining its reasons.
No new deaths for 3rd straight day as 9.2% of new COVID-19 tests come back positive
For the third day in a row, no new deaths have been confirmed in Wisconsin as a result of COVID-19.
Madison, other Wisconsin cities receive grants to prepare for Election Day amid COVID-19
Five Wisconsin cities, including Madison, have secured a combined $6.3 million in grants to help make polling places safer on Election Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vos company received $150K-$350K in coronavirus loans
A company Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos runs received between $150,000 and $350,000 through the federal government's coronavirus small business lending program.
Dane County Farmers' Market cancels Saturday market on the Square for rest of season
Local Food Pick Ups to continue for remainder of 2020 outdoor season
The Wisconsin Capitol Police revoked the Dane County Farmers' Market's permit for the Capitol Square for the rest of the outdoor season, meaning the market will not be on the Capitol this year.
Broadway actor Nick Cordero dies after battle with coronavirus
Tony-nominated actor Nick Cordero died of complications from the coronavirus, his wife announced Sunday on Instagram.
121 University of Washington students test positive for Covid-19
More than a hundred students at University of Washington fraternity houses in Seattle have tested positive for Covid-19, the university said Sunday.
UW faculty worried about fall semester as virus surges
UW-Madison instructors are growing more worried that the campus can't safely reopen this fall as the coronavirus surges.
DHS confirms 10.4% of new COVID-19 tests comes back positive, no new deaths reported
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Sunday that 10.4% of new COVID-19 tests came back positive with no new deaths reported.
Penn State is tracking those in contact with a 21-year-old student who died of Covid-19 complications
Penn State University announced 21-year-old student Juan Garcia died of respiratory failure from coronavirus complications last month.
FDA commissioner refuses to defend Trump claim that 99% of Covid-19 cases are 'harmless'
The commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration on Sunday declined to defend President Donald Trump's unfounded claim that 99% of coronavirus cases are "totally harmless" and repeatedly refused to say whether Trump's remark is true or false.
Heading to the beach? Doctor recommends bringing masks, social distancing
Health experts are recommending beach-goers maintain social distancing and wear a mask outside the water.
Despite Coronavirus concerns, over 100,000 guests expected at Wisconsin Dells over holiday weekend
Roughly 100,000 people are expected to visit resorts, restaurants, and parks at the Wisconsin Dells during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, despite Coronavirus concerns.
Positive percentages of new COVID-19 tests reaches 10.8% as over 700 new cases confirmed
The positive percentage of new COVID-19 has increased more than four percentage points since Friday afternoon, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
More than 1,400 Georgia healthcare workers sign letter asking governor for more coronavirus restrictions
More than 1,400 Georgia healthcare workers have petitioned the state's governor asking that he impose further restrictions to slow the spread of Covid-19.
A 24-year-old Covid-19 survivor is celebrating a different kind of independence this July Fourth
On Saturday, as people across the country celebrate America's independence, Shakell Avery will celebrate a different kind of freedom.
Kimberly Guilfoyle -- Donald Trump Jr.'s girlfriend and top Trump campaign official -- tests positive for coronavirus
Kimberly Guilfoyle -- the girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr. and a top fundraiser for the Trump campaign -- has tested positive for coronavirus, according to a top official for the committee she leads.
MIT-designed robot can disinfect a warehouse floor in 30 minutes -- and could one day be employed in grocery stores and schools
MIT has designed a robot that is capable of disinfecting the floor of a 4,000-square foot warehouse in only half an hour, and it could one day be used to clean your local grocery store or school.
Trump signs extension of COVID-relief fund for businesses
President Donald Trump has signed into law a temporary extension of a subsidy program for small businesses battered by the coronavirus, The legislation extends the June 30 deadline for applying for the program to Aug. 8.
He posted his regrets over attending a party in California. The next day, he died of coronavirus
A Southern California man who tested positive for coronavirus after attending a party expressed his fear and regret a day before he died.
Concerns of racial profiling delaying mask ordinance for Madison, health officials say
Health officials in Dane County say concerns over racial profiling and discrimination are delaying a potential citywide or countywide mask ordinance.
