Fauci: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas gatherings safe for vaccinated people
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it is OK for vaccinated people to attend the upcoming Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings, but he has a warning for the unvaccinated population.
Milwaukee COVID disease burden, positivity see 3-week decline
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining COVID-19 case and positivity trends for the preceding week.
Demand for ivermectin for hospitalized COVID patients prompts lawsuits
Judges around the country are increasingly being asked to weigh in on the deworming drug ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment.
Nursing school applications rise amid COVID-19 burnout among staff
Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising.
Milwaukee's American Rescue Plan money: How will it be spent?
How should Milwaukee spend $174 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act money? The Common Council's Finance Committee worked to hash it out.
CDC issues 2021 holiday COVID-19 guidance urging vaccination ahead of gatherings
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance urges people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already.
J&J COVID-19 booster: FDA panel endorses extra dose at least 2 months later
An FDA panel on Friday voted to recommend a booster dose of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months later.
US Navy set to boot sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Navy says that it is preparing to discharge sailors who refuse vaccination for COVID-19 as mandated by the Pentagon, and the service members who get the boot over their noncompliance run the risk of losing some veterans' benefits.
Italy's mandatory COVID-19 pass for all workers prompts protests
All workers across public and private sectors in Italy are required to show a COVID-19 health pass to get into their place of employment.
US to lift travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign nationals on Nov. 8
The White House is expected to announce fully vaccinated international travelers who are foreign nationals will be allowed into the united states starting Nov. 8.
Moderna COVID-19 boosters: FDA panel endorses lower-dose shots for seniors, high risk
The FDA’s independent advisory panel endorsed lower-dose Moderna booster shots for seniors and other high-risk groups.
Wisconsin lawmaker Jacque, COVID recovery ongoing, returns to work
Wisconsin State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) returned to work Thursday after surviving a serious case of COVID-19.
'Eviction free MKE,' no-cost legal counsel for qualified families
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, 8,500 families have been saved from eviction thanks to a moratorium, but with the ban lifted, a new group seeks to help families fight threats of evictions in court.
Dementia signs are in the blood, researchers say
A new study suggests that certain molecules in the blood could indicate impending dementia.
Exercise lowers the risk of breast cancer, studies show
Research suggests exercise could lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
'Hamilton' Marcus Center's 1st show in 18 months
Broadway returned to Milwaukee Wednesday night, Oct. 13 when "Hamilton" opened, marking the first major show at the Marcus Center in 18 months.
New study finds potential benefits in mixing and matching COVID booster shots
Mixing and matching booster shots may give better protection against COVID-19, according to a new government-funded study published Wednesday.
ICU nurse helps young COVID-19 widowed dad fill newborn’s nursery with donations
Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.
'Hamilton' opens at Milwaukee's Marcus Center
Broadway returned to Milwaukee Wednesday night, Oct. 13 when "Hamilton" opened, marking the first major show at the Marcus Center in 18 months.
COVID vaccine: Milwaukee, police organization agree to require
Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Police Supervisors’ Organization have signed an agreement that requires union members to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.