Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
India sets another global daily record of 379K new COVID-19 cases as lines of ambulances wait at crematoriums
Vaccinations for all Indians 18 and up are supposed to start Saturday, but the country does not yet have enough doses for everyone as it faces a devastating surge of cases and deaths.
Vaccinations for all Indians 18 and up are supposed to start Saturday, but the country does not yet have enough doses for everyone as it faces a devastating surge of cases and deaths.
US economy grew at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
3 Milwaukee schools go virtual due to positive COVID-19 cases
Three Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have transitioned to virtual learning due to positive COVID-19 cases being reported, officials said.
Three Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have transitioned to virtual learning due to positive COVID-19 cases being reported, officials said.
Chipotle giving away 250,000 free burritos to US health care workers
Chipotle is thanking health care workers across the United States who have endured tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free burritos.
Chipotle is thanking health care workers across the United States who have endured tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free burritos.
Pandemic impacts Milwaukee food tours, now bouncing back
Pivot or perish! That was the mantra of a local business owner trying to cope with the fallout from the pandemic.
Pivot or perish! That was the mantra of a local business owner trying to cope with the fallout from the pandemic.
Milwaukee resumes J&J COVID vaccine shots at mobile clinic
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was previously put on hold amid reports of rare blood clots following vaccination.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was previously put on hold amid reports of rare blood clots following vaccination.
Wisconsin State Fair back for 2021 with health guidelines amid pandemic
The Wisconsin State Fair will take place from Aug. 5-15 in accordance with COVID-19 health guidelines at the time of the fair.
The Wisconsin State Fair will take place from Aug. 5-15 in accordance with COVID-19 health guidelines at the time of the fair.
Republican lawmakers with medical degrees release video urging Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine
The group of lawmakers, which include doctors, dentists and registered pharmacists, encouraged supporters to get a COVID-19 vaccine in a new video.
The group of lawmakers, which include doctors, dentists and registered pharmacists, encouraged supporters to get a COVID-19 vaccine in a new video.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 688, deaths up 34: DHS
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 596,000 COVID-19 cases, along with more than 6,800 deaths, to date.
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 596,000 COVID-19 cases, along with more than 6,800 deaths, to date.
Milwaukee Johnson & Johnson vaccine resumes
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 shots are back in use in Milwaukee
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 shots are back in use in Milwaukee
Nashville COVID ICU nurses give patient a spa day
A woman battling with COVID-19 after being on a ventilator for weeks got tender loving care from frontline workers in Nashville, who treated her to a 'spa day.'
A woman battling with COVID-19 after being on a ventilator for weeks got tender loving care from frontline workers in Nashville, who treated her to a 'spa day.'
0.03% of vaccinated people get coronavirus in Wisconsin: Report
Wisconsin health officials say that only 0.03% of people who have been fully vaccinated for the coronavirus have tested positive for COVID-19.
Wisconsin health officials say that only 0.03% of people who have been fully vaccinated for the coronavirus have tested positive for COVID-19.
India’s COVID-19 death toll crosses 200,000 with many more likely uncounted
India's daily deaths have nearly tripled in the past three weeks, crossing the 200,000 mark this week. But the true death toll is actually believed to be far higher.
India's daily deaths have nearly tripled in the past three weeks, crossing the 200,000 mark this week. But the true death toll is actually believed to be far higher.
Europe will reach herd immunity by August at the latest, BioNTech CEO says
The head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech says Europe can achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus within the next four months.
The head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech says Europe can achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus within the next four months.
Cedarburg schools mask mandate stays for rest of semester
Just before midnight, during a meeting that lasted more than five hours, the Cedarburg School Board voted to keep its mask mandate in place for the rest of this school year while inside school buildings. While outside, masks are not required.
Just before midnight, during a meeting that lasted more than five hours, the Cedarburg School Board voted to keep its mask mandate in place for the rest of this school year while inside school buildings. While outside, masks are not required.
Brewers fans still need masks at American Family Field
If you're vaccinated, the CDC is now saying it's OK to go without a mask outside. Because of it, Milwaukee leaders are considering revising the city's own mask mandate.
If you're vaccinated, the CDC is now saying it's OK to go without a mask outside. Because of it, Milwaukee leaders are considering revising the city's own mask mandate.
Child traveling with fully vaccinated parents becomes Hawaii’s 1st pediatric COVID-19 death
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
CDC: Many COVID-19 patients who suffered mild illness being diagnosed with new ailments months later
A recent study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that two-thirds of coronavirus patients who suffered mild illness were diagnosed with a new health condition as late as five months after their initial COVID-19 diagnosis.
A recent study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that two-thirds of coronavirus patients who suffered mild illness were diagnosed with a new health condition as late as five months after their initial COVID-19 diagnosis.
Masks remain required at outdoor Milwaukee events
U.S. health officials said Tuesday that fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. The change comes as nearly one-third of Wisconsin residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.
U.S. health officials said Tuesday that fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. The change comes as nearly one-third of Wisconsin residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.