COVID-19 risk by the numbers if you avoid vaccination: UW Health
UW Health announced on Tuesday, April 27 that there is a critical mass of evidence that shows being vaccinated for COVID-19 is far better than the alternative.
UW Health announced on Tuesday, April 27 that there is a critical mass of evidence that shows being vaccinated for COVID-19 is far better than the alternative.
COVID-19 rapid self-test available in stores, experts weigh in
For $24, you can now test yourself for the coronavirus at home and get results in 15 minutes. No prescription is required.
For $24, you can now test yourself for the coronavirus at home and get results in 15 minutes. No prescription is required.
Many seniors working through the pandemic can't afford to retire
Seniors who are too poor to retire, and for whom Social Security benefits can't support the cost of living in the Bay Area, have been working throughout the pandemic.
Seniors who are too poor to retire, and for whom Social Security benefits can't support the cost of living in the Bay Area, have been working throughout the pandemic.
Cedarburg school board to decide whether kids should still mask up
The Cedarburg school board is set to discuss whether or not to keep the district's current mask mandate in place for the rest of the school year.
The Cedarburg school board is set to discuss whether or not to keep the district's current mask mandate in place for the rest of the school year.
New push to allow parents to attend UW school in-person graduations
There is a new push to make sure parents can attend University of Wisconsin n-person graduations.
There is a new push to make sure parents can attend University of Wisconsin n-person graduations.
NIH to study COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness on patients with compromised immune systems
The National Institutes of Health is launching a study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact patients with weakened immune systems, since vaccines typically require a healthy working immune system to fight a virus.
The National Institutes of Health is launching a study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact patients with weakened immune systems, since vaccines typically require a healthy working immune system to fight a virus.
Wisconsin Historical Society collects materials to document pandemic
The Wisconsin Historical Society is collecting materials to document the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Wisconsin Historical Society is collecting materials to document the COVID-19 pandemic.
Skipping 2nd COVID shot means less efficacy, length of protection
New data shows an increasing number of Americans are missing their scheduled second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This, as the total number of doses administered each week is declining.
New data shows an increasing number of Americans are missing their scheduled second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This, as the total number of doses administered each week is declining.
WI universities stop short of COVID vaccine mandate for students
Schools in Wisconsin are stopping short of a mandate -- instead, encouraging a COVID-19 vaccine shot before coming back to class.
Schools in Wisconsin are stopping short of a mandate -- instead, encouraging a COVID-19 vaccine shot before coming back to class.
COVID treatment has improved, but many wish for an easy pill
While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.
While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.
DHS: 367 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, no new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 367 Monday, April 26, for a total of 595,049, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 367 Monday, April 26, for a total of 595,049, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
MPS seniors return to class; board vote brings back graduation
Milwaukee Public Schools seniors who opted in for in-person learning will head back to class Monday morning, marking the final phase of the district's in-person learning rollout.
Milwaukee Public Schools seniors who opted in for in-person learning will head back to class Monday morning, marking the final phase of the district's in-person learning rollout.
Alaska Airlines says state senator banned for refusing to follow face mask requirements
Senator Lora Reinbold from Alaska has been banned from Alaska Airlines for her "continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” an airline spokesperson said.
Senator Lora Reinbold from Alaska has been banned from Alaska Airlines for her "continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” an airline spokesperson said.
Fauci expects CDC to revise mask guidelines, says COVID-19 transmission risk outdoors is ‘really low’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”
IRS holding over 29M unprocessed tax returns, delaying refunds for many low-income Americans
At least 8 million returns have been placed in "suspense" until an IRS employee can review them to ensure the taxpayers received the fully promised stimulus check money.
At least 8 million returns have been placed in "suspense" until an IRS employee can review them to ensure the taxpayers received the fully promised stimulus check money.
Restaurants struggle to find workers as unemployment benefits outlast COVID restrictions
Many restaurateurs are having a hard time finding employees, in part, because many of them are relying on unemployment benefits rather than coming back to work.
Many restaurateurs are having a hard time finding employees, in part, because many of them are relying on unemployment benefits rather than coming back to work.
DHS: 399 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
State health officials reported 399 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday.
State health officials reported 399 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday.
Man charged with infecting 22 people with COVID-19
He coughed on work colleagues and told them “I’m going to give you all the coronavirus."
He coughed on work colleagues and told them “I’m going to give you all the coronavirus."
Pabst Theater reopens for first show since March 2020
While the show finally went on, the theater is still waiting for its chance to get federal relief dollars after being closed for more than a year.
While the show finally went on, the theater is still waiting for its chance to get federal relief dollars after being closed for more than a year.
Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 494; 19 news deaths
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 594,000 COVID-19 cases, along with more than 6,750 related deaths, to date.
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 594,000 COVID-19 cases, along with more than 6,750 related deaths, to date.