Survey: Nearly 1 in 3 Asian Americans fear threats, physical attacks amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Nearly one-third of Asian Americans fear being threatened or physically attacked due to their race amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with a majority of them believing there has been a significant rise in violence against the Asian American community.

DHS: 732 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 4 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 732 Thursday, April 22, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 592,994.

Gov. Evers announces $420M in federal aid for small businesses

Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday, April 22, that Wisconsin will award up to $420 million to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

India records 314,835 new COVID-19 infections — world’s highest number of daily cases

India reported 314,835 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, the world’s highest figure of daily cases since the pandemic began. The country is also facing dangerously low levels of oxygen and hospital bed shortages.

DHS transitions to VaccineFinder; helps public easily find providers

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced on Thursday, April 22 that it will begin using VaccineFinder to help people more easily locate available vaccine providers who are open to the public.

Strawberry Festival in Cedarburg canceled for 2021

The Festivals of Cedarburg Board announced on Thursday, April 22 that it will cancel Strawberry Festival 2021.

Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.

Health experts note COVID-19 case rise among Wisconsin kids
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As more and more Wisconsinites get vaccinated each day, coronavirus cases are still on the rise. There's a particular age group health experts are noticing this in.

COVID-19 cases in kids are increasing in Wisconsin

As more and more Wisconsinites get vaccinated each day, coronavirus cases are still on the rise. There's a particular age group health experts are noticing this in.

Uber shares mask enforcement tips for drivers, passengers

Uber says that it is keeping its mask policy in place to follow the federal CDC mandate requiring travelers to wear a mask.

FDA finds multiple ‘quality issues’ at Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine plant in Baltimore

The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”

DHS: 626 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 3 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 626 Wednesday, April 21, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 592,262.

‘Stranded:’ Honest conversation with WI students about mental health

With so much focus on GPA, attendance, class fails, and test scores, students say those metrics can’t measure their biggest issue during pandemic learning - mental health.

COVID-19 vaccine demand down in Milwaukee County, officials say

Milwaukee city and county leaders continued Tuesday, April 20 to urge residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine as fewer people are seeking out the shots.

DHS: 805 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 8 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 805 Tuesday, April 20, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 591,636.

WI DHS gets $175M+ to support COVID-19 testing in schools

Wisconsin DHS announced the state has received more than $175 million in federal funding to develop a program to support school-based COVID-19 testing in schools.

Nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless, survey says

A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Contractor pleads guilty to fraud, theft over $40M contract to supply VA, FEMA with N95 masks he didn’t have

A Virginia contractor in February pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements, wire fraud and theft of government funds after he received millions of dollars from federal agencies to provide N95 masks he did not have during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.