COVID vaccine boosters; Pfizer, Moderna approval pending
The FDA authorized Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine booster shots on Aug. 31, putting final approval in the hands of the CDC.
The FDA authorized Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine booster shots on Aug. 31, putting final approval in the hands of the CDC.
COVID self-tests: Wisconsin households eligible to order free package
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched an online program for Wisconsinites to get free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests delivered directly to them.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched an online program for Wisconsinites to get free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests delivered directly to them.
White House encouraging COVID-19 boosters, flu shot for fall
The federal government is emphasizing that anyone who wants a COVID-19 booster can get one for free.
The federal government is emphasizing that anyone who wants a COVID-19 booster can get one for free.
Federal free at-home COVID test program ending, how to get more for free
The federal government's program providing free at-home COVID testing kits will end, at least temporarily, Sept. 2. However, that doesn't mean you can't still get free tests.
The federal government's program providing free at-home COVID testing kits will end, at least temporarily, Sept. 2. However, that doesn't mean you can't still get free tests.
FDA approves tweaked ‘combo shot’ COVID booster to target variants
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
At-home COVID testing kits; changes on the horizon
There are changes on the horizon on how you will get your hands on an at-home COVID-19 test.
There are changes on the horizon on how you will get your hands on an at-home COVID-19 test.
At-home COVID testing kits; changes on the horizon
There are changes on the horizon on how you will get your hands on an at-home COVID-19 test.
There are changes on the horizon on how you will get your hands on an at-home COVID-19 test.
President Biden student loan forgiveness plan cost
President Biden's student loan forgiveness announcement is being welcomed by many who say it will help Americans struggling with debt, but one economist says the plan may not give the country the "most bang for our buck."
President Biden's student loan forgiveness announcement is being welcomed by many who say it will help Americans struggling with debt, but one economist says the plan may not give the country the "most bang for our buck."
Aaron Rodgers explains calculated 'immunized' remark that fueled COVID controversy
Aaron Rodgers appeared on a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience" and said he knew he was going to get the question about the COVID vaccine at last year’s training camp and thought about how he was going to answer.
Aaron Rodgers appeared on a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience" and said he knew he was going to get the question about the COVID vaccine at last year’s training camp and thought about how he was going to answer.
US government’s COVID-19 website to suspend free at-home tests
The U.S. is averaging nearly 89,000 new COVID cases, 5,300 new hospitalizations and 392 deaths daily.
The U.S. is averaging nearly 89,000 new COVID cases, 5,300 new hospitalizations and 392 deaths daily.
Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech claiming companies violated patents with COVID vaccine
Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.
Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.
Trump administration pushed discredited COVID-19 treatment at FDA, House panel says
A special House panel looking into the government's coronavirus response says the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing the drug hydroxychloroquine that had been discredited as a COVID-19 treatment.
A special House panel looking into the government's coronavirus response says the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing the drug hydroxychloroquine that had been discredited as a COVID-19 treatment.
Pfizer COVID shots appear 73% effective in children under 5
Only about 6% of youngsters ages 6 months through 4 years had gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Only about 6% of youngsters ages 6 months through 4 years had gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive again for COVID-19 in 'rebound' case
Jill Biden first tested positive for the virus on Aug. 15, when she and her husband were vacationing in Kiawah Island, S.C.
Jill Biden first tested positive for the virus on Aug. 15, when she and her husband were vacationing in Kiawah Island, S.C.
Menomonee Falls woman turns 105
There was a very special celebration in Menomonee Falls Tuesday for Sarafina Peterson, who turned 105 years old!
There was a very special celebration in Menomonee Falls Tuesday for Sarafina Peterson, who turned 105 years old!
MPS: Masks optional week of Aug. 19-25, CDC updates community level
Milwaukee Public Schools is shifting to a mask optional policy for all schools and sites for the week of August 19-25. This includes all district activities.
Milwaukee Public Schools is shifting to a mask optional policy for all schools and sites for the week of August 19-25. This includes all district activities.
COVID vaccine clinic for kids at Jewish Community Pantry
Families can learn about COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 6 months, get vaccinated for free, and even pick up free diapers and other supplies at Giving the Basics on Thursday at the Jewish Community Pantry.
Families can learn about COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 6 months, get vaccinated for free, and even pick up free diapers and other supplies at Giving the Basics on Thursday at the Jewish Community Pantry.
CDC orders changes after confusing COVID-19 pandemic response
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
Most people infected with COVID-19 Omicron variant didn’t know it, study says
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild' symptoms
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while vacationing in South Carolina, the White House said Tuesday. It comes weeks after the president's recovery.
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while vacationing in South Carolina, the White House said Tuesday. It comes weeks after the president's recovery.