CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
No more pandemic-era free lunches at most US schools this year
The pandemic-era meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — are ending. Here’s what you need to know heading into the school year.
The pandemic-era meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — are ending. Here’s what you need to know heading into the school year.
Milwaukee Health Department administering Novavax COVID vaccine
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 9 the Milwaukee Health Department will have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available at all three COVID-19 clinics.
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 9 the Milwaukee Health Department will have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available at all three COVID-19 clinics.
North Texas mom goes home after 370 days in the hospital with COVID-19
Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.
Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.
China resort city goes into COVID-19 lockdown stranding thousands
There were 229 confirmed cases on Friday and an additional 129 on Saturday.
There were 229 confirmed cases on Friday and an additional 129 on Saturday.
Updated COVID omicron booster vaccine by fall
An updated COVID-19 shot could be available as early as September. The modified vaccine would be geared toward the omicron variant, so BA.4 and BA.5, the dominant omicron subvariants now. Health experts say it could be available just in time for the school year.
An updated COVID-19 shot could be available as early as September. The modified vaccine would be geared toward the omicron variant, so BA.4 and BA.5, the dominant omicron subvariants now. Health experts say it could be available just in time for the school year.
Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity worsen for 6th consecutive week
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported that the COVID-19 case burden has positivity have both worsened for a sixth consecutive week.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported that the COVID-19 case burden has positivity have both worsened for a sixth consecutive week.
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
MPS mask rules; school board votes to follow CDC metric
The Milwaukee Public Schools board voted to switch to the CDC's COVID-19 Community Levels metric system when it comes to mask guidance.
The Milwaukee Public Schools board voted to switch to the CDC's COVID-19 Community Levels metric system when it comes to mask guidance.
COVID infections impact TSA, American and Southwest Airlines at LAX: report
COVID surge among Los Angeles International Airport staff includes cases where patients have since recovered from virus.
COVID surge among Los Angeles International Airport staff includes cases where patients have since recovered from virus.
Biden likely has highly contagious BA.5 strain of COVID-19, doctor says
The BA.5 COVID-19 strain is an offshoot of the omicron strain and is spreading rapidly right now through the United States.
The BA.5 COVID-19 strain is an offshoot of the omicron strain and is spreading rapidly right now through the United States.
Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity 'extreme' for 10 straight weeks
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported that the COVID-19 case burden has positivity have both worsened for a fifth consecutive week.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported that the COVID-19 case burden has positivity have both worsened for a fifth consecutive week.
West Allis Midas manager gifts woman new car
He could have walked by, he could have taken her money. Instead, the game-changing break a West Allis man gave a woman who really needed help.
He could have walked by, he could have taken her money. Instead, the game-changing break a West Allis man gave a woman who really needed help.
Wisconsin employment almost back to pre-pandemic level: report
A new report on Wisconsin employment shows the state is just about where it was before the coronavirus pandemic hit, but that the recovery has been uneven.
A new report on Wisconsin employment shows the state is just about where it was before the coronavirus pandemic hit, but that the recovery has been uneven.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Community COVID vigil in Milwaukee offers hope, chance to reflect
Milwaukee's first ever city-wide COVID-19 vigil gave some people a sense of hope. It was held at Washington Park by the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition.
Milwaukee's first ever city-wide COVID-19 vigil gave some people a sense of hope. It was held at Washington Park by the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition.
Milwaukee mask advisory: 'BA.5 variant spreading quickly'
Milwaukee County moved into the CDC’s “high” level of COVID-19 community spread on July 14.
Milwaukee County moved into the CDC’s “high” level of COVID-19 community spread on July 14.
COVID Variant Myths: Debunking misconceptions about new coronavirus variants such as "BA.5" or "Ninja"
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
Arizona is most guilty of COVID-19 'panic buying,' study says
Researchers are revealing the top states guilty of COVID-19 “panic buying," and Arizona sits at the top of the list. We have how other states rank on the list, too!
Researchers are revealing the top states guilty of COVID-19 “panic buying," and Arizona sits at the top of the list. We have how other states rank on the list, too!