COVID-19 endemic stage could be two years away

The coronavirus pandemic could last for nearly two more years before becoming an endemic according to new Yale research.

Pharmacists can prescribe COVID treatment drug Paxlovid, FDA says

The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19.

North Korea suggests balloons flown from South brought COVID-19

Activists for years have flown balloons across the border to distribute propaganda leaflets critical of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall

Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.

Evers gas price gouging executive order
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Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order declaring that an abnormal economic disruption exists in Wisconsin due to a disruption of energy supplies, which then allows him to trigger a state ban on price gouging of gasoline and diesel.

Child COVID vaccines, Wisconsin DHS discusses

Officials with the Wisconsin DHS on Tuesday, June 21 fielded questions regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for children 6 months through 5 years old.

Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity improve

The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, June 17 reported that the COVID-19 case burden has positivity have both improved in the past week.

Local pharmacy prepares for COVID-19 vaccines under 5

On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration gave authorization for both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for children younger than 5 years old.

COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes 1st shots for kids under 5; CDC review next

The CDC recommends how to use vaccines and its vaccine advisers are set to discuss the shots for the youngest kids Friday and vote on Saturday.

WHO creating vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop monkeypox amid inequity fears

The World Health Organization is creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa.

Milwaukee PrideFest, Polish Fest kick off festival season after COVID
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Milwaukee is sometimes called the city of festivals, but COVID-19 canceled many over the last two years. In 2022, most are returning, and VISIT Milwaukee officials say we're getting back to normal.

Milwaukee COVID case burden, positivity worsen

The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, June 10 reported that the COVID-19 case burden has positivity have both worsened.

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.

Wisconsin gas prices $5+, electric, hybrid vehicle interest grows
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With prices for regular gas topping $5 per gallon in the Milwaukee area, some are looking for ways to cut down or not use gas at all.