UW Health lab performs nearly 200,000 COVID-19 tests
UW Health’s lab announced on Friday, Feb. 26 that it performed its first COVID-19 test at University Hospital on March 19, 2020. Almost a year later, they have run nearly 200,000 COVID-19 tests.
UW Health’s lab announced on Friday, Feb. 26 that it performed its first COVID-19 test at University Hospital on March 19, 2020. Almost a year later, they have run nearly 200,000 COVID-19 tests.
Vaccine 'passports' may open society, but inequity looms
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
Health officials tour American Family Field, review COVID-19 safety plan
Milwaukee health officials on Friday, Feb. 26 did a walkthrough at American Family Field to get a look at the COVID-19 safety measures in place.
Milwaukee health officials on Friday, Feb. 26 did a walkthrough at American Family Field to get a look at the COVID-19 safety measures in place.
Health departments feel the high demand for COVID-19 vaccine
As Wisconsin prepares to open up vaccine eligibility, thousands are on waiting lists at local health departments.
As Wisconsin prepares to open up vaccine eligibility, thousands are on waiting lists at local health departments.
Health departments feel the high demand for COVID-19 vaccine
As Wisconsin prepares to open up vaccine eligibility, thousands are on waiting lists at local health departments.
As Wisconsin prepares to open up vaccine eligibility, thousands are on waiting lists at local health departments.
Milwaukee faces steep vaccine demand with educators soon eligible
Teachers are on-deck for the coronavirus vaccine, but they could be waiting there for a few weeks.
Teachers are on-deck for the coronavirus vaccine, but they could be waiting there for a few weeks.
Milwaukee faces steep vaccine demand with educators soon eligible
The City of Milwaukee said teachers who live or work within city limits will be able to sign up for an appointment at the Wisconsin Center on Monday.
The City of Milwaukee said teachers who live or work within city limits will be able to sign up for an appointment at the Wisconsin Center on Monday.
‘You’re not alone’: 2 women in 30s who lost husbands to COVID-19 start Facebook support group
Kristina Scorpo and Pamela Addison were complete strangers, but formed a bond under heartbreaking circumstances: They both lost their husbands to the coronavirus in 2020.
Kristina Scorpo and Pamela Addison were complete strangers, but formed a bond under heartbreaking circumstances: They both lost their husbands to the coronavirus in 2020.
Moderna to reap $18.4B off COVID-19 vaccines in 2021
Massachusetts-based biotech company Moderna on Thursday announced it expects $18.4 billion in product sales in 2021 for its COVID-19 vaccine.
Massachusetts-based biotech company Moderna on Thursday announced it expects $18.4 billion in product sales in 2021 for its COVID-19 vaccine.
California, New York coronavirus variants: Researchers tracking spread of new strains
Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.
Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.
UW Health offers tips on overcoming the stress of the pandemic
Psychologists say the stress of the pandemic is wreaking havoc on our mental well-being.
Psychologists say the stress of the pandemic is wreaking havoc on our mental well-being.
New Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program unveiled
Gov. Evers announced more than $322 million in funding to help support Wisconsinites who have experienced income loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Evers announced more than $322 million in funding to help support Wisconsinites who have experienced income loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
DHS: 840 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 52 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 840 Thursday, Feb. 25, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, for a total of 562,151.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 840 Thursday, Feb. 25, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, for a total of 562,151.
Wisconsin DHS: Teachers, people 65+ among priority vaccine group
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Thursday, Feb. 25 announced that new groups will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 1.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Thursday, Feb. 25 announced that new groups will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 1.
What teachers in Wisconsin need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine administration at this time
Here's what teachers in Wisconsin need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine administration at this time.
Here's what teachers in Wisconsin need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine administration at this time.
Health Dept. adjusts COVID-19 testing hours at American Family Field
The Milwaukee Health Department announced on Thursday, Feb. 25 it will adjust the schedule for COVID-19 testing at American Family Field.
The Milwaukee Health Department announced on Thursday, Feb. 25 it will adjust the schedule for COVID-19 testing at American Family Field.
Report: Outdoor activities soared during pandemic
A new report Thursday from the Wisconsin Policy Forum attempts to quantify just how much more state residents were getting out of the house.
A new report Thursday from the Wisconsin Policy Forum attempts to quantify just how much more state residents were getting out of the house.
'Wild West:' Seniors struggle to find vaccine as teachers become eligible
On March 1, Wisconsin teachers will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but what does that mean for the thousands of seniors still waiting for their shot?
On March 1, Wisconsin teachers will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but what does that mean for the thousands of seniors still waiting for their shot?
Moderna begins clinical trials for booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine to combat South Africa variant
Moderna says it has sent its new COVID-19 vaccine candidate designed specifically to combat the highly transmissible South Africa coronavirus variant to the National Institutes of Health for a Phase 1 clinical trial.
Moderna says it has sent its new COVID-19 vaccine candidate designed specifically to combat the highly transmissible South Africa coronavirus variant to the National Institutes of Health for a Phase 1 clinical trial.
Fauci: In country as ‘rich and sophisticated’ as US, 500,000 shouldn’t have died of COVID-19
In a recent interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci — the nation’s leading infectious disease expert — called the COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. “stunning in its magnitude” and said it should not have happened in such a “rich and sophisticated” country.
In a recent interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci — the nation’s leading infectious disease expert — called the COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. “stunning in its magnitude” and said it should not have happened in such a “rich and sophisticated” country.