Wauwatosa Health Department begins testing Wisconsin Vaccine Registry
The Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry is an effort to streamline the vaccination process -- giving people a place to sign up for an appointment for their shot.
The Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry is an effort to streamline the vaccination process -- giving people a place to sign up for an appointment for their shot.
Brothers bust out celebratory 'worm' after being surprised with trip to Disney World
A pair of brothers from Avoca, Pennsylvania, excitedly showed some impressive dance moves after they were surprised with a trip to Disney World.
A pair of brothers from Avoca, Pennsylvania, excitedly showed some impressive dance moves after they were surprised with a trip to Disney World.
Just 36% have submitted FAFSA; Wisconsin ranks 34th in the nation
Just 36% of high school seniors have submitted their FAFSA -- the Free Application for Financial Student Aid. Wisconsin ranks 34th nationwide according to the National College Attainment Network.
Just 36% of high school seniors have submitted their FAFSA -- the Free Application for Financial Student Aid. Wisconsin ranks 34th nationwide according to the National College Attainment Network.
Routine vaccinations down in older adults, health experts say
Lines and waitlists have formed for the coveted COVID-19 vaccine, but health experts say, unfortunately, the same can't be said for routine vaccinations.
Lines and waitlists have formed for the coveted COVID-19 vaccine, but health experts say, unfortunately, the same can't be said for routine vaccinations.
Study finds about a third of people with ‘mild’ COVID-19 still have symptoms months later
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
With COVID-19 vaccination pace set to take off, Biden team well on path to hit 100M goal
One month into Joe Biden's presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.
One month into Joe Biden's presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.
Dr. Fauci: It's 'possible' Americans may still be wearing face masks in 2022
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."
DHS: 403 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; no new deaths
State health officials reported 403 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday, Feb. 21. No new deaths were reported.
State health officials reported 403 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday, Feb. 21. No new deaths were reported.
Milwaukee COVID-19 vaccine clinic draws people from Chicago, Madison
A local pharmacy is using a new strategy to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19. Saturday alone, more than 750 people received shots.
A local pharmacy is using a new strategy to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19. Saturday alone, more than 750 people received shots.
Milwaukee COVID-19 vaccine clinic draws people from Chicago, Madison
A local pharmacy is using a new strategy to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19. Saturday alone, more than 750 people received shots.
A local pharmacy is using a new strategy to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19. Saturday alone, more than 750 people received shots.
Skateboarding world champion charged for hosting superspreader event
A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.
A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.
Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 676, deaths up 17
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 559,000 COVID-19 cases and 6,200 deaths to date.
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 559,000 COVID-19 cases and 6,200 deaths to date.
Johns Hopkins doctor predicts Americans could have COVID-19 herd immunity by April
A Johns Hopkins doctor and health policy expert is making headlines after predicting we’ll have herd immunity from COVID as soon as April.
A Johns Hopkins doctor and health policy expert is making headlines after predicting we’ll have herd immunity from COVID as soon as April.
Six Flags planning to reopen all parks in 2021, hire thousands of seasonal workers
On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.
On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.
Carnival CEO predicts 'most, if not all' of cruise fleet will return to seas this year
2 Carnival-owned cruise lines set to resume operations next month
2 Carnival-owned cruise lines set to resume operations next month
Read the text: House Democrats publish full $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill — including $1,400 checks
On Friday, House Democrats published the full 591-page bill detailing their $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus proposal, which includes $1,400 checks for individuals making $75,000 a year or less as well as an increase to the federal minimum wage.
On Friday, House Democrats published the full 591-page bill detailing their $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus proposal, which includes $1,400 checks for individuals making $75,000 a year or less as well as an increase to the federal minimum wage.
UW System Pres. pushes for in-person learning, while UW cases rise
As the president of the UW System announced he wants more students taught in person, a warning was sent out at UW-Madison about a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.
As the president of the UW System announced he wants more students taught in person, a warning was sent out at UW-Madison about a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.
For COVID-19 'long haulers,' recovery questions remain
For those who have contracted COVID-19, the effects can differ. Some recover slower than others, and some are still coping with the lingering effects for months. They're called ''long haulers.''
For those who have contracted COVID-19, the effects can differ. Some recover slower than others, and some are still coping with the lingering effects for months. They're called ''long haulers.''
Pregnant women not part of Wisconsin's priority vaccine groups
Pregnant women in Wisconsin can only receive the vaccine if they are already part of another eligible group, such as health care workers.
Pregnant women in Wisconsin can only receive the vaccine if they are already part of another eligible group, such as health care workers.
Japan’s government says it has identified new, more contagious coronavirus variant
Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.
Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.