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.

Dogs sniffed out COVID-19 more accurately than some lab tests, study says

Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.

Wisconsin tourism surges in 2021, not fully recovered from pandemic

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released its 2021 economic impact data which shows tourism generated $20.9 billion in total economic impact for the state.

US has wasted more than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: report

The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Businesses' COVID records can be released

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the public has a right to see government records related to the tracking COVID-19 outbreaks at businesses.

FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.

Newburg Fire Department fundraiser, COVID, finances impact turnout
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The Newburg Fire Department hosted a big party Sunday afternoon, an event that's been around for decades and keeps the station operating.

Milwaukee COVID cases dip, positivity rises

The Milwaukee Health Department on June 3 reported that the COVID-19 disease burden has shown slight improvement – but positivity has worsened.

1st COVID-19 vaccine dose possible for kids under 5 as soon as June 21, White House says

The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.