New COVID-19 vaccine option Novavax hopes to win over FDA, Americans
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
People with food allergies may be less likely to catch COVID-19, study finds
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity show improvement
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, May 27 reported that COVID-19 positivity and disease burden have shown slight improvement.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, May 27 reported that COVID-19 positivity and disease burden have shown slight improvement.
Wisconsin DHS answers questions about COVID-19 in the state
Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Wisconsin's Chief Medical Officer, answers questions about COVID-19 in the state.
Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Wisconsin's Chief Medical Officer, answers questions about COVID-19 in the state.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Health officials offer status update
Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Wisconsin's Chief Medical Officer, answered questions on Thursday, May 26 about COVID-19 in the state.
Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Wisconsin's Chief Medical Officer, answered questions on Thursday, May 26 about COVID-19 in the state.
Milwaukee County updated COVID dashboard; offers race, ethnicity data
Milwaukee County leaders announced updates to the county's COVID-19 dashboard, the first dashboard in the country to display COVID-19 data broken down by race & ethnicity.
Milwaukee County leaders announced updates to the county's COVID-19 dashboard, the first dashboard in the country to display COVID-19 data broken down by race & ethnicity.
Vaccines don't always protect infected from 'long Covid,' new research shows
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Milwaukee County Zoo COVID policy update: Masks required indoors
The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Monday, May 23 a chance in its mask policy.
The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Monday, May 23 a chance in its mask policy.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5: Pfizer says 3 small doses offer strong protection
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Red Power Ranger among 18 arrested in Texas PPP fraud case
An actor from North Texas best known for his role as the Red Power Ranger in the iconic 1990s TV show was among 18 people indicted Thursday in a federal Paycheck Protection Program fraud case.
An actor from North Texas best known for his role as the Red Power Ranger in the iconic 1990s TV show was among 18 people indicted Thursday in a federal Paycheck Protection Program fraud case.
Milwaukee mask advisory; county COVID community spread 'high'
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, May 20 issued a city mask advisory in accordance with the CDC's recommendations.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, May 20 issued a city mask advisory in accordance with the CDC's recommendations.
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson talks about city's mask advisory
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson speaks with the media about the new mask advisory for the city. It was put in place after the county moved into the CDC?s "high" level of COVID-19 community spread on Thursday.
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson speaks with the media about the new mask advisory for the city. It was put in place after the county moved into the CDC?s "high" level of COVID-19 community spread on Thursday.
Most 'long COVID' patients were not initially hospitalized with the infection, study finds
About a third of long COVID-19 patients didn't have any pre-existing conditions.
About a third of long COVID-19 patients didn't have any pre-existing conditions.
A third of US should be considering masks amid rise in COVID-19 cases, officials say
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
COVID treatment will soon cost you
At the start of the pandemic, policymakers enacted changes to increase access to COVID treatments and help health care systems better deal with the crisis. But as the virus moves out of the pandemic phase, those programs are being eliminated.
At the start of the pandemic, policymakers enacted changes to increase access to COVID treatments and help health care systems better deal with the crisis. But as the virus moves out of the pandemic phase, those programs are being eliminated.
Mask mandates could return as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are putting more of the country under guidelines issued by the CDC.
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are putting more of the country under guidelines issued by the CDC.
US COVID-19 deaths top 1 million, Johns Hopkins data shows
In less than two and a half years, the number of dead is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 336 days.
In less than two and a half years, the number of dead is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 336 days.
Vaccines could have prevented at least 318K COVID-19 deaths in the US, study says
Of the 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19, hundreds of thousands of those deaths could have been averted by vaccines, researchers say.
Of the 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19, hundreds of thousands of those deaths could have been averted by vaccines, researchers say.
Milwaukee County COVID positivity soars: 'No signs of slowing'
Milwaukee County's Chief Health Policy Advisor has a stark warning for anyone who thought COVID-19 was going away for good.
Milwaukee County's Chief Health Policy Advisor has a stark warning for anyone who thought COVID-19 was going away for good.