As COVID-19 deaths surge, Los Angeles County lifts limit on number of cremations
As the COVID-19 death rate in Los Angeles County continues to climb, county officials have issued an emergency order lifting environmental limits on the number of cremations that can be performed every month.
As the COVID-19 death rate in Los Angeles County continues to climb, county officials have issued an emergency order lifting environmental limits on the number of cremations that can be performed every month.
Nearly two-thirds of US states see rising COVID-19 death toll amid winter surge
Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a new, highly contagious variant is taking hold.
Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a new, highly contagious variant is taking hold.
Milwaukee virtually honors legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
With large gatherings not possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were plenty of virtual events to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
With large gatherings not possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were plenty of virtual events to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
DHS: 1,083 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 19 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,083 Monday, Jan. 18, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,083 Monday, Jan. 18, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
Mayor Barrett talks about COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Mayor Barrett talks about COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Mayor Barrett talks about COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Still no second stimulus check? Here's how to get your money
Some who are still waiting for the money to arrive will need to file a tax return in order to receive the money.
Some who are still waiting for the money to arrive will need to file a tax return in order to receive the money.
Wisconsin DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm joining Biden administration
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm has been nominated to be deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm has been nominated to be deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Hundreds of children being admitted to Arizona hospitals for COVID-19
Children are being hospitalized for COVID-19 at record numbers in Arizona, according to a Banner Health spokesperson on Jan. 17. She backs up her claim with data that looked at trending numbers for several months in 2020.
Children are being hospitalized for COVID-19 at record numbers in Arizona, according to a Banner Health spokesperson on Jan. 17. She backs up her claim with data that looked at trending numbers for several months in 2020.
MPS students reflect on COVID challenges during virtual MLK event
The coronavirus pandemic didn't stop Milwaukee Public Schools from honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy. This year though, the event was virtual.
The coronavirus pandemic didn't stop Milwaukee Public Schools from honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy. This year though, the event was virtual.
DHS: 1,606 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 1 new death
State health officials reported 1,606 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday and one new death.
State health officials reported 1,606 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday and one new death.
New COVID-19 strains shows possible 'resistance' to antibody, but not vaccines
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
Coronavirus vaccinations begin for veterans at Milwaukee VA
VA Spokesman Gary Kunich said folks have been eager for the vaccination clinic after dealing with this deadly pandemic for months.
VA Spokesman Gary Kunich said folks have been eager for the vaccination clinic after dealing with this deadly pandemic for months.
COVID-19 death rate in Wisconsin nursing homes higher than ever, AARP says
According to AARP, the death rate in Wisconsin nursing homes is nine times higher than it was as of October.
According to AARP, the death rate in Wisconsin nursing homes is nine times higher than it was as of October.
Coronavirus vaccinations begin for veterans at Milwaukee VA
VA Spokesman Gary Kunich said folks have been eager for the vaccination clinic after dealing with this deadly pandemic for months.
VA Spokesman Gary Kunich said folks have been eager for the vaccination clinic after dealing with this deadly pandemic for months.
COVID-19 death rate in WI nursing homes higher than ever, AARP says
According to AARP, the death rate in Wisconsin nursing homes is nine times higher than it was as of October.
According to AARP, the death rate in Wisconsin nursing homes is nine times higher than it was as of October.
First confirmed case of U.K. coronavirus variant found in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7. It is the same variant that was discovered in the United Kingdom.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7. It is the same variant that was discovered in the United Kingdom.
Trader Joe's, Instacart to offer employees incentives to get COVID-19 vaccines
The move comes as grocery workers and other essential employees prepare to be next in line for Moderna and Pfizer's COVID-19 shots.
The move comes as grocery workers and other essential employees prepare to be next in line for Moderna and Pfizer's COVID-19 shots.
Wisconsin DHS: Record 128 new COVID-19 deaths; cases up 1,937
Previously, the most deaths reported by the DHS on a single day was 120 on Dec. 22.
Previously, the most deaths reported by the DHS on a single day was 120 on Dec. 22.
Ice cream from China contaminated with coronavirus: report
Officials believe the coronavirus was able to survive in the ice cream due to the cold temperature and was likely transferred from a person who had the disease.
Officials believe the coronavirus was able to survive in the ice cream due to the cold temperature and was likely transferred from a person who had the disease.
Company selling body bags sees demand spike amid COVID-19 surge
A company has increased production of its most popular item: the disaster pouch, known by many as body bags.
A company has increased production of its most popular item: the disaster pouch, known by many as body bags.