US intelligence agencies ordered to report what they know about UFOs thanks to latest COVID-19 relief law

When Donald Trump signed the second coronavirus stimulus bill into law in December last year, he set off a countdown requiring U.S. intelligence agencies to report what they know about UFOs and whether or not they pose a threat.

$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic

During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.

Biden unveils $1.9T COVID plan, including $1,400 checks

President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic.

Wisconsin DHS adds features to COVID-19 vaccine data web page

The DHS has added two new tools to its reporting of COVID-19 vaccine data online, including county-by-county breakdowns.

COVID-19 cases in children rise, parallel trends seen among adults, CDC report says

A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.

Dr. Pothof explains the new coronavirus variant found in Wisconsin
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We've learned a new variant of the coronavirus, which is spread more easily, has popped up in Wisconsin. UW Health's Chief Quality Officer Dr. Jeff Pothof explains more.

Kemp proposes school supplement money for teachers, employees

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and state education officials announced plans to send every Georgia school district one-time $1000 supplements per teacher and school staff member during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oxygen shortage forces mass COVID patient transfer in Amazon rainforest

Doctors in Manaus, Brazil, a city of 2 million, are choosing which patients to treat and at least one of the city’s cemeteries asks mourners to line up to enter and bury their dead.

Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 2,712; deaths up 42

As for the coronavirus vaccine, state health officials announced Thursday, Jan. 14, that 195,152 doses have been administered.

Trump's Mar-a-Lago warned over COVID mask violations after NYE bash

Mar-a-Lago's manager received a letter stating future coronavirus mask violations could result in fines up to $15,000 per violation.

GOP panel grills Evers administration over vaccine pace

State health officials project the general public won't receive the coronavirus vaccine until summer in Wisconsin.

Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests

Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.

NY Rep. Adriano Espaillat has coronavirus

Manhattan Congressman Adriano Espaillat has tested positive for the coronavirus, he announced on Thursday.

Biotech companies working on a COVID-19 vaccine for cats

Two biotech companies say they have received regulatory approval to begin veterinary trials for a COVID-19 vaccine for cats.

US records deadly new milestone: More than 4,300 COVID-19 deaths in 1 day

While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.