Cayman Islands jails Georgia college student in coronavirus case

A U.S. college student and her boyfriend have been sentenced to four months in prison in the Cayman Islands for violating strict COVID-19 measures following a recent ruling that will be appealed, their attorney said Thursday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gets COVID-19 vaccine

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was vaccinated against the coronavirus on live television Saturday, becoming the first Israeli and one of the world’s leaders to be inoculated.

Visit by COVID-infected official closes Washington Monument

The Trump administration closed the Washington Monument over exposure concerns from a recent visit by Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, who tested positive for the coronavirus.

Extra doses found in Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine vials approved for use by FDA

Pharmacists in the U.S. are finding extra doses of Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine in the distributed vials, potentially expanding the country’s short supply.

Are coronavirus vaccines safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women were excluded from clinical trials, so there is no indication one way or another what the impact could be.

10-year-old dog adopted after spending 1,134 days in shelter

Capone the 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix had difficulty finding a forever home and spent over 1,000 days in a Pittsburgh animal shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family.

Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 3,235; deaths up 60

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reported 3,235 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases bringing the total number of cases to date to 451,676.

Coronavirus cases, positivity down in Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Health Department has moved the city from "yellow" to "green" in its COVID-19 cases gating criteria.

Coca-Cola laying off 2,200 workers as it pares brands

The Coca-Cola Co. said Thursday it’s laying off 2,200 workers, or 17% of its global workforce, as part of a larger restructuring aimed at paring down its business units and brands.

Person caught COVID-19 after 5 minutes in restaurant 20 feet from infected patron, researchers say

It took only five minutes for one South Korean restaurant patron to become infected with the novel coronavirus from another person at the restaurant sitting more than 20 feet away, researchers say.

DHS: New outpatient infusion clinic opening for COVID-19 patients

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced the Alternate Care Facility in West Allis will be opening an outpatient Bamlanivimab infusion clinic.

Joe Biden praises President Trump for ‘getting the vaccine moving’

In a television appearance Thursday night, Democrat Joe Biden praised President Trump for "getting the vaccine moving" as the treatment for fighting the coronavirus began to make its way across the U.S.

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine could hit Wisconsin before year's end

An FDA advisory committee recommended Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use -- following a similar pattern to Pfizer's vaccine approval.

SCOWIS questions legality of COVID-19 capacity limits order

SCOWIS justices wrestled with how the order could be legal given it's May ruling that overturned Governor Evers' “Safer at Home” order, which closed some businesses as part of the state's initial response to COVID-19.

San Francisco puts in place mandatory 10-day quarantine for those coming from outside Bay Area

The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt. 

COVID-19 vaccines: When can children get vaccinated?

COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.