Children's Wisconsin staff gets 1st wave of COVID vaccine
Health care professionals say it will help them keep children safe -- especially since children are not able to receive the vaccine themselves.
Health care professionals say it will help them keep children safe -- especially since children are not able to receive the vaccine themselves.
Top Congressional leaders agree on COVID-19 relief deal, next is a vote
The country's top lawmakers agreed to a COVID-19 relief deal late Saturday night, clearing the way for a vote to seal the relief package on Sunday.
The country's top lawmakers agreed to a COVID-19 relief deal late Saturday night, clearing the way for a vote to seal the relief package on Sunday.
AP: Wisconsin spent $99M on medical gear early in pandemic
The state's single biggest expenditure came April 7, when it paid $30 million for 1,500 ventilators, or about $20,000 each.
The state's single biggest expenditure came April 7, when it paid $30 million for 1,500 ventilators, or about $20,000 each.
Apple quietly closes retail stores in California as coronavirus cases surge
With less than a week until Christmas, Cupertino-based Apple quietly closed all of their retail stores in California as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.
With less than a week until Christmas, Cupertino-based Apple quietly closed all of their retail stores in California as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.
Congress nears deal on almost $1 trillion COVID-19 relief package
An arcane battle over emergency Federal Reserve powers is frustrating efforts to lock down an agreement on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
An arcane battle over emergency Federal Reserve powers is frustrating efforts to lock down an agreement on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
CDC confirms COVID-19 vaccine allergic reactions, issues new guidance
The CDC said Saturday that it learned of severe allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine, and now recommends if a person has ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine," then they "should not get that specific vaccine."
The CDC said Saturday that it learned of severe allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine, and now recommends if a person has ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine," then they "should not get that specific vaccine."
States spent $7B+ competing for early coronavirus supplies
The pressure to obtain protective supplies led some states to unusual sources and suppliers, too.
The pressure to obtain protective supplies led some states to unusual sources and suppliers, too.
Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 3,675; deaths up 84
To date, the Wisconsin DHS has confirmed more than 455,000 cases and more than 4,300 deaths related to the coronavirus.
To date, the Wisconsin DHS has confirmed more than 455,000 cases and more than 4,300 deaths related to the coronavirus.
Army general apologizes for "miscommunication" over COVID-19 vaccine shipments
The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.
The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.
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.
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.
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.
Supermarket buys nearly $200,000 in restaurant gift cards, hands them out to employees
A supermarket chain is doing its part to help out restaurants amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
A supermarket chain is doing its part to help out restaurants amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
House, Senate pass bill to avert shutdown as COVID-19 relief negotiations continue
Congress approved a two-day stopgap spending measure Friday night to avert a partial government shutdown, sending bill to president Donald Trump.
Congress approved a two-day stopgap spending measure Friday night to avert a partial government shutdown, sending bill to president Donald Trump.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.