COVID-19 vaccine prospects near; distribution plans ramp up

If approved, hundreds of millions of doses will already be available. State and local leaders must now determine who will be eligible to receive the first doses.

COVID-19 trends prompt changes to Milwaukee public health order

Under the new order, bars and restaurants will face changes -- as will school and club team sports -- effective Dec. 3.

Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 3,777; deaths up 82

There are currently eight COVID-19 patients at the alternate care facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park -- one more than the previous day.

Arizona coronavirus patient, 23, goes viral after detailing illness

As of Nov. 29, the man was hospitalized due to COVID-19; he was exposed to the virus after spending time with someone who went to a wedding, though he didn’t know they had “until it was too late.” 

Wisconsin DWD launches extended unemployment benefits program

The application process will be available to those who have exhausted their regular unemployment insurance benefits and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Benefits.

Illinois reports highest single-day death toll from coronavirus

Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.

'A dogfight every day' for coffee shops as COVID changes habits

With so many of us working from home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, or just not leaving the house all that much anymore, America's coffee shops are suffering, including in Milwaukee, with the downtown sector hit especially hard.

Homeless shelters balance COVID concerns amid frigid temperatures

The president of the Milwaukee Rescue Mission said in addition to temperature checks, mask-wearing and increased cleaning, they've been forced to spread guests out.

CDC to shorten COVID-19 quarantine to 10 days, 7 with negative test result

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to shorten the recommended length of quarantine after exposure to someone who is positive for COVID-19, as the virus rages across the nation.

Michigan husband and wife, married for nearly 50 years, die of coronavirus just seconds apart

A Michigan couple married for nearly 50 years died within seconds of one another. "The time on both of their death certificates is 4:23 p.m., because (the difference) was too close to call," their daughter said. "It's like they met right after they died and went up to heaven together."

The US added 4M COVID-19 cases in November, more than most countries reported all year

The United States recorded a staggering 4 million new COVID-19 cases in the month of November alone, eclipsing the total number of cases reported in most other countries since the global pandemic began.

1st coronavirus vaccines to go to health care workers, nursing homes, US scientific panel votes

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices convened a virtual meeting Tuesday to vote on a proposal that would give priority to health care workers and patients in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.

New safer-at-home order takes effect starting Monday in LA County

Los Angeles County health officials are issuing another safer-at-home order as the county continues to see a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Officials urge COVID-19 testing as Wisconsin awaits vaccine

The call for testing comes as Wisconsin sits less than 10,000 COVID-19 cases from hitting another alarming milestone.

Medical College joins research effort on new COVID-19 treatments

The Medical College of Wisconsin is now involved in a clinical trial to study the most effective treatments for COVID-19 patients recovering at home.