Midwest health system CEO says he had virus, won't wear mask
Sanford Health’s president and chief executive, Kelby Krabbenhoft says he has recovered from COVID and won't be wearing a bask in the office
Sanford Health’s president and chief executive, Kelby Krabbenhoft says he has recovered from COVID and won't be wearing a bask in the office
Raptors denied permission to play in Canada, head to Tampa
The Canadian government denied a request by the NBA and the Raptors to play in Toronto amid the pandemic.
The Canadian government denied a request by the NBA and the Raptors to play in Toronto amid the pandemic.
H-D Museum now closed to the public until at least Jan. 3, 2021
The Harley-Davidson Museum announced on Friday, Nov. 20 that its campus will be closed to the public until at least Jan. 3, 2021.
The Harley-Davidson Museum announced on Friday, Nov. 20 that its campus will be closed to the public until at least Jan. 3, 2021.
Newsom imposes curfew on most of California as COVID-19 cases surge
California has issued a "limited" stay-at-home order for all counties in the Purple Tier in the state's COVID-19 reopening metrics, which is more than 90% of the state. The order will put a curfew in place for counties in the most restrictive tier from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily and will take effect Saturday.
California has issued a "limited" stay-at-home order for all counties in the Purple Tier in the state's COVID-19 reopening metrics, which is more than 90% of the state. The order will put a curfew in place for counties in the most restrictive tier from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily and will take effect Saturday.
Pennsylvania's new requirements on testing, mask wearing go into effect on Friday
Pennsylvania's new "targeted and strategic actions" go into effect this Friday and include testing requirements for interstate travel and strengthened mask requirements.
Pennsylvania's new "targeted and strategic actions" go into effect this Friday and include testing requirements for interstate travel and strengthened mask requirements.
Report: 12M Americans to lose jobless benefits day after Christmas
According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.
According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.
Formerly homeless veteran and mother of 6 becomes 1st-generation college graduate
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.
Wisconsin hospital leader urges Gov. Evers, Republicans to unite
The leader of the Wisconsin Hospital Association pleaded Thursday with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and state legislative leaders to come together immediately to fight the virus.
The leader of the Wisconsin Hospital Association pleaded Thursday with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and state legislative leaders to come together immediately to fight the virus.
2 Milwaukee museums, Discovery World close due to COVID-19 surge
The Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Public Museum and Discovery World all announced on Thursday, Nov. 19 that they have closed to the public for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Public Museum and Discovery World all announced on Thursday, Nov. 19 that they have closed to the public for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
'More cases, more rapidly': Birx, Fauci warn Americans to buckle down as COVID-19 cases surge
The White House Coronavirus Task Force on Thursday urged Americans to “double down” on efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The White House Coronavirus Task Force on Thursday urged Americans to “double down” on efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
DeSantis says Florida will make vaccines available to residents, but won't mandate them
"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."
"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."
Private schools ask Wis. Supreme Court to stop Racine closure order
Private schools and families in Racine is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to stop a public health order put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Private schools and families in Racine is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to stop a public health order put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
More than 900 of Mayo Clinic’s staff sickened with COVID-19
The Mayo Clinic reported that 905 Midwest staffers were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last two weeks, according to spokesperson Kelley Luckstein.
The Mayo Clinic reported that 905 Midwest staffers were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last two weeks, according to spokesperson Kelley Luckstein.
'Cannot keep up:' Contact tracing suffers amid COVID-19 surge
Contact tracing is one of the most critical jobs in helping slow the spread of COVID-19. With cases surging, that strategy is starting to struggle.
Contact tracing is one of the most critical jobs in helping slow the spread of COVID-19. With cases surging, that strategy is starting to struggle.
FDA authorizes second COVID-19 treatment drug to be used in combination with remdesivir
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 6,635; deaths up 83
The DHS also reported that there are 17 COVID-19 patients at the alternate care facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
The DHS also reported that there are 17 COVID-19 patients at the alternate care facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
Dachshund rescues family's small dog from mountain lion attack in Colorado
Winston the dachshund saw a mountain lion grab his best friend Mijo, a 15-year-old chiweenie. But instead of running away in fear, Winston courageously chased the large cat and barked until it dropped the tiny pup.
Winston the dachshund saw a mountain lion grab his best friend Mijo, a 15-year-old chiweenie. But instead of running away in fear, Winston courageously chased the large cat and barked until it dropped the tiny pup.
‘URGENT ALERT’: CDC urges mask use, social distancing ‘NOW’ amid COVID-19 surge
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
'Never pay to participate:' Tips to help avoid vaccine trial imposter scams
Researchers are recruiting participants for COVID-19 vaccine research in Wisconsin, and scammers are beginning to take advantage.
Researchers are recruiting participants for COVID-19 vaccine research in Wisconsin, and scammers are beginning to take advantage.
LA County restaurants, non-essential businesses ordered to close at 10 p.m. to curb spread of COVID-19
Officials in Los Angeles County have announced that restaurants, bars and other non-essential businesses close between the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Officials in Los Angeles County have announced that restaurants, bars and other non-essential businesses close between the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.