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."

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.

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.

'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.

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).

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.

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.

Unemployment claims increase to 742,000 as COVID-19 cases surge

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.

Roundy’s to offer COVID-19 rapid antibody testing

Roundy’s announced FDA-authorized rapid antibody testing is now available at its Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market pharmacy locations.

Counties see 'dramatic drop' in CPS reports, but abuse hasn't stopped

A child abuse victim, now advocate, says she worries about kids like her who, in 2020, only see their teachers through a computer screen due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Counties see 'dramatic drop' in CPS reports, but abuse hasn't stopped
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A child abuse victim, now advocate, says she worries about kids like her who, in 2020, only see their teachers through a computer screen due to the pandemic.

Wisconsin mask mandate extended until January 2021
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Wisconsin health officials announced Wednesday that the state's mask mandate has been extended until January 2021.

Carnival Cruise Line suspending all US sailings through January

Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.