US adult cigarette smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
World's happiest countries for 2022 amid war, COVID-19 — see where US ranks
Finland was named the world’s happiest country for the 5th straight year, according to the 2022 World Happiness Report. It also found an increase in global benevolence.
Finland was named the world’s happiest country for the 5th straight year, according to the 2022 World Happiness Report. It also found an increase in global benevolence.
Wastewater testing for COVID: Milwaukee County sees numbers rise
COVID levels in Milwaukee County are the lowest they have been in eight months. But tests being done at Milwaukee's Jones Island indicate another rise may be coming.
COVID levels in Milwaukee County are the lowest they have been in eight months. But tests being done at Milwaukee's Jones Island indicate another rise may be coming.
Monitoring wastewater for COVID: Wisconsin DHS provides update
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is monitoring wastewater across the state to look for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 ? and is providing an update on the status of this monitoring.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is monitoring wastewater across the state to look for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 ? and is providing an update on the status of this monitoring.
US Health Secretary Becerra warns of COVID-19 funds shortage as virus rebounds in Europe, Asia
Becerra also expressed concerns about cases rising among children as schools lift mask requirements.
Becerra also expressed concerns about cases rising among children as schools lift mask requirements.
Moderna asks FDA to add 4th COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for all adults to EUA
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
St. Patrick's Day: Milwaukee celebrates, lighter COVID restrictions
On St. Patrick's Day two years ago, bars and restaurants were shut down. This year, COVID-19 pandemic blues shift to Irish green.
On St. Patrick's Day two years ago, bars and restaurants were shut down. This year, COVID-19 pandemic blues shift to Irish green.
Lt. Gov. Barnes COVID positive; not experiencing symptoms
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 but not experiencing any symptoms.
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 but not experiencing any symptoms.
FEMA's funeral assistance aid for COVID-19 tops $2B, more eligible
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19.
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19.
Pfizer seeks approval for 4th COVID-19 booster dose for seniors
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
3 COVID-19 tests recalled after FDA warns about ‘high risk’ of false results
LuSys Laboratories issued the recall this week for three of its COVID-19 tests. The FDA believes they were distributed for use in laboratories and for at-home testing.
LuSys Laboratories issued the recall this week for three of its COVID-19 tests. The FDA believes they were distributed for use in laboratories and for at-home testing.
Pabst Theater Group: COVID vaccine, negative test no longer required
The Pabst Theater Group will no longer require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result for entry to shows at all of our venues.
The Pabst Theater Group will no longer require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result for entry to shows at all of our venues.
Barack Obama says he’s tested positive for COVID-19
The former president of the United States announced Sunday on Twitter that he's tested positive for COVID-19.
The former president of the United States announced Sunday on Twitter that he's tested positive for COVID-19.
Milwaukee COVID metrics improve for 9th week in a row
The Milwaukee Health Department on March 11 reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a ninth consecutive week.
The Milwaukee Health Department on March 11 reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a ninth consecutive week.
Millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage once COVID-19 public health emergency ends
Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.
Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.
Smithsonian ends mask mandate at museums, National Zoo
The Smithsonian ended its policy requiring visitors to wear masks at its museums and the National Zoo.
The Smithsonian ended its policy requiring visitors to wear masks at its museums and the National Zoo.
COVID remains dangerous for immunocompromised patients: UW Health
UW Health experts say while many Americans are celebrating the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, there are millions of others with compromised immune systems for whom the pandemic is far from over.
UW Health experts say while many Americans are celebrating the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, there are millions of others with compromised immune systems for whom the pandemic is far from over.
China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in COVID-19 cases
Residents of Changchun are required to remain home with one family member allowed to venture out to buy food and other necessities every two days.
Residents of Changchun are required to remain home with one family member allowed to venture out to buy food and other necessities every two days.
When will COVID-19 end? Experts look to past pandemics for clues
One thing experts have learned is that it can be a long drawn-out process. This includes different types of endings that may not all occur at the same time.
One thing experts have learned is that it can be a long drawn-out process. This includes different types of endings that may not all occur at the same time.
Mandatory masking in schools reduced COVID-19 cases during delta surge, study finds
Researchers conducted the study when the delta variant was the dominant strain and found that mask requirements resulted in 72-percent fewer cases.
Researchers conducted the study when the delta variant was the dominant strain and found that mask requirements resulted in 72-percent fewer cases.