Volunteer in AstraZeneca coronavirus clinical trial dies, report says
The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.
The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.
CDC: COVID-19 'close contact' now includes brief encounters
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
1st COVID-19 patient admitted to Alternate Care Facility
The first patient was admitted to the Alternate Care Facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services' website shows, seven days after it opened.
The first patient was admitted to the Alternate Care Facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services' website shows, seven days after it opened.
DHS: 4,205 new COVID-19 cases; deaths up record 48 in Wisconsin
For the second time ever and in as many days, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin rose by more than 4,000.
For the second time ever and in as many days, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin rose by more than 4,000.
Pfizer to start testing COVID-19 vaccine in kids
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
Country USA, Rock USA call it quits; company to file for bankruptcy
The company that puts on the festivals said it plans to file for bankruptcy. COVID-19 canceled the music events this summer.
The company that puts on the festivals said it plans to file for bankruptcy. COVID-19 canceled the music events this summer.
Milwaukee Health Dept. offers shuttle service for COVID-19 testing
The City of Milwaukee Health Department is offering free shuttle service to the Miller Park COVID-19 testing site.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department is offering free shuttle service to the Miller Park COVID-19 testing site.
Milwaukee committee passes new outdoor dining guidelines
The passed guidelines lay the groundwork for what outdoor dining may look like in the months to come.
The passed guidelines lay the groundwork for what outdoor dining may look like in the months to come.
Study: Older workers face greater unemployment amid COVID-19 pandemic
The study released Tuesday from researchers with the New School university in New York City found that workers 55 and older lost jobs sooner, were rehired slower and continue to face higher job losses than their counterparts ages 35 to 54.
The study released Tuesday from researchers with the New School university in New York City found that workers 55 and older lost jobs sooner, were rehired slower and continue to face higher job losses than their counterparts ages 35 to 54.
Man threatened to 'slash' Wichita mayor's throat over mask mandate, police say
A 59-year-old man who prosecutors say threatened Wichita's mayor because he was upset about a mask mandate has been charged.
A 59-year-old man who prosecutors say threatened Wichita's mayor because he was upset about a mask mandate has been charged.
State health secretary: Scrap plans for Thanksgiving gatherings
Wisconsin's top health official warned that people should scrap any plans for Thanksgiving gatherings because of the spread of the coronavirus.
Wisconsin's top health official warned that people should scrap any plans for Thanksgiving gatherings because of the spread of the coronavirus.
DHS: Record 4,591 new COVID-19 cases; deaths up 33 in Wisconsin
More than 1.7 million have tested negative. Nearly 1.9 million have been tested.
More than 1.7 million have tested negative. Nearly 1.9 million have been tested.
McConnell says any Pelosi-Mnuchin COVID-19 stimulus deal would get Senate vote
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'll schedule a vote if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration are able to seal an agreement on a huge COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'll schedule a vote if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration are able to seal an agreement on a huge COVID-19 relief bill.
Officials: Gathering, capacity limits key as COVID-19 cases boom
Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Tuesday, Oct. 20 provided an update on COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Tuesday, Oct. 20 provided an update on COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
CDC issues 'strong recommendation,' no rule for masks on planes
The CDC said its advice on masks should be followed by passengers and workers on planes, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-sharing vehicles, including in airports and at subway and bus stations.
The CDC said its advice on masks should be followed by passengers and workers on planes, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-sharing vehicles, including in airports and at subway and bus stations.
More women are buying guns amid the COVID-19 pandemic
More women are buying guns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More women are buying guns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin resumes coronavirus updates after weekend upgrade
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has restarted its daily COVID-19 update dashboard after a weekend upgrade
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has restarted its daily COVID-19 update dashboard after a weekend upgrade
Group demands Evers 'take action' amid prison COVID-19 outbreaks
After months of trying to reach Governor Evers, the group Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO) took their message to his home.
After months of trying to reach Governor Evers, the group Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO) took their message to his home.
Sweet 16 party leaves 37 infected with COVID-19, nearly 300 quarantined, health officials say
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
1,658 tested for COVID-19 as Miller Park becomes main site in Milwaukee
The new central hub for drive-up COVID-19 testing opened at Miller Park on Monday.
The new central hub for drive-up COVID-19 testing opened at Miller Park on Monday.