North Carolina man would rather 'die free' than get COVID vaccine needed for life-saving transplant

A man in need of a life-saving kidney transplant says his hospital refuses to do the surgery because he is unvaccinated against COVID-19. But Chad Carswell says he is willing to "die free" rather than comply with their mandate.

4-day workweek proposal would mean 32 hours vs. 40

How does a four-day workweek sound? The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way many people work, and a California lawmaker has introduced a bill that could eventually make a shorter workweek a reality.

T-mobile vaccine mandate: Office employees must comply by April

T-mobile is the latest high-profile company to keep a vaccine mandate after the Supreme Court rejected Biden’s plan earlier this month.

USPS worker helps save woman’s life after seeing mail pileup

U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.

Free N95 masks in Milwaukee area: Where are they?

Part of a federal pharmacy program, thousands of N95 masks are available for free in the Milwaukee area, but they're going fast.

Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails

As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.

Milwaukee COVID cases burden, positivity decline for 3rd week

The Milwaukee Health Department reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate compared to the previous week.

St. Pete woman born with heart condition faces amputation after COVID-19 infection

Claire Bridges is 20, overall healthy, and vaccinated, but still got COVID-19. Although many recover, a congenital heart condition caused major complications and now, Claire may have to have both legs amputated.

CDC adds 15 more destinations to ‘high risk’ travel list

According to the CDC, 15 new destinations were cited Monday as a level four — meaning “very high risk” — for Americans.

Blood supply dangerously low, hospitals 'in a crisis'

Even if you've had COVID, you can still donate blood, and it's needed now more than ever, with health officials reminding, "You never know when it might be you or someone you love that needs a unit of blood."

Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month

The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.

Denmark ends most virus restrictions, ready to 'welcome the life we knew before'

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."

Hospital patient who refused COVID-19 vaccine denied heart transplant

A Boston hospital is defending itself after a man’s family claimed he was denied a new heart for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for vaccine refusal

The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.

South Carolina bill would make it illegal to ask vaccine status

The potential penalty for asking someone about their COVID-19 vaccine status would carry a $14,000 fine and up to one year in jail.

Milwaukee Tandem gifted, 1700 Pull Up soul food chef takes over

Caitlin Cullen and The Tandem gave away meals during the coronavirus pandemic, and now, she's giving away her restaurant to Rosetta Bond, a recent culinary graduate currently operating 1700 Pull Up out of her home.