Pfizer omicron vaccine: Company begins studying updated shot to match variant
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
COVID test sites remain closed amid investigations into provider
Ten coronavirus test sites across southeast Wisconsin will remain closed until further notice. Meanwhile, investigations into the test provider are heating up.
Ten coronavirus test sites across southeast Wisconsin will remain closed until further notice. Meanwhile, investigations into the test provider are heating up.
Omicron sub-variant BA.2 ‘under investigation,’ detected in US
The UK Health Security Agency said early analysis suggests BA.2 is more infectious than the first omicron strain but scientists haven't spotted any meaningful differences between the strains.
The UK Health Security Agency said early analysis suggests BA.2 is more infectious than the first omicron strain but scientists haven't spotted any meaningful differences between the strains.
New Omicron subvariant BA.2 detected in Washington
A new sub-variant of COVID-19, the BA.2 variant, has been detected in Washington, health officials announced Monday.
A new sub-variant of COVID-19, the BA.2 variant, has been detected in Washington, health officials announced Monday.
Novak Djokovic could play in France under latest COVID-19 vaccine rules
Top-ranked player Novak Djokovic could be allowed to defend his French Open title under the latest COVID-19 rules adopted Monday by the French government, even if he is still not vaccinated when the clay-court Grand Slam starts in May.
Top-ranked player Novak Djokovic could be allowed to defend his French Open title under the latest COVID-19 rules adopted Monday by the French government, even if he is still not vaccinated when the clay-court Grand Slam starts in May.
COVID test sites remain closed amid investigations into provider
Ten coronavirus test sites across southeast Wisconsin will remain closed until further notice. Meanwhile, investigations into the test provider are heating up.
Ten coronavirus test sites across southeast Wisconsin will remain closed until further notice. Meanwhile, investigations into the test provider are heating up.
Milwaukee COVID sites closed Tuesday, Jan. 25 due to bitter cold
The extreme cold is forcing three Milwaukee COVID testing sites to close on Tuesday, Jan. 25.
The extreme cold is forcing three Milwaukee COVID testing sites to close on Tuesday, Jan. 25.
US COVID-19 cases dropping despite spikes in some regions, CDC data shows
CDC data shows overall COVID-19 cases are dropping in the U.S., but some cases are still rising in some states.
CDC data shows overall COVID-19 cases are dropping in the U.S., but some cases are still rising in some states.
Sarah Palin tests positive for COVID, NY Times defamation trial delayed
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tested positive for coronavirus, again, as her courtroom battle with the New York Times over claims of defamation was set to begin.
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tested positive for coronavirus, again, as her courtroom battle with the New York Times over claims of defamation was set to begin.
Milwaukee COVID wastewater levels could soon go down, researchers say
Researchers have been taking samples from wastewater treatment plants like the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and testing them for COVID-19.
Researchers have been taking samples from wastewater treatment plants like the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and testing them for COVID-19.
Fauci: Omicron COVID-19 infections likely to peak in February
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he was "as confident as you can be" that states will hit their highest point of infections in February
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he was "as confident as you can be" that states will hit their highest point of infections in February
Oak Creek N95 mask giveaway hopes to curb COVID
The Oak Creek Health Department on Saturday handed out N95 masks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep the community healthy.
The Oak Creek Health Department on Saturday handed out N95 masks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep the community healthy.
Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity decline
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate compared to the previous week.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate compared to the previous week.
CDC: Vaccine, previous infection offered added protection against delta
A recent CDC report found that those who were vaccinated and survived a COVID-19 infection were more protected from delta than those who were vaccinated but did not previously contract the virus
A recent CDC report found that those who were vaccinated and survived a COVID-19 infection were more protected from delta than those who were vaccinated but did not previously contract the virus
University of Wisconsin System president named
University of Wisconsin System leaders on Friday chose a business attorney with no experience administrating higher education as the next system president.
University of Wisconsin System leaders on Friday chose a business attorney with no experience administrating higher education as the next system president.
Contact 6 tests insurance coverage, at-home COVID tests
It?s now more affordable for Americans to test themselves for COVID-19 at home.
It?s now more affordable for Americans to test themselves for COVID-19 at home.
Contact 6 tests insurance coverage, at-home COVID tests
It’s now more affordable for Americans to test themselves for COVID-19 at home.
It’s now more affordable for Americans to test themselves for COVID-19 at home.
Wisconsin National Guard COVID CNA training, hospitals strained
The Wisconsin National Guard says they’ll have more than 200 trained CNAS, with a goal of eventually opening up 300 or more hospital beds in the state.
The Wisconsin National Guard says they’ll have more than 200 trained CNAS, with a goal of eventually opening up 300 or more hospital beds in the state.
Vaccine tampering; Wisconsin Legislature passes, makes crime felony
Intentionally damaging vaccines would be a felony in Wisconsin under a bill with bipartisan support that the state Assembly passed Thursday.
Intentionally damaging vaccines would be a felony in Wisconsin under a bill with bipartisan support that the state Assembly passed Thursday.
COVID-19 detector: Wearable ‘Fresh Air Clip' can detect virus, study finds
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.