Fauci: Omicron may infect 'just about everybody' but vaccinated will still fare better
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the omicron variant will likely infect most Americans, but the risk of severe illness is “very, very low” among those vaccinated and boosted.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the omicron variant will likely infect most Americans, but the risk of severe illness is “very, very low” among those vaccinated and boosted.
Delta: 8,000 employees contracted COVID-19 over past 4 weeks
Delta said nearly 11% of its workers have contracted COVID-19 over the past four weeks. It expects to suffer one more quarterly loss before travel picks up in spring and summer.
Delta said nearly 11% of its workers have contracted COVID-19 over the past four weeks. It expects to suffer one more quarterly loss before travel picks up in spring and summer.
Milwaukee free N95 mask distribution resumes Thursday
The Milwaukee Health Department will distribute another round of 500,000 N95 masks beginning Thursday, Jan. 13, while supplies last.
The Milwaukee Health Department will distribute another round of 500,000 N95 masks beginning Thursday, Jan. 13, while supplies last.
Omicron could be headed for a rapid drop in Britain, US
Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S., at which point cases may start dropping off dramatically.
Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S., at which point cases may start dropping off dramatically.
N95 masks for Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools received 100,000 N95 masks from the state ahead of the return to class Jan. 18.
Milwaukee Public Schools received 100,000 N95 masks from the state ahead of the return to class Jan. 18.
Wisconsin 'Healthcare Heroes Act' COVID frontline worker benefits proposal
Democratic Wisconsin lawmakers introduced the "Healthcare Heroes Act," which would provide more benefits to frontline health care workers.
Democratic Wisconsin lawmakers introduced the "Healthcare Heroes Act," which would provide more benefits to frontline health care workers.
Wisconsin 'Healthcare Heroes Act' introduced as COVID continues
Democratic state lawmakers introduced the legislation, which would provide more benefits to frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Democratic state lawmakers introduced the legislation, which would provide more benefits to frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trend of intentionally catching omicron variant is ‘never a good idea,’ doctor warns
According to healthcare professionals, the recent trend of trying to get infected with the omicron variant on purpose is risky and not advised.
According to healthcare professionals, the recent trend of trying to get infected with the omicron variant on purpose is risky and not advised.
Wisconsin reaches record COVID hospitalizations, association says
According to the Wisconsin Hospital Association, the state reached a record 2,278 people hospitalized due to COVID-19 complications on Wednesday.
According to the Wisconsin Hospital Association, the state reached a record 2,278 people hospitalized due to COVID-19 complications on Wednesday.
COVID changes Milwaukee-area hospital policies
A surge in COVID cases has Milwaukee-area hospitals adjusting policies in an effort to keep staff and patients safe.
A surge in COVID cases has Milwaukee-area hospitals adjusting policies in an effort to keep staff and patients safe.
N95 masks for Milwaukee Public Schools; return to school Jan. 18
Milwaukee Public Schools received 100,000 N95 masks on Wednesday, Jan. 12 from the state.
Milwaukee Public Schools received 100,000 N95 masks on Wednesday, Jan. 12 from the state.
At-home COVID testing kits; cost to be covered by health plans
Insurance companies and health plans will soon be required to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests.
Insurance companies and health plans will soon be required to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests.
CDC director on face-covering guidance: ‘Any mask is better than no mask’
The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.
The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.
How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
Nurse in Italy accused of faking shots, ditching vaccine
Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.
Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.
Milwaukee jail COVID, Milwaukee police holding cells ripple effect
COVID and staffing issues have led to problems at the Milwaukee County Jail. That's created a ripple effect on holding cells at Milwaukee police districts. Law enforcement agencies are responding by blaming each other.
COVID and staffing issues have led to problems at the Milwaukee County Jail. That's created a ripple effect on holding cells at Milwaukee police districts. Law enforcement agencies are responding by blaming each other.
COVID changes Froedtert visitor policy
The visitor policy at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin changes effective Wednesday, Jan. 12 “given the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases.”
The visitor policy at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin changes effective Wednesday, Jan. 12 “given the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases.”
COVID and Milwaukee County courts; pandemic creates backlog of cases
COVID-19 and the pandemic are touching all parts of society including the court system in Milwaukee County. While jury trials resumed last summer, the courts are dealing with a backlog of cases – especially the criminal variety.
COVID-19 and the pandemic are touching all parts of society including the court system in Milwaukee County. While jury trials resumed last summer, the courts are dealing with a backlog of cases – especially the criminal variety.
MPS COVID vaccine clinic Thursday at Riverwest school
Milwaukee Public Schools has partnered with the Milwaukee Health Department to host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday, Jan. 13
Milwaukee Public Schools has partnered with the Milwaukee Health Department to host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday, Jan. 13