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
Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Milwaukee free N95 masks, libraries run out
Milwaukee public libraries are out of free N95 masks, the health department announced Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 11.
Milwaukee public libraries are out of free N95 masks, the health department announced Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 11.
Prior COVID infection as immunity? GOP lawmakers push bill
Republican lawmakers are advancing a bill that would require employers to count a prior COVID-19 infection as an alternative to vaccination and testing.
Republican lawmakers are advancing a bill that would require employers to count a prior COVID-19 infection as an alternative to vaccination and testing.
Milwaukee VA requiring medical-grade masks; available at entrances
Effective immediately, anyone entering the Milwaukee VA Medical Center and its community clinics must wear a medical-grade cough, surgical, procedural, or N95/KN95 mask.
Effective immediately, anyone entering the Milwaukee VA Medical Center and its community clinics must wear a medical-grade cough, surgical, procedural, or N95/KN95 mask.
Nursing home health care shortages, a 'crisis'
Nursing homes across Wisconsin are dealing with historically low numbers when it comes to staff. It's a shortage that’s concerning to healthcare workers caring for society's most vulnerable. And it's a problem that only seems to be getting worse.
Nursing homes across Wisconsin are dealing with historically low numbers when it comes to staff. It's a shortage that’s concerning to healthcare workers caring for society's most vulnerable. And it's a problem that only seems to be getting worse.
Nursing home health care shortages, a 'crisis'
Nursing homes across Wisconsin are dealing with historically low numbers when it comes to staff. It's a shortage that?s concerning to healthcare workers caring for society's most vulnerable. And it's a problem that only seems to be getting worse.
Nursing homes across Wisconsin are dealing with historically low numbers when it comes to staff. It's a shortage that?s concerning to healthcare workers caring for society's most vulnerable. And it's a problem that only seems to be getting worse.
COVID closes Milwaukee shelter, bitter cold increases demand
Street Angels Milwaukee closed its warming shelter for the season, citing COVID cases. Amid the bitter cold, Repairers of the Breach is working with the city to fill the void.
Street Angels Milwaukee closed its warming shelter for the season, citing COVID cases. Amid the bitter cold, Repairers of the Breach is working with the city to fill the void.
Children's Wisconsin mental health clinic to open, serve growing need
Children's Wisconsin is set to open a walk-in urgent-care clinic that treats mental health at the same level as physical wellbeing. It is a response to a growing need in the community.
Children's Wisconsin is set to open a walk-in urgent-care clinic that treats mental health at the same level as physical wellbeing. It is a response to a growing need in the community.
N95 masks at Milwaukee libraries free of charge
Half a million N95 masks are being handed out by the Milwaukee Health Department, and Milwaukee Public Library locations are a convenient option of you're looking to pick some up for free.
Half a million N95 masks are being handed out by the Milwaukee Health Department, and Milwaukee Public Library locations are a convenient option of you're looking to pick some up for free.
COVID tests at emergency rooms: Hospitals urge public to avoid
The Wisconsin Hospital Association is urging members of the public not to seek COVID-19 tests at hospital emergency rooms.
The Wisconsin Hospital Association is urging members of the public not to seek COVID-19 tests at hospital emergency rooms.
Milwaukee County Jail update on COVID-19 and conditions inside the building
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas offers update on the Milwaukee County Jail, COVID-19, and related conditions.
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas offers update on the Milwaukee County Jail, COVID-19, and related conditions.