COVID at Milwaukee jail 'in every pod,' inmate says
The Milwaukee County Jail is nearly in full quarantine due to COVID and staffing shortages, according to an inmate who called the situation “maddening.” Sheriff's officials confirmed more than 200 inmates and a number of staff members have tested positive.
The Milwaukee County Jail is nearly in full quarantine due to COVID and staffing shortages, according to an inmate who called the situation “maddening.” Sheriff's officials confirmed more than 200 inmates and a number of staff members have tested positive.
Milwaukee Public Schools' meal distribution during virtual learning
MPS is making sure no students go hungry. Free meals are being distributed all across the district.
MPS is making sure no students go hungry. Free meals are being distributed all across the district.
‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Racine PD building closed to public over COVID concerns
The Racine Police Department is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 concerns.
The Racine Police Department is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 concerns.
Wisconsin oral antiviral COVID treatments, prescription only
Department of Health Services officials announced that Wisconsin has received the first allocation of oral antiviral COVID-19 treatments.
Department of Health Services officials announced that Wisconsin has received the first allocation of oral antiviral COVID-19 treatments.
MCTS suspends 8 Freeway Flyers starting Jan. 10, driver shortage
The Milwaukee County Transit System announced that it will temporarily suspend some Freeway Flyer routes due to a shortage of bus drivers.
The Milwaukee County Transit System announced that it will temporarily suspend some Freeway Flyer routes due to a shortage of bus drivers.
Pediatric COVID-19 trends report from Children's Wisconsin
hildren?s Wisconsin provides hospital census information to help our community better understand how respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, are impacting kids.
hildren?s Wisconsin provides hospital census information to help our community better understand how respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, are impacting kids.
Pediatric COVID trends report, Children's Wisconsin experts weigh in
Doctors with Children’s Wisconsin provided hospital census information to help the community better understand how respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, are impacting kids.
Doctors with Children’s Wisconsin provided hospital census information to help the community better understand how respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, are impacting kids.
Milwaukee restaurant COVID vaccine proof requirements amid omicron
Several Milwaukee restaurants are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to eat indoors. The policies vary.
Several Milwaukee restaurants are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to eat indoors. The policies vary.
Racine in-person learning despite COVID concerns
The Racine Unified School District will move forward with in-person learning starting Wednesday despite concerns regarding further spread of COVID-19.
The Racine Unified School District will move forward with in-person learning starting Wednesday despite concerns regarding further spread of COVID-19.
Walmart and Kroger raise prices for BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 tests
The companies previously sold them at cost
The companies previously sold them at cost
AAP: Child COVID-19 cases hit highest level since pandemic’s start
“COVID-19 cases among US children have reached the highest case count ever reported since the start of the pandemic," the American Academy of Pediatrics said.
“COVID-19 cases among US children have reached the highest case count ever reported since the start of the pandemic," the American Academy of Pediatrics said.
Nurse concerned over COVID staffing: 'How can we take care of our patients?'
A nurse who works for Ascension is sounding alarms – concerned about staffing levels system-wide because of a surge of COVID infections.
A nurse who works for Ascension is sounding alarms – concerned about staffing levels system-wide because of a surge of COVID infections.
Milwaukee County COVID activity at record levels, official says
Milwaukee County officials, including Chief Health Policy Advisor Dr. Ben Weston, discussed the latest updates related to COVID-19.
Milwaukee County officials, including Chief Health Policy Advisor Dr. Ben Weston, discussed the latest updates related to COVID-19.
Milwaukee police, security at COVID testing sites after altercations
The Milwaukee Police Department and security companies are providing COVID-19 test site security after reports of some altercations and line cutting.
The Milwaukee Police Department and security companies are providing COVID-19 test site security after reports of some altercations and line cutting.
COVID-19 cases surging but health experts say focus should be on hospitalizations, deaths
The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren’t climbing as fast. Each measurement has its value, health experts say.
The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren’t climbing as fast. Each measurement has its value, health experts say.
Ozaukee County Fairgrounds COVID testing closed, staffing concerns
The Curative COVID-19 testing site at the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds will be closed until further notice due to staffing concerns, officials announced.
The Curative COVID-19 testing site at the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds will be closed until further notice due to staffing concerns, officials announced.
OC Deputy DA, vocal critic of vaccine mandates, dies of COVID-19
Orange County Deputy District Attorney Kelly Ernby has died of COVID-19. Ernby was an outspoken critic of COVID vaccine mandates on a number of occasions.
Orange County Deputy District Attorney Kelly Ernby has died of COVID-19. Ernby was an outspoken critic of COVID vaccine mandates on a number of occasions.
Why are so many vaccinated people getting COVID-19 lately?
People might mistakenly think the COVID-19 vaccines will completely block infection, but the shots are mainly designed to prevent severe illness, says Louis Mansky, a virus researcher at the University of Minnesota.
People might mistakenly think the COVID-19 vaccines will completely block infection, but the shots are mainly designed to prevent severe illness, says Louis Mansky, a virus researcher at the University of Minnesota.
CDC reduces recommended wait time for getting Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot
The agency also recommended that severely immunocompromised kids ages 5-11 should get an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second shot.
The agency also recommended that severely immunocompromised kids ages 5-11 should get an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second shot.