Omicron Wisconsin's dominant COVID variant after 4 weeks
The omicron variant is now the dominant COVID-19 variant in Wisconsin, taking just four weeks. While early data suggests the illness may be milder, health experts say its ability to spread should be sounding alarm bells.
The omicron variant is now the dominant COVID-19 variant in Wisconsin, taking just four weeks. While early data suggests the illness may be milder, health experts say its ability to spread should be sounding alarm bells.
Doctors advise against cloth masks to prevent spread of COVID-19
Doctors are advising against wearing cloth masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instead, wear a surgical mask or N-95.
Doctors are advising against wearing cloth masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instead, wear a surgical mask or N-95.
Milwaukee COVID testing high demand, 1 in 5 positive
There's high demand for COVID testing in Milwaukee, with one in five tests coming back positive -- and a long wait for tests. Health officials are looking into extending testing hours but say staffing is a struggle, with employee burnout and even threats.
There's high demand for COVID testing in Milwaukee, with one in five tests coming back positive -- and a long wait for tests. Health officials are looking into extending testing hours but say staffing is a struggle, with employee burnout and even threats.
Holiday Bowl canceled, UCLA pulls out due to COVID-19
UCLA was scheduled to face North Carolina State in Tuesday's 43rd annual Holiday Bowl. Tuesday afternoon the university announced it would be unable to participate.
UCLA was scheduled to face North Carolina State in Tuesday's 43rd annual Holiday Bowl. Tuesday afternoon the university announced it would be unable to participate.
Milwaukee COVID testing, prepare to wait, officials say
Milwaukee COVID testing demand is high after the holidays and with the omicron variant spreading fast. Health officials say you should prepare to wait, especially if you're coming to a site offering free tests.
Milwaukee COVID testing demand is high after the holidays and with the omicron variant spreading fast. Health officials say you should prepare to wait, especially if you're coming to a site offering free tests.
COVID-19 testing sites create long lines as at-home kits become scarce
In New York City, drugstores posted signs alerting customers that they sold out of tests. In Atlanta, drugstores ran out of home tests, and police shut down testing sites as traffic backed up a half-mile or more.
In New York City, drugstores posted signs alerting customers that they sold out of tests. In Atlanta, drugstores ran out of home tests, and police shut down testing sites as traffic backed up a half-mile or more.
COVID-19 pandemic: Behavioral, medical experts look back on 2020, 2021 and predict 2022
U.S. health officials cannot predict how much longer the pandemic will last, but some scientists are taking a look back on how far the world has come and what’s possibly in store for the future.
U.S. health officials cannot predict how much longer the pandemic will last, but some scientists are taking a look back on how far the world has come and what’s possibly in store for the future.
Fauci: US should consider vaccine mandate for US air travel
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said the U.S. should consider a vaccination mandate for domestic air travel, signaling a potential embrace of an idea the Biden administration has previously eschewed, as COVID-19 cases spike.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said the U.S. should consider a vaccination mandate for domestic air travel, signaling a potential embrace of an idea the Biden administration has previously eschewed, as COVID-19 cases spike.
Fauci says US should consider vaccine mandate for domestic air travel
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the U.S. should consider a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The U.S. currently mandates that most foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. be fully vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the U.S. should consider a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The U.S. currently mandates that most foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. be fully vaccinated.
Milwaukee COVID testing sites reopen Monday, long lines
Milwaukee's free COVID-19 testing sites open back up Monday, Dec. 27 after being closed for the holiday weekend.
Milwaukee's free COVID-19 testing sites open back up Monday, Dec. 27 after being closed for the holiday weekend.
Holiday travel woes continue as omicron variant causes airlines to cancel, delay flights Monday
Hundreds of flights in the U.S. have been canceled or delayed Monday after a weekend of travel issues throughout the country.
Hundreds of flights in the U.S. have been canceled or delayed Monday after a weekend of travel issues throughout the country.
Federal program offers up to $9,000 cash to reimburse COVID-19 funeral costs
The federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
The federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity spike
The Milwaukee Health Department reported increases to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate compared to the previously reported mark.
The Milwaukee Health Department reported increases to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate compared to the previously reported mark.
Holiday health, COVID safety tips: UW Health
Many people are already home for the holidays, but COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Local health officials have tips on how to stay safe this holiday season.
Many people are already home for the holidays, but COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Local health officials have tips on how to stay safe this holiday season.
Johnson & Johnson COVID booster not recommended by health officials
The Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine booster shot is not recommended by the CDC, with concern over a rare blood clotting disorder.
The Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine booster shot is not recommended by the CDC, with concern over a rare blood clotting disorder.
Rapid COVID test sites packed, holiday travel picks up
Travelers in need of COVID-19 tests before the holidays may be out of time for PCR tests. Instead, demand for rapid antigen tests is rising.
Travelers in need of COVID-19 tests before the holidays may be out of time for PCR tests. Instead, demand for rapid antigen tests is rising.
Severe sore throat, runny nose -- COVID-19 omicron symptoms resemble flu, cold
Symptoms of the omicron COVID-19 variant may make you think you have the flu or a cold.
Symptoms of the omicron COVID-19 variant may make you think you have the flu or a cold.
COVID vaccine: Milwaukee, firefighters union sign requirement deal
Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association have agreed to require union members to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association have agreed to require union members to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Wisconsin men's basketball canceled Thursday; COVID tests positive
The Wisconsin men's basketball game against George Mason scheduled for Thursday evening, Dec. 23 at the Kohl Center has been canceled.
The Wisconsin men's basketball game against George Mason scheduled for Thursday evening, Dec. 23 at the Kohl Center has been canceled.
COVID-19 treatment pill: When will it be available, and where will it be available?
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.