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.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA approves 2nd at-home treatment
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Wisconsin DHS reports COVID death in child under 10
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reported the death of a child under the age of 10 due to coronavirus-related complications.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reported the death of a child under the age of 10 due to coronavirus-related complications.
Holiday travel, COVID cases on the rise again
The Christmas travel season, again, comes as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport was busy Wednesday.
The Christmas travel season, again, comes as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport was busy Wednesday.
Disturbing Houston nursing home experience shared by victim's granddaughter
One Houston woman says she was horrified when she finally saw her grandmother after COVID restrictions lightened. Her grandmother didn't last much longer after restrictions lifted.
One Houston woman says she was horrified when she finally saw her grandmother after COVID restrictions lightened. Her grandmother didn't last much longer after restrictions lifted.
Milwaukee Christmas COVID test lines long
Milwaukee lines for COVID tests are long with booster shots and tests on the travel checklists of many visiting family this holiday season.
Milwaukee lines for COVID tests are long with booster shots and tests on the travel checklists of many visiting family this holiday season.
Minnesota teen jumps out of McDonald’s drive-thru window to save choking customer
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
COVID-19 at-home test kit purchases capped at CVS, other stores
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
Wisconsin DHS reports COVID death in child under 10
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has reported the death of a child under the age of 10 due to coronavirus-related complications.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has reported the death of a child under the age of 10 due to coronavirus-related complications.
Greendale Schools health safety plan updated
The Greendale School Board voted to amend their Health Safety Plan following a Dec. 20 Board of Education Meeting – where the administration presented data and information on COVID-19 case trends in Greendale Schools.
The Greendale School Board voted to amend their Health Safety Plan following a Dec. 20 Board of Education Meeting – where the administration presented data and information on COVID-19 case trends in Greendale Schools.
WHO chief: Blanket COVID booster drives risk prolonged pandemic
The head of the World Health Organization warned Wednesday that blanket booster programs in rich countries risk prolonging the world's battle with COVID-19 and said that “no country can boost its way out of the pandemic.”
The head of the World Health Organization warned Wednesday that blanket booster programs in rich countries risk prolonging the world's battle with COVID-19 and said that “no country can boost its way out of the pandemic.”
Nearly $100B in COVID-19 relief funds stolen, Secret Service says
Most of that figure comes from unemployment fraud. The Labor Department reported about $87 billion in unemployment benefits could have been paid improperly, with a significant portion attributable to fraud.
Most of that figure comes from unemployment fraud. The Labor Department reported about $87 billion in unemployment benefits could have been paid improperly, with a significant portion attributable to fraud.