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.
COVID vaccination agreement Milwaukee, police union
The City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) have signed an agreement that requires union members to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, officials announced on Wednesday, Dec. 22.
The City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) have signed an agreement that requires union members to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, officials announced on Wednesday, Dec. 22.
Former USC football player charged in COVID-19 unemployment benefits fraud scheme
Former USC football player Abdul-Malik McClain allegedly organized and assisted a group of other USC football players in filing fraudulent claims for hundreds of thousands of dollars of COVID-19 unemployment benefits.
Former USC football player Abdul-Malik McClain allegedly organized and assisted a group of other USC football players in filing fraudulent claims for hundreds of thousands of dollars of COVID-19 unemployment benefits.
At-home COVID tests are hard to come by
The Walgreens pharmacy was sold out of at-home COVID tests. The shelves were empty and a sign at the pharmacy window said they were out of stock. Shoppers faced the same shortage at the CVS pharmacy nearby where the shelf was bare.
The Walgreens pharmacy was sold out of at-home COVID tests. The shelves were empty and a sign at the pharmacy window said they were out of stock. Shoppers faced the same shortage at the CVS pharmacy nearby where the shelf was bare.
South Africa's COVID-19 case drop may show its omicron peak has passed
South Africa's noticeable drop in new COVID-19 cases may signal that the country's omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say.
South Africa's noticeable drop in new COVID-19 cases may signal that the country's omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say.
Lightfoot mandates proof of vaccination to enter Chicago bars, restaurants and other venues
“If you wish to live life as normally as possible, with the ease to do the things that you love, you must be vaccinated in the city of Chicago starting Jan. 3,” said Lightfoot. “This health order might pose an inconvenience to the unvaccinated, and the fact is, it's inconvenient by design.”
“If you wish to live life as normally as possible, with the ease to do the things that you love, you must be vaccinated in the city of Chicago starting Jan. 3,” said Lightfoot. “This health order might pose an inconvenience to the unvaccinated, and the fact is, it's inconvenient by design.”
COVID vaccine boosters before holiday gatherings urged: officials
Health officials urge people to get the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot as the omicron variant picks up in Wisconsin.
Health officials urge people to get the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot as the omicron variant picks up in Wisconsin.
COVID testing sites search part of Google, Biden partnership
Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site
Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site
Milwaukee's Thoreau School goes virtual over COVID concerns
Milwaukee's Henry David Thoreau School is moving to virtual learning on Wednesday, Dec. 22 over COVID-19 concerns.
Milwaukee's Henry David Thoreau School is moving to virtual learning on Wednesday, Dec. 22 over COVID-19 concerns.
Milwaukee COVID testing: Holiday, omicron cause surge
The holidays and the omicron variant, coupled with a crush of new confirmed COVID-19 cases, have led to a spike in testing across Milwaukee.
The holidays and the omicron variant, coupled with a crush of new confirmed COVID-19 cases, have led to a spike in testing across Milwaukee.