Rapid COVID-19 home tests could bring reassurance for 2021 holidays, experts say
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
COVID-19 surge: Here’s what’s canceled or closing across the US
As the omicron variant continues to spread across the country, many events are getting canceled and businesses are closing.
As the omicron variant continues to spread across the country, many events are getting canceled and businesses are closing.
Milwaukee COVID clinic holiday hours start Friday
The Milwaukee Health Department will have modified hours for COVID-19 services during the upcoming holidays beginning with changes Dec. 24.
The Milwaukee Health Department will have modified hours for COVID-19 services during the upcoming holidays beginning with changes Dec. 24.
Biden pledges 500M free at-home COVID-19 tests, more hospital aid to fight omicron
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
COVID-19 in pictures: Photographer captures air travel’s contrast in 2020, 2021
Aviation photographer Ryan Patterson set out to show how the COVID-19 pandemic altered air travel in 2020 and 2021 with the click of his camera.
Aviation photographer Ryan Patterson set out to show how the COVID-19 pandemic altered air travel in 2020 and 2021 with the click of his camera.
CDC data: Omicron now dominant COVID-19 variant in US
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.
Milwaukee's Metcalfe School goes virtual over COVID concerns
Milwaukee's Ralph H. Metcalfe School will move to virtual learning starting Tuesday, Dec. 21 over concerns related to COVID-19.
Milwaukee's Ralph H. Metcalfe School will move to virtual learning starting Tuesday, Dec. 21 over concerns related to COVID-19.
Swedish company showcases microchip that can download COVID-19 passport status
A microchip technology introduced in recent years by the Stockholm-based startup, Epicenter, is being presented as a means to store one's COVID-19 vaccine passport under the skin, according to a video from the South China Post that went viral Friday.
A microchip technology introduced in recent years by the Stockholm-based startup, Epicenter, is being presented as a means to store one's COVID-19 vaccine passport under the skin, according to a video from the South China Post that went viral Friday.
Public health advisory issued ahead of holidays: DHS
Several hospital systems across the state are under tremendous pressure and health officials are alarmed by the number of confirmed cases they're seeing.
Several hospital systems across the state are under tremendous pressure and health officials are alarmed by the number of confirmed cases they're seeing.
Florida Army veteran pays off past-due utility bills for families ahead of Christmas
A Florida Army veteran who once spent a Christmas without electricity is continuing to pay it forward for his neighbors in need for the holidays. This is the third year he's paid off all of the past-due utility bills in his city ahead of Christmas.
A Florida Army veteran who once spent a Christmas without electricity is continuing to pay it forward for his neighbors in need for the holidays. This is the third year he's paid off all of the past-due utility bills in his city ahead of Christmas.
UWM's 1st in-person graduation since 2019
UW-Milwaukee's in-person graduation ceremony celebrated graduates in front of family and friends for the first time since 2019.
UW-Milwaukee's in-person graduation ceremony celebrated graduates in front of family and friends for the first time since 2019.
Rising COVID cases impact Milwaukee sports, business
Rising COVID-19 cases across the country are impacting sports, and Milwaukee's teams, fans and businesses are feeling it.
Rising COVID-19 cases across the country are impacting sports, and Milwaukee's teams, fans and businesses are feeling it.
Court allows Biden's COVID-19 employer vaccine mandate to take effect
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.
COVID in Milwaukee: Case burden dips, positivity holds
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported a change in COVID-19 case burden, while the positivity rate held at its previously reported mark.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported a change in COVID-19 case burden, while the positivity rate held at its previously reported mark.
Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5
Pfizer is testing an extra dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers after preliminary research hinted the usual two doses wouldn't be enough.
Pfizer is testing an extra dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers after preliminary research hinted the usual two doses wouldn't be enough.
21 heartwarming, feel-good things that happened in 2021
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.
Wisconsin COVID cases spike, ICU beds dwindle; FEMA to provide aid
Grim milestones in the fight against coronavirus: The United States surpassed 800,000 deaths and there has been a steady uptick in hospitalizations and cases in Wisconsin, with deaths reaching the highest numbers since January.
Grim milestones in the fight against coronavirus: The United States surpassed 800,000 deaths and there has been a steady uptick in hospitalizations and cases in Wisconsin, with deaths reaching the highest numbers since January.
COVID hospitalizations: FEMA help requested
There are only 45 ICU beds available statewide right now, according to the Wisconsin Hospital Association.
There are only 45 ICU beds available statewide right now, according to the Wisconsin Hospital Association.
COVID hospitalizations: Wisconsin requests FEMA help
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has requested FEMA's help as the state's ICUs near capacity amid rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has requested FEMA's help as the state's ICUs near capacity amid rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Army: 98% of active duty got COVID-19 vaccine by mandatory deadline
The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.
The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.