Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Omicron surge: Medical surveillance can't keep up with rate variant is spreading
Medical experts say the omicron coronavirus variant is spreading so fast, surveillance attempts can’t keep up.
Medical experts say the omicron coronavirus variant is spreading so fast, surveillance attempts can’t keep up.
First Lady Jill Biden, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff speak at Children's Wisconsin
First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff spoke at Children's Wisconsin on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff spoke at Children's Wisconsin on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
First Lady Jill Biden, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff visit Children's Wisconsin
First Lady Jill Biden, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff visited Children's Wisconsin to meet with doctors, nurses, and patients.
First Lady Jill Biden, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff visited Children's Wisconsin to meet with doctors, nurses, and patients.
How to tell the difference between the common cold, flu and COVID-19
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Waukesha County Expo Center COVID testing site closes
The temporary COVID-19 testing site at the Waukesha County Expo Center has closed as of Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. – the end of scheduled hours.
The temporary COVID-19 testing site at the Waukesha County Expo Center has closed as of Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. – the end of scheduled hours.
Kroger ending some COVID benefits for unvaccinated workers
Kroger is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more of their workforce to become vaccinated.
Kroger is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more of their workforce to become vaccinated.
COVID testing, Racine's Festival Hall continues through Jan. 6
National Guard COVID-19 testing will continue at Racine's Festival Hall through Thursday, Jan. 6, Racine Public Health Administrator Dottie-Kay Bowersox announced on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
National Guard COVID-19 testing will continue at Racine's Festival Hall through Thursday, Jan. 6, Racine Public Health Administrator Dottie-Kay Bowersox announced on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
California's statewide indoor mask mandate kicks off as virus cases rise
The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.
The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.
Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
Milwaukee County workers vaccine compliance at 96%: officials
Milwaukee County officials say 96% of county employees subject to the county’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate are vaccinated against the coronavirus or have received an exemption.
Milwaukee County officials say 96% of county employees subject to the county’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate are vaccinated against the coronavirus or have received an exemption.
Omicron variant is milder but better at evading vaccines, South African data indicates
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
COVID concerns: 2 MPS schools go virtual
Ninety-Fifth Street School and Lowell International Elementary School in Milwaukee have moved to virtual learning starting Tuesday, Dec. 14 over COVID-19 concerns.
Ninety-Fifth Street School and Lowell International Elementary School in Milwaukee have moved to virtual learning starting Tuesday, Dec. 14 over COVID-19 concerns.
Benefits of COVID-19 vaccination; Dr. Mike Cirigliano weighs in
It's been one year since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined the WakeUp team to talk about the benefits of getting vaccinated.
It's been one year since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined the WakeUp team to talk about the benefits of getting vaccinated.
Benefits of COVID-19 vaccination
It's been one year since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined the WakeUp team to talk about the benefits of getting vaccinated.
It's been one year since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined the WakeUp team to talk about the benefits of getting vaccinated.
COVID vaccine: Available for 1 year, eligibility expanded
It has been one year since the first 10,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses arrived in Wisconsin.
It has been one year since the first 10,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses arrived in Wisconsin.
COVID vaccines distributed for year
It has been one year since the COVID-19 vaccine began being distributed throughout the United States.
It has been one year since the COVID-19 vaccine began being distributed throughout the United States.
Pfizer: COVID-19 pill remains effective against severe disease, omicron variant
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.