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.
Milwaukee food insecurities grow amid COVID, inflation
Governor Tony Evers is investing $30 million to help people in need. The money is going to two organizations that help feed Wisconsinites.
Governor Tony Evers is investing $30 million to help people in need. The money is going to two organizations that help feed Wisconsinites.
Fauci: Americans may 'just have to deal with' more COVID boosters
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
COVID in Milwaukee: Cases, positivity worsen again
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Friday, Dec. 10 reported worsening COVID-19 case trends.
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Friday, Dec. 10 reported worsening COVID-19 case trends.
DHS recommends Pfizer COVID boosters for 16 and older
Wisconsin health officials have recommended those 16 and older receive a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine at least six months after their second dose.
Wisconsin health officials have recommended those 16 and older receive a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine at least six months after their second dose.
Wisconsin requests federal help for staff-strapped hospitals
Wisconsin's top health official said Wednesday that 270 health care facilities have requested staffing help and the state has asked for medical reserve teams from the federal government to provide relief for long term care facilities facing worker shortages.
Wisconsin's top health official said Wednesday that 270 health care facilities have requested staffing help and the state has asked for medical reserve teams from the federal government to provide relief for long term care facilities facing worker shortages.
Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
Medicago's plant-based COVID-19 vaccine showing promising trial results, company says
Medicago announced Tuesday that its two-dose vaccine was 71% effective at preventing COVID-19 infection in a large, late-stage study that included several variants including the delta variant.
Medicago announced Tuesday that its two-dose vaccine was 71% effective at preventing COVID-19 infection in a large, late-stage study that included several variants including the delta variant.
Wisconsin COVID cases rising, hospitals near capacity
The number of COVID patients in hospitals across the state is steadily increasing. Milwaukee County is seeing record hospitalization numbers for 2021.
The number of COVID patients in hospitals across the state is steadily increasing. Milwaukee County is seeing record hospitalization numbers for 2021.
COVID-related stress weighs heavily on Gen Z
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
WHO advises against use of COVID-19 survivors' plasma to treat patients battling virus
Experts at the World Health Organization recommended Tuesday against using blood plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19.
Experts at the World Health Organization recommended Tuesday against using blood plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19.
Milwaukee County executive takes COVID concerns to DC
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is heading to Washington D.C. this week to discuss COVID recovery efforts.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is heading to Washington D.C. this week to discuss COVID recovery efforts.