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.
Crowley heads to DC to discuss COVID relief funds
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.
Unvaccinated Illinois residents to pay own COVID-19 hospital bill, state lawmaker proposes
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
Omicron variant in Milwaukee County man, vaccines pushed
The omicron variant has been confirmed in Wisconsin. A Milwaukee County man tested positive for the COVDI-19 strain following a trip to South Africa. Health officials and the governor are weighing in on this development, urging people to get vaccinated.
The omicron variant has been confirmed in Wisconsin. A Milwaukee County man tested positive for the COVDI-19 strain following a trip to South Africa. Health officials and the governor are weighing in on this development, urging people to get vaccinated.
NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private sector employers
Beginning Dec. 27, all private-sector employers in New York City must require that their employees be fully vaccinated for the coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Beginning Dec. 27, all private-sector employers in New York City must require that their employees be fully vaccinated for the coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Omicron variant in Milwaukee County man, mild symptoms
The COVID-19 omicron variant has been confirmed in Wisconsin. The first case was found in a man in Milwaukee County. He was fully vaccinated and had even received the booster.
The COVID-19 omicron variant has been confirmed in Wisconsin. The first case was found in a man in Milwaukee County. He was fully vaccinated and had even received the booster.
COVID outbreak at Marin school blamed on family who ignored positive test
A COVID outbreak at an elementary school in the North Bay stems from a student who went to school while infected with the novel coronavirus.
A COVID outbreak at an elementary school in the North Bay stems from a student who went to school while infected with the novel coronavirus.
SC nurse charged with creating fake COVID-19 vaccine cards, DOJ says
Tammy McDonald pleaded not guilty Thursday during an appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Shiva Hodges.
Tammy McDonald pleaded not guilty Thursday during an appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Shiva Hodges.
Cruise ship with COVID-19 outbreak docks in New Orleans
Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement that confirmed a “handful of COVID-19 cases among guests and crew.” The company said all of the identified cases involved people without symptoms of the illness.
Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement that confirmed a “handful of COVID-19 cases among guests and crew.” The company said all of the identified cases involved people without symptoms of the illness.
Fiserv Forum vaccine clinic; COVID omicron variant investigated
A Fiserv Forum vaccine clinic was held Saturday one day after COVID-19 omicron variant cases were identified among out-of-state visitors to Wisconsin.
A Fiserv Forum vaccine clinic was held Saturday one day after COVID-19 omicron variant cases were identified among out-of-state visitors to Wisconsin.