COVID omicron variant in Wisconsin, DHS confirms
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Saturday, Dec. 4 confirmed that the first COVID-19 omicron variant case in the state has been identified.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Saturday, Dec. 4 confirmed that the first COVID-19 omicron variant case in the state has been identified.
COVID omicron variant confirmed among Milwaukee County visitors
The Wisconsin DHS is investigating a Milwaukee County COVID-19 outbreak. Wedding guests from California tested positive for the omicron variant.
The Wisconsin DHS is investigating a Milwaukee County COVID-19 outbreak. Wedding guests from California tested positive for the omicron variant.
Milwaukee COVID positivity worsens, now 'substantial'
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, Dec. 3 reported worsening COVID-19 case trends – the first disease activity update since Thanksgiving.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, Dec. 3 reported worsening COVID-19 case trends – the first disease activity update since Thanksgiving.
Study suggests past COVID-19 infection may not fend off omicron variant
A research group has been tracking reinfections in South Africa and reported a jump with the arrival of omicron that they hadn't seen when two previous variants, including the extra-contagious delta variant, moved through the country.
A research group has been tracking reinfections in South Africa and reported a jump with the arrival of omicron that they hadn't seen when two previous variants, including the extra-contagious delta variant, moved through the country.
Rapid COVID testing site opens at LAX for international travelers
One day after confirming the county's first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a rapid-testing site will open at Los Angeles International Airport Friday that will offer free -- but voluntary -- COVID tests for arriving international passengers.
One day after confirming the county's first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a rapid-testing site will open at Los Angeles International Airport Friday that will offer free -- but voluntary -- COVID tests for arriving international passengers.
Omicron: WHO says measures used against delta should work for new variant
The WHO says measures like higher vaccination rates, social-distancing guidelines and wearing masks should remain the foundation for fighting the pandemic.
The WHO says measures like higher vaccination rates, social-distancing guidelines and wearing masks should remain the foundation for fighting the pandemic.
5 cases of omicron variant detected in New York
At least five people in New York have been infected with the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Four of the cases are in New York City and one is in Suffolk County.
At least five people in New York have been infected with the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Four of the cases are in New York City and one is in Suffolk County.
Pfizer asks FDA to expand emergency use of COVID-19 booster to include 16, 17-year-olds
The request comes as the world rushes to learn more about the new and highly transmissible omicron variant first discovered by South Africa.
The request comes as the world rushes to learn more about the new and highly transmissible omicron variant first discovered by South Africa.
Wisconsin COVID patients pack hospitals, no omicron yet
Patients with COVID-19, most of them unvaccinated, are packing Wisconsin hospitals at levels not seen for a year, a worrying development even before the new omicron variant has been detected in the state, health care leaders said Thursday.
Patients with COVID-19, most of them unvaccinated, are packing Wisconsin hospitals at levels not seen for a year, a worrying development even before the new omicron variant has been detected in the state, health care leaders said Thursday.
Wisconsin experts answer questions about state's COVID-19 response, vaccine booster doses, more
Wisconsin experts answer questions about state's COVID-19 response, vaccine booster doses, more.
Wisconsin experts answer questions about state's COVID-19 response, vaccine booster doses, more.
Germany bans unvaccinated from nonessential stores, recreational venues
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said people who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19 will be excluded from nonessential stores, cultural and recreational venues.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said people who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19 will be excluded from nonessential stores, cultural and recreational venues.
Greece to impose monthly fine on unvaccinated residents over 60
Greek residents have until Jan. 16 to get their first jabs, or will be fined 100 euros ($113) for every month they remain unvaccinated.
Greek residents have until Jan. 16 to get their first jabs, or will be fined 100 euros ($113) for every month they remain unvaccinated.
UCSF doctor detects 1st U.S. omicron case in 8 hours
Doctors at a UCSF lab worked fast to confirm the first COVID omicron case in the country, pinpointing the virus to a person in San Francisco.
Doctors at a UCSF lab worked fast to confirm the first COVID omicron case in the country, pinpointing the virus to a person in San Francisco.
COVID cancels Shank Hall shows over back-to-back weekends
Shank Hall doesn't require proof of vaccination, but the owner says a shot may be the way to turn things around. In downtown Milwaukee, the Pabst Theater Group was one of the first entertainment venues to establish vaccine requirements.
Shank Hall doesn't require proof of vaccination, but the owner says a shot may be the way to turn things around. In downtown Milwaukee, the Pabst Theater Group was one of the first entertainment venues to establish vaccine requirements.
WHO urges elderly to postpone travel plans amid rise of omicron variant
The World Health Organization on Tuesday advised elderly and immunocompromised individuals to postpone travel plans amid the emergence of the omicron coronavirus variant.
The World Health Organization on Tuesday advised elderly and immunocompromised individuals to postpone travel plans amid the emergence of the omicron coronavirus variant.
Omicron variant impacts Wisconsin restaurant in ironic way
COVID-19 forced many businesses to shut down. Some reopened and are back to business as usual. But the virus is now impacting a West Bend restaurant in a different way.
COVID-19 forced many businesses to shut down. Some reopened and are back to business as usual. But the virus is now impacting a West Bend restaurant in a different way.
Omicron variant impacts Wisconsin restaurant in ironic way
It is a family business that has been around for more than 30 years. But a West Bend restaurant's name is being tossed around now more than ever.
It is a family business that has been around for more than 30 years. But a West Bend restaurant's name is being tossed around now more than ever.
Omicron COVID variant in US
The omicron COVID variant is officially in the United States, with the first case confirmed in California. There's a new push for vaccinations and mask-wearing as health leaders and businesses wonder what's next.
The omicron COVID variant is officially in the United States, with the first case confirmed in California. There's a new push for vaccinations and mask-wearing as health leaders and businesses wonder what's next.
Omicron COVID variant in US
The omicron COVID variant is officially in the United States, with the first case confirmed in California. There's a new push for vaccinations and mask-wearing as health leaders and businesses wonder what's next.
The omicron COVID variant is officially in the United States, with the first case confirmed in California. There's a new push for vaccinations and mask-wearing as health leaders and businesses wonder what's next.
Biden encourages young girl with stutter, invites her to White House
President Joe Biden, who has been open about having a speech impediment his whole life, was seen giving words of encouragement to a young girl in Massachusetts who has a stutter, even inviting her to the White House.
President Joe Biden, who has been open about having a speech impediment his whole life, was seen giving words of encouragement to a young girl in Massachusetts who has a stutter, even inviting her to the White House.