COVID-19 vaccine for children to be ready later this week

Health care providers and other coronavirus vaccine distributors in Wisconsin say they could have doses that are ready to be administered to younger children by the end of the week.

FDA delays decision on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12-17

U.S. regulators are delaying their decision on Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 17 while they study the rare risk of heart inflammation.

Halloween trick-or-treating back after COVID canceled 2020

The Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating is back with candy – and COVID-19 safety – on everyone's mind.

Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity drop: 'Stay diligent'

The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, Oct. 29 reported declining COVID-19 case and positivity trends for the preceding week.

White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools

The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.

Supreme Court rejects appeal to stop Maine's COVID-19 vaccine mandate

The Supreme Court has declined to block Maine's vaccine mandate from going into effect, despite an appeal from the state's health care workers.

COVID vaccine incentive deadline nears for Milwaukee students

Milwaukee Public Schools students 12 and older have until Monday, Nov. 1 to be fully vaccinated if they want the $100 incentive that is being offered.

COVID vaccine: Milwaukee worker mandate deadline passes

The city reported a compliance rate of more than 91%, with about 230 employees failing to comply or receive an approved exemption.

Protect trick-or-treaters from COVID-19 this Halloween: CDC

It's Halloween weekend! However, health experts don't want a real scare to happen with COVID-19 infections. So they are encouraging people to keep a number of safety tips in mind.

Iowa governor signs COVID-19 vaccine mandate exemption into law

Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a bill that allows Iowa workers to seek medical and religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates and guarantees that those who are fired for refusing a vaccine will qualify for unemployment benefits.

UW-Parkside hits 70% vaccinated; Tommy Thompson congratulates

The UW System president was in Kenosha Thursday to congratulate UW-Parkside in reaching the goal of 70% of the student body being fully vaccinated.

La Crosse Bishop contracts COVID-19

La Crosse Bishop William Patrick Callahan has contracted COVID-19, according to a church official.

Illinois bill would remove 'conscience' as basis for refusing vaccine

Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.