Report: At least 59K meat workers caught COVID-19, hundreds died

A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.

Supply chain crisis impacts Thanksgiving, Feeding America

Prices for food have gone up significantly in the last year, meaning it could be an expensive holiday season. The reasons are tied to the supply chain crisis.

COVID vaccine for kids: Milwaukee County prepares

An FDA advisory panel endorsed the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in kids ages 5-11. Milwaukee County is preparing for a rollout.

China starts COVID-19 vaccinations for children 3 and up

Local city and provincial level governments in at least five Chinese provinces issued notices in recent days announcing that children ages 3 to 11 will be required to get their vaccinations.

Packers receiver Lazard on COVID list, team says

The Green Bay Packers announced that wide receiver Allen Lazard has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

FDA panel endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11

An FDA panel of outside vaccine experts endorsed kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children aged 5 to 11.

North Prairie firefighter dies, COVID contracted while on duty

A North Prairie firefighter has died in the line of duty after contracting COVID-19. Colleagues are remembering Gary Berg for his decades of dedication to the job.

North Prairie firefighter dies after contracting COVID on duty
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A North Prairie firefighter has died in the line of duty after contracting COVID-19. Colleagues are remembering Gary Berg for his decades of dedication to the job.

UW COVID study aims to make schools safer
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The coronavirus pandemic has been tough for kids who need special medical attention. Since they're higher risk for COVID-19, researchers are looking into making classrooms even safer.

UW COVID school study aimed at keeping kids safe

The coronavirus pandemic has been tough for kids who need special medical attention. Since they're higher risk for COVID-19, researchers are looking into making classrooms even safer.

Milwaukee COVID vaccine incentive; mayor encourages flu shots, too

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett provided updates on and encouraged COVID-19 testing and vaccination – as well as flu shots.

COVID vaccine: Children's Wisconsin prepares for expanded eligibility

Children ages 5-11 could get their first shot at Pfizer vaccine COVID-19 protection as early as Nov. 8, with some fully protected by Christmas.

Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid does not bring them back

Three months after half the states began ending an extra $300-a-week in unemployment pay, there's been no significant influx of job seekers.