School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
2 Virginia children die from COVID-19 within 3 days
A child under the age of 10 in eastern Virginia is the second fatal juvenile case this week.
A child under the age of 10 in eastern Virginia is the second fatal juvenile case this week.
Milwaukee mask mandate: Health commissioner not planning one
Milwaukee's health commissioner said it's unlikely that she'd implement a mandate, citing enforcement issues – but is not against one.
Milwaukee's health commissioner said it's unlikely that she'd implement a mandate, citing enforcement issues – but is not against one.
COVID vaccine: Wisconsin health officials push Pfizer boosters
Wisconsin DHS officials stressed the importance of getting vaccinated and for those who got the Pfizer vaccine and are eligible for a newly approved booster to receive that as well.
Wisconsin DHS officials stressed the importance of getting vaccinated and for those who got the Pfizer vaccine and are eligible for a newly approved booster to receive that as well.
HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
2 Milwaukee Public Schools virtual due to COVID-19
Two more Milwaukee Public Schools are moving to virtual learning due to COVID-19, an MPS dashboard shows on Thursday, Sept. 30.
Two more Milwaukee Public Schools are moving to virtual learning due to COVID-19, an MPS dashboard shows on Thursday, Sept. 30.
2 more MPS schools go to flexible scheduling
Two more Milwaukee Public Schools have gone to flexible scheduling -- virtual -- as a result of COVID-19.
Two more Milwaukee Public Schools have gone to flexible scheduling -- virtual -- as a result of COVID-19.
Vaccine mandate: Milwaukee County workers must show proof by Oct. 1
Milwaukee County employees have until Friday, Oct. 1 to comply with the new vaccine mandate.
Milwaukee County employees have until Friday, Oct. 1 to comply with the new vaccine mandate.
Parenting in a pandemic: Back to school, but not back to normal
Students are back at school, but life in the classroom is not necessarily back to normal.
Students are back at school, but life in the classroom is not necessarily back to normal.
COVID-19 can infect pancreatic cells that make insulin, study suggests
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.
Groups call for Milwaukee mask mandate
Twelve community groups are urging Milwaukee’s mayor and health commissioner to bring back a mask mandate, including the Milwaukee teachers’ union.
Twelve community groups are urging Milwaukee’s mayor and health commissioner to bring back a mask mandate, including the Milwaukee teachers’ union.
Fond du Lac officer funeral; died from complications of COVID-19
A Mass of Christian Burial is being held on Wednesday, Sept. 29 for Joseph Kurer, a 26-year-old Fond du Lac police officer who died of complications from COVID-19.
A Mass of Christian Burial is being held on Wednesday, Sept. 29 for Joseph Kurer, a 26-year-old Fond du Lac police officer who died of complications from COVID-19.
United Airlines to fire 593 employees who refused COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 risk among kids increased amid delta, start of school year, AAP warns
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
Procession after funeral of Fond du Lac officer who died from COVID
Watch the procession for a Fond du Lac officer who died from COVID -- as it departs the church, headed for the cemetery.
Watch the procession for a Fond du Lac officer who died from COVID -- as it departs the church, headed for the cemetery.
Urgent CDC advisory ‘strongly recommends’ pregnant people get COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
Fond du Lac Police Department statement on Officer Kurer death
The Fond du Lac Police Department offered this statement on the day of Officer Joseph Kurer's funeral. Kurer died from complications of COVID-19.
The Fond du Lac Police Department offered this statement on the day of Officer Joseph Kurer's funeral. Kurer died from complications of COVID-19.
Freshman numbers up at UW; pent-up demand among high school graduates
University of Wisconsin-Madison's record freshman enrollment this fall is due in part to pent-up demand among high school graduates who spent much of last year taking classes online, a school official said Tuesday.
University of Wisconsin-Madison's record freshman enrollment this fall is due in part to pent-up demand among high school graduates who spent much of last year taking classes online, a school official said Tuesday.
China kills 3 pet cats that tested positive for COVID-19
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
COVID-19-related assaults on hospital staff prompt panic buttons
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.