J&J COVID vaccine booster: FDA clearance sought
Johnson & Johnson asked the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to allow extra shots of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson asked the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to allow extra shots of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Notify COVID close contacts electronically via text or email: DHS
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced people who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 can be sent a text or email notifying them of their exposure to COVID-19.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced people who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 can be sent a text or email notifying them of their exposure to COVID-19.
Wisconsin eateries recovering, but not to pre-virus levels
A report published by the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows the state’s bars and restaurants are recovering, but have not reached pre-pandemic levels.
A report published by the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows the state’s bars and restaurants are recovering, but have not reached pre-pandemic levels.
Former Marquette star's false COVID documents led to arrest, officials say
Former Marquette University basketball player Lazar Hayward, who also played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, was among two travelers from Los Angeles arrested in Hawaii for "uploading falsified COVID documents."
Former Marquette University basketball player Lazar Hayward, who also played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, was among two travelers from Los Angeles arrested in Hawaii for "uploading falsified COVID documents."
Dr. Fauci defends California school vaccine mandate: Not a 'novel' requirement
Dr. Anthony Fauci has praised California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mandate for all students to get a COVID-19 vaccine, arguing that this is not a "novel" approach for schools.
Dr. Anthony Fauci has praised California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mandate for all students to get a COVID-19 vaccine, arguing that this is not a "novel" approach for schools.
US COVID-19 deaths top 700,000 as delta variant fuels pandemic
Globally, nearly 4.8 million people have died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
Globally, nearly 4.8 million people have died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity dip; gating criteria hold
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, Oct. 1 reported drops in COVID-19 case and positivity trends for the preceding week.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, Oct. 1 reported drops in COVID-19 case and positivity trends for the preceding week.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID-19
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19 but has no symptoms and has been fully vaccinated since January.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19 but has no symptoms and has been fully vaccinated since January.
3 MPS schools virtual due to COVID, calls for Milwaukee mask mandate
As of Thursday night, the MPS COVID-19 dashboard showed 595 open COVID cases as the teachers' union calls for a citywide mask mandate.
As of Thursday night, the MPS COVID-19 dashboard showed 595 open COVID cases as the teachers' union calls for a citywide mask mandate.
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.