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.
Packers place Lancaster on COVID reserve list
The Green Bay Packers placed defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster on the reserve/COVID-19 list, it was announced Tuesday, Sept. 28.
The Green Bay Packers placed defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster on the reserve/COVID-19 list, it was announced Tuesday, Sept. 28.
All Milwaukee COVID vaccine incentives given away, mayor says
Milwaukee health leaders continued the push to get vaccinated in the fight against COVID-19 as colder months approach.
Milwaukee health leaders continued the push to get vaccinated in the fight against COVID-19 as colder months approach.
COVID vaccination status: WI Senate OKs bill sealing any mailings
The Wisconsin Senate approved a Republican-authored bill that would require government agencies, schools and day cares to seal any mailings that could reveal someone’s vaccination status.
The Wisconsin Senate approved a Republican-authored bill that would require government agencies, schools and day cares to seal any mailings that could reveal someone’s vaccination status.
Fond du Lac officer's COVID death: Evers orders flags at half-staff
Gov. Tony Evers ordered the U.S. and Wisconsin flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in honor of Fond du Lac Police Officer Joseph Kurer.
Gov. Tony Evers ordered the U.S. and Wisconsin flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in honor of Fond du Lac Police Officer Joseph Kurer.
Masks remain optional in Germantown schools after board meeting
The Germantown School Board discussed the district's COVID-19 mitigation plan Monday night, Sept. 27, with some parents calling for the mask-optional district to require them.
The Germantown School Board discussed the district's COVID-19 mitigation plan Monday night, Sept. 27, with some parents calling for the mask-optional district to require them.
Wisconsin DHS COVID Pfizer booster recommendations
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is announcing its recommendations for who should get a third Pfizer COVID shot.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is announcing its recommendations for who should get a third Pfizer COVID shot.
US males lost 2.2 years of life on average to COVID-19, study says
American males experienced the largest losses in life expectancy in 2020 due to the high mortality rate of COVID-19, according to a study published by Oxford University on Monday.
American males experienced the largest losses in life expectancy in 2020 due to the high mortality rate of COVID-19, according to a study published by Oxford University on Monday.
Wisconsin brewery challenges school districts that do not mandate masks
Class action lawsuits are in the works to challenge Wisconsin school districts that do not mandate masks. The sponsor of the suits is unusual – a microbrewery.
Class action lawsuits are in the works to challenge Wisconsin school districts that do not mandate masks. The sponsor of the suits is unusual – a microbrewery.
Pfizer studying oral drug to prevent COVID-19 in those exposed
Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.
Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.
‘Please do the right thing’: Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot on camera Monday
President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Monday afternoon on camera following FDA and CDC approval.
President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Monday afternoon on camera following FDA and CDC approval.
Nothing tastes good, nothing smells good for Benicia baker with 'long-haul' COVID symptoms
For Benicia baker Hanalee Pervan, nothing smells good, nothing tastes good even though she recovered from COVID back in January.
For Benicia baker Hanalee Pervan, nothing smells good, nothing tastes good even though she recovered from COVID back in January.