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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Preventing cancer during COVID, 24% missing crucial appointments

It's being called a life-saving initiative in the face of COVID. Doctors and cancer experts are coming together in September and October, sharing a crucial message about cancer prevention.

CDC director acknowledges ‘confusion’ over COVID-19 boosters

The just-approved booster is intended for people originally vaccinated with shots made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.

MPS Lancaster School virtual due to COVID

Milwaukee Public Schools' Lancaster School will move to virtual learning due to COVID.

FedEx rerouting more than 600K packages a day because of labor shortages

FedEx is rerouting hundreds of thousands of packages every day while it scrambles to cope with the labor shortage plaguing many businesses in the U.S.

New York could use National Guard to fill ranks of unvaccinated health care workers

New York’s health department issued an order for all health care workers to be vaccinated by Sept. 27, and the state has a plan to fill the positions for those who don’t meet the requirement.

Froedtert flu shot drive-thru, COVID vaccine also offered

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network offered flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines at a drive-thru Menomonee Falls clinic.

Where can I get the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot?

The CDC on Thursday endorsed Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.

Milwaukee COVID case burden rises, positivity dips

The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Friday, Sept. 24 reported changes to COVID-19 trends for the preceding week.

Elmbrook Schools COVID reporting concerns parent

An Elmbrooks schools parent is looking for answers after learning his child was exposed to someone with COVID-19 for days before being notified.