Wisconsin DHS update on COVID-19 pandemic
Wisconsin DHS officials provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic for Thursday, July 22, 2021.
Wisconsin DHS officials provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic for Thursday, July 22, 2021.
COVID-19 breakthrough cases: What are they?
What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? The Associated Press explains.
What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? The Associated Press explains.
Ohio’s chief medical officer says it’s 'when, not if' unvaccinated get COVID-19
Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, the Ohio Department of Health’s chief medical officer, said it’s “a matter of time” before an unvaccinated person gets COVID-19.
Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, the Ohio Department of Health’s chief medical officer, said it’s “a matter of time” before an unvaccinated person gets COVID-19.
COVID pandemic has made child abuse harder to spot
When COVID-19 closed classrooms, child advocates quickly noticed a startling trend. Experts say the landscape of child abuse reporting changed.
When COVID-19 closed classrooms, child advocates quickly noticed a startling trend. Experts say the landscape of child abuse reporting changed.
Signs of child abuse: Pandemic made them harder to spot
When COVID-19 closed classrooms, child advocates quickly noticed a startling trend. Experts say the landscape of child abuse reporting changed.
When COVID-19 closed classrooms, child advocates quickly noticed a startling trend. Experts say the landscape of child abuse reporting changed.
Catholic school lawsuit claims mask mandate shields ‘God’s image and likeness’
“Unfortunately, a mask shields our humanity,” the Resurrection School in Lansing, Michigan said in a lawsuit that is now in the appeals process.
“Unfortunately, a mask shields our humanity,” the Resurrection School in Lansing, Michigan said in a lawsuit that is now in the appeals process.
CDC: Over 40% of COVID-19-related hospitalizations are patients 18-49
The CDC said that more than 40% of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 are made up of mostly 18 to 40-year-olds, and the numbers are increasing compared to those who are 65 and older.
The CDC said that more than 40% of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 are made up of mostly 18 to 40-year-olds, and the numbers are increasing compared to those who are 65 and older.
Costco to keep senior shopping hours as COVID cases rise
Costco reversed course on its decision to end senior shopping hours as uncertainty looms regarding the delta variant of the coronavirus.
Costco reversed course on its decision to end senior shopping hours as uncertainty looms regarding the delta variant of the coronavirus.
Study: J&J COVID-19 vaccine significantly less effective against delta variant
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
India's pandemic deaths could be 10X official toll, researchers say
India's deaths during the pandemic could be 10x the official COVID-19 toll, likely making it modern India’s worst human tragedy, researchers said.
India's deaths during the pandemic could be 10x the official COVID-19 toll, likely making it modern India’s worst human tragedy, researchers said.
TSA returns lost diamond to owner after it fell off woman’s engagement ring
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers from New York helped a woman locate the diamond that fell off her engagement ring.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers from New York helped a woman locate the diamond that fell off her engagement ring.
Vaccinated Pelosi aide, White House official test positive for COVID-19
An unidentified spokesperson for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and an unnamed White House employee recently contracted the coronavirus, FOX News confirmed.
An unidentified spokesperson for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and an unnamed White House employee recently contracted the coronavirus, FOX News confirmed.
Delta variant accounts for 83% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC says
The delta variant of the coronavirus now accounts for an estimated 83% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., an increase of 50% from the week of July 3.
The delta variant of the coronavirus now accounts for an estimated 83% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., an increase of 50% from the week of July 3.
Atlanta man contracts COVID-19 breakthrough infection months after being vaccinated
Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.
Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.
Judge rules Indiana University can mandate COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
Nurses union calls on CDC to reinstate universal mask guidelines
In a letter addressed to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, the National Nurses Union called on the agency to reinstate universal mask-wearing guidelines and to implement more robust data tracking for infections among health care workers and breakthrough cases.
In a letter addressed to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, the National Nurses Union called on the agency to reinstate universal mask-wearing guidelines and to implement more robust data tracking for infections among health care workers and breakthrough cases.
AAP: Students, staff should wear masks in schools — regardless of vaccination status
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
CDC raises UK travel warning to highest level amid COVID-19 surge
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control raised its travel alert for the United Kingdom to the highest level amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control raised its travel alert for the United Kingdom to the highest level amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Life support system saves Wauwatosa man from lengthy COVID battle
Michael Schultz was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Dec. 30, forced on life support for 60 days and is still recovering from his battle in the hospital.
Michael Schultz was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Dec. 30, forced on life support for 60 days and is still recovering from his battle in the hospital.
Summer habits for an easier back-to-school transition
As school districts are putting the final touches on plans, doctors suggest families do the same. As the beginning of the school year is right around the corner, this semester may look a lot different in the pandemic.
As school districts are putting the final touches on plans, doctors suggest families do the same. As the beginning of the school year is right around the corner, this semester may look a lot different in the pandemic.