Masks here to stay, UW health sciences professor says

Masks might not be mandatory in most places anymore, but experts predict masks will be a staple in society going forward.

Impact of reopening on children's immune systems
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As cases of COVID-19 rose and restrictions kept people home, many children went without regular exposure to day care, school and even playdates.

COVID-19’s global death toll this year has already surpassed 2020’s count

Despite a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases and deaths in much of the developed world, the death toll this year has already eclipsed the total count for 2020.

Free COVID testing for schools, Wisconsin DHS announces

Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced COVID-19 testing support for Wisconsin schools in the 2021-2022 school year, free of charge.

Wisconsin DHS on COVID Q&A
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Officials with Wisconsin DHS fielded questions relating to the coronavirus pandemic -- and how it is impacting state residents.

Moderna gets contract to produce 200M COVID-19 vaccines for DOD

U.S. Defense officials awarded Moderna a $3.3 billion contract to produce 200 million COVID-19 by next spring as the country works to increase vaccinations and determine if boosters are needed.

California to pay off past-due rent for residents, Gov. Newsom says

Gov. Newsom says California will pay off all past-due rent accumulated during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know.

'Pandemic puppy' tips and tricks as you head back to work

For the first time ever, you may be starting to leave your furry friend you rescued during the pandemic home alone. Here are some tips on how to care for your pandemic puppy as you begin to head back to work.

White House unlikely to hit COVID-19 vaccination mark by July 4, instead touts new milestone

The White House seems unlikely to meet its goal of having 70% of Americans with at least one COVID-19 vaccine by July 4, so President Biden is shifting focus onto a new milestone while also warning those who haven’t received their shot of spreading variants.

Sperm count not affected by COVID-19 vaccine, study finds

A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.

Extra unemployment benefits ending for 440,000 Americans

More than 400,000 out-of-work Americans are poised to lose their unemployment benefits this weekend as eight states prematurely drop out of a pandemic relief program that boosted jobless aid by $300 a week.

Bipartisan legislation would incentivize employment with $180 weekly payments to find work

A bipartisan group of representatives this week introduced legislation to incentivize people returning to work as businesses across the U.S. struggle to find workers for hire.