COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations trending downward in US
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Justin Bieber postpones Las Vegas show after COVID-19 outbreak among team
Justin Bieber will push back his upcoming Las Vegas show to June after members of his team contracted COVID-19.
Justin Bieber will push back his upcoming Las Vegas show to June after members of his team contracted COVID-19.
A fourth COVID vaccine shot: Will it be necessary?
CDC data shows 92.6 million Americans have received a booster shot.
CDC data shows 92.6 million Americans have received a booster shot.
Versiti blood drive encourages diverse donors
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin hosted a blood drive at Milwaukee's Vincent High School on Saturday to encourage donors of diverse backgrounds.
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin hosted a blood drive at Milwaukee's Vincent High School on Saturday to encourage donors of diverse backgrounds.
Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Milwaukee COVID gating metrics improve for 6th straight week
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a sixth consecutive week.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a sixth consecutive week.
Wisconsin child dies from condition associated with COVID-19
A southeast Wisconsin child under the age of 10 is the first in the state to die from a condition associated with COVID-19.
A southeast Wisconsin child under the age of 10 is the first in the state to die from a condition associated with COVID-19.
10-year-old makes chemo comfort bags for patients after seeing grandfather fight cancer
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
Influential model finds 73% of US now immune to omicron
This winter's omicron wave in the U.S. also bolstered our defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less disruption to society.
This winter's omicron wave in the U.S. also bolstered our defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less disruption to society.
'No Surprises Act' in effect; Contact 6 helps resolve medical bill
Surprise medical bills can cost patients hundreds, even thousands of dollars. For years, Contact 6 has taken these billing complaints to insurance companies. But now, there should be a drop-off in those cases.
Surprise medical bills can cost patients hundreds, even thousands of dollars. For years, Contact 6 has taken these billing complaints to insurance companies. But now, there should be a drop-off in those cases.
Summerfest 2022: No mask requirement, proof of vaccination
No masks or vaccines will be required at Summerfest in 2022. The world's largest music festival is getting back to the way things were after low turnout last year.
No masks or vaccines will be required at Summerfest in 2022. The world's largest music festival is getting back to the way things were after low turnout last year.
FAA sends 80 unruly airline passenger cases to FBI for possible criminal prosecution
Since January, there have been 499 reported cases of unruly airline passengers.
Since January, there have been 499 reported cases of unruly airline passengers.
US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'
The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.
Summerfest 2022: No mask requirement, proof of vaccination
No masks or vaccines will be required at Summerfest in 2022. The world's largest music festival is getting back to the way things were after low turnout last year.
No masks or vaccines will be required at Summerfest in 2022. The world's largest music festival is getting back to the way things were after low turnout last year.
UW System moves to remove mask requirements
University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson is working with university chancellors to begin removing current mandatory mask requirements on campus with the intent to withdraw them as soon as March 1 and no later than spring break
University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson is working with university chancellors to begin removing current mandatory mask requirements on campus with the intent to withdraw them as soon as March 1 and no later than spring break
California ends mask mandate, but not all counties are ditching masks
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
Woman appears to be cured of HIV after using new treatment, NIH says
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
New Zealand authorities blare Barry Manilow and 'Macarena' in attempt to disperse vaccine protesters
Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.
Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.