‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness

Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.

Wisconsin oral antiviral COVID treatments, prescription only

Department of Health Services officials announced that Wisconsin has received the first allocation of oral antiviral COVID-19 treatments.

'Flurona' in California: Testing site in LA County confirms first known local case

Officials at the 911 COVID Testing site in Brentwood said a child they tested for both the flu and COVID-19 tested positive for both. In addition, the boy’s mother tested positive for COVID-19 the next day.

MCTS suspends 8 Freeway Flyers starting Jan. 10, driver shortage

The Milwaukee County Transit System announced that it will temporarily suspend some Freeway Flyer routes due to a shortage of bus drivers.

Pediatric COVID-19 trends report from Children's Wisconsin
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hildren?s Wisconsin provides hospital census information to help our community better understand how respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, are impacting kids.

Pediatric COVID trends report, Children's Wisconsin experts weigh in

Doctors with Children’s Wisconsin provided hospital census information to help the community better understand how respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, are impacting kids.

Racine in-person learning despite COVID concerns

The Racine Unified School District will move forward with in-person learning starting Wednesday despite concerns regarding further spread of COVID-19.

AAP: Child COVID-19 cases hit highest level since pandemic’s start

“COVID-19 cases among US children have reached the highest case count ever reported since the start of the pandemic," the American Academy of Pediatrics said.

Milwaukee County COVID activity at record levels, official says

Milwaukee County officials, including Chief Health Policy Advisor Dr. Ben Weston, discussed the latest updates related to COVID-19.

Milwaukee police, security at COVID testing sites after altercations

The Milwaukee Police Department and security companies are providing COVID-19 test site security after reports of some altercations and line cutting.

COVID-19 cases surging but health experts say focus should be on hospitalizations, deaths

The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren’t climbing as fast. Each measurement has its value, health experts say.

Ozaukee County Fairgrounds COVID testing closed, staffing concerns

The Curative COVID-19 testing site at the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds will be closed until further notice due to staffing concerns, officials announced.

Navy stopped from reprimanding sailors over COVID-19 vaccine refusal

The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members of the military.

OC Deputy DA, vocal critic of vaccine mandates, dies of COVID-19

Orange County Deputy District Attorney Kelly Ernby has died of COVID-19. Ernby was an outspoken critic of COVID vaccine mandates on a number of occasions.

Radon testing for Wisconsin homes; state officials urge residents

Wisconsin's Department of Health Services is urging all state residents to test their homes for radon gas, one of the major contributors of lung cancer.