Why are so many vaccinated people getting COVID-19 lately?
People might mistakenly think the COVID-19 vaccines will completely block infection, but the shots are mainly designed to prevent severe illness, says Louis Mansky, a virus researcher at the University of Minnesota.
People might mistakenly think the COVID-19 vaccines will completely block infection, but the shots are mainly designed to prevent severe illness, says Louis Mansky, a virus researcher at the University of Minnesota.
CDC reduces recommended wait time for getting Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot
The agency also recommended that severely immunocompromised kids ages 5-11 should get an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second shot.
The agency also recommended that severely immunocompromised kids ages 5-11 should get an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second shot.
Kenosha schools COVID changes motion passes unanimously
Schools in the Kenosha Unified School District held in-person learning Monday, with plenty of people wondering if that, given the recent COVID surge, was really the best idea.
Schools in the Kenosha Unified School District held in-person learning Monday, with plenty of people wondering if that, given the recent COVID surge, was really the best idea.
Can you catch Covid twice? Doctor explains likelihood of double covid infection
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
MPS COVID testing; delayed return to in-person learning
As students return to the classroom following the holiday break, some districts are now are offering students the chance to get tested. And some districts have halted in-person learning.
As students return to the classroom following the holiday break, some districts are now are offering students the chance to get tested. And some districts have halted in-person learning.
Advocate Aurora Health: COVID hospitalizations reach pandemic high
Advocate Aurora Health experts provided on Monday, Jan. 3 COVID-19 updates as the health system’s hospitalizations reach pandemic highs.
Advocate Aurora Health experts provided on Monday, Jan. 3 COVID-19 updates as the health system’s hospitalizations reach pandemic highs.
Greendale schools adjust, COVID spike among staff
The COVID surge is having an impact on area schools. Greendale High School students will be virtual the rest of the week.
The COVID surge is having an impact on area schools. Greendale High School students will be virtual the rest of the week.
Wisconsin Humane Society: COVID changes to hours, services
The Wisconsin Humane Society is making changes to its hours and services in response to COVID-related staff and volunteer shortages.
The Wisconsin Humane Society is making changes to its hours and services in response to COVID-related staff and volunteer shortages.
Advocate Aurora Health experts provide updates on COVID hospitalizations
Advocate Aurora Health experts provide COVID-19 updates as the health system?s hospitalizations reach pandemic highs.
Advocate Aurora Health experts provide COVID-19 updates as the health system?s hospitalizations reach pandemic highs.
Theodore Edgecomb trial postponed
The trial of Theodore Edgecomb has been postponed due to COVID-19.
The trial of Theodore Edgecomb has been postponed due to COVID-19.
FDA expands Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for ages 12 to 15
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
How will pandemic end? Despite omicron, COVID-19 will become endemic
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Milwaukee Acting Mayor Johnson COVID positive
Milwaukee Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced Sunday, Jan. 2 he has tested positive for COVID-19. The acting mayor, who is vaccinated, said he's experiencing ?very mild? symptoms.
Milwaukee Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced Sunday, Jan. 2 he has tested positive for COVID-19. The acting mayor, who is vaccinated, said he's experiencing ?very mild? symptoms.
'SilverSneakers' helps elderly navigate rise in COVID-19 cases
As COVID risks for seniors and the elderly remain, there are ways to help boost your mood and overall sense of well-being, with people limiting interactions once again. SilverSneakers has found a way to keep seniors connected and healthy.
As COVID risks for seniors and the elderly remain, there are ways to help boost your mood and overall sense of well-being, with people limiting interactions once again. SilverSneakers has found a way to keep seniors connected and healthy.
'SilverSneakers' helps elderly navigate rise in COVID-19 cases
As COVID risks for seniors and the elderly remain, there are ways to help boost your mood and overall sense of well-being, with people limiting interactions once again. SilverSneakers has found a way to keep seniors connected and healthy.
As COVID risks for seniors and the elderly remain, there are ways to help boost your mood and overall sense of well-being, with people limiting interactions once again. SilverSneakers has found a way to keep seniors connected and healthy.
Milwaukee Acting Mayor Johnson COVID positive
Milwaukee Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced Sunday, Jan. 2 he has tested positive for COVID-19. The acting mayor, who is vaccinated, said he's experiencing “very mild” symptoms.
Milwaukee Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced Sunday, Jan. 2 he has tested positive for COVID-19. The acting mayor, who is vaccinated, said he's experiencing “very mild” symptoms.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
COVID makes MPS virtual starting Tuesday
All Milwaukee Public Schools students will transition to virtual learning effective Tuesday, Jan. 4 due to COVID-19.
All Milwaukee Public Schools students will transition to virtual learning effective Tuesday, Jan. 4 due to COVID-19.
COVID closes Greendale Schools Monday
Greendale Schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 3 “because of a high percentage of instructional staff in isolation or quarantine due to positive COVID-19 cases,” according to the district's website.
Greendale Schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 3 “because of a high percentage of instructional staff in isolation or quarantine due to positive COVID-19 cases,” according to the district's website.
Schools adapt for return from break as COVID-19 cases surge
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.