South Africa to stop most contact tracing as 80% of population gain some immunity
COVID-19 safety measures like contact tracing and quarantining are, for the most part, coming to an end in South Africa.
COVID-19 safety measures like contact tracing and quarantining are, for the most part, coming to an end in South Africa.
US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
Rapid COVID test sites packed, holiday travel picks up
Travelers in need of COVID-19 tests before the holidays may be out of time for PCR tests. Instead, demand for rapid antigen tests is rising.
Travelers in need of COVID-19 tests before the holidays may be out of time for PCR tests. Instead, demand for rapid antigen tests is rising.
Virtual doctor visits during holidays may be best choice
Advocate Aurora Health said, if you have mild symptoms or a condition, you might have better luck with a virtual visit than an urgent care.
Advocate Aurora Health said, if you have mild symptoms or a condition, you might have better luck with a virtual visit than an urgent care.
Johnson & Johnson COVID booster not recommended by health officials
The Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine booster shot is not recommended by the CDC, with concern over a rare blood clotting disorder.
The Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine booster shot is not recommended by the CDC, with concern over a rare blood clotting disorder.
Rapid COVID test sites packed, holiday travel picks up
Travelers in need of COVID-19 tests before the holidays may be out of time for PCR tests. Instead, demand for rapid antigen tests is rising.
Travelers in need of COVID-19 tests before the holidays may be out of time for PCR tests. Instead, demand for rapid antigen tests is rising.
Severe sore throat, runny nose -- COVID-19 omicron symptoms resemble flu, cold
Symptoms of the omicron COVID-19 variant may make you think you have the flu or a cold.
Symptoms of the omicron COVID-19 variant may make you think you have the flu or a cold.
COVID vaccine: Milwaukee, firefighters union sign requirement deal
Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association have agreed to require union members to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association have agreed to require union members to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Wisconsin men's basketball canceled Thursday; COVID tests positive
The Wisconsin men's basketball game against George Mason scheduled for Thursday evening, Dec. 23 at the Kohl Center has been canceled.
The Wisconsin men's basketball game against George Mason scheduled for Thursday evening, Dec. 23 at the Kohl Center has been canceled.
COVID-19 treatment pill: When will it be available, and where will it be available?
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA approves 2nd at-home treatment
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Medicaid eligibility expiring for millions of Americans in January
Medicaid eligibility is expiring for millions of Americans in January. Here's what to do if you are struggling.
Medicaid eligibility is expiring for millions of Americans in January. Here's what to do if you are struggling.
Michigan man who defied state pandemic orders to keep diner open dies of COVID-19
John Parney said he kept the Quincy Diner open partly to pay for medical bills. The south Michigan man wasn't vaccinated when he got infected, but pledged during his illness he would, arguing "the battle, at this point, was worse than any training he endured in the military."
John Parney said he kept the Quincy Diner open partly to pay for medical bills. The south Michigan man wasn't vaccinated when he got infected, but pledged during his illness he would, arguing "the battle, at this point, was worse than any training he endured in the military."
Holiday travel, COVID cases on the rise again
More people will be traveling this Christmas compared to last year, and it comes as COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise.
More people will be traveling this Christmas compared to last year, and it comes as COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise.
Wisconsin DHS reports COVID death in child under 10
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reported the death of a child under the age of 10 due to coronavirus-related complications.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reported the death of a child under the age of 10 due to coronavirus-related complications.
COVID vaccination agreement Milwaukee, police union
Members of the Milwaukee Police Association who are not vaccinated by Jan. 31, 2022, will be required to wear a mask at all times while on duty except when eating or drinking at a safe social distance.
Members of the Milwaukee Police Association who are not vaccinated by Jan. 31, 2022, will be required to wear a mask at all times while on duty except when eating or drinking at a safe social distance.
Holiday travel, COVID cases on the rise again
The Christmas travel season, again, comes as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport was busy Wednesday.
The Christmas travel season, again, comes as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport was busy Wednesday.
Supreme Court to hold special session on Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
Omicron variant less likely to require hospitalization, studies show
Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.
Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.
Disturbing Houston nursing home experience shared by victim's granddaughter
One Houston woman says she was horrified when she finally saw her grandmother after COVID restrictions lightened. Her grandmother didn't last much longer after restrictions lifted.
One Houston woman says she was horrified when she finally saw her grandmother after COVID restrictions lightened. Her grandmother didn't last much longer after restrictions lifted.