Milwaukee restaurant COVID vaccine proof requirements amid omicron
Several Milwaukee restaurants are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to eat indoors. The policies vary.
Several Milwaukee restaurants are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to eat indoors. The policies vary.
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.
The Racine Unified School District will move forward with in-person learning starting Wednesday despite concerns regarding further spread of COVID-19.
Walmart and Kroger raise prices for BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 tests
The companies previously sold them at cost
The companies previously sold them at cost
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.
“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.
Nurse concerned over COVID staffing: 'How can we take care of our patients?'
A nurse who works for Ascension is sounding alarms – concerned about staffing levels system-wide because of a surge of COVID infections.
A nurse who works for Ascension is sounding alarms – concerned about staffing levels system-wide because of a surge of COVID infections.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.