Theodore Edgecomb trial postponed
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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.

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.

Milwaukee Acting Mayor Johnson COVID positive
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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
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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.

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.

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.

COVID makes MPS virtual starting Tuesday

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.

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.

United, Spirit airlines to temporarily increase pay for pilots

Airlines are having to increase pay for employees amid a wave of cancellations due to staff shortages as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry.

CDC considering COVID-19 test requirement for asymptomatic, Fauci says

Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.

86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says

The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 testing for MPS students, staff

The Milwaukee Public School District is opening up COVID-19 testing for students and staff.

US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge

Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.

Wisconsin DHS: Help slow COVID spread in schools as students return

The Wisconsin DHS is asking all parents and guardians to take action to help slow the spread of COVID-19 as students return to school in January.

Hayat Pharmacy 24/7 COVID testing underway

One Milwaukee site is making it easier to get a COVID-19 test. With the start of the new year, Hayat Pharmacy has made testing available 24 hours a day.

RUSD extends winter break; COVID cited as cause

The Racine Unified School District is extending its winter break due to the "ongoing nature" of the COVID-19 pandemic.