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.

No Surprise Act: New law preventing unexpected medical bills takes effect Jan. 1

Patients will no longer have to worry about getting a huge bill following a medical crisis if the closest hospital emergency room happened to have been outside their insurance plan’s provider network.

Madison schools going virtual after winter break

The Madison Metropolitan School District will pivot to virtual learning when winter break ends in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Milwaukee COVID-19 testing centers expand hours

A number of testing sites have extended their hours due to the high demand for COVID-19 tests.

Milwaukee-area COVID test scramble 'frustrating' as omicron spreads
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Hours before the New Year's holiday weekend, the demand for a COVID-19 test hasn't wavered. Drive-thru sites continue to draw long lines of cars, while others are scrambling to find at-home test kits elsewhere.

Advocate Aurora, Froedtert restricting visitors as COVID surges

Advocate Aurora Health announced that no visitors will be allowed for adult hospital inpatients – effective Thursday, Dec. 30.

Milwaukee COVID cases climb, mask guidance returns

As COVID-19 cases surge, Fiserv Forum will again require masks. The question: Will Milwaukee follow suit and institute a citywide mask mandate?

Hayat Pharmacy COVID testing 24/7 in 2022

The demand for COVID-19 testing has skyrocketed across the country. At Milwaukee's Hayat Pharmacy, starting Jan. 1, they will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 8th and Layton until further notice.

Israel to offer 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine to most vulnerable

Israel approved a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people most vulnerable to the virus, the first country to do so.

COVID-19 leaves US children hospitalized in near-record numbers

During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals, a 58% increase from the week before.

COVID, cold or flu? Pay attention to timing, symptoms, doctor says

With the rapid spread of the seemingly milder omicron variant, many have asked how to tell the difference between the virus and the common cold. One Tampa doctor explains how you can determine which illness you're dealing with.

J&J COVID-19 booster found to cut omicron hospitalizations in South African study

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.

Virus postpones Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show

The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show has become the latest major event to be postponed or canceled.

COVID cancels Milwaukee NYE events
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As people get set to ring in 2022, health experts say you should strongly reconsider your plans. COVID concerns and illness have nixed some parties and concerts.