COVID-19 testing sites create long lines as at-home kits become scarce
In New York City, drugstores posted signs alerting customers that they sold out of tests. In Atlanta, drugstores ran out of home tests, and police shut down testing sites as traffic backed up a half-mile or more.
In New York City, drugstores posted signs alerting customers that they sold out of tests. In Atlanta, drugstores ran out of home tests, and police shut down testing sites as traffic backed up a half-mile or more.
CDC recommends shorter COVID isolation, quarantine for all
U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and similarly shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine.
U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and similarly shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine.
COVID-19 pandemic: Behavioral, medical experts look back on 2020, 2021 and predict 2022
U.S. health officials cannot predict how much longer the pandemic will last, but some scientists are taking a look back on how far the world has come and what’s possibly in store for the future.
U.S. health officials cannot predict how much longer the pandemic will last, but some scientists are taking a look back on how far the world has come and what’s possibly in store for the future.
Fauci: US should consider vaccine mandate for US air travel
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said the U.S. should consider a vaccination mandate for domestic air travel, signaling a potential embrace of an idea the Biden administration has previously eschewed, as COVID-19 cases spike.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said the U.S. should consider a vaccination mandate for domestic air travel, signaling a potential embrace of an idea the Biden administration has previously eschewed, as COVID-19 cases spike.
Fauci says US should consider vaccine mandate for domestic air travel
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the U.S. should consider a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The U.S. currently mandates that most foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. be fully vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the U.S. should consider a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The U.S. currently mandates that most foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. be fully vaccinated.
Milwaukee COVID testing sites reopen Monday, long lines
Milwaukee's free COVID-19 testing sites open back up Monday, Dec. 27 after being closed for the holiday weekend.
Milwaukee's free COVID-19 testing sites open back up Monday, Dec. 27 after being closed for the holiday weekend.
Holiday travel woes continue as omicron variant causes airlines to cancel, delay flights Monday
Hundreds of flights in the U.S. have been canceled or delayed Monday after a weekend of travel issues throughout the country.
Hundreds of flights in the U.S. have been canceled or delayed Monday after a weekend of travel issues throughout the country.
Federal program offers up to $9,000 cash to reimburse COVID-19 funeral costs
The federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
The federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
New Year's celebrations shelved across the globe as COVID-19 surges, here's who canceled and who hasn't
A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.
A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.
Fauci: 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose too ‘premature’ to discuss
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it’s too soon to decide if Americans would need a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it’s too soon to decide if Americans would need a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity spike
The Milwaukee Health Department reported increases to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate compared to the previously reported mark.
The Milwaukee Health Department reported increases to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate compared to the previously reported mark.
Holiday health, COVID safety tips: UW Health
Many people are already home for the holidays, but COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Local health officials have tips on how to stay safe this holiday season.
Many people are already home for the holidays, but COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Local health officials have tips on how to stay safe this holiday season.
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.