Milwaukee County executive takes COVID concerns to DC
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is heading to Washington D.C. this week to discuss COVID recovery efforts.

Crowley heads to DC to discuss COVID relief funds

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is heading to Washington D.C. this week to discuss COVID recovery efforts.

Omicron variant in Milwaukee County man, vaccines pushed

The omicron variant has been confirmed in Wisconsin. A Milwaukee County man tested positive for the COVDI-19 strain following a trip to South Africa. Health officials and the governor are weighing in on this development, urging people to get vaccinated.

US to boost COVID-19 vaccine global distribution with $400M investment

“This money will speed efforts both to get shots in arms and to support vaccine manufacturing in low-and-middle-income countries,” USAID administrator Samantha Power announced Monday.

NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private sector employers

Beginning Dec. 27, all private-sector employers in New York City must require that their employees be fully vaccinated for the coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.

NYC vaccine mandate includes children as young as 5

Children as young as 5 years old will be required to get vaccines in New York City to enter restaurants and other indoor venues.

Oxford scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine says next pandemic may be worse

Professor Sarah Gilbert, one of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is warning that more money needs to be devoted to research and preparations.

Omicron variant in Milwaukee County man, mild symptoms
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The COVID-19 omicron variant has been confirmed in Wisconsin. The first case was found in a man in Milwaukee County. He was fully vaccinated and had even received the booster.

Omicron variant in Milwaukee County man, mild symptoms

The COVID-19 omicron variant has been confirmed in Wisconsin. The first case was found in a man in Milwaukee County. He was fully vaccinated and had even received the booster.

COVID outbreak at Marin school blamed on family who ignored positive test

A COVID outbreak at an elementary school in the North Bay stems from a student who went to school while infected with the novel coronavirus.  

Cruise ship with COVID-19 outbreak docks in New Orleans

Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement that confirmed a “handful of COVID-19 cases among guests and crew.” The company said all of the identified cases involved people without symptoms of the illness.

Fiserv Forum vaccine clinic; COVID omicron variant investigated

A Fiserv Forum vaccine clinic was held Saturday one day after COVID-19 omicron variant cases were identified among out-of-state visitors to Wisconsin.

COVID omicron variant in Wisconsin, DHS confirms

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Saturday, Dec. 4 confirmed that the first COVID-19 omicron variant case in the state has been identified.

COVID omicron variant confirmed among Milwaukee County visitors

The Wisconsin DHS is investigating a Milwaukee County COVID-19 outbreak. Wedding guests from California tested positive for the omicron variant.

Milwaukee COVID positivity worsens, now 'substantial'

The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, Dec. 3 reported worsening COVID-19 case trends – the first disease activity update since Thanksgiving.

Long-term COVID-19 smell, taste loss could impact millions, researchers say

As COVID-19 continues to spread, researchers say a significant number of people worldwide may face a long-term or even permanent loss of smell and taste as more become infected.