How to tell the difference between the common cold, flu and COVID-19

Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.

Waukesha County Expo Center COVID testing site closes

The temporary COVID-19 testing site at the Waukesha County Expo Center has closed as of Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. – the end of scheduled hours.

Google memo lays out plan to fire employees who don't comply with vaccine mandate: report

Unvaccinated employees at Google may soon have to use the search engine to find job openings. A new company memo shows the company putting its workers on notice to comply with their vaccine policies or lose their jobs.

Kroger ending some COVID benefits for unvaccinated workers

Kroger is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more of their workforce to become vaccinated.

COVID testing, Racine's Festival Hall continues through Jan. 6

National Guard COVID-19 testing will continue at Racine's Festival Hall through Thursday, Jan. 6, Racine Public Health Administrator Dottie-Kay Bowersox announced on Wednesday, Dec. 15.

Omicron variant now makes up about 3% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC says

The CDC estimates that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 3% of COVID-19 cases reported nationwide.

California's statewide indoor mask mandate kicks off as virus cases rise

The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.

Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees

Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.

US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread

The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.

Milwaukee County workers vaccine compliance at 96%: officials

Milwaukee County officials say 96% of county employees subject to the county’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate are vaccinated against the coronavirus or have received an exemption. 

Wisconsin abortion: Attorney general Kaul won't enforce any ban

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said that he would not investigate or prosecute anyone for having an abortion should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade.

Omicron variant is milder but better at evading vaccines, South African data indicates

The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.

COVID concerns: 2 MPS schools go virtual

Ninety-Fifth Street School and Lowell International Elementary School in Milwaukee have moved to virtual learning starting Tuesday, Dec. 14 over COVID-19 concerns.

Benefits of COVID-19 vaccination; Dr. Mike Cirigliano weighs in

It's been one year since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined the WakeUp team to talk about the benefits of getting vaccinated.

Benefits of COVID-19 vaccination
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It's been one year since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined the WakeUp team to talk about the benefits of getting vaccinated.