Wisconsin 'Healthcare Heroes Act' introduced as COVID continues

Democratic state lawmakers introduced the legislation, which would provide more benefits to frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.

Wisconsin reaches record COVID hospitalizations, association says

According to the Wisconsin Hospital Association, the state reached a record 2,278 people hospitalized due to COVID-19 complications on Wednesday.

COVID changes Milwaukee-area hospital policies

A surge in COVID cases has Milwaukee-area hospitals adjusting policies in an effort to keep staff and patients safe.

CDC director on face-covering guidance: ‘Any mask is better than no mask’

The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.

How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges

At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.

Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month

The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.

Nurse in Italy accused of faking shots, ditching vaccine

Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.

Milwaukee jail COVID, Milwaukee police holding cells ripple effect
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COVID and staffing issues have led to problems at the Milwaukee County Jail. That's created a ripple effect on holding cells at Milwaukee police districts. Law enforcement agencies are responding by blaming each other.

Milwaukee jail COVID, Milwaukee police holding cells ripple effect

COVID and staffing issues have led to problems at the Milwaukee County Jail. That's created a ripple effect on holding cells at Milwaukee police districts. Law enforcement agencies are responding by blaming each other.

COVID changes Froedtert visitor policy

The visitor policy at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin changes effective Wednesday, Jan. 12 “given the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases.”

COVID and Milwaukee County courts; pandemic creates backlog of cases

COVID-19 and the pandemic are touching all parts of society including the court system in Milwaukee County. While jury trials resumed last summer, the courts are dealing with a backlog of cases – especially the criminal variety.

Study: Exercise can strengthen brain function, prevent dementia

In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.

MPS COVID vaccine clinic Thursday at Riverwest school

Milwaukee Public Schools has partnered with the Milwaukee Health Department to host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday, Jan. 13