Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Milwaukee free N95 masks, libraries run out
Milwaukee public libraries are out of free N95 masks, the health department announced Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 11.
Milwaukee public libraries are out of free N95 masks, the health department announced Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 11.
Prior COVID infection as immunity? GOP lawmakers push bill
Republican lawmakers are advancing a bill that would require employers to count a prior COVID-19 infection as an alternative to vaccination and testing.
Republican lawmakers are advancing a bill that would require employers to count a prior COVID-19 infection as an alternative to vaccination and testing.
What is a cerebrovascular accident?
A cerebrovascular accident is more commonly known as a stroke and is the No. 5 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association.
A cerebrovascular accident is more commonly known as a stroke and is the No. 5 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association.
US finalizing plans to ship free COVID-19 tests via USPS, shares 1st contracts
The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.
The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.
Milwaukee VA requiring medical-grade masks; available at entrances
Effective immediately, anyone entering the Milwaukee VA Medical Center and its community clinics must wear a medical-grade cough, surgical, procedural, or N95/KN95 mask.
Effective immediately, anyone entering the Milwaukee VA Medical Center and its community clinics must wear a medical-grade cough, surgical, procedural, or N95/KN95 mask.
Nursing home health care shortages, a 'crisis'
Nursing homes across Wisconsin are dealing with historically low numbers when it comes to staff. It's a shortage that’s concerning to healthcare workers caring for society's most vulnerable. And it's a problem that only seems to be getting worse.
Nursing homes across Wisconsin are dealing with historically low numbers when it comes to staff. It's a shortage that’s concerning to healthcare workers caring for society's most vulnerable. And it's a problem that only seems to be getting worse.
Nursing home health care shortages, a 'crisis'
Nursing homes across Wisconsin are dealing with historically low numbers when it comes to staff. It's a shortage that?s concerning to healthcare workers caring for society's most vulnerable. And it's a problem that only seems to be getting worse.
Nursing homes across Wisconsin are dealing with historically low numbers when it comes to staff. It's a shortage that?s concerning to healthcare workers caring for society's most vulnerable. And it's a problem that only seems to be getting worse.
COVID closes Milwaukee shelter, bitter cold increases demand
Street Angels Milwaukee closed its warming shelter for the season, citing COVID cases. Amid the bitter cold, Repairers of the Breach is working with the city to fill the void.
Street Angels Milwaukee closed its warming shelter for the season, citing COVID cases. Amid the bitter cold, Repairers of the Breach is working with the city to fill the void.
Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
US surgeons perform 1st transplant of pig heart into human patient
U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first for medical science.
U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first for medical science.
Children's Wisconsin mental health clinic to open, serve growing need
Children's Wisconsin is set to open a walk-in urgent-care clinic that treats mental health at the same level as physical wellbeing. It is a response to a growing need in the community.
Children's Wisconsin is set to open a walk-in urgent-care clinic that treats mental health at the same level as physical wellbeing. It is a response to a growing need in the community.
N95 masks at Milwaukee libraries free of charge
Half a million N95 masks are being handed out by the Milwaukee Health Department, and Milwaukee Public Library locations are a convenient option of you're looking to pick some up for free.
Half a million N95 masks are being handed out by the Milwaukee Health Department, and Milwaukee Public Library locations are a convenient option of you're looking to pick some up for free.
COVID tests at emergency rooms: Hospitals urge public to avoid
The Wisconsin Hospital Association is urging members of the public not to seek COVID-19 tests at hospital emergency rooms.
The Wisconsin Hospital Association is urging members of the public not to seek COVID-19 tests at hospital emergency rooms.
Milwaukee County Jail update on COVID-19 and conditions inside the building
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas offers update on the Milwaukee County Jail, COVID-19, and related conditions.
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas offers update on the Milwaukee County Jail, COVID-19, and related conditions.
T cells from common colds may help protect against COVID-19, study suggests
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
CDC guidelines: When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19 after exposure?
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
COVID sick time: Stay home or work? Omicron poses conundrum
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
BBB: Beware of COVID testing scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning the public to keep an eye out for COVID-19 testing scams and is investigating a report in Wisconsin.
The Better Business Bureau is warning the public to keep an eye out for COVID-19 testing scams and is investigating a report in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee shelter balancing COVID, dangerously cold temperatures
A Milwaukee shelter is balancing the need to keep people safe from the windchill with keeping them safe from the omicron COVID-19 variant.
A Milwaukee shelter is balancing the need to keep people safe from the windchill with keeping them safe from the omicron COVID-19 variant.