Study: Pfizer vaccine 90% effective against hospitalization at 6 months
A new study shows the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine remains 90% effective against hospitalizations, even with the delta variant. But the study also suggests that the vaccine’s protection against COVID-19 infection wanes over five months to 47%.
A new study shows the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine remains 90% effective against hospitalizations, even with the delta variant. But the study also suggests that the vaccine’s protection against COVID-19 infection wanes over five months to 47%.
AstraZeneca asks FDA to authorize antibody treatment to prevent COVID-19
AstraZeneca said the treatment would be the first long-acting antibody combination to receive an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 prevention.
AstraZeneca said the treatment would be the first long-acting antibody combination to receive an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 prevention.
Johnson & Johnson seeks FDA approval of COVID-19 booster shot
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the FDA to authorize a booster shot for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the FDA to authorize a booster shot for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
J&J COVID vaccine booster: FDA clearance sought
Johnson & Johnson asked the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to allow extra shots of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson asked the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to allow extra shots of its COVID-19 vaccine.
At-home COVID-19 test: FDA approves rapid, 30-minute antigen swab kit
The over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 test takes up to 30 minutes to show results.
The over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 test takes up to 30 minutes to show results.
Pentagon says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
Infants ingest 15 times more microplastics than adults, new study finds
Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.
Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.
Notify COVID close contacts electronically via text or email: DHS
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced people who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 can be sent a text or email notifying them of their exposure to COVID-19.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced people who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 can be sent a text or email notifying them of their exposure to COVID-19.
Flu shot: Experts plead with Americans to take annual vaccine
Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot.
Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot.
Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida governor, diagnosed with breast cancer
"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
Wisconsin eateries recovering, but not to pre-virus levels
A report published by the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows the state’s bars and restaurants are recovering, but have not reached pre-pandemic levels.
A report published by the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows the state’s bars and restaurants are recovering, but have not reached pre-pandemic levels.
Casa Grande little boy battles serious sinus cavity infection after COVID-19 diagnosis
A Casa Grande mother is detailing how COVID-19 led to serious and unexpected health issues for her little boy named Emmett. "It was so bad. I couldn't even recognize him."
A Casa Grande mother is detailing how COVID-19 led to serious and unexpected health issues for her little boy named Emmett. "It was so bad. I couldn't even recognize him."
Former Marquette star's false COVID documents led to arrest, officials say
Former Marquette University basketball player Lazar Hayward, who also played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, was among two travelers from Los Angeles arrested in Hawaii for "uploading falsified COVID documents."
Former Marquette University basketball player Lazar Hayward, who also played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, was among two travelers from Los Angeles arrested in Hawaii for "uploading falsified COVID documents."
Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins receives COVID-19 vaccine
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has received his COVID-19 vaccine and will be eligible to play in all games.
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has received his COVID-19 vaccine and will be eligible to play in all games.
Autopsies relocated as medical examiner goes unvaccinated
An upstate New York county is being forced to send human bodies to a hospital 50 miles away for autopsies because its prominent medical examiner has not been vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to county officials.
An upstate New York county is being forced to send human bodies to a hospital 50 miles away for autopsies because its prominent medical examiner has not been vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to county officials.
Dr. Fauci defends California school vaccine mandate: Not a 'novel' requirement
Dr. Anthony Fauci has praised California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mandate for all students to get a COVID-19 vaccine, arguing that this is not a "novel" approach for schools.
Dr. Anthony Fauci has praised California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mandate for all students to get a COVID-19 vaccine, arguing that this is not a "novel" approach for schools.
Two Californians arrested in Hawaii for fake COVID test results
Hawaii authorities arrested two people from California for submitting fake COVID-19 test results to avoid a mandatory traveler quarantine meant to curb the virus’ spread in the islands.
Hawaii authorities arrested two people from California for submitting fake COVID-19 test results to avoid a mandatory traveler quarantine meant to curb the virus’ spread in the islands.
US COVID-19 deaths top 700,000 as delta variant fuels pandemic
Globally, nearly 4.8 million people have died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
Globally, nearly 4.8 million people have died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
People with disabilities face more barriers accessing COVID-19 vaccine, CDC data shows
Troubling new data from the CDC reveals people with disabilities are falling behind in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination effort, even though they are more likely to want a shot.
Troubling new data from the CDC reveals people with disabilities are falling behind in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination effort, even though they are more likely to want a shot.
Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity dip; gating criteria hold
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, Oct. 1 reported drops in COVID-19 case and positivity trends for the preceding week.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, Oct. 1 reported drops in COVID-19 case and positivity trends for the preceding week.