World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus
Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
SC mom of 4 dies of COVID-19 complications after giving birth
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
Vaccine mandate: Wisconsin businesses weigh in
President Joe Biden's federal vaccine mandate would impact companies with more than 100 workers. In Wisconsin, business owners are divided, with one saying it will not comply.
President Joe Biden's federal vaccine mandate would impact companies with more than 100 workers. In Wisconsin, business owners are divided, with one saying it will not comply.
Alzheimer’s disease and sleep: Could 7 to 8 hours lower the risk?
A recent study published in JAMA Neurology, stemming from PET scans among 4,417 older adults with normal cognition, indicated short sleep of 6 hours or less was linked to a higher burden of the amyloid-beta protein; toxic buildup of amyloid is believed to serve as a precursor for Alzheimer's disease.
A recent study published in JAMA Neurology, stemming from PET scans among 4,417 older adults with normal cognition, indicated short sleep of 6 hours or less was linked to a higher burden of the amyloid-beta protein; toxic buildup of amyloid is believed to serve as a precursor for Alzheimer's disease.
CDC: Unvaccinated nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021: How to help those who are struggling
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to bring awareness about prevention worldwide. Here’s who to help someone who may be struggling.
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to bring awareness about prevention worldwide. Here’s who to help someone who may be struggling.
California may require menstrual products in public schools
Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia said her measure was inspired by Scotland, which last year declared access to menstrual products to be a human right and required public places to provide them free of charge.
Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia said her measure was inspired by Scotland, which last year declared access to menstrual products to be a human right and required public places to provide them free of charge.
Married couple leave 7 children after dying from COVID-19 within hours of each other
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
High demand for COVID tests in Milwaukee
The number of COVID-19 tests Milwaukee-are providers are administering daily has risen dramatically over the last month. That higher demand is impacting consumers looking for fast results.
The number of COVID-19 tests Milwaukee-are providers are administering daily has risen dramatically over the last month. That higher demand is impacting consumers looking for fast results.
Milwaukee COVID test sites busy
The number of COVID-19 tests Milwaukee-are providers are administering daily has risen dramatically over the last month. That higher demand is impacting consumers looking for fast results.
The number of COVID-19 tests Milwaukee-are providers are administering daily has risen dramatically over the last month. That higher demand is impacting consumers looking for fast results.
COVID-19 surge: Rising cases hurting airline ticket sales
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.
Federal judge rules Florida's 'anti-riot' law is unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled that Florida's controversial "anti-riot" law is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced. The law was championed by Gov. DeSantis and imposed harsher criminal penalties on violent protesters. The judge called it an assault on First Amendment rights of free speech and assembly.
A federal judge ruled that Florida's controversial "anti-riot" law is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced. The law was championed by Gov. DeSantis and imposed harsher criminal penalties on violent protesters. The judge called it an assault on First Amendment rights of free speech and assembly.
COVID vaccine mandate targets millions of Americans
Millions of Americans will now be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine to go to work. The government's expansive new rules, announced Thursday, mandate that all employers with more than 100 workers require them to be vaccinated or test for the virus weekly, affecting about 80 million Americans.
Millions of Americans will now be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine to go to work. The government's expansive new rules, announced Thursday, mandate that all employers with more than 100 workers require them to be vaccinated or test for the virus weekly, affecting about 80 million Americans.
Milwaukee lawyer sees Biden vaccine mandate legal challenges
The government's expansive new rules mandate that all employers with more than 100 workers require them to be vaccinated or test for the coronavirus weekly, affecting about 80 million Americans.
The government's expansive new rules mandate that all employers with more than 100 workers require them to be vaccinated or test for the coronavirus weekly, affecting about 80 million Americans.
Study: 80% of COVID-19 patients suffer 1 or more long-term effects
Researchers who analyzed more than 18,000 studies found that 80% of people who were infected with COVID-19 suffered one or more of the long-term effects associated with the novel coronavirus.
Researchers who analyzed more than 18,000 studies found that 80% of people who were infected with COVID-19 suffered one or more of the long-term effects associated with the novel coronavirus.
TSA will double fines on mask mandate violations at airports, on flights
The new range of penalties, which take effect Friday, will be $500-$1000 for first offenders and $1000-$3000 for second offenders.
The new range of penalties, which take effect Friday, will be $500-$1000 for first offenders and $1000-$3000 for second offenders.
MPS employee COVID vaccine mandate passes unanimously
Proof of vaccination or a weekly COVID-19 test has become a term of employment for thousands of Milwaukee Public Schools employees, as outlined in a special school board meeting. It's a plan the teachers' union offered support for – a plan passed by the board unanimously during Thursday's meeting.
Proof of vaccination or a weekly COVID-19 test has become a term of employment for thousands of Milwaukee Public Schools employees, as outlined in a special school board meeting. It's a plan the teachers' union offered support for – a plan passed by the board unanimously during Thursday's meeting.
Milwaukee County child deaths, abuse resources available
After two recent Milwaukee County child death cases, child abuse prevention advocates say there needs to be a shift in viewing abuse.
After two recent Milwaukee County child death cases, child abuse prevention advocates say there needs to be a shift in viewing abuse.
Moderna developing combo COVID-19 booster, flu shot
Moderna announced on Thursday that it is developing a vaccine that combines a booster for COVID-19 and a shot for the seasonal flu.
Moderna announced on Thursday that it is developing a vaccine that combines a booster for COVID-19 and a shot for the seasonal flu.
Biden tightens COVID-19 vaccine mandate on federal workers, contractors
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.