$58.4M Wisconsin investment in COVID pandemic response, recovery
Wisconsin officials announced on Monday, Sept. 13 that $58.4 million in funding for local and tribal health departments to continue their work responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin officials announced on Monday, Sept. 13 that $58.4 million in funding for local and tribal health departments to continue their work responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nipah virus: India on alert after 12-year-old boy dies of rare illness
A 12-year-old boy died last week of Nipah virus, sending Indian health officials scrambling to test anyone the boy came in contact with.
A 12-year-old boy died last week of Nipah virus, sending Indian health officials scrambling to test anyone the boy came in contact with.
Respiratory therapists overwhelmed by COVID-19 hospitalizations
In recent weeks, respiratory therapists in Wisconsin have been a scarcity as the number of coronavirus inpatients rises.
In recent weeks, respiratory therapists in Wisconsin have been a scarcity as the number of coronavirus inpatients rises.
Racine vaccine incentives working, 19% increase in 1st doses
Less than a month after a vaccine incentive program was implemented in Racine, we’re hearing from city health officials that it’s working, with the daily average of people getting their first shot increasing by nearly 20%.
Less than a month after a vaccine incentive program was implemented in Racine, we’re hearing from city health officials that it’s working, with the daily average of people getting their first shot increasing by nearly 20%.
Kroger: Grocery prices headed higher
Grocery prices are headed higher later this year, according to the U.S.’s largest supermarket by sales.
Grocery prices are headed higher later this year, according to the U.S.’s largest supermarket by sales.
Surgeon general: US to 'monitor' whether vaccine exemptions being used properly
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has advised that the Biden administration will "monitor" to ensure no one abuses COVID-19 vaccine exemptions.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has advised that the Biden administration will "monitor" to ensure no one abuses COVID-19 vaccine exemptions.
NY hospital puts baby deliveries on hold as maternity workers quit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Versiti 9/11 blood drive remembers those who died
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin held a blood drive in remembrance of 9/11 on Saturday, Sept. 11 for a second year.
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin held a blood drive in remembrance of 9/11 on Saturday, Sept. 11 for a second year.
COVID vaccine: UW System scholarship $70K lottery campaign
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hopes to get at least 70% of its students vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-October.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hopes to get at least 70% of its students vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-October.
Milwaukee COVID activity 'plateaued' since August spike
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Friday, Sept. 10 reported slight increases to COVID-19 trends for the preceding week.
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Friday, Sept. 10 reported slight increases to COVID-19 trends for the preceding week.
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.