Alabama ICU patients outnumber available beds, hospital association says

The Alabama Hospital Association says the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has depleted ICU capacity beyond a critical point — there are now more patients than beds.

Brookfield man with COVID nearly died from virus
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After six months in the hospital and nearly dying from COVID-19, a Brookfield father is suffering long-term, severe effects of the virus. Now, Mike Berry hopes his story will save lives.

Brookfield man contracts COVID-19, hopes his story will save lives

After nearly dying from COVID-19, a Brookfield father is suffering long-term, severe effects of the virus -- and hopes his story will save lives.

Respiratory disease in kids: Doctors see growing numbers

Pediatricians and public health officials say a common respiratory disease that most children can easily deal with is spreading earlier than usual in Wisconsin.

A summer that once promised ‘independence’ from COVID-19 wraps up in despair

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, here is a look back at how the delta variant and millions of unvaccinated Americans fueled the country’s COVID-19 resurgence.

Racine Brewing Company closing soon; blame pandemic-driven losses

The owners of Racine Brewing Company are shutting down later this month. A pandemic-driven loss in revenue is to blame.

‘I was terrified’: Zip-tie carrying men confront Arizona principal over COVID-19 policy

An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.

Music festival for suicide prevention
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The Rock hosted a music festival for suicide prevention and mental health advocacy.

COVID-19 booster shots: Fauci stresses need for FDA approval amid White House spat

Dr. Anthony Fauci stressed the need for approval from the FDA before proceeding with COVID-19 vaccine booster shots amid a spat between the White House and health officials.

Two COVID-19 safety nets ending Labor Day, affecting millions

Labor Day represents a perilous crossroads for millions of Americans: Two primary anchors of the government's COVID-19 protection package are ending or have recently ended.

Surviving 9/11 was 'just the first piece of the journey'

Twenty years later, Sept. 11 survivors bear scars and the weight of unanswerable questions. Some grapple with their place in a tragedy defined by an enormous loss of life. They get told to “get over” 9/11. But they also say they have gained resilience, purpose, appreciation and resolve.

Kidney issues linked to ‘long COVID-19,’ study finds

A new study finds that kidney problems could be considered a long-term symptom of having a COVID-19 infection.

Air quality briefly improved amid 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, UN says

The World Meteorological Organization, releasing its first ever Air Quality and Climate Bulletin on Friday, cautioned that the reductions in pollution were patchy.