COVID-19 surge: Idaho hospitals buckling amid another wave of sick patients
Intensive care beds are full of unvaccinated coronavirus patients at a hospital in Boise, Idaho.
Intensive care beds are full of unvaccinated coronavirus patients at a hospital in Boise, Idaho.
C.1.2 variant: New coronavirus strain has highest mutation rate yet, study says
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
Moderna COVID-19 booster shot may not be approved by Sept. 20
President Joe Biden’s plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability for those who received the Moderna vaccine.
President Joe Biden’s plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability for those who received the Moderna vaccine.
Millions of jobless face losing benefits as federal aid set to expire
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
Milwaukee COVID case burden highest since January
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, Sept. 3 reported slight increases to COVID-19 trends for the preceding week.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, Sept. 3 reported slight increases to COVID-19 trends for the preceding week.
MATC hosting COVID vaccine clinic downtown Sept. 7
MATC will a host free, public COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Tuesday, Sept. 7. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered.
MATC will a host free, public COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Tuesday, Sept. 7. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered.
Labor Day COVID caution: Hospitalizations rising in Wisconsin
The COVID-19 delta variant and a rising number of hospitalizations in Wisconsin are not keeping people from traveling for Labor Day weekend.
The COVID-19 delta variant and a rising number of hospitalizations in Wisconsin are not keeping people from traveling for Labor Day weekend.
Wisconsin Supreme Court oral arguments to resume in chambers
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will resume hearing in-person oral arguments for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will resume hearing in-person oral arguments for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Marquette COVID vaccinations: 92% of students provide proof
Marquette University announced that at least 80% of faculty and staff – along with more than 90% of students – are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Marquette University announced that at least 80% of faculty and staff – along with more than 90% of students – are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Evers extends $100 incentive for COVID-19 vaccinations
Wisconsin's $100 reward program for those receiving the COVID-19 vaccine will be extended two weeks until Sept. 19, Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday.
Wisconsin's $100 reward program for those receiving the COVID-19 vaccine will be extended two weeks until Sept. 19, Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday.
COVID vaccine: Milwaukee County worker mandate
Milwaukee County officials announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for county employees on Friday, Sept. 3
Milwaukee County officials announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for county employees on Friday, Sept. 3
2 Texas teachers die of COVID-19, prompting school district shutdown
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
US hospitals hit by staffing crisis amid COVID-19 surge
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a nurse staffing crisis that is forcing many U.S. hospitals to pay top dollar to get the help they need to handle the crush of patients this summer.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a nurse staffing crisis that is forcing many U.S. hospitals to pay top dollar to get the help they need to handle the crush of patients this summer.
Data shows Florida’s latest COVID surge is the deadliest yet
Florida is reporting its deadliest peak in daily death rates since the pandemic began, surpassing previous coronavirus surges in the state, according to federal data published Thursday.
Florida is reporting its deadliest peak in daily death rates since the pandemic began, surpassing previous coronavirus surges in the state, according to federal data published Thursday.
UW system COVID policies: Republican says don't sue
A Wisconsin Senate Republican threatened a lawsuit against UW System officials regarding coronavirus plans. Two others said they do not support it.
A Wisconsin Senate Republican threatened a lawsuit against UW System officials regarding coronavirus plans. Two others said they do not support it.
Panel ruling on tobacco settlement nets $14 million for Wisconsin
The state is in line to receive about $14 million thanks to an arbitration panel’s ruling in a multistate tobacco settlement dating back to 1998.
The state is in line to receive about $14 million thanks to an arbitration panel’s ruling in a multistate tobacco settlement dating back to 1998.
Two children, including newborn baby, die of COVID-19 at north Florida hospital
Doctors at a Jacksonville hospital said a two-week-old baby was one of two children to die of COVID-19 complications this week.
Doctors at a Jacksonville hospital said a two-week-old baby was one of two children to die of COVID-19 complications this week.
One alcoholic drink raises risk of irregular heartbeat, study suggests
Atrial fibrillation, the most commonly treated heart arrhythmia, involves an irregular heartbeat, per the CDC
Atrial fibrillation, the most commonly treated heart arrhythmia, involves an irregular heartbeat, per the CDC
Summerfest opens Thursday: COVID entry reminders as buzz builds
Summerfest returns Thursday, Sept. 2. After the COVID-19 pandemic paused the Big Gig, fans and musicians are pumped up.
Summerfest returns Thursday, Sept. 2. After the COVID-19 pandemic paused the Big Gig, fans and musicians are pumped up.
COVID-19 ‘mu’ strain: WHO tracks latest ‘variant of interest’
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.