COVID tests for Wisconsin Afghan refugees, vaccine not required

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said right now, Wisconsin's Fort McCoy is prepared to house a couple thousand Afghan refugees, but they're getting ready for even more and also worrying about the coronavirus pandemic.

Convalescent plasma for COVID-19: Study says treatment of no benefit to most

The final results of a clinical trial show convalescent plasma did not prevent disease progression in a high-risk group of outpatients with COVID-19, the NIH announced Wednesday.

Wisconsin tribes offer $500 vaccination incentive

The Oneida, Menominee and Ho-Chunk tribes are offering a $500 incentive for vaccinations. That includes those who have already been inoculated.

US support for vaccine mandates grows as COVID-19 anxiety rises, poll finds

A recent poll finds that most American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.

UWM student debt relief: $5.1M to students impacted by pandemic

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced a $5.1 million student debt relief program aimed at helping students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

EPA bans use of pesticide chlorpyrifos linked to health problems in kids

The EPA has banned the use on food crops of chlorpyrifos, a widely used pesticide that environmentalists say poses risks to children and farmworkers.

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The 2021 fall high school football season is underway for some in Wisconsin, but some teams have already canceled games due to COVID-19.

COVID cancels high school football games, precautions taken

The 2021 fall high school football season is underway for some in Wisconsin, but some teams have already canceled games due to COVID-19.

'Get vaccinated, wear a mask': Dr. Fauci answers your back-to-school questions

Students across Florida are returning to school as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations increase beyond last year’s levels. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to address the questions and concerns many of you have shared with us.

COVID-19 or RSV? Symptoms parents should watch for in kids

The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.

Wisconsin's COVID breakthrough cases more than double

The number of fully vaccinated people in Wisconsin who were hospitalized with COVID-19 more than doubled from February to July.

Biden, first lady will get COVID-19 booster shots once eligible

President Joe Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will receive their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots once they are available.

'Illness after vaccination:' DHS launches new webpage

Wisconsin DHS has launched a new data webpage, COVID-19 Illness After Vaccination, which includes a visualization showing the rate of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths per 100,000 among individuals who are fully vaccinated versus individuals who are not fully vaccinated.

COVID-triggered ADEM disorder leaves girl unable to see, speak

A Bloomington mom is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 after her happy and healthy 8-year-old daughter developed a rare debilitating disorder from COVID-19