Wife of Wisconsin lawmaker with COVID urges vaccination
The wife of a Wisconsin lawmaker who has been an outspoken critic of vaccine and mask mandates and who remains hospitalized with COVID-19-induced pneumonia is urging people to get vaccinated for the coronavirus.
The wife of a Wisconsin lawmaker who has been an outspoken critic of vaccine and mask mandates and who remains hospitalized with COVID-19-induced pneumonia is urging people to get vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Red Cross: Critical need for blood, platelet donation
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help end the ongoing critical need for blood.
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help end the ongoing critical need for blood.
Use of certain N95 masks should stop due to ‘serious’ quality concerns, FDA says
Certain N95 masks from Shanghai Dasheng should no longer be used by health care workers due to a failure to “implement, maintain, and control a quality management system,” the FDA said.
Certain N95 masks from Shanghai Dasheng should no longer be used by health care workers due to a failure to “implement, maintain, and control a quality management system,” the FDA said.
Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
5 Republican-run states under federal investigation for banning masks in schools
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
McDonald's prepares to close dining rooms again
Restaurants in areas with high Delta variant cases are likely to be impacted.
Restaurants in areas with high Delta variant cases are likely to be impacted.
Cardinal Raymond Burke begins rehab after contracting COVID-19
A top-ranking Roman Catholic cardinal who eschewed the COVID-19 vaccine said he will soon begin rehab after contracting the coronavirus and spending days on a ventilator.
A top-ranking Roman Catholic cardinal who eschewed the COVID-19 vaccine said he will soon begin rehab after contracting the coronavirus and spending days on a ventilator.
Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
Racine reconsiders indoor mask ordinance
A high rate of transmission and a low vaccination rate. Those are just two of the reasons Racine's public health administrator is proposing to bring back the city's indoor mask ordinance.
A high rate of transmission and a low vaccination rate. Those are just two of the reasons Racine's public health administrator is proposing to bring back the city's indoor mask ordinance.
Racine considers re-enacting indoor mask ordinance
Racine's public health administrator is proposing to bring back the city's indoor mask ordinance.
Racine's public health administrator is proposing to bring back the city's indoor mask ordinance.
30-year-old who led anti-mask efforts in Texas community dies of COVID-19
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
Mexican Fiesta COVID vaccine clinic offers shots, information
Mexican Fiesta at Henry Maier Festival Park offered COVID-19 vaccine shots and information in addition to great music and food.
Mexican Fiesta at Henry Maier Festival Park offered COVID-19 vaccine shots and information in addition to great music and food.
COVID vaccine clinic at Mexican Fiesta
Mexican Fiesta at Henry Maier Festival Park offered COVID-19 vaccine shots and information in addition to great music and food.
Mexican Fiesta at Henry Maier Festival Park offered COVID-19 vaccine shots and information in addition to great music and food.
Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Wisconsin school mental health programs get $10.9M
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction distributed funding to support student mental health and alcohol and other drug abuse programs.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction distributed funding to support student mental health and alcohol and other drug abuse programs.
COVID-19 contact tracing takes back seat during latest surge
Health officials say with the overwhelming number of new cases, they’re not able to track every case and instead try to focus on infections that could have exposed large numbers of people or vulnerable groups.
Health officials say with the overwhelming number of new cases, they’re not able to track every case and instead try to focus on infections that could have exposed large numbers of people or vulnerable groups.
2 men die in Japan after receiving doses of suspended Moderna vaccines
Two men died after each was administered a dose of Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine that was among lots later suspended from use following the discovery of contaminants.
Two men died after each was administered a dose of Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine that was among lots later suspended from use following the discovery of contaminants.
Milwaukee COVID case burden 'extreme' for 4th straight week
The Milwaukee Health Department reported slight changes to COVID-19 trends for the preceding week.
The Milwaukee Health Department reported slight changes to COVID-19 trends for the preceding week.
Laid-off Tesla employee frustrated with EDD, hires bot to make calls
Desmond Sylva, 39, was so frustrated about reaching the Employment Development Department to find out why he wasn't getting his unemployment check after being laid off as a Tesla production associate in Fremont, he hired a bot.
Desmond Sylva, 39, was so frustrated about reaching the Employment Development Department to find out why he wasn't getting his unemployment check after being laid off as a Tesla production associate in Fremont, he hired a bot.
Half of US kids between 12 and 17 have received COVID-19 vaccine
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.


















