Daily new COVID-19 cases in US near 230,000, Johns Hopkins says
Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
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Pfizer CEO says COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant likely to emerge
Pfizer CEO said the company believes a COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant will likely one day emerge, though said a system is in place to quickly turn around a variant-specific jab.
Pfizer CEO said the company believes a COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant will likely one day emerge, though said a system is in place to quickly turn around a variant-specific jab.
Thompson won't give lawmakers control of UW's COVID policies
A little more than a week from the start of classes, a debate over masks and COVID-19 protocols at University of Wisconsin System schools could end in lawsuits.
A little more than a week from the start of classes, a debate over masks and COVID-19 protocols at University of Wisconsin System schools could end in lawsuits.
Gov. Evers announces $250M for new grant programs
Gov. Evers announced two new grant programs to help communities across Wisconsin rebound and recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Evers announced two new grant programs to help communities across Wisconsin rebound and recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Alverno College requires masks in all public indoor campus spaces
Alverno College is requiring masks in all public indoor campus spaces, including classrooms.
Alverno College is requiring masks in all public indoor campus spaces, including classrooms.
No off-label prescribing COVID-19 vaccines to kids under 12: FDA
Physicians often use off-label prescribing when medical products are approved, a top FDA official said, but that it wouldn't be appropriate in this case.
Physicians often use off-label prescribing when medical products are approved, a top FDA official said, but that it wouldn't be appropriate in this case.
Wisconsin lawmaker asks for prayers for colleague with COVID
Wisconsin state Sen. Andre Jacque was hospitalized on Aug. 16 after he tested positive for COVID-19.
Wisconsin state Sen. Andre Jacque was hospitalized on Aug. 16 after he tested positive for COVID-19.
Menomonee Falls mask protest as school board meets
Another school mask meeting got heated – this time in Menomonee Falls. Parents protested outside and arguments erupted inside the school board meeting.
Another school mask meeting got heated – this time in Menomonee Falls. Parents protested outside and arguments erupted inside the school board meeting.
Biden asks Supreme Court to keep CDC eviction ban in place
President Joe Biden asked the U.S. Supreme Court Monday to keep an eviction moratorium in place after Georgia and Alabama realtors sought to challenge a lower court’s ruling.
President Joe Biden asked the U.S. Supreme Court Monday to keep an eviction moratorium in place after Georgia and Alabama realtors sought to challenge a lower court’s ruling.
Diner leaves $10,000 tip for workers at Gainesville restaurant
A diner at a Gainesville restaurant gathered the staff of 10 together to thank them for their hard work during the pandemic before leaving them a $10,000 tip to share.
A diner at a Gainesville restaurant gathered the staff of 10 together to thank them for their hard work during the pandemic before leaving them a $10,000 tip to share.
Get COVID vaccinated, earn $100: Gov. Evers launches reward program
Wisconsin residents who receive their first dose of any COVID-19 vaccine from a Wisconsin provider between Aug. 20 and Sept. 6 can collect a $100 Visa gift card.
Wisconsin residents who receive their first dose of any COVID-19 vaccine from a Wisconsin provider between Aug. 20 and Sept. 6 can collect a $100 Visa gift card.
MCTS: Mask mandate extended for public transportation
The TSA has extended a federal mandate requiring the use of masks on all public transportation networks in the United States.
The TSA has extended a federal mandate requiring the use of masks on all public transportation networks in the United States.
COVID-19 booster shots: WHO head calls for global 2-month moratorium
WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for a two-month delay on administering COVID-19 booster shots as a means of reducing global vaccine inequality.
WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for a two-month delay on administering COVID-19 booster shots as a means of reducing global vaccine inequality.
Full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines could spur more company, university mandates
Full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines could prompt more vaccination requirements by businesses and universities, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines could prompt more vaccination requirements by businesses and universities, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Mile 12 plays Irish Fest, live music comes back after virtual year
For the first time in two years, live music came back to the stages of the Summerfest grounds during Irish Fest. For those who attended, it was a step back to normalcy, and for those who make their living making music, it was a welcome opportunity to play again.
For the first time in two years, live music came back to the stages of the Summerfest grounds during Irish Fest. For those who attended, it was a step back to normalcy, and for those who make their living making music, it was a welcome opportunity to play again.
COVID mask, vaccine conflicts descend into violence and harassment
Across the country, anti-vaccine and anti-mask demonstrations are taking scary and violent turns, and educators, medical professionals and public figures have been stunned at the level at which they have been vilified for even stating their opinion.
Across the country, anti-vaccine and anti-mask demonstrations are taking scary and violent turns, and educators, medical professionals and public figures have been stunned at the level at which they have been vilified for even stating their opinion.
Hit-and-run driver strikes vaccine worker, officials say it could have been intentional
Deputies are searching for a hit-and-run driver who may have intentionally struck a vaccine clinic worker in Santa Clarita.
Deputies are searching for a hit-and-run driver who may have intentionally struck a vaccine clinic worker in Santa Clarita.
University of Virginia disenrolls over 200 students for failing to comply with vaccine mandate
More than 200 University of Virginia students who didn’t comply with the school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement have been disenrolled ahead of the fall semester.
More than 200 University of Virginia students who didn’t comply with the school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement have been disenrolled ahead of the fall semester.
Honoring frontline workers at Irish Fest
Frontline workers were allowed into Irish Fest for free, with organizers wanting essential workers of all kinds to know they are appreciated.
Frontline workers were allowed into Irish Fest for free, with organizers wanting essential workers of all kinds to know they are appreciated.