Health officials warn of more possible COVID variants

The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.

Amazon, Wells Fargo among companies delaying return-to-office plans

Several major companies — including Amazon, Wells Fargo, Google and Apple — are delaying return-to-office dates, citing a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the delta variant.

Yelp feature allows users to find businesses requiring COVID-19 vaccination

The company announced two free features for businesses — “proof of vaccination required” and “all staff fully vaccinated” — to help consumers understand how a business is currently operating amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Businesses requiring COVID-19 vaccination

A flurry of vaccine requirements hitting the region, including a musical venues, work, and even rental applications, but some nurses fight back.

Children's Wisconsin doctors report more kids with COVID
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Children's Wisconsin is seeing an increase in kids testing positive for COVID-19. Hospitalizations are up, too, along with an increase in respiratory viruses.

COVID vaccination status requests rise
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A flurry of vaccine requirements hitting the region. Venues, employers and even landlords asking people to list their COVID-19 vaccination status.

Milwaukee COVID vaccine effort goes door to door

Door-to-door COVID-19 vaccinations are helping in Milwaukee as people struggle to find time and information to get the shot.

Door-to-door COVID vaccine effort in Milwaukee
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Door-to-door COVID-19 vaccinations are helping in Milwaukee as people struggle to find time and information to get the shot.

California mandates vaccines for all health care workers by Sept. 30

California Department of Public Health announced all workers in health care settings must be fully vaccinated or receive their second dose by September 30, 2021.

More kids with COVID, Children's Wisconsin doctors report

Children's Wisconsin is seeing an increase in kids testing positive for COVID-19. Hospitalizations are up, too, along with an increase in respiratory viruses.

New Milwaukee mental health initiative serves youth, families

A new mental health initiative is coming to Milwaukee thanks to a federal grant. The project is called Project Thrive and is bringing eight mental health branch offices to the city.

CVS Health scales back locations offering J&J COVID-19 vaccine

CVS Health says it has decreased the number of locations offering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine from more than 9,400 to 1,000 as a means to “manage our vaccine supply.”

Universal masking in schools backed by Milwaukee Co. health officials

Health department officials in Milwaukee County unanimously recommend the implementation of universal masking requirements for teachers, staff, students, and visitors in K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status.

Moderna says delta variant will lead to more breakthrough cases among vaccinated

Moderna said it believes the delta variant’s spread combined with people indoors as it gets colder will lead to an increase in breakthrough COVID-19 cases.

Open Record: Here we go again

If you're feeling a sense of déjà vu, you're not alone. As COVID-19 cases hit a six-month high, mask mandates are on the verge of a comeback, and vaccine mandates have become a new flashpoint.