UK scientists say variant that can evade COVID-19 vaccines ‘almost certain’
Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.
Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.
Froedtert Health: Staff COVID vaccinations required by Nov. 1
Froedtert Health announced on Tuesday, Aug. 3 that it is requiring staff and providers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1.
Froedtert Health announced on Tuesday, Aug. 3 that it is requiring staff and providers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1.
Milwaukee County COVID-19 briefing
Milwaukee County health officials on Tuesday, Aug. 3 discussed the latest information pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Milwaukee County health officials on Tuesday, Aug. 3 discussed the latest information pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UW System COVID plans need legislative approval, committee says
A Republican-controlled legislative committee moved to block the UW System from taking several steps to fight coronavirus spread without its approval.
A Republican-controlled legislative committee moved to block the UW System from taking several steps to fight coronavirus spread without its approval.
Al’s Run, Walk goes virtual for 2021
The 44th Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk to support Children’s Wisconsin will be celebrated virtually this year, officials announced on Tuesday.
The 44th Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk to support Children’s Wisconsin will be celebrated virtually this year, officials announced on Tuesday.
Madison, Dane County require employees to be vaccinated
City and county employees in Madison and Dane County will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
City and county employees in Madison and Dane County will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Delta COVID-19 variant is 'way more dangerous' than original strain, expert says
The delta variant may also progress quicker in hospitalized patients, one expert said.
The delta variant may also progress quicker in hospitalized patients, one expert said.
Two-thirds of Michigan deer had COVID-19 antibodies in federal study
In a federal survey of coronavirus in white-tailed deer in Michigan, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania, the U.S. Department of Agriculture detected evidence of the virus in 33% of all cases.
In a federal survey of coronavirus in white-tailed deer in Michigan, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania, the U.S. Department of Agriculture detected evidence of the virus in 33% of all cases.
2021 Wisconsin State Fair opens Thursday, 2 years in the making
Masks will not be required but recommended indoors at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Masks will not be required but recommended indoors at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Masks make a comeback as delta variant spreads
While airports never stopped requiring masks, many retailers did. Now, some are shifting gears as the COVID delta variant spreads.
While airports never stopped requiring masks, many retailers did. Now, some are shifting gears as the COVID delta variant spreads.
Masks return, COVID delta variant spreads
Masks are making a comeback thanks to the quick spread of the COVID-19 delta variant.
Masks are making a comeback thanks to the quick spread of the COVID-19 delta variant.
CDC: Less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases led to hospitalization or death
Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.
Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.
Louisiana brings back statewide mask mandate amid delta-driven COVID-19 surge
Louisiana is reenacting a statewide mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents across all indoor locations, including schools and colleges.
Louisiana is reenacting a statewide mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents across all indoor locations, including schools and colleges.
Milwaukee leaders weigh mask mandate; parents object to idea
Could a mask mandate return to Milwaukee? A lot of the next steps rely on what comes Tuesday: the city’s 7-day averages of new COVID-cases. Those numbers are so important.
Could a mask mandate return to Milwaukee? A lot of the next steps rely on what comes Tuesday: the city’s 7-day averages of new COVID-cases. Those numbers are so important.
Wisconsin Medical Society wants vaccine mandate at health entities
There’s a push from employers to require their workers be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
There’s a push from employers to require their workers be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Target to require masks for workers in areas with ‘substantial’ COVID-19 transmission
Target will once again require employees in some areas to wear face coverings as COVID-19 cases soar across the United States.
Target will once again require employees in some areas to wear face coverings as COVID-19 cases soar across the United States.
Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
Pandemic moratorium ends; evictions expected to spike
Evictions were expected to ramp up Monday after the Biden administration allowed the federal moratorium to expire over the weekend.
Evictions were expected to ramp up Monday after the Biden administration allowed the federal moratorium to expire over the weekend.
Mask requirement returns for Walmart, Publix employees
Starting Monday, all Publix employees will be required to wear masks, and Walmart employees will be required to wear face coverings if they work in areas with high infection rates. It remains optional for customers.
Starting Monday, all Publix employees will be required to wear masks, and Walmart employees will be required to wear face coverings if they work in areas with high infection rates. It remains optional for customers.
Eviction proceedings can move forward for 1st time since September
The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) ban on most evictions ended on Saturday, July 31. The moratorium had been extended multiple times since it was issued in September. The ban was last extended in June for what the CDC said would be the final time.
The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) ban on most evictions ended on Saturday, July 31. The moratorium had been extended multiple times since it was issued in September. The ban was last extended in June for what the CDC said would be the final time.