Vaccinated Pelosi aide, White House official test positive for COVID-19

An unidentified spokesperson for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and an unnamed White House employee recently contracted the coronavirus, FOX News confirmed.

Delta variant accounts for 83% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC says

The delta variant of the coronavirus now accounts for an estimated 83% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., an increase of 50% from the week of July 3.

Atlanta man contracts COVID-19 breakthrough infection months after being vaccinated

Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.

COVID vaccine: NBA Finals ticket raffle with shot before Game 6

The Milwaukee Health Department will bring COVID-19 vaccines to the plaza at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday, July 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Fauci: Smallpox, polio would still exist if faced with same vaccine misinformation as COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said he’s “certain” that the U.S. would not be able to contain other deadly illnesses like polio or smallpox if misinformation for those vaccines spread like it over COVID-19.

Judge rules Indiana University can mandate COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff

In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.

Nurses union calls on CDC to reinstate universal mask guidelines

In a letter addressed to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, the National Nurses Union called on the agency to reinstate universal mask-wearing guidelines and to implement more robust data tracking for infections among health care workers and breakthrough cases.

AAP: Students, staff should wear masks in schools — regardless of vaccination status

The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.

CDC raises UK travel warning to highest level amid COVID-19 surge

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control raised its travel alert for the United Kingdom to the highest level amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Wisconsin's medical schools address health disparities

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin are collaborating on a study addressing health disparities in the state.

Wauwatosa man beats COVID thanks to life support system
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In the backyard of his Wauwatosa home, Michael Schultz shows an appreciation for the little things. It includes patio furniture to entertain friends, a smoker to feed them and grass reserved for playing catch with his son, Reed.

Life support system saves Wauwatosa man from lengthy COVID battle

Michael Schultz was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Dec. 30, forced on life support for 60 days and is still recovering from his battle in the hospital.

Alcohol consumption blamed for more than 700k cancer cases in 2020, study says

Results revealed that men accounted for 568,700 alcohol-related cancer and women accounted for 172, 600 in 2020 with the majority of the cancers involved the esophagus, liver and breasts.

Summer habits for an easier back-to-school transition

As school districts are putting the final touches on plans, doctors suggest families do the same. As the beginning of the school year is right around the corner, this semester may look a lot different in the pandemic.

As COVID-19 cases rise in US, surgeon general expresses worry

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is worried about what lies ahead with cases of COVID-19 increasing in every state.

Los Angeles hopes new mask mandate will reverse virus spike

Los Angeles County residents are again required to wear masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status — a new mandate starting this weekend that health officials hope will reverse the latest spikes in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths.