WHO warns of ‘very dangerous period’ fueled by delta variant
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
Milwaukee's COVID case burden, positivity rise over past week
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Friday, July 2 reported worsening COVID-19 case burden trends for the preceding week.
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Friday, July 2 reported worsening COVID-19 case burden trends for the preceding week.
CDC warns parents to keep sick kids from contaminating pools
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning parents to not let their sick kids swim this summer to avoid spreading diseases such as crypto or norovirus.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning parents to not let their sick kids swim this summer to avoid spreading diseases such as crypto or norovirus.
CDC: Sharp decline in cancer screenings for women during COVID-19 pandemic
Cancer screenings for women, particularly low-income minority women, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cancer screenings for women, particularly low-income minority women, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delta variant: J&J vaccine provides ‘strong’ protection, preliminary study says
Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.
Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.
Delta variant: ‘Surge response’ teams to deploy to US hot spots, White House says
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
COVID vaccine, Delta variant updates from officials
Public health officials and medical experts on Thursday, July 1 shared information regarding the latest coronavirus-related developments – including vaccines, the Delta COVID-19 variant and more.
Public health officials and medical experts on Thursday, July 1 shared information regarding the latest coronavirus-related developments – including vaccines, the Delta COVID-19 variant and more.
21 vaccinated Wisconsinites die of COVID
FOX6 Investigators have obtained details about 21 people across the state who have died of COVID-19 even though they were fully vaccinated.
FOX6 Investigators have obtained details about 21 people across the state who have died of COVID-19 even though they were fully vaccinated.
21 Wisconsinites died of COVID, despite being fully vaccinated
FOX6 Investigators have obtained details about 21 people across the state who have died of COVID-19 – even though they were fully vaccinated.
FOX6 Investigators have obtained details about 21 people across the state who have died of COVID-19 – even though they were fully vaccinated.
Moderna: Blood samples show vaccine effective against delta variant
According to Moderna, its coronavirus vaccine is effective against emerging variants including the highly contagious delta variant — a hopeful sign as the virus continues to evolve.
According to Moderna, its coronavirus vaccine is effective against emerging variants including the highly contagious delta variant — a hopeful sign as the virus continues to evolve.
UW Alzheimer's groundbreaking study, volunteers needed
UW Health's AHEAD Study is seeking volunteers to take part in an Alzheimer's prevention initiative.
UW Health's AHEAD Study is seeking volunteers to take part in an Alzheimer's prevention initiative.
Violence surges, COVID not sole cause
Milwaukee's increase in violence over the last two years joins that seen in cities across the nation, but local health experts don't blame the COVID-19 pandemic alone for the uptick in crime, though it has played a role.
Milwaukee's increase in violence over the last two years joins that seen in cities across the nation, but local health experts don't blame the COVID-19 pandemic alone for the uptick in crime, though it has played a role.
Vaccines helping US gain 'independence' from COVID-19, experts say
As the U.S. marks the Fourth of July holiday, experts say Americans have much to celebrate in the fight against the coronavirus.
As the U.S. marks the Fourth of July holiday, experts say Americans have much to celebrate in the fight against the coronavirus.
Royal Caribbean to require unvaccinated guests on Florida cruises to have travel insurance
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated guests on cruises departing from Florida will be required to get travel insurance that covers coronavirus-related medical expenses, quarantine and evacuation. That's in addition to paying for multiple COVID-19 tests both before and during their cruise.
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated guests on cruises departing from Florida will be required to get travel insurance that covers coronavirus-related medical expenses, quarantine and evacuation. That's in addition to paying for multiple COVID-19 tests both before and during their cruise.
Doctors denounce Senator Johnson's vaccine panel
Stay in your lane. That is the message from a trio of Wisconsin doctors to Sen. Ron Johnson after he hosted a press event with people who experienced negative COVID-19 vaccine side effects.
Stay in your lane. That is the message from a trio of Wisconsin doctors to Sen. Ron Johnson after he hosted a press event with people who experienced negative COVID-19 vaccine side effects.
Senator's COVID vaccine event 'misinformation,' doctors say
Sen. Ron Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine side effects event is misinformation, a group of doctors says, concerned about rising Delta variant cases.
Sen. Ron Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine side effects event is misinformation, a group of doctors says, concerned about rising Delta variant cases.
Mixing AstraZeneca, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines provides ‘robust’ protection, study says
Being able to mix vaccines could help optimize the global vaccine supply and provide shots to communities with limited access to healthcare.
Being able to mix vaccines could help optimize the global vaccine supply and provide shots to communities with limited access to healthcare.
MCTS bus capacity limit lifted starting July 1
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced today that it will lift its passenger capacity limit starting Thursday, July 1. Per federal regulations, passengers and employees must continue wearing masks while on board, regardless of one’s vaccination status.
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced today that it will lift its passenger capacity limit starting Thursday, July 1. Per federal regulations, passengers and employees must continue wearing masks while on board, regardless of one’s vaccination status.
Magnetic weight loss device prevents mouth from opening more than .2cm, sparks outcry
The weight loss tool, which was developed by researchers in the UK and New Zealand, has been likened online to a 'medieval torture device.'
The weight loss tool, which was developed by researchers in the UK and New Zealand, has been likened online to a 'medieval torture device.'
Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.