Data suggests 'likely' link between COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, rare heart issues in teens, CDC panel says

The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical (VaST) World Group presented their findings on Wednesday which suggested heart inflammation was a side effect found in young adults and adolescents who got the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

Impact of reopening on children's immune systems
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As cases of COVID-19 rose and restrictions kept people home, many children went without regular exposure to day care, school and even playdates.

COVID disrupts some kids' immunizations; unexpected virus present

Kids' immune systems falling behind during the pandemic isn't a concern for one pediatrician -- but falling behind on immunizations is. Now, unexpected respiratory virus cases are on the rise in some states.

COVID-19’s global death toll this year has already surpassed 2020’s count

Despite a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases and deaths in much of the developed world, the death toll this year has already eclipsed the total count for 2020.

Free COVID testing for schools, Wisconsin DHS announces

Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced COVID-19 testing support for Wisconsin schools in the 2021-2022 school year, free of charge.

Wisconsin DHS on COVID Q&A
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Officials with Wisconsin DHS fielded questions relating to the coronavirus pandemic -- and how it is impacting state residents.

Moderna gets contract to produce 200M COVID-19 vaccines for DOD

U.S. Defense officials awarded Moderna a $3.3 billion contract to produce 200 million COVID-19 by next spring as the country works to increase vaccinations and determine if boosters are needed.

California to pay off past-due rent for residents, Gov. Newsom says

Gov. Newsom says California will pay off all past-due rent accumulated during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know.

'Pandemic puppy' tips and tricks as you head back to work

For the first time ever, you may be starting to leave your furry friend you rescued during the pandemic home alone. Here are some tips on how to care for your pandemic puppy as you begin to head back to work.

Daily COVID-19 deaths in US hit lowest point since early pandemic

The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.

All kids should be screened for potential heart-related issues, AAP says

All kids should be screened for conditions that can lead to cardiac arrest or death, even if they don’t play sports, the American Academy of Pediatrics now says.

Milwaukee city employees return to work Monday
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Monday, June 21 is back to the office for hundreds of Milwaukee city workers for the first time in 15 months.