NIH has identified promising oral drug to treat COVID-19
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
Canine coronavirus found in humans in Malaysia, study says
Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.
Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.
South Milwaukee fireworks back on
Leaders announced the South Milwaukee fireworks show is back on, just days after it was canceled. That means Fourth of July fireworks will be back at Grant Park.
Leaders announced the South Milwaukee fireworks show is back on, just days after it was canceled. That means Fourth of July fireworks will be back at Grant Park.
Milwaukee County outdoor capacity limits lifted
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced all capacity limits for outdoor settings have been removed – including at restaurants with outdoor dining and other venues.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced all capacity limits for outdoor settings have been removed – including at restaurants with outdoor dining and other venues.
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
Walmart expanding store hours, cutting in-store capacity restrictions
Walmart is expanding its hours of operation and removing in-store capacity restrictions as coronavirus-related protocols continue to ease around the country.
Walmart is expanding its hours of operation and removing in-store capacity restrictions as coronavirus-related protocols continue to ease around the country.
US unveils global COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan for unused doses
The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.
The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.
Washington, Ozaukee counties; COVID vaccine clinic held June 3
The last Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department vaccination clinic will be held at Washington County Fair Park on Thursday, June 3.
The last Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department vaccination clinic will be held at Washington County Fair Park on Thursday, June 3.
Whitewater senior living collects postcard from all 50 states
After a challenging year, Our House Senior Living's memory care home in Whitewater needs your help to achieve a lofty goal.
After a challenging year, Our House Senior Living's memory care home in Whitewater needs your help to achieve a lofty goal.
Wisconsin senior living home's postcard project to spread joy
Our House Senior Living's memory care home in Whitewater is on a mission to collect a postcard from all 50 states.
Our House Senior Living's memory care home in Whitewater is on a mission to collect a postcard from all 50 states.
Kathy's House near Froedtert set to open
Roughly a year since the groundbreaking, Kathy’s House near the Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin's Milwaukee campus opens June 7.
Roughly a year since the groundbreaking, Kathy’s House near the Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin's Milwaukee campus opens June 7.
Free beer at COVID vaccine goal from Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch is offering to buy Americans a beer if 70% of the population gets the COVID vaccine by July 4.
Anheuser-Busch is offering to buy Americans a beer if 70% of the population gets the COVID vaccine by July 4.
Potawatomi slots at 100% operation amid worker shortage
At Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, all slot machines have reopened, and there are less COVID-19 restrictions. In many ways, the casino is returning to pre-pandemic operations.
At Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, all slot machines have reopened, and there are less COVID-19 restrictions. In many ways, the casino is returning to pre-pandemic operations.
Wisconsin vaccine passport debated at public hearing
Several proposed Wisconsin bills would stop the government, businesses and the UW System from someday forcing people to prove they are vaccinated.
Several proposed Wisconsin bills would stop the government, businesses and the UW System from someday forcing people to prove they are vaccinated.
East Troy's Camp Timber-Lee welcomes campers again
After a quiet summer, staff at Camp Timber-lee in East Troy is preparing for the return of campers after shutting down for the first time since they opened in 1972 due to COVID-19.
After a quiet summer, staff at Camp Timber-lee in East Troy is preparing for the return of campers after shutting down for the first time since they opened in 1972 due to COVID-19.
Cash, guns and trucks: West Virginia launches COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced this week the state will launch a COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery with prizes ranging from cash, trucks, guns and weekend trips.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced this week the state will launch a COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery with prizes ranging from cash, trucks, guns and weekend trips.
Wisconsin Republicans block medical marijuana - again
Republicans who control the Legislature’s powerful budget-writing committee again blocked a Democratic attempt Wednesday to legalize marijuana for medical use.
Republicans who control the Legislature’s powerful budget-writing committee again blocked a Democratic attempt Wednesday to legalize marijuana for medical use.
Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.
Milwaukee "Reflections" on 2020
The City of Milwaukee released a video on Wednesday, June 2 in which Mayor Tom Barrett talks about the past year ? and shares community voices reflecting on the past 15 months.
The City of Milwaukee released a video on Wednesday, June 2 in which Mayor Tom Barrett talks about the past year ? and shares community voices reflecting on the past 15 months.
FDA recalls unauthorized at-home coronavirus rapid test over false results concerns
The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.
The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.