Target reopens fitting rooms at all stores after closing to customers during pandemic
Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.
Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.
China reports human case of H10N3 bird flu, a possible first
A man in China has contracted what might be the world’s first human case of the H10N3 strain of bird flu
A man in China has contracted what might be the world’s first human case of the H10N3 strain of bird flu
Wisconsin COVID hospitalizations, lowest level in months
Hospitalizations due to the COVID-19 virus are at their lowest recorded levels in Wisconsin, a 92% drop from the peak less than seven months ago.
Hospitalizations due to the COVID-19 virus are at their lowest recorded levels in Wisconsin, a 92% drop from the peak less than seven months ago.
Supreme Court rejects appeal of Johnson & Johnson $2B ovarian cancer talc verdict
A jury found Johnson & Johnson’s talc products contain asbestos and that asbestos-laced talc can cause ovarian cancer. The company disputes both points, but a $2 billion verdict has been upheld by the Supreme Court.
A jury found Johnson & Johnson’s talc products contain asbestos and that asbestos-laced talc can cause ovarian cancer. The company disputes both points, but a $2 billion verdict has been upheld by the Supreme Court.
Moderna seeks full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.
Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.
Children's Wisconsin visitor policy updated, changes effective June 1
Children's Wisconsin on Tuesday, June 1 announced an update to their visitor policy.
Children's Wisconsin on Tuesday, June 1 announced an update to their visitor policy.
Red Cross: Blood donations needed as cancer patients resume care
The Red Cross currently has an emergency need for eligible donors.
The Red Cross currently has an emergency need for eligible donors.
Milwaukee mask mandate ends Tuesday after 10 months
The Milwaukee Common Council unanimously approved the mask mandate in July 2020. More than 10 months later, it ends Tuesday, June 1.
The Milwaukee Common Council unanimously approved the mask mandate in July 2020. More than 10 months later, it ends Tuesday, June 1.
Health care enrollment and American Rescue Plan
The American Rescue Plan has not only provided resources to assist during the coronavirus pandemic, but it also expands access to health insurance coverage.
The American Rescue Plan has not only provided resources to assist during the coronavirus pandemic, but it also expands access to health insurance coverage.
Milwaukee church offers COVID vaccine
A Milwaukee church brought the COVID-19 vaccine to the people, hosting a clinic with a concert.
A Milwaukee church brought the COVID-19 vaccine to the people, hosting a clinic with a concert.
Shots and prayers: Milwaukee church vaccinates 20+
A Milwaukee church brought the COVID-19 vaccine to the people, hosting a clinic with a concert in partnership with United Healthcare and Hayat Pharmacy.
A Milwaukee church brought the COVID-19 vaccine to the people, hosting a clinic with a concert in partnership with United Healthcare and Hayat Pharmacy.
Hospital faces lawsuit over coronavirus vaccination mandate
The hospital gave employees a June 7 deadline to receive the vaccine or risk suspension and termination, the lawsuit claims.
The hospital gave employees a June 7 deadline to receive the vaccine or risk suspension and termination, the lawsuit claims.
Job searches spiked in states cutting unemployment benefits, analysis shows
Job search activity rose by 5% the day each state announced its plan to cut off the sweetened aid, according to Indeed data.
Job search activity rose by 5% the day each state announced its plan to cut off the sweetened aid, according to Indeed data.
Star of David patches at Tennessee hat shop denounced
The owner of a Tennessee hat shop is dealing with pushback after posting a photo of herself to social media wearing a yellow patch resembling the Star of David with the words “not vaccinated.”
The owner of a Tennessee hat shop is dealing with pushback after posting a photo of herself to social media wearing a yellow patch resembling the Star of David with the words “not vaccinated.”
Fewer workers at Wisconsin Dells attractions
One of Wisconsin's major tourist attractions is making due during Memorial Day weekend with fewer workers, hoping that more will arrive during the summer.
One of Wisconsin's major tourist attractions is making due during Memorial Day weekend with fewer workers, hoping that more will arrive during the summer.
Why it's so hard to fill jobs in certain states
The labor-market recovery after the coronavirus pandemic and related shutdowns is playing out unevenly across the U.S., from states where there are five openings for every unemployed worker to several where historically high jobless rates persist.
The labor-market recovery after the coronavirus pandemic and related shutdowns is playing out unevenly across the U.S., from states where there are five openings for every unemployed worker to several where historically high jobless rates persist.
Houston hospital's vaccine requirement draws lawsuit from 100-plus employees
More than 100 employees of a Texas hospital are suing their employer for requiring them to get vaccinated.
More than 100 employees of a Texas hospital are suing their employer for requiring them to get vaccinated.
Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to roll back '3-martini lunch' tax break
Former President Donald Trump signed the "three martini-lunch" tax break into temporary law in December, saying it would drum up business for pandemic-stricken restaurants.
Former President Donald Trump signed the "three martini-lunch" tax break into temporary law in December, saying it would drum up business for pandemic-stricken restaurants.
New COVID-19 variant found in Vietnam is hybrid of India, UK strains
Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.
Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.
Uptick in coronavirus cases prompts Chinese city to lock down neighborhood
The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.
The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.