Number of daily COVID-19 vaccinations double in Ohio after state announced $1M lottery

After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.

Milwaukee stroke survivor meets saviors

Every 45 seconds, someone in America has a stroke and time is of the essence. One woman was in the right place at the right time when she suffered a stroke.

CDC: Younger adults 18-49 account for one-third of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US

Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 383, 5 new deaths: State officials

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin increased by 383 Wednesday, May 19, for a total of 607,138, state health officials reported.

India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths

The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.

Mask changes cause confusion, anxiety
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As masking requirements are loosened, some are uneasy about what's next. Some business owners have said it's now OK for customers who are fully vaccinated to ditch the mask, but not everyone is ready.

Business adjust to changing mask guidance
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Masks will no longer be required in the city of Milwaukee this summer; the city's health order will expire on June 1.

Mask confusion amid CDC changes

As masking requirements are loosened, some are uneasy about what's next. Some business owners have said it's now OK for customers who are fully vaccinated to ditch the mask, but not everyone is ready.

Business welcomes Milwaukee's COVID restrictions end

The expiration of ''Moving Milwaukee Forward'' means no more masks or capacity restrictions. The next 13 days will give businesses time to adjust.

Milwaukee COVID order, mask mandate end June 1
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Tuesday, May 18 announced the city will ends the “Moving Milwaukee Forward" health order related to COVID-19 – effective June 1.

Wisconsin municipalities sue opioid companies

In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit in Wisconsin, 11 municipalities are suing 20 pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution companies for their role in the opioid epidemic.

60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says

The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.

Connecticut offers $1K bonus to 10K unemployed people who get full-time job

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said the state will pay $1,000 to the first 10,000 people who complete eight straight weeks of a full-time job, aiming to get long-term unemployed Americans back to work.

Milwaukee mask mandate, COVID order end June 1

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Tuesday, May 18 announced the city will ends the “Moving Milwaukee Forward" health order related to COVID-19 – effective June 1.

Colorectal cancer screening age lowered to 45 from 50

Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 481, 13 new deaths: State officials

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin increased by 481 Tuesday, May 18, for a total of 606,755, state health officials reported.