Wisconsin COVID cases up 405

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 405 Sunday according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

COVID vaccine access key, Milwaukee pop-up clinic gives shots

Ascension Wisconsin partnered with the Social Development Commission for a pop-up vaccine clinic on Saturday morning, May 1.

SDC helps coordinate COVID-19 vaccine clinic
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The SDC did its part on Saturday to help get the word out about the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations. A pop-up clinic was held.

Racine opens up capacity at businesses to 100%
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A sign of recovery from the pandemic -- Racine has opened its businesses to 100% capacity with some safety restrictions remaining in place.

Brookfield Farmers Market shoppers return: 'Come and enjoy'

Excitement surrounds the Brookfield Farmers' Market Saturday as shoppers head to Brookfield Central High School for opening day.

COVID rules partially lifted, Racine businesses welcome Wine Walk

The Downtown Racine Wine Walk, a way to draw people to downtown stores, took advantage of the changes. For some, it felt like life pre-pandemic.

IRS to begin issuing tax refunds for $10,200 unemployment break

Americans who collected unemployment benefits last year could soon receive a tax refund from the IRS on up to $10,200 in aid.

Still waiting for your stimulus check? Here's what the IRS says you need to do

The IRS has delivered millions of stimulus checks as part of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, but some Americans are still waiting.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 675, deaths up 18: DHS

The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 598,000 coronavirus cases, along with more than 6,800 deaths, to date.

Physicians suing USDA claim latest dietary guidelines cater to meat, dairy industries, not health of Americans

he plaintiffs said the guidelines promote the interest of the meat and dairy industries while disregarding data showing the harm meat and dairy can cause, such as cancer and digestive issues.

India COVID-19 outbreak: All adults now eligible for vaccine amid deadly surge in cases

Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.

'It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s free': Obama encourages youth vaccinations with TikTok PSA

Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.

San Francisco kosher baker hires formerly incarcerated employees to give second chances

An Israeli businessman who operates San Francisco's only kosher bakery has earned another moniker for his shop because of the formerly incarcerated people he now employs: the "Lifer Bakery."

Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity rates improve: officials

The Milwaukee Health Department reported a decline in coronavirus case rate and positivity over the past week on April 30.

US-made Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses shipping to Canada, Mexico

Canada will start getting Pfizer doses from the U.S. next week. Pfizer also began shipping doses made at its Kalamazoo, Michigan plant to Mexico, according to Reuters.

Wisconsin plea to help India as COVID cases there soar

As India's COVID-19 crisis worsens, local health leaders and community members are urging people in Wisconsin to help those halfway around the world.

Marquette student creates hand sanitizer wristband dispenser

Marquette University senior Kristen Carter created a wristband during the coronavirus pandemic to help dispense hand sanitizer on the go.

US health officials say anxiety caused COVID-19 vaccine reactions in 5 states

U.S. health officials concluded that anxiety caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states.