After getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19, how long does protection last?

Experts don’t know exactly how long protection from current COVID-19 vaccines will last, but data has come out showing shots highly effective for at least six months.

Mental health experts notice new phenomenon: Anxiety about life after COVID-19

Mental health experts are noticing a new phenomenon: anxiety about life after COVID-19. As restrictions are lifted and activities resume, normal may not feel so "normal" anymore.

With Olympics 3 months away, Japan issues 3rd coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka

Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.

COVID-19 relief money: Small businesses eligible for $5K grants

Support for small businesses is on its way after Governor Tony Evers vetoed the Republican-controlled Legislature's proposals on how to use $3.2 billion dollars in federal relief money.

MPS parent dissatisfied with district's COVID-19 case reporting

The MPS COVID-19 dashboard says there were more than two dozen reported positive cases in the last seven days, but it's unclear how many students and classes are impacted.

Oregon: CDC investigating death of woman who developed rare blood clot after J&J vaccine

Oregon health officials said Thursday that federal officials are investigating the death of a woman in her 50s who developed a rare blood clot and low platelets within two weeks of receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19.

IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans

The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.

Faith leader urges continued conversations post-Chauvin verdict

Those at the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee say they want to be there to help people process what they're feeling.

COVID-19 vaccines are completely free — but some people are still being billed

COVID-19 vaccines are free to anyone in the U.S. who wants one, regardless of immigration or health insurance status. But some have reported getting billed after the fact.

Chauvin verdict: How to have 'difficult conversations' with your kids

The guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd has been a topic of conversation across the country, and your kids might have questions. 

Survey: Nearly 1 in 3 Asian Americans fear threats, physical attacks amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Nearly one-third of Asian Americans fear being threatened or physically attacked due to their race amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with a majority of them believing there has been a significant rise in violence against the Asian American community.

COVID-19 shots to be offered at Bucks game May 2: official

Those who receive a shot at Fiserv Forum would have their second appointment booked at the Wisconsin Center or a community health center.

DHS: 732 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 4 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 732 Thursday, April 22, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 592,994.

Gov. Evers announces $420M in federal aid for small businesses

Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday, April 22, that Wisconsin will award up to $420 million to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

India records 314,835 new COVID-19 infections — world’s highest number of daily cases

India reported 314,835 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, the world’s highest figure of daily cases since the pandemic began. The country is also facing dangerously low levels of oxygen and hospital bed shortages.

DHS transitions to VaccineFinder; helps public easily find providers

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced on Thursday, April 22 that it will begin using VaccineFinder to help people more easily locate available vaccine providers who are open to the public.

Strawberry Festival in Cedarburg canceled for 2021

The Festivals of Cedarburg Board announced on Thursday, April 22 that it will cancel Strawberry Festival 2021.

Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.