CDC: COVID vaccines appear safe for pregnant women
The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."
The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."
FBI warns of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards being sold online, says illegal sales endanger public health
The FBI is warning the public about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards that are being sold online and on social media. It’s illegal, and using one can endanger the masses by further spreading the virus.
The FBI is warning the public about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards that are being sold online and on social media. It’s illegal, and using one can endanger the masses by further spreading the virus.
Nevada teen suffers seizures, extremely rare brain clots after Johnson & Johnson vaccine
An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.
An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.
Health experts note COVID-19 case rise among Wisconsin kids
As more and more Wisconsinites get vaccinated each day, coronavirus cases are still on the rise. There's a particular age group health experts are noticing this in.
As more and more Wisconsinites get vaccinated each day, coronavirus cases are still on the rise. There's a particular age group health experts are noticing this in.
COVID-19 cases in kids are increasing in Wisconsin
As more and more Wisconsinites get vaccinated each day, coronavirus cases are still on the rise. There's a particular age group health experts are noticing this in.
As more and more Wisconsinites get vaccinated each day, coronavirus cases are still on the rise. There's a particular age group health experts are noticing this in.
Uber shares mask enforcement tips for drivers, passengers
Uber says that it is keeping its mask policy in place to follow the federal CDC mandate requiring travelers to wear a mask.
Uber says that it is keeping its mask policy in place to follow the federal CDC mandate requiring travelers to wear a mask.
FDA finds multiple ‘quality issues’ at Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine plant in Baltimore
The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”
The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”
DHS: 626 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 3 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 626 Wednesday, April 21, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 592,262.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 626 Wednesday, April 21, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 592,262.
Biden announces tax credits for small businesses offering paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination
Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.
Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.
The biggest issue during pandemic learning - mental health.
The ten largest school districts in southeast Wisconsin point to suffering mental health as a factor in the dropping academic performance FOX6 found in public records. The National Suicide Prevention Line is 1-800-273-TALK (8255). https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Milwaukee County also has free mental health resources, including a crisis line (414-257-7222). Pathfinders specifically offers youth support (414-964-2565). https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/CHAP/Mental-Health-Resources
The ten largest school districts in southeast Wisconsin point to suffering mental health as a factor in the dropping academic performance FOX6 found in public records. The National Suicide Prevention Line is 1-800-273-TALK (8255). https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Milwaukee County also has free mental health resources, including a crisis line (414-257-7222). Pathfinders specifically offers youth support (414-964-2565). https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/CHAP/Mental-Health-Resources
United customers can now schedule COVID-19 test, be cleared to fly through airline’s digital platform
United announced that flyers who need to pass a COVID-19 test before boarding the plane for their destination can now easily schedule a test and be cleared to fly through their digital platform.
United announced that flyers who need to pass a COVID-19 test before boarding the plane for their destination can now easily schedule a test and be cleared to fly through their digital platform.
‘Stranded:’ Honest conversation with WI students about mental health
With so much focus on GPA, attendance, class fails, and test scores, students say those metrics can’t measure their biggest issue during pandemic learning - mental health.
With so much focus on GPA, attendance, class fails, and test scores, students say those metrics can’t measure their biggest issue during pandemic learning - mental health.
COVID-19 vaccine demand down in Milwaukee County, officials say
Milwaukee city and county leaders continued Tuesday, April 20 to urge residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine as fewer people are seeking out the shots.
Milwaukee city and county leaders continued Tuesday, April 20 to urge residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine as fewer people are seeking out the shots.
DHS: 805 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 8 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 805 Tuesday, April 20, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 591,636.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 805 Tuesday, April 20, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 591,636.
Milwaukee County Zoo cancels 2021 a la Carte food and music festival
The Milwaukee County Zoo has canceled its 2021 Zoo a la Carte food and music festival scheduled for August 19-22.
The Milwaukee County Zoo has canceled its 2021 Zoo a la Carte food and music festival scheduled for August 19-22.
WI DHS gets $175M+ to support COVID-19 testing in schools
Wisconsin DHS announced the state has received more than $175 million in federal funding to develop a program to support school-based COVID-19 testing in schools.
Wisconsin DHS announced the state has received more than $175 million in federal funding to develop a program to support school-based COVID-19 testing in schools.
EU regulator finds ‘possible link’ between J&J vaccine and rare clots, says benefits outweigh risks
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
Nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless, survey says
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Contractor pleads guilty to fraud, theft over $40M contract to supply VA, FEMA with N95 masks he didn’t have
A Virginia contractor in February pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements, wire fraud and theft of government funds after he received millions of dollars from federal agencies to provide N95 masks he did not have during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Virginia contractor in February pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements, wire fraud and theft of government funds after he received millions of dollars from federal agencies to provide N95 masks he did not have during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US warns against travel to 80% of world due to COVID-19 pandemic
The State Department is urging Americans to reconsider any international travel due to risks from the coronavirus pandemic.
The State Department is urging Americans to reconsider any international travel due to risks from the coronavirus pandemic.