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.

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."

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.

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.

Health experts note COVID-19 case rise among Wisconsin kids
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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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

The biggest issue during pandemic learning - mental health.
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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.