DHS: 402 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 3 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 402 Monday, April 12, state health officials reported, for a total of 585,710.

COVID-19 vaccine clinic to be held at Mequon City Hall on April 13

Midland Health, a local vaccination company, will be holding a vaccine clinic Tuesday, April 13, with expanded hours from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Mequon City Hall.

White House: Can't play 'whack-a-mole' with vaccine supply
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The White House COVID-19 Task Force is doubling down on their decision not to send an influx of vaccines to Michigan, where the state is experiencing a spike in cases.

Study: 80% to 90% of urban WI schools were virtual in December

Almost all urban Wisconsin schools taught their students virtually in December compared with only a fraction or rural schools, according to a study.

Applications for COVID-19 funeral expense assistance from FEMA now open

With just a simple phone call, loved ones can apply for reimbursement for COVID-19 funeral expenses. Here are all the details from FEMA on how to apply.

Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody drug prevents symptomatic infection by 81%, study finds

Regeneron said it now plans to request FDA clearance to use the COVID-19 antibody drug as a preventative treatment that could help provide immediate protection to unvaccinated people.

Bhutan vaccinates 93% of its adults in just 16 days

As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.

Colleges in US divided over requiring student vaccinations

U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

'Over 20 restaurants' spotlighted during Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week

Organizers say ordering from restaurants like Buffalo Boss could make all the difference in keeping their doors open after a difficult year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Give blood with the Red Cross during National Volunteer Month

The Red Cross continues to urge healthy individuals, especially those with type O blood, to give blood to ensure hospitals can meet patient needs.

Brewers bring tailgating back to American Family Field

Tailgating is back at the American Family Field -- just in time for the Brewers to take on the Cubs. 

Chinese health leader admits country's COVID-19 vaccines have low effectiveness

In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.

MCTS officials 'very comfortable' expanding bus capacity to 20

More passengers will be allowed on all Milwaukee County Transit System buses starting April 12. The changes come as more people are being vaccinated against COVID-19. 

104-year-old woman released from hospital after 2nd bout with COVID-19

A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.

'Couple thousand' daily vaccine appointments open at Wisconsin Center

Gone are the days of long lines and wait-times for a coronavirus vaccine at the Wisconsin Center. The Milwaukee Health Department has thousands of appointments available as the balance between supply and demand has shifted.

Researchers develop blood test that could help gauge depression, bipolar disorder

Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.