Sunlight, humidity ‘unlikely’ impacts on how COVID-19 spreads, Homeland Security study finds

Researchers at the Department of Homeland Security sought to determine how various environmental conditions impact the spread of COVID-19 and other variants and determined that the coronavirus survived in most heat and humidity.

Soldiers help administer vaccine at Milwaukee FEMA clinic
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Normally deploying to East Africa, Afghanistan and elsewhere, 135 SFAB soldiers, from medics to physicians assistants and doctors, are administering COVID-19 shots at the Wisconsin Center.

Milwaukee weighs options for $405M in federal relief funds
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The Common Council will vote next week to create a dashboard so residents can track how the city spends the money.

100+ soldiers help administer 3K vaccines a day in Milwaukee

Upwards of 3,000 COVID shots per day will be administered at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee in large part through the help of more than 100 soldiers now deployed to the city. 

Milwaukee weighs options for $405M in federal relief funds

The Common Council will vote next week to create a dashboard so residents can track how the city spends the money.

Nearly 80% of teachers, child care workers have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine

White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

MCTS to increase bus capacity limit starting April 12

The use of masks will still be required, and MCTS will continue to encourage best health practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Wisconsin DHS releases new online COVID-19 variant trackers

The variants page now also includes information on two additional variant strains of SARS-CoV-2: variants B.1.427 and B.1.429.

CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited'

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.

FEMA to reimburse families $9,000 for COVID-related funeral costs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin offering $9,000 to families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 in a massive effort to retroactively reimburse them for funeral costs. Applications for the money will open up on Monday. 

Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.

Customers wait months for appliances, parts in southeast Wisconsin

Long delays for appliance parts are frustrating customers in southeast Wisconsin. Some have been waiting months for necessary appliances to arrive.

Goodkind's Black Manhattan benefits Sherman Park's UpStart Kitchen

The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges that businesses and entrepreneurs never saw coming, but it's also inspired hope for a better future.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments open as availability expands
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As COVID-19 vaccine availability continues to expand, some providers are alerting the community to open appointments they are hoping to fill.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments open as availability expands

As COVID-19 vaccine availability continues to expand, some providers are alerting the community to open appointments they are hoping to fill.

AAA survey indicates traveler optimism is growing as summer nears

According to an April 7 news release, the AAA survey reveals nearly half of Wisconsinites (46%) are comfortable taking a trip.

NIH begins study of rare allergic reactions to Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

Severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are very rare, and most had a history of life-threatening allergic reactions, the NIH said.