US opens more distance in worldwide race against COVID-19 as it nears 200M vaccines administered

Nearly half of American adults have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine, and about 30% have been fully vaccinated. But the picture is still relentlessly grim in parts of Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.

DHS: 943 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 3 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 943 Thursday, April 15, state health officials reported, for a total of 588,504.

Wisconsin DHS updates COVID-19 hospital data webpage

The update puts all COVID-19 hospital data on one page, so Wisconsinites can more easily find the information they need.

France hits unwanted milestone: More than 100,000 virus deaths

France became the third country in Europe to reach 100,000 COVID-19-related deaths as new infections and deaths surged due to virus variants.

Unemployment claims fall to 576,000, lowest since COVID-19 pandemic began

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.

Most kids with MIS-C had mild COVID-19, some also developed neurological symptoms, research shows

New research has found that most kids with a serious inflammatory illness linked to the coronavirus had no COVID-19 symptoms or just mild ones. Another small study found that many MIS-C patients also suffered neurological symptoms.

UW Health: Vaccinating kids critical to fighting COVID-19 pandemic

UW Health officials say making sure younger children are eventually vaccinated against COVID-19 is an important part of ending the pandemic.

Gov. Evers cites revenue, reform in push to legalize marijuana
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Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes said legalizing both medical and recreational marijuana is a pivotal piece in bringing Wisconsin out of the pandemic.

Granddaughters of women exposed to DDT have 2-3 times higher chance of obesity, early periods, study says

A recent study found that granddaughters of women who were exposed to the now-banned chemical pesticide, DDT, have 2-3 times higher chances of experiencing obesity and earlier periods.

Pollen could play role increased COVID-19 infection rates, study suggests

The spring season correlates with increased pollen counts, and according to a new study, the common allergen could be making COVID-19 infection rates worse.

J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause to remain in place while officials seek more evidence on rare clots

The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for now after U.S. health advisers said they need more evidence to make any decision about the rare blood clots reported.

CDC panel waiting on additional info amid J&J vaccine pause
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The panel opted to continue the pause until there is more information on the vaccine and its relationship with unusual, rare blood clots.

Return to in-person learning did not go smoothly for 1 MPS family

After more than a calendar year, some students are back in class in Milwaukee. But not everyone is satisfied with the handling of Milwaukee Public Schools' return to in-person learning. 

CDC panel waiting on additional info amid J&J vaccine pause

The panel opted to continue the pause until there is more information on the vaccine and its relationship with unusual, rare blood clots.

2 new studies find UK B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant more transmissible, but not linked to COVID-19 severity

Two new studies analyzing the worrisome B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant that first emerged in the U.K. found that while the strain is more transmissible, it did not appear to cause more severe COVID-19 illness.