DHS: 517 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI, 3 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 517 Thursday, April 1, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 577,712.

DOJ warns about fake COVID-19 vaccine survey scams

The Department of Justice is warning the public of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine surveys used to steal money and personal information from consumers.

13 states, including Florida, sue Biden administration over stimulus tax rule

Thirteen states, including Florida, are suing President Joe Biden's administration over a rule in the federal stimulus that bars states from using relief money to offset tax cuts.

WHO: Europe's COVID-19 vaccination program is 'unacceptably slow'

European nations' immunization campaigns against COVID-19 are “unacceptably slow” and risk prolonging the pandemic, a senior World Health Organization official said.

Pfizer: Vaccine effective against COVID-19 up to 6 months later

Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.

Conservative law firm demands ministers see prisoners amid pandemic

A Wisconsin conservative law firm wants state corrections officials to relax COVID-19 safety protocols and allow volunteer ministers to visit prison inmates.

Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.

Man who attempted suicide shares his experience so others seek help

A Menomonee Falls man who attempted to take his own life is now sharing his experience with others. He hopes to help those grappling with mental health issues.

Mask ruling might mean loss of $49M in federal food assistance
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With the state no longer under a public health emergency, Wisconsin could miss out on $49 million in monthly federal food assistance as soon as May 1.

Pandemic relief soon available for bars, restaurants: 'Apply early'

Under the American Rescue Plan, $28.6 billion in grants is available to restaurants, bars, food trucks and other entities.

Mask ruling might mean loss of $49M in federal food assistance

With the state no longer under a public health emergency, Wisconsin could miss out on $49 million in monthly federal food assistance as soon as May 1.

France closes schools, bans domestic travel amid new COVID-19 surge

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.

Sarah Palin urges people to wear masks after she, several family members test positive for COVID-19

People magazine reports that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.

Poll: Most Americans approve of Biden's early handling of COVID-19 pandemic

Americans are broadly supportive of President Joe Biden’s early handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and approval of his stewardship of the economy has ticked up following passage of a sprawling $1.9 trillion relief bill.

15 million J&J COVID vaccines thrown away after ingredient mix-up

A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.

Glitch leads to cancelation of some 2nd COVID shots at Walgreens
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A Slinger area man told FOX6 News he’s been having a tough time getting his second coronavirus vaccine at no fault of his own. A technical glitch is causing the cancelation of appointments.

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down statewide mask mandate

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.

As eligibility of COVID-19 vaccine widens, promising news for kids
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Just as eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine widens to include everyone 16 and older, we are getting promising news about the vaccine's effectiveness on kids much young than that.