CDC study finds unsafe bedding leading cause of sudden unexpected infant deaths
The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend keeping soft bedding — like blankets, pillow, bumper pads and soft toys — out of a baby's sleeping area.
The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend keeping soft bedding — like blankets, pillow, bumper pads and soft toys — out of a baby's sleeping area.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 806, deaths up 8: DHS
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin rose by 806 Thursday, April 29, for a total of 597,358, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reported.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin rose by 806 Thursday, April 29, for a total of 597,358, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reported.
‘Safer Racine’ increases venue capacity to 100%, mask mandate continues
The City of Racine released a revised version of the City’s “Safer Racine” ordinance which allows for increases in capacity limits on venues, special events, and mass gatherings, the public health administrator said Thursday.
The City of Racine released a revised version of the City’s “Safer Racine” ordinance which allows for increases in capacity limits on venues, special events, and mass gatherings, the public health administrator said Thursday.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
India sets another global daily record of 379K new COVID-19 cases as lines of ambulances wait at crematoriums
Vaccinations for all Indians 18 and up are supposed to start Saturday, but the country does not yet have enough doses for everyone as it faces a devastating surge of cases and deaths.
Vaccinations for all Indians 18 and up are supposed to start Saturday, but the country does not yet have enough doses for everyone as it faces a devastating surge of cases and deaths.
US economy grew at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
3 Milwaukee schools go virtual due to positive COVID-19 cases
Three Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have transitioned to virtual learning due to positive COVID-19 cases being reported, officials said.
Three Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have transitioned to virtual learning due to positive COVID-19 cases being reported, officials said.
Chipotle giving away 250,000 free burritos to US health care workers
Chipotle is thanking health care workers across the United States who have endured tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free burritos.
Chipotle is thanking health care workers across the United States who have endured tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free burritos.
Pandemic impacts Milwaukee food tours, now bouncing back
Pivot or perish! That was the mantra of a local business owner trying to cope with the fallout from the pandemic.
Pivot or perish! That was the mantra of a local business owner trying to cope with the fallout from the pandemic.
Milwaukee resumes J&J COVID vaccine shots at mobile clinic
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was previously put on hold amid reports of rare blood clots following vaccination.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was previously put on hold amid reports of rare blood clots following vaccination.
Wisconsin State Fair back for 2021 with health guidelines amid pandemic
The Wisconsin State Fair will take place from Aug. 5-15 in accordance with COVID-19 health guidelines at the time of the fair.
The Wisconsin State Fair will take place from Aug. 5-15 in accordance with COVID-19 health guidelines at the time of the fair.
African-American organ donor need profiled in Milwaukee art exhibit
An art exhibit at America's Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee is shining a lot on the need for African-American organ donors in the city.
An art exhibit at America's Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee is shining a lot on the need for African-American organ donors in the city.
Republican lawmakers with medical degrees release video urging Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine
The group of lawmakers, which include doctors, dentists and registered pharmacists, encouraged supporters to get a COVID-19 vaccine in a new video.
The group of lawmakers, which include doctors, dentists and registered pharmacists, encouraged supporters to get a COVID-19 vaccine in a new video.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 688, deaths up 34: DHS
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 596,000 COVID-19 cases, along with more than 6,800 deaths, to date.
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 596,000 COVID-19 cases, along with more than 6,800 deaths, to date.
Health care providers, tech companies expand digital access to vaccine records
Technology companies and health care providers have developed digital vaccination records that you can access on your phone. The companies are explicit that these are not "vaccine passports," which have been linked to hot-button political debates.
Technology companies and health care providers have developed digital vaccination records that you can access on your phone. The companies are explicit that these are not "vaccine passports," which have been linked to hot-button political debates.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines 94% effective at cutting hospitalizations for older adults, CDC says
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.
Milwaukee Johnson & Johnson vaccine resumes
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 shots are back in use in Milwaukee
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 shots are back in use in Milwaukee
Experts say COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 could be available by early May
Right now COVID19 vaccines are approved for kids ages 16 and older but researchers say the Pfizer vaccine could be available to children ages 12 to 15 by early May.
Right now COVID19 vaccines are approved for kids ages 16 and older but researchers say the Pfizer vaccine could be available to children ages 12 to 15 by early May.
Nashville COVID ICU nurses give patient a spa day
A woman battling with COVID-19 after being on a ventilator for weeks got tender loving care from frontline workers in Nashville, who treated her to a 'spa day.'
A woman battling with COVID-19 after being on a ventilator for weeks got tender loving care from frontline workers in Nashville, who treated her to a 'spa day.'
0.03% of vaccinated people get coronavirus in Wisconsin: Report
Wisconsin health officials say that only 0.03% of people who have been fully vaccinated for the coronavirus have tested positive for COVID-19.
Wisconsin health officials say that only 0.03% of people who have been fully vaccinated for the coronavirus have tested positive for COVID-19.