Senate confirms Rachel Levine as assistant secretary of health in historic 1st for transgender nominee
Voting mostly along party lines, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health. She is the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation.
Voting mostly along party lines, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health. She is the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation.
Facebook group connects Wisconsinites to COVID-19 vaccines
The group -- Milwaukee & Wisconsin Area Vaccine Hunters and Angels -- has ballooned to more than 9,400 members with hundreds of posts per day.
The group -- Milwaukee & Wisconsin Area Vaccine Hunters and Angels -- has ballooned to more than 9,400 members with hundreds of posts per day.
Facebook group connects Wisconsinites to COVID-19 vaccines
The group -- Milwaukee & Wisconsin Area Vaccine Hunters and Angels -- has ballooned to more than 9,400 members with hundreds of posts per day.
The group -- Milwaukee & Wisconsin Area Vaccine Hunters and Angels -- has ballooned to more than 9,400 members with hundreds of posts per day.
CDC says no-sail order to remain in place until Nov. 1 despite cruise association request
The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.
The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.
Brewers announce COVID-19 guidelines for American Family Field
The Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, March 24 announced some changes that fans can expect as they enter the ballpark for the first time in 18 months.
The Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, March 24 announced some changes that fans can expect as they enter the ballpark for the first time in 18 months.
COVID-19 antibodies found in 1 in 5 blood donations from unvaccinated people in March, Red Cross data shows
Between June 15, 2020, and March 6, 2021, the Red Cross tested more than 3.3 million blood donations from unvaccinated people.
Between June 15, 2020, and March 6, 2021, the Red Cross tested more than 3.3 million blood donations from unvaccinated people.
DHS: 776 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 10 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 776 Wednesday, March 24, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 573,899.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 776 Wednesday, March 24, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 573,899.
Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
Pfizer begins phase 1 study of oral COVID-19 treatment drug
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Wisconsin GOP leaders praise state's COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos called on the state's business community to “step up” and return workers to offices around the Fourth of July.
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos called on the state's business community to “step up” and return workers to offices around the Fourth of July.
Masks and gloves are saving lives — and causing pollution
Disposable masks, gloves and other types of personal protective equipment are safeguarding lives during the pandemic. They're also creating a worldwide pollution problem.
Disposable masks, gloves and other types of personal protective equipment are safeguarding lives during the pandemic. They're also creating a worldwide pollution problem.
Sheboygan school district lays out plans to help students amid pandemic
The Sheboygan Area School District on Tuesday night, March 23 laid out plans to help students catch up after a year of "pandemic learning."
The Sheboygan Area School District on Tuesday night, March 23 laid out plans to help students catch up after a year of "pandemic learning."
MPS board approves amended plan to return to in-person learning
After more than seven hours of debate, the Milwaukee Public Schools Board voted to approve an amended timeline for kids to return to in-person learning.
After more than seven hours of debate, the Milwaukee Public Schools Board voted to approve an amended timeline for kids to return to in-person learning.
Merkel says Germany in 'a new pandemic' as country extends COVID-19 lockdowns amid rising cases
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
Senate confirms Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General
The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.
The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.
Could there be a 4th stimulus check? Democratic lawmakers push for more direct payments
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
Biden announces extension of deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage on law’s 11th anniversary
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
Health center hosts vaccine clinic for Natives
More Native Americans are getting vaccinated in Wisconsin than ever before.
More Native Americans are getting vaccinated in Wisconsin than ever before.
Vote will determine whether MPS students are headed back to class
Students in Milwaukee Public Schools have been out of class for more than a year. On March 23, we will learn if those students will soon be back in the classroom.
Students in Milwaukee Public Schools have been out of class for more than a year. On March 23, we will learn if those students will soon be back in the classroom.
Milwaukee County community vaccination efforts show promise
The goal of community clinics is to improve racial disparities among those receiving the vaccine as more confirmed cases of COVID-19 emerge as well.
The goal of community clinics is to improve racial disparities among those receiving the vaccine as more confirmed cases of COVID-19 emerge as well.