DHS: 626 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 3 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 626 Wednesday, April 21, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 592,262.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 626 Wednesday, April 21, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 592,262.
Biden announces tax credits for small businesses offering paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination
Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.
Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.
The biggest issue during pandemic learning - mental health.
The ten largest school districts in southeast Wisconsin point to suffering mental health as a factor in the dropping academic performance FOX6 found in public records. The National Suicide Prevention Line is 1-800-273-TALK (8255). https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Milwaukee County also has free mental health resources, including a crisis line (414-257-7222). Pathfinders specifically offers youth support (414-964-2565). https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/CHAP/Mental-Health-Resources
The ten largest school districts in southeast Wisconsin point to suffering mental health as a factor in the dropping academic performance FOX6 found in public records. The National Suicide Prevention Line is 1-800-273-TALK (8255). https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Milwaukee County also has free mental health resources, including a crisis line (414-257-7222). Pathfinders specifically offers youth support (414-964-2565). https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/CHAP/Mental-Health-Resources
United customers can now schedule COVID-19 test, be cleared to fly through airline’s digital platform
United announced that flyers who need to pass a COVID-19 test before boarding the plane for their destination can now easily schedule a test and be cleared to fly through their digital platform.
United announced that flyers who need to pass a COVID-19 test before boarding the plane for their destination can now easily schedule a test and be cleared to fly through their digital platform.
‘Stranded:’ Honest conversation with WI students about mental health
With so much focus on GPA, attendance, class fails, and test scores, students say those metrics can’t measure their biggest issue during pandemic learning - mental health.
With so much focus on GPA, attendance, class fails, and test scores, students say those metrics can’t measure their biggest issue during pandemic learning - mental health.
COVID-19 vaccine demand down in Milwaukee County, officials say
Milwaukee city and county leaders continued Tuesday, April 20 to urge residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine as fewer people are seeking out the shots.
Milwaukee city and county leaders continued Tuesday, April 20 to urge residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine as fewer people are seeking out the shots.
DHS: 805 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 8 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 805 Tuesday, April 20, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 591,636.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 805 Tuesday, April 20, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 591,636.
Milwaukee County Zoo cancels 2021 a la Carte food and music festival
The Milwaukee County Zoo has canceled its 2021 Zoo a la Carte food and music festival scheduled for August 19-22.
The Milwaukee County Zoo has canceled its 2021 Zoo a la Carte food and music festival scheduled for August 19-22.
WI DHS gets $175M+ to support COVID-19 testing in schools
Wisconsin DHS announced the state has received more than $175 million in federal funding to develop a program to support school-based COVID-19 testing in schools.
Wisconsin DHS announced the state has received more than $175 million in federal funding to develop a program to support school-based COVID-19 testing in schools.
EU regulator finds ‘possible link’ between J&J vaccine and rare clots, says benefits outweigh risks
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
Nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless, survey says
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Contractor pleads guilty to fraud, theft over $40M contract to supply VA, FEMA with N95 masks he didn’t have
A Virginia contractor in February pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements, wire fraud and theft of government funds after he received millions of dollars from federal agencies to provide N95 masks he did not have during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Virginia contractor in February pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements, wire fraud and theft of government funds after he received millions of dollars from federal agencies to provide N95 masks he did not have during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US warns against travel to 80% of world due to COVID-19 pandemic
The State Department is urging Americans to reconsider any international travel due to risks from the coronavirus pandemic.
The State Department is urging Americans to reconsider any international travel due to risks from the coronavirus pandemic.
Health officials urged to do more regarding J&J vaccine concerns
Milwaukee Common Council members are requesting the health department do more to follow up with people who have received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Milwaukee Common Council members are requesting the health department do more to follow up with people who have received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Guantanamo prisoners now getting COVID-19 vaccine
A senior defense official tells The Associated Press that prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention center can begin getting the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as Monday.
A senior defense official tells The Associated Press that prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention center can begin getting the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as Monday.
'Go and get 'em, folks': All adults in US now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden urged Americans to “please, get the vaccine” on Monday as all adults in the U.S. are now eligible to receive the shot, another major milestone reached in the ongoing effort to defeat the pandemic.
President Joe Biden urged Americans to “please, get the vaccine” on Monday as all adults in the U.S. are now eligible to receive the shot, another major milestone reached in the ongoing effort to defeat the pandemic.
DHS: 373 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 1 new death
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 373 Monday, April 19, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 590,831.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 373 Monday, April 19, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 590,831.
Multiple over-the-counter COVID-19 tests now available at stores nationwide
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
India's capital to lock down amid devastating coronavirus surge
New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown Monday night amid an explosive surge in coronavirus cases to prevent the collapse of the Indian capital's health system.
New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown Monday night amid an explosive surge in coronavirus cases to prevent the collapse of the Indian capital's health system.
10% of each MPS school will be tested for COVID-19 every other week
Starting this week, Milwaukee Public Schools will begin testing students and staff for COVID-19.
Starting this week, Milwaukee Public Schools will begin testing students and staff for COVID-19.