Applications for COVID-19 funeral expense assistance from FEMA now open
With just a simple phone call, loved ones can apply for reimbursement for COVID-19 funeral expenses. Here are all the details from FEMA on how to apply.
With just a simple phone call, loved ones can apply for reimbursement for COVID-19 funeral expenses. Here are all the details from FEMA on how to apply.
Near-universal mask use could save 14,000 lives from COVID-19 in US by August, according to model
A new model suggests that if 95% of Americans wear a mask, 14,000 lives could be saved over the summer from COVID-19 in the United States.
A new model suggests that if 95% of Americans wear a mask, 14,000 lives could be saved over the summer from COVID-19 in the United States.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody drug prevents symptomatic infection by 81%, study finds
Regeneron said it now plans to request FDA clearance to use the COVID-19 antibody drug as a preventative treatment that could help provide immediate protection to unvaccinated people.
Regeneron said it now plans to request FDA clearance to use the COVID-19 antibody drug as a preventative treatment that could help provide immediate protection to unvaccinated people.
Bhutan vaccinates 93% of its adults in just 16 days
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
Colleges in US divided over requiring student vaccinations
U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
'Over 20 restaurants' spotlighted during Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week
Organizers say ordering from restaurants like Buffalo Boss could make all the difference in keeping their doors open after a difficult year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Organizers say ordering from restaurants like Buffalo Boss could make all the difference in keeping their doors open after a difficult year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Give blood with the Red Cross during National Volunteer Month
The Red Cross continues to urge healthy individuals, especially those with type O blood, to give blood to ensure hospitals can meet patient needs.
The Red Cross continues to urge healthy individuals, especially those with type O blood, to give blood to ensure hospitals can meet patient needs.
Brewers bring tailgating back to American Family Field
Tailgating is back at the American Family Field -- just in time for the Brewers to take on the Cubs.
Tailgating is back at the American Family Field -- just in time for the Brewers to take on the Cubs.
MCTS officials ‘very comfortable’ expanding bus capacity to 20
More passengers will be allowed on all Milwaukee County Transit System buses starting April 12.
More passengers will be allowed on all Milwaukee County Transit System buses starting April 12.
‘Couple thousand’ daily vaccine appointments open at Wisconsin Center
The Milwaukee Health Department has thousands of appointments available this week as the balance between supply and demand has shifted.
The Milwaukee Health Department has thousands of appointments available this week as the balance between supply and demand has shifted.
Chinese health leader admits country's COVID-19 vaccines have low effectiveness
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
MCTS officials 'very comfortable' expanding bus capacity to 20
More passengers will be allowed on all Milwaukee County Transit System buses starting April 12. The changes come as more people are being vaccinated against COVID-19.
More passengers will be allowed on all Milwaukee County Transit System buses starting April 12. The changes come as more people are being vaccinated against COVID-19.
104-year-old woman released from hospital after 2nd bout with COVID-19
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
'Couple thousand' daily vaccine appointments open at Wisconsin Center
Gone are the days of long lines and wait-times for a coronavirus vaccine at the Wisconsin Center. The Milwaukee Health Department has thousands of appointments available as the balance between supply and demand has shifted.
Gone are the days of long lines and wait-times for a coronavirus vaccine at the Wisconsin Center. The Milwaukee Health Department has thousands of appointments available as the balance between supply and demand has shifted.
Researchers develop blood test that could help gauge depression, bipolar disorder
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
'Proven to reduce stress:' Dogs + yoga = 'doga' in Milwaukee
Dogs plus yoga equals "doga" -- put on by MKE Yoga Social and Off Leash MKE in the annex of Lost Valley Cider Co. in Milwaukee.
Dogs plus yoga equals "doga" -- put on by MKE Yoga Social and Off Leash MKE in the annex of Lost Valley Cider Co. in Milwaukee.
Stimulus checks, unemployment? 2020 tax tips ahead of May 17
From lost wages to a bonus check from the government, finances have been up and down for many people over the last year.
From lost wages to a bonus check from the government, finances have been up and down for many people over the last year.
'What can you add' to make your Brewers tailgate tasty and healthy?
Tailgating resumes April 12 at American Family Field, which means it's time to pack up the grill and cooler.
Tailgating resumes April 12 at American Family Field, which means it's time to pack up the grill and cooler.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against UK, South African variants, Israeli study finds
A study out of Israel found Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against the South African and United Kingdom variants than the original strain.
A study out of Israel found Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against the South African and United Kingdom variants than the original strain.
Public health alert issued for 200k lbs. of raw ground turkey products over salmonella concerns
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert over salmonella concerns for thousands of pounds of raw ground turkey products shipped nationwide.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert over salmonella concerns for thousands of pounds of raw ground turkey products shipped nationwide.