Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 1,046; deaths up 14
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 582,000 COVID-19 cases and 6,600 deaths to date.
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 582,000 COVID-19 cases and 6,600 deaths to date.
Nearly 80% of teachers, child care workers have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
MCTS to increase bus capacity limit starting April 12
The use of masks will still be required, and MCTS will continue to encourage best health practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The use of masks will still be required, and MCTS will continue to encourage best health practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Wisconsin DHS releases new online COVID-19 variant trackers
The variants page now also includes information on two additional variant strains of SARS-CoV-2: variants B.1.427 and B.1.429.
The variants page now also includes information on two additional variant strains of SARS-CoV-2: variants B.1.427 and B.1.429.
Woman 'breathing freely' after rare windpipe transplant, surgery could help recovering COVID-19 patients
Doctors say a woman is breathing freely again after undergoing a windpipe transplant from a donor.
Doctors say a woman is breathing freely again after undergoing a windpipe transplant from a donor.
More than a third of COVID-19 survivors suffer neurological and psychiatric effects, study finds
A new study shows that more than one in three COVID-19 survivors may suffer from longer-term neurological and psychiatric effects from the virus.
A new study shows that more than one in three COVID-19 survivors may suffer from longer-term neurological and psychiatric effects from the virus.
CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited'
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.
FEMA to reimburse families $9,000 for COVID-related funeral costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin offering $9,000 to families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 in a massive effort to retroactively reimburse them for funeral costs. Applications for the money will open up on Monday.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin offering $9,000 to families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 in a massive effort to retroactively reimburse them for funeral costs. Applications for the money will open up on Monday.
Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
Customers wait months for appliances, parts in southeast Wisconsin
Long delays for appliance parts are frustrating customers in southeast Wisconsin. Some have been waiting months for necessary appliances to arrive.
Long delays for appliance parts are frustrating customers in southeast Wisconsin. Some have been waiting months for necessary appliances to arrive.
Goodkind's Black Manhattan benefits Sherman Park's UpStart Kitchen
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges that businesses and entrepreneurs never saw coming, but it's also inspired hope for a better future.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges that businesses and entrepreneurs never saw coming, but it's also inspired hope for a better future.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments open as availability expands
As COVID-19 vaccine availability continues to expand, some providers are alerting the community to open appointments they are hoping to fill.
As COVID-19 vaccine availability continues to expand, some providers are alerting the community to open appointments they are hoping to fill.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments open as availability expands
As COVID-19 vaccine availability continues to expand, some providers are alerting the community to open appointments they are hoping to fill.
As COVID-19 vaccine availability continues to expand, some providers are alerting the community to open appointments they are hoping to fill.
AAA survey indicates traveler optimism is growing as summer nears
According to an April 7 news release, the AAA survey reveals nearly half of Wisconsinites (46%) are comfortable taking a trip.
According to an April 7 news release, the AAA survey reveals nearly half of Wisconsinites (46%) are comfortable taking a trip.
NIH begins study of rare allergic reactions to Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
Severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are very rare, and most had a history of life-threatening allergic reactions, the NIH said.
Severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are very rare, and most had a history of life-threatening allergic reactions, the NIH said.
NIH study finds coronavirus infects mouth cells, saliva
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health found evidence to suggest that the novel coronavirus is able to replicate and infect mouth tissue, spreading to a person’s saliva and eventually infecting a patient’s lungs when swallowed.
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health found evidence to suggest that the novel coronavirus is able to replicate and infect mouth tissue, spreading to a person’s saliva and eventually infecting a patient’s lungs when swallowed.
Milwaukee Public Schools to get nearly $800M in relief aid
The state of Wisconsin is set to receive more than $2 billion in federal aid for school districts, with more than a third of it going to Milwaukee Public Schools.
The state of Wisconsin is set to receive more than $2 billion in federal aid for school districts, with more than a third of it going to Milwaukee Public Schools.
#ShotforSam: Samuel Adams offering free beer to people who get COVID-19 vaccine
The Samuel Adams brewing company is offering the first 10,000 people who share photo proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine $7 to redeem a free beer.
The Samuel Adams brewing company is offering the first 10,000 people who share photo proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine $7 to redeem a free beer.
Milwaukee Public Schools to get nearly $800M in relief aid
The state of Wisconsin is set to receive more than $2 billion in federal aid for school districts, with more than a third of it going to Milwaukee Public Schools.
The state of Wisconsin is set to receive more than $2 billion in federal aid for school districts, with more than a third of it going to Milwaukee Public Schools.
Vaccine side effects? When you should contact the doctor
With the general public now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin, there's renewed attention on what's normal and what isn?t when it comes to side effects.
With the general public now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin, there's renewed attention on what's normal and what isn?t when it comes to side effects.