Coronavirus less likely to infect glasses wearers, study suggests
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Wisconsin DMV extends license renewal for drivers age 60 and over
The deadline to renew expired licenses for drivers age 60 and over has been extended to May 21, 2021.
The deadline to renew expired licenses for drivers age 60 and over has been extended to May 21, 2021.
Racine teachers worry about returning to class without vaccine
On Monday night, the Racine Unified School District unveiled its plan to bring students back to the school board, which includes extra cleaning, social distancing measures and more, but teachers say it isn't enough until they're fully vaccinated.
On Monday night, the Racine Unified School District unveiled its plan to bring students back to the school board, which includes extra cleaning, social distancing measures and more, but teachers say it isn't enough until they're fully vaccinated.
CDC study: Teachers could be key spreaders of COVID-19 infections, not students
A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.
A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.
Transplanted lungs tainted by coronavirus killed woman, infected surgeon, researchers say
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
Wauwatosa Health Department begins testing Wisconsin Vaccine Registry
The Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry is an effort to streamline the vaccination process -- giving people a place to sign up for an appointment for their shot.
The Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry is an effort to streamline the vaccination process -- giving people a place to sign up for an appointment for their shot.
Slinger district 'worried' about vaccine supply for teacher rollout
On March 1, Phase 1B of Wisconsin's COVID-19 vaccine rollout opens up to those in education, and some counties may not have enough supply to vaccinate school staff by then.
On March 1, Phase 1B of Wisconsin's COVID-19 vaccine rollout opens up to those in education, and some counties may not have enough supply to vaccinate school staff by then.
'Unbearable': Staff at Beaver Dam hospital recounts virus surge
Last fall, the staff at the Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam said the loss of life they were experiencing was almost too much to handle.
Last fall, the staff at the Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam said the loss of life they were experiencing was almost too much to handle.
COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.
FDA urges makers of COVID-19 vaccines, tests, treatments to adapt to coronavirus variants
As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.
As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.
DHS: 423 new positive cases of COVID-19; no new deaths 2nd day in a row
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 423 Monday, Feb. 22, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, for a total of 559,998.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 423 Monday, Feb. 22, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, for a total of 559,998.
AG Kaul supports group backing up to $50K in student loan debt relief
Attorney General Kaul joined a multistate coalition urging the adoption of U.S. resolutions that call for the cancellation of up to $50,000 in federal student debt.
Attorney General Kaul joined a multistate coalition urging the adoption of U.S. resolutions that call for the cancellation of up to $50,000 in federal student debt.
Wauwatosa Health Department begins testing Wisconsin Vaccine Registry
The Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry is an effort to streamline the vaccination process -- giving people a place to sign up for an appointment for their shot.
The Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry is an effort to streamline the vaccination process -- giving people a place to sign up for an appointment for their shot.
Bill Gates warns coming climate crisis will be deadlier than coronavirus
In his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.
In his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.
Brothers bust out celebratory 'worm' after being surprised with trip to Disney World
A pair of brothers from Avoca, Pennsylvania, excitedly showed some impressive dance moves after they were surprised with a trip to Disney World.
A pair of brothers from Avoca, Pennsylvania, excitedly showed some impressive dance moves after they were surprised with a trip to Disney World.
Routine vaccinations down in older adults, health experts say
Lines and waitlists have formed for the coveted COVID-19 vaccine, but health experts say, unfortunately, the same can't be said for routine vaccinations.
Lines and waitlists have formed for the coveted COVID-19 vaccine, but health experts say, unfortunately, the same can't be said for routine vaccinations.
Just 36% have submitted FAFSA; Wisconsin ranks 34th in the nation
Just 36% of high school seniors have submitted their FAFSA -- the Free Application for Financial Student Aid. Wisconsin ranks 34th nationwide according to the National College Attainment Network.
Just 36% of high school seniors have submitted their FAFSA -- the Free Application for Financial Student Aid. Wisconsin ranks 34th nationwide according to the National College Attainment Network.
Routine vaccinations down in older adults, health experts say
Lines and waitlists have formed for the coveted COVID-19 vaccine, but health experts say, unfortunately, the same can't be said for routine vaccinations.
Lines and waitlists have formed for the coveted COVID-19 vaccine, but health experts say, unfortunately, the same can't be said for routine vaccinations.
Study finds about a third of people with ‘mild’ COVID-19 still have symptoms months later
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
With COVID-19 vaccination pace set to take off, Biden team well on path to hit 100M goal
One month into Joe Biden's presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.
One month into Joe Biden's presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.