Up to 50,000 COVID-19 cases can be traced back to Mardi Gras 2020, study finds
A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.
A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.
Ashes sprinkled as Lent begins in effort to mitigate COVID concerns
As the Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, there will be changes due to the coronavirus pandemic -- namely the sprinkling of ashes.
As the Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, there will be changes due to the coronavirus pandemic -- namely the sprinkling of ashes.
Janesville college to be state's 1st community-based vaccination clinic
Gov. Tony Evers announced on Wednesday, Feb. 10 that Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) will be the site of the state's first community-based vaccination clinic.
Gov. Tony Evers announced on Wednesday, Feb. 10 that Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) will be the site of the state's first community-based vaccination clinic.
Struggling travel industry gets boost as vaccines roll out
The travel industry has continued to struggle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. But some advisors believe better days for the industry are on the horizon.
The travel industry has continued to struggle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. But some advisors believe better days for the industry are on the horizon.
Struggling travel industry gets boost as vaccines roll out
The travel industry has continued to struggle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. But some advisors believe better days for the industry are on the horizon.
The travel industry has continued to struggle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. But some advisors believe better days for the industry are on the horizon.
Wisconsin GOP shifts federal aid to in-person schools
Wisconsin Republicans decided Wednesday to shift federal aid to schools that offer in-person instruction, saying science supports putting kids back in class and it's time to reopen after a year of struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin Republicans decided Wednesday to shift federal aid to schools that offer in-person instruction, saying science supports putting kids back in class and it's time to reopen after a year of struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 vaccination efforts ramping up in Waukesha County
Wednesday was the first day Waukesha County was independently operating the clinic. They planned to administer 1,000 doses -- the county's supply for the entire week -- in just one day.
Wednesday was the first day Waukesha County was independently operating the clinic. They planned to administer 1,000 doses -- the county's supply for the entire week -- in just one day.
COVID-19 vaccination efforts ramping up in Waukesha County
COVID-19 vaccination efforts are being ramped up in Waukesha County.
COVID-19 vaccination efforts are being ramped up in Waukesha County.
Janesville college to be state's 1st community-based vaccination clinic
Governor Tony Evers announced on Wednesday, Feb. 10 that Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) will be the site of the state's first community-based vaccination clinic.
Governor Tony Evers announced on Wednesday, Feb. 10 that Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) will be the site of the state's first community-based vaccination clinic.
Who's eligible for 3rd stimulus check under latest COVID relief proposal?
Under the draft legislation introduced Monday, most Americans who qualified for the first two payments the government distributed in 2020 and at the beginning of 2021 would receive the $1,400 check.
Under the draft legislation introduced Monday, most Americans who qualified for the first two payments the government distributed in 2020 and at the beginning of 2021 would receive the $1,400 check.
Poll: 1 in 3 definitely won't or probably won't get COVID vaccine
The poll found that while 67% of Americans plan to get vaccinated or have already done so, 15% are certain they won't and 17% say probably not.
The poll found that while 67% of Americans plan to get vaccinated or have already done so, 15% are certain they won't and 17% say probably not.
Wisconsin GOP to reward in-person schooling
Wisconsin Republicans decided Wednesday to use federal aid to incentivize schools that offer in-person instruction, saying science supports putting kids back in class and it's time to reopen after a year of struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin Republicans decided Wednesday to use federal aid to incentivize schools that offer in-person instruction, saying science supports putting kids back in class and it's time to reopen after a year of struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
DHS: 821 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 35 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 821 Wednesday, Feb. 10, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 551,871.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 821 Wednesday, Feb. 10, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 551,871.
Researchers concerned ‘escape mutation’ found in COVID-19 variants may help virus evade antibodies
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
Blackhawk Technical College will be the site of the state's first community-based vaccination clinic.
Governor Tony Evers announced on Wednesday, Feb. 10 that Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) will be the site of the state's first community-based vaccination clinic.
Governor Tony Evers announced on Wednesday, Feb. 10 that Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) will be the site of the state's first community-based vaccination clinic.
Two masks are better at stopping COVID-19 spread than one, CDC study finds
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
UW Health reports virtually no local flu cases this season
Health officials prepared for the possibility of a “twin pandemic” with COVID-19 and influenza in the mix.
Health officials prepared for the possibility of a “twin pandemic” with COVID-19 and influenza in the mix.
South Africa pivots to unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine after scrapping AstraZeneca
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
CDC considers requiring negative COVID-19 test for domestic air travel
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.