111-year-old SC woman says secret to long life is wine, beer and getting the COVID-19 vaccine

A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Winter weather throws wrench in COVID-19 vaccination schedules

The bitter cold is making it tough for some Wisconsinites to get to their COVID-19 vaccination appointment, but, despite the weather, those doses need to be distributed.

Vaccinated or not: Doctors warn against Super Bowl watch parties

Health experts are reminding those who've been vaccinated that they still need to take the same precautions as they did prior. 

Longwood officer hugged, taunted coworker despite COVID fears, chief says

The woman said she made it clear that she feared contracting COVID-19. Hernandez ignored her and followed her into her work space, the report said.

Student nurses earn tuition credit giving COVID-19 vaccine

After tuition incentives were given to UW nursing and pharmacy students who aided in care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, more money is being offered to those who help people score a shot at immunity.

Congressional report finds toxic heavy metals in some baby food

Led by Democratic Chairman Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the committee’s investigation found that top baby foods carried dangerous levels of inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury.

NFL writes to Biden offering all stadiums as vaccine sites

The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.

Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 deaths surpass 6K; cases up 1,266

The Wisconsin DHS reported Friday that more than 6,000 people have now died from COVID-19 complications. There have been more than 548,000 cases.

Gov. Evers vetoes Republican-backed COVID-19 bill

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed the first bill passed by the Legislature to address the coronavirus pandemic in 10 months on Friday, a Republican-backed measure that Democrats said would do nothing to combat the virus or help reopen the state.

National Wear Red Day raises awareness on women's heart disease

Heart disease remains the leading killer of women in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association’s newly released 2021 Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics.

Pentagon to deploy troops across US to assist COVID-19 vaccine drive

The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.

San Quentin prison fined with record amount from California workplace safety agency

The $421,880 fine against San Quentin State Prison is several times higher than any others levied by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. Only a few others exceed $100,000, and most are several thousand dollars.

US won't make immigration arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites

The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.

Teen who survived Labor Day lightning strike meets good Samaritans who saved his life

A Tampa teenager is a walking, talking miracle. His whole life changed in a flash this past Labor Day when his personal watercraft was hit by a bolt of lightning.

Here's what happens to the premade shirts, hats, and masks for the losing Super Bowl team

You've seen it with every Super Bowl win; players and coaches quickly don championship shirts, hats, and other gear that's been pre-made and ready to go. But what happens to all that stuff made up for the losing side?

Milwaukee's vaccine hotline sees over 3,000 calls
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City leaders are asking for patience when booking appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine with an overwhelming amount of people trying to get a shot.

US rushes to catch up in the race to detect mutant COVID-19 variants

Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.

Milwaukee's vaccine hotline sees 3K+ calls; city leaders urge patience

City leaders are asking for patience when booking appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine with an overwhelming amount of people trying to get a shot.

Amtrak aims to get 100% of its employees vaccinated by offering extra pay, benefits

According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.