State allowed drug-stealing nurse to keep practicing

A drug-addicted nurse caught stealing medications twice is allowed to keep her license for nearly four years.

Wisconsin-based study links few COVID-19 cases to classroom
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In a study published by the CDC, a pediatrician found that when there is near perfect mask-wearing and social distancing, the risk of COVID-19 spreading in Wood County schools was low.

Wisconsin-based study links few COVID-19 cases to classroom

In a study published by the CDC, a pediatrician found that when there is near perfect mask-wearing and social distancing, the risk of COVID-19 spreading in Wood County schools was low.

Double mask: Fauci says wearing 2 masks may offer more protection from COVID-19

Some medical experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have said wearing two masks makes “common sense” and could offer more protection from COVID-19. Here’s what the data shows.

Bureau of Prisons withheld info on COVID-19 diagnosis of journalists who witnessed executions

At least two journalists tested positive for coronavirus after witnessing the Trump administration's final three federal executions, but the Bureau of Prisons knowingly withheld the diagnoses from other media witnesses and did not perform any contact tracing, The Associated Press has learned.

'Impromptu clinic:' Health workers stuck in snow give drivers vaccine

Oregon health officials said the “impromptu vaccine clinic” took place after about 20 employees were stopped in traffic on a highway after a vaccination clinic.

'A real struggle': 74-year-old COVID-19 survivor released after 70 days hospitalized

Exactly 70 days after being admitted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul for severe COVID-19 symptoms, 74-year-old Glenn Verling is finally back with his family. His battle with the coronavirus, however, isn’t over yet.

'What took so long?' GOP questions governor's $90M unemployment plan

The Wisconsin Assembly and Senate immediately adjourned a special session on unemployment -- with lawmakers questioning the price tag on Governor Tony Evers's plan.

Masks, distancing still crucial as vaccines roll out, doctors say
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Doctors warn, though, that just because someone gets their COVID-19 shots doesn't necessarily mean their risk of spreading the virus goes away.

Masks, distancing still crucial as vaccines roll out, doctors say

Doctors warn, though, that just because someone gets their COVID-19 shots doesn't necessarily mean their risk of spreading the virus goes away.

Pewaukee man's blood donation mission earns Hall of Fame honor

After a nearly fatal car crash more than two decades ago, a Pewaukee man made giving his mission -- returning a favor to honor those who saved him.

COVID-19 variant found in Brazil, South Africa could pose higher reinfection risk, study suggests

Researchers analyzing preliminary data of recently discovered COVID-19 mutations in South Africa and Brazil say the new variants exhibit a higher possibility of reinfection as well as evasion of immune responses.

Wisconsin to join minority of states with no mask mandate

Wisconsin will become one of only 10 states without statewide mask mandates when the Assembly votes Thursday to overturn Gov. Tony Evers' order.

DHS: 1,328 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 34 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,328 Wednesday, Jan. 27, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 536,546.

COVID-19 'fatigue' causing drop in some protective measures, study finds

COVID-19 "fatigue" is having a negative effect on some protective measures that people are taking to guard against the coronavirus -- although mask-wearing is up, according to a new USC survey.

Federal eviction moratorium extended to March 31 amid pandemic

A federal order which protects tenants from eviction based on nonpayment of rent will now run through March 31. It was set to expire on Jan. 31.

WI Senate votes to repeal public health emergency order, mask mandate
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The Wisconsin State Senate passed a resolution that would end Governor Evers' public health emergency order, including the mask mandate.

Supply limitations slow Milwaukee's COVID-19 vaccine distribution

The City of Milwaukee received 2,200 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the state this week -- about 44% of their weekly request, health officials said.