Local women putting pandemic facts in your fingertips
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Thrown into the deep end of the COVID-19 pandemic, at one time or another, many of us have found ourselves drowning in complicated information. One group of female experts has set out to change that -- transforming the way we seek and share facts.

'Dear Pandemic:' Local researchers commit to COVID-19 facts

An all-female research team, including local experts, has set out to change the way we seek and share information about the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 vaccinations to begin for City of Milwaukee workers

Fire department and health department staff will receive the first round of doses, starting Thursday, Jan. 7.

UW Health: Donate convalescent plasma for COVID-19 treatment

UW Health announced that there remains a critical need for convalescent plasma donations to help patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19.

Carroll nursing professor dies from COVID-19 complications

When Carroll University students return to campus on Jan. 18, the beloved instructor will not be joining them.

DHS: WI surpasses 5K deaths from COVID-19; 3,406 new positive cases

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 3,406 Wednesday, Jan. 6, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 494,747.

At least 8 GOP state senators not wearing masks while being sworn in

At least eight Republican senators did not wear masks on the Minnesota State Senate floor for Tuesday's oaths of office and delivery of election certificates.  The senators were: Mark Johnson, Paul Utke, Justin Eichorn, Carrie Ruud, Jeff Howe, Andrew Mathews, Mark Koran and Dave Osmek. A coronavirus outbreak hit the GOP caucus in November after a large, in-person dinner party, and then-Sen. Jerry Relph died of COVID-19 last month. In November, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said he was "committed to protecting senators, staff" during the 2021 session.

Mobile site looks to combat decline in blood platelet donations

By cutting out a commute that averages 20-40 miles one way -- plus two hours per donation -- ease of access has gone up significantly.   

Coronavirus testing up in Milwaukee County amid vaccine rollout

Leaders said the positive rates and case numbers, which are creeping up again, have the new year starting off on a bit of a bad foot.

US could accelerate COVID-19 vaccination pace, give 1M per day, says Fauci

The U.S. could soon be giving at least a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.

Study finds new UK coronavirus variant is 'substantially' more transmissible

A new study has confirmed that the new variant B.1.1.7 first discovered in the U.K. and since reported in the U.S. is more transmissible than COVID-19.

DHS: 3,403 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 95 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 3,403 Tuesday, Jan. 5, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 491,341.