US negotiating with Pfizer for millions more doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. government is negotiating with Pfizer to acquire tens of millions of additional vaccine doses in exchange for helping the pharmaceutical giant gain better access to manufacturing supplies.
The U.S. government is negotiating with Pfizer to acquire tens of millions of additional vaccine doses in exchange for helping the pharmaceutical giant gain better access to manufacturing supplies.
EMT has symptoms after CPR on flight before man died of COVID
Tony Aldapa, a Navy veteran, said his training kicked in when he saw a passenger needed medical help on a Dec. 14 flight to Los Angeles. That man later died, and Aldapa is experiencing symptoms.
Tony Aldapa, a Navy veteran, said his training kicked in when he saw a passenger needed medical help on a Dec. 14 flight to Los Angeles. That man later died, and Aldapa is experiencing symptoms.
UW System eyes spring semester as pandemic progresses
As the fall semester wraps up, many students are looking ahead to more on-campus, in-person learning come spring.
As the fall semester wraps up, many students are looking ahead to more on-campus, in-person learning come spring.
Reversing course, feds say 'high-risk' inmates vaccinated for COVID
The vaccine was delivered to four Bureau of Prisons facilities in North Carolina and Texas -- hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
The vaccine was delivered to four Bureau of Prisons facilities in North Carolina and Texas -- hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus vaccine distribution in Wisconsin ramps up
The Pfizer vaccine has already been distributed to thousands in Wisconsin, and the Moderna vaccine is expected to be distributed this week.
The Pfizer vaccine has already been distributed to thousands in Wisconsin, and the Moderna vaccine is expected to be distributed this week.
US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
New Jersey teens save children who fell into frozen pond while sledding
A group of teens in New Jersey jumped into action to rescue two children who fell into an icy pond while sledding on Thursday.
A group of teens in New Jersey jumped into action to rescue two children who fell into an icy pond while sledding on Thursday.
9K fewer COVID tests at Miller Park from peak before Thanksgiving
A decrease in the number of people being tested for the coronavirus at the Miller Park COVID-19 testing site has Milwaukee officials concerned before Christmas.
A decrease in the number of people being tested for the coronavirus at the Miller Park COVID-19 testing site has Milwaukee officials concerned before Christmas.
Fauci, CDC say new COVID-19 strain accelerating spread in UK may already be in US
A new COVID-19 mutation blamed for more rapid spread of the coronavirus in the U.K. has U.S. officials and the CDC on guard.
A new COVID-19 mutation blamed for more rapid spread of the coronavirus in the U.K. has U.S. officials and the CDC on guard.
COVID-19 vaccine: UW Health's Dr. Matt Anderson with latest
Pfizer's vaccine is already being distributed, with Moderna's on the way.
Pfizer's vaccine is already being distributed, with Moderna's on the way.
Audit: UW System paid out $68.5M in student refunds
The University of Wisconsin System paid out nearly $70 million in coronavirus-related refunds to students last year, according to a report released Tuesday.
The University of Wisconsin System paid out nearly $70 million in coronavirus-related refunds to students last year, according to a report released Tuesday.
DHS: Record 120 new COVID-19 deaths in WI; 2,403 new positive cases
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 2,403 on Tuesday, Dec. 22, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 461,015.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 2,403 on Tuesday, Dec. 22, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 461,015.
Coronavirus relief bill will make illegal streaming a felony
Studios have been trying to put a stop to piracy since 2012, and as part of the COVID-19 relief bill, illegal streaming could mean 10 years in prison.
Studios have been trying to put a stop to piracy since 2012, and as part of the COVID-19 relief bill, illegal streaming could mean 10 years in prison.
WH virus coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says she will retire
Before retirement, Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House COVID-19 coordinator, said she plans to help President-elect Joe Biden as needed.
Before retirement, Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House COVID-19 coordinator, said she plans to help President-elect Joe Biden as needed.
DHS: Wisconsin now offers at-home COVID-19 testing option
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced a new contract that will add an additional tool to the Wisconsin COVID-19 testing toolbox.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced a new contract that will add an additional tool to the Wisconsin COVID-19 testing toolbox.
US tops 3 million deaths in 2020, by far most ever counted
This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths topping 3 million for the first time.
This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths topping 3 million for the first time.
Mayor Barrett urges public to use free COVID-19 testing sites
Mayor Barrett hosts a news conference Tuesday, Dec. 22 to discuss COVID-19 testing trends and the importance of testing to combat COVID-19 spread.
Mayor Barrett hosts a news conference Tuesday, Dec. 22 to discuss COVID-19 testing trends and the importance of testing to combat COVID-19 spread.
Medical College of Wisconsin experts combat 'vaccine hesitancy'
Medical College of Wisconsin experts worry mistrust could be a roadblock, while others are focused on making sure there's equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Medical College of Wisconsin experts worry mistrust could be a roadblock, while others are focused on making sure there's equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Medical College of Wisconsin experts combat 'vaccine hesitancy'
Medical College of Wisconsin experts worry mistrust could be a roadblock, while others are focused on making sure there's equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Medical College of Wisconsin experts worry mistrust could be a roadblock, while others are focused on making sure there's equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vatican says its 'morally acceptable' to get coronavirus vaccines using abortion cell lines
After drawing on Vatican pronouncements in past years about developing vaccines prepared from cells derived from aborted fetuses, the Vatican issued a statement on the COVID-19 vaccine following requests for "guidance."
After drawing on Vatican pronouncements in past years about developing vaccines prepared from cells derived from aborted fetuses, the Vatican issued a statement on the COVID-19 vaccine following requests for "guidance."