Cayman Islands jails Georgia college student in coronavirus case

A U.S. college student and her boyfriend have been sentenced to four months in prison in the Cayman Islands for violating strict COVID-19 measures following a recent ruling that will be appealed, their attorney said Thursday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gets COVID-19 vaccine

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was vaccinated against the coronavirus on live television Saturday, becoming the first Israeli and one of the world’s leaders to be inoculated.

'Slap in the face': New Medicare rule to cut emergency doctors' pay amid COVID-19 pandemic

Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.

FDA authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

The FDA has authorized Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, the second vaccine to be approved amid the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history.

Visit by COVID-infected official closes Washington Monument

The Trump administration closed the Washington Monument over exposure concerns from a recent visit by Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, who tested positive for the coronavirus.

Extra doses found in Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine vials approved for use by FDA

Pharmacists in the U.S. are finding extra doses of Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine in the distributed vials, potentially expanding the country’s short supply.

Are coronavirus vaccines safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women were excluded from clinical trials, so there is no indication one way or another what the impact could be.

Awaiting FDA approval of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

One week after the FDA issued emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, Moderna's vaccine is expected to receive similar treatment. 

Medical College of WI clears up COVID-19 myths, misconceptions

The Medical College of Wisconsin wants to clear up any myths or misconceptions people might have towards the coronavirus vaccination.

10-year-old dog adopted after spending 1,134 days in shelter

Capone the 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix had difficulty finding a forever home and spent over 1,000 days in a Pittsburgh animal shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family.

Pelosi, McConnell receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing her “confidence in science” in a tweet Friday morning. Shortly after, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was also vaccinated.

Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 3,235; deaths up 60

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reported 3,235 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases bringing the total number of cases to date to 451,676.

Wisconsin Republicans block tougher PFAS chemical enforcement

Known as "forever chemicals," curbing PFAS contamination has been a regulatory effort in the works throughout the year.

Coronavirus cases, positivity down in Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Health Department has moved the city from "yellow" to "green" in its COVID-19 cases gating criteria.

Coca-Cola laying off 2,200 workers as it pares brands

The Coca-Cola Co. said Thursday it’s laying off 2,200 workers, or 17% of its global workforce, as part of a larger restructuring aimed at paring down its business units and brands.

Gov. Evers: Wisconsin is getting shorted on COVID-19 vaccine

Add Wisconsin to the list of states told by the federal government that it will be receiving less COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech than initially expected.

Person caught COVID-19 after 5 minutes in restaurant 20 feet from infected patron, researchers say

It took only five minutes for one South Korean restaurant patron to become infected with the novel coronavirus from another person at the restaurant sitting more than 20 feet away, researchers say.