CDC confirms COVID-19 vaccine allergic reactions, issues new guidance
The CDC said Saturday that it learned of severe allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine, and now recommends if a person has ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine," then they "should not get that specific vaccine."
The CDC said Saturday that it learned of severe allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine, and now recommends if a person has ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine," then they "should not get that specific vaccine."
States spent $7B+ competing for early coronavirus supplies
The pressure to obtain protective supplies led some states to unusual sources and suppliers, too.
The pressure to obtain protective supplies led some states to unusual sources and suppliers, too.
Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 3,675; deaths up 84
To date, the Wisconsin DHS has confirmed more than 455,000 cases and more than 4,300 deaths related to the coronavirus.
To date, the Wisconsin DHS has confirmed more than 455,000 cases and more than 4,300 deaths related to the coronavirus.
Vaccinations at Chicago-area hospital to resume after 4 workers experience adverse reactions
A north suburban hospital is temporarily pausing coronavirus vaccinations after four workers reported feeling adverse reactions.
A north suburban hospital is temporarily pausing coronavirus vaccinations after four workers reported feeling adverse reactions.
Army general apologizes for "miscommunication" over COVID-19 vaccine shipments
The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.
The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.
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.
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.
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.
Supermarket buys nearly $200,000 in restaurant gift cards, hands them out to employees
A supermarket chain is doing its part to help out restaurants amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
A supermarket chain is doing its part to help out restaurants amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
'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.
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.
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.
House, Senate pass bill to avert shutdown as COVID-19 relief negotiations continue
Congress approved a two-day stopgap spending measure Friday night to avert a partial government shutdown, sending bill to president Donald Trump.
Congress approved a two-day stopgap spending measure Friday night to avert a partial government shutdown, sending bill to president Donald Trump.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Known as "forever chemicals," curbing PFAS contamination has been a regulatory effort in the works throughout the year.