What does emergency use for a coronavirus vaccine mean?

The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.

H-D Museum now closed to the public until at least Jan. 3, 2021

The Harley-Davidson Museum announced on Friday, Nov. 20 that its campus will be closed to the public until at least Jan. 3, 2021.

Newsom imposes curfew on most of California as COVID-19 cases surge

California has issued a "limited" stay-at-home order for all counties in the Purple Tier in the state's COVID-19 reopening metrics, which is more than 90% of the state. The order will put a curfew in place for counties in the most restrictive tier from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily and will take effect Saturday.

Pennsylvania's new requirements on testing, mask wearing go into effect on Friday

Pennsylvania's new "targeted and strategic actions" go into effect this Friday and include testing requirements for interstate travel and strengthened mask requirements.

Report: 12M Americans to lose jobless benefits day after Christmas

According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.

COVID-19 ‘immune memory’ could last at least 6 months, study suggests

According to the study, immunity to the coronavirus infection may last for at least six months, and potentially much longer, after a person was initially infected.

Formerly homeless veteran and mother of 6 becomes 1st-generation college graduate

LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.

Wisconsin hospital leader urges Gov. Evers, Republicans to unite

The leader of the Wisconsin Hospital Association pleaded Thursday with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and state legislative leaders to come together immediately to fight the virus.

2 Milwaukee museums, Discovery World close due to COVID-19 surge

The Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Public Museum and Discovery World all announced on Thursday, Nov. 19 that they have closed to the public for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

DeSantis says Florida will make vaccines available to residents, but won't mandate them

"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."

Private schools ask Wis. Supreme Court to stop Racine closure order

Private schools and families in Racine is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to stop a public health order put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

More than 900 of Mayo Clinic’s staff sickened with COVID-19

The Mayo Clinic reported that 905 Midwest staffers were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last two weeks, according to spokesperson Kelley Luckstein.

'Cannot keep up:' Contact tracing suffers amid COVID-19 surge

Contact tracing is one of the most critical jobs in helping slow the spread of COVID-19. With cases surging, that strategy is starting to struggle.

FDA authorizes second COVID-19 treatment drug to be used in combination with remdesivir

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Tyson suspends Iowa plant managers amid COVID-19 betting claim

The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.

Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 6,635; deaths up 83

The DHS also reported that there are 17 COVID-19 patients at the alternate care facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park.

Dachshund rescues family's small dog from mountain lion attack in Colorado

Winston the dachshund saw a mountain lion grab his best friend Mijo, a 15-year-old chiweenie. But instead of running away in fear, Winston courageously chased the large cat and barked until it dropped the tiny pup.