Millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses may be ready this year
As COVID-19 infections spike in Wisconsin, news that a vaccine is on the horizon could not have come at a better time.
As COVID-19 infections spike in Wisconsin, news that a vaccine is on the horizon could not have come at a better time.
U.S. schools abandon classes, states retreat as virus surges
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.
Fauci compares COVID-19 pandemic to 1918 flu, says history is ‘repeating itself’
The nation surpassed 10 million COVID-19 cases earlier this week and has recorded more than 240,000 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The nation surpassed 10 million COVID-19 cases earlier this week and has recorded more than 240,000 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Temperature and symptom checks miss many COVID-19 cases, study finds
A study of Marine recruits found that despite these measures and strict quarantines before they started training, the recruits spread the virus to others even though hardly any of them had symptoms. None of the infections were caught through symptom screening.
A study of Marine recruits found that despite these measures and strict quarantines before they started training, the recruits spread the virus to others even though hardly any of them had symptoms. None of the infections were caught through symptom screening.
Ivy League cancels winter sports amid worsening COVID-19 pandemic
The Ivy League Council of Presidents announced Thursday that it will cancel winter sports for the 2020-21 season as well as fall sports that were set to start in the spring of 2021.
The Ivy League Council of Presidents announced Thursday that it will cancel winter sports for the 2020-21 season as well as fall sports that were set to start in the spring of 2021.
US reports over 144K COVID-19 cases in new single-day record, according to Johns Hopkins
Deaths per day in the U.S. have soared more than 40% over the past two weeks.
Deaths per day in the U.S. have soared more than 40% over the past two weeks.
Costco mask policy: Customers with medical conditions now required to wear face shields
The retail giant is updating its COVID-19 policy to require all customers and employees to wear either a face mask or a face shield, except for children under the age of 2.
The retail giant is updating its COVID-19 policy to require all customers and employees to wear either a face mask or a face shield, except for children under the age of 2.
Milwaukee County health officials urge Thanksgiving caution
While each family will have to make their own plans, local health officials have reminders on how to minimize the spread of the virus.
While each family will have to make their own plans, local health officials have reminders on how to minimize the spread of the virus.
Restrictions for UWM students in place after Thanksgiving break
To help curb the spread of COVID-19, UWM students will have to pass two COVID-19 tests before returning to class after Thanksgiving break.
To help curb the spread of COVID-19, UWM students will have to pass two COVID-19 tests before returning to class after Thanksgiving break.
City leaders propose $5K fines for bars, restaurants not complying
Pending final approval from the mayor and the city's common council, fines for not complying with city health orders could jump from $500 to $5,000.
Pending final approval from the mayor and the city's common council, fines for not complying with city health orders could jump from $500 to $5,000.
'I did get it:' Sheboygan mayor speaks on positive COVID-19 test
The 68-year-old said he’s feeling fine and leading the city from home while in quarantine.
The 68-year-old said he’s feeling fine and leading the city from home while in quarantine.
Wisconsin officials call for action amid 'unrelenting' virus surge
This week's White House COVID-19 task force report described Wisconsin's increase in COVID-19 cases as "unrelenting."
This week's White House COVID-19 task force report described Wisconsin's increase in COVID-19 cases as "unrelenting."
Disneyland Resort expected to stay closed until January 2021
Disneyland Resort has announced that Disneyland and California Adventure Park will remain closed at least until January 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Disneyland Resort has announced that Disneyland and California Adventure Park will remain closed at least until January 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Racine officials order school buildings closed Nov. 27 – Jan. 15
The City of Racine issued a Public Health Order to require that all schools to close their buildings and suggests schools switch to virtual learning from Nov. 27, 2020, through Jan. 15, 2021.
The City of Racine issued a Public Health Order to require that all schools to close their buildings and suggests schools switch to virtual learning from Nov. 27, 2020, through Jan. 15, 2021.
Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up record 7,497; deaths up 58
The record surpasses the previous single-day high -- 7,073 on Tuesday, Nov. 10 -- by more than 400 cases.
The record surpasses the previous single-day high -- 7,073 on Tuesday, Nov. 10 -- by more than 400 cases.
Milwaukee VA increases hiring for COVID-19 response
The Milwaukee VA Medical Center announced it has hired 757 employees to care for veterans and non-veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Milwaukee VA Medical Center announced it has hired 757 employees to care for veterans and non-veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feds announce coronavirus vaccine agreement with drug stores
Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they become available to the public.
Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they become available to the public.
Lightfoot issues stay-at-home advisory for Chicago, urges cancelation of Thanksgiving celebrations
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stay-at-home advisory on Thursday in response to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stay-at-home advisory on Thursday in response to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Chicago.
Post-election warfare clouds chances for COVID relief bill
President-elect Joe Biden’s top allies on Capitol Hill adopted a combative posture on COVID-19 relief on Thursday, accusing Washington Republicans of dragging their feet in acknowledging Biden’s victory while doubling down on a $2 trillion-plus relief bill that’s a nonstarter with congressional Republicans.
President-elect Joe Biden’s top allies on Capitol Hill adopted a combative posture on COVID-19 relief on Thursday, accusing Washington Republicans of dragging their feet in acknowledging Biden’s victory while doubling down on a $2 trillion-plus relief bill that’s a nonstarter with congressional Republicans.
Hybrid learning for rest of semester for some Waukesha students
More than a dozen community members -- parents, teachers and even one student -- addressed the issue before the Board of Education.
More than a dozen community members -- parents, teachers and even one student -- addressed the issue before the Board of Education.