Milwaukee VA 1 of 37 sites to get 1st doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The Milwaukee VA announced on Friday, Dec. 11 that it has been selected as one of 37 VA sites to receive initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Milwaukee VA announced on Friday, Dec. 11 that it has been selected as one of 37 VA sites to receive initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Some at San Quentin are being asked to indemnify prison if they get coronavirus
A spokesperson for the CDCR said the agency has asked some San Quentin inmates who are at a higher risk to contract the virus to voluntarily move to housing deemed safer than the facility's main dorm and open-cell housing.
A spokesperson for the CDCR said the agency has asked some San Quentin inmates who are at a higher risk to contract the virus to voluntarily move to housing deemed safer than the facility's main dorm and open-cell housing.
Coronavirus vaccines: Some side effects are common and expected, experts say
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
FDA to 'rapidly work toward' emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
Richard Hinch, New Hampshire's House speaker, dies of COVID-19
The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.
The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.
CVS hiring hundreds in Wisconsin for vaccine distribution
CVS is calling on the community to join the thousands of health care professionals preparing to distribute vaccines.
CVS is calling on the community to join the thousands of health care professionals preparing to distribute vaccines.
CDC predicts up to 362K American COVID-19 deaths by beginning of January
According to Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. recorded 3,124 deaths Wednesday, the highest one-day total yet and more than the 2,500 Americans who died on D-Day in World War II.
According to Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. recorded 3,124 deaths Wednesday, the highest one-day total yet and more than the 2,500 Americans who died on D-Day in World War II.
Applications to medical school up amid COVID-19 pandemic
Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
FDA advisory panel endorses Pfizer's vaccine for widespread use
A U.S. government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday.
A U.S. government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday.
Educators, families protest and petition for in-person learning
In several Wisconsin school districts, families and educators alike are making their voices heard when it comes to in-person versus online learning.
In several Wisconsin school districts, families and educators alike are making their voices heard when it comes to in-person versus online learning.
COVID-19 cases are declining, but the numbers could be deceiving
False hope? Wisconsin health officials say COVID-19 cases are on the decline -- but that the numbers could be deceiving.
False hope? Wisconsin health officials say COVID-19 cases are on the decline -- but that the numbers could be deceiving.
US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
Milwaukee County flu cases down thus far, health officials say
There are still plenty of flu vaccines available for free for those who want one, too, according to health officials.
There are still plenty of flu vaccines available for free for those who want one, too, according to health officials.
Gov. Evers hints Wisconsin schools should consider reopening
Wisconsin's Democratic governor and former state schools superintendent issued an order in March closing all schools as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.
Wisconsin's Democratic governor and former state schools superintendent issued an order in March closing all schools as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.
Oregon suspends family doctor’s license after refusal to wear mask
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
DHS: 4,034 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 57 new deaths
State health officials reported, 4,034 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Thursday, Dec. 10 and 57 new deaths.
State health officials reported, 4,034 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Thursday, Dec. 10 and 57 new deaths.
Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for COVID-19
Ellen DeGeneres said Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "feeling fine right now."
Ellen DeGeneres said Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "feeling fine right now."
Wednesday was one of the deadliest days in American history, topping D-Day, 9/11
Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.
Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.
Texas mom writes 'Santa letters' for front-line parents this Christmas
A Texas mom is helping parents working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas by crafting special letters from Santa Claus.
A Texas mom is helping parents working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas by crafting special letters from Santa Claus.
Surgeon general suggests getting tested 3-5 days after each gathering without masks
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.