Milwaukee Co. officials give COVID-19 update

Milwaukee County health officials and leaders provide an update on the COVID-19 testing, an urgent appeal for funding to the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation and the weekly epidemiology report. 

More California counties on lockdown as COVID-19 skyrockets

California’s coronavirus surge has caused so many hospitalizations and deaths that the numbers brought usually stoic public health officers in major metropolitan areas to pleas — and even near to tears — as they urged people to heed safety rules.

'Demand has skyrocketed:' Hunger Task Force new HQ 5 times the size

For the Hunger Task Force, the coronavirus pandemic has sped up a need for more space as a result of the "skyrocketing" demand for food.

Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a coronavirus vaccine?

Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.

Calls for mental health help up 128% in Milwaukee County

When comparing November 2020 to November 2019, psychological 911 calls are up 128% in Milwaukee County. 

COVID-19 vaccine: UW Health expert urges trust in FDA's process

Staff at UW Health are already preparing for a COVID-19 vaccine, practicing vaccinations this week in anticipation of FDA emergency use authorization.

AP poll: Only half of Americans want coronavirus vaccine

A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.

Wisconsin could play key role in COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Once allowed, Pfizer plans to ship vaccines largely from two hubs -- one in Pleasant Prairie, one in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Pentagon prepares small-scale first round of vaccinations

The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.

Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’

Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”

Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 3,619; deaths up 81

More than 2.6 million people have been tested for COVID-19 in Wisconsin, of which more than 2.2 have tested negative.

DHS campaign aims to boost flu vaccine rates in communities of color

Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS) launched on Wednesday, Dec. 9 the “Be an InFLUencer” education and awareness campaign.

UK regulators warn of possible allergic reactions to COVID vaccine

U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who were given the vaccine for COVID-19.