Former Florida COVID-19 data architect says state police seized computers, pointed guns at children

The data scientist who built the Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard, but was removed from her job in May due to "insubordination," says state police officers seized "hardware and tech" from her home and pointed guns at her and her children.

Hundreds ill, 1 dead due to mystery illness in India

At least one person has died and 200 others have been hospitalized due to an unidentified illness in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

UW Health designated hub for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine distribution

UW Health announced on Monday, Dec. 7 that it will be serving as a regional distribution hub for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Pfizer, Moderna officials not attending White House coronavirus vaccine summit

Officials from leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates Pfizer and Moderna will not be attending a vaccine summit being held this week at the White House.

Kansas hospital runs out of staff amid COVID-19 surge

A rural hospital in Kansas illustrates the depths of the COVID-19 crisis in small towns. It has been running out of healthy staff to care for the sick.

UW System extends COVID-19 surge testing until at least Christmas

The University of Wisconsin System announced on Monday, Dec. 7 that its COVID-19 surge testing sites will operate at least until Christmas.

DHS: 2,155 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 19 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 2,155, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.

WI to receive nearly 50K vaccines the week after FDA approval

Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Department of Public Health’s Immunization Program hold a Q&A with media about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Pennsylvania man begs Facebook friends to help find ICU bed for COVID-19-stricken mom

Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November. She was admitted to Hanover Hospital, about two hours west of Philadelphia, and had been on a ventilator since Nov. 23, her son wrote on social media.

DHS announces new COVID-19 guidance on quarantine duration

The Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated quarantine guidance for close contacts of someone diagnosed with COVID-19.

Red Cross urges blood donation during the season of giving

The Red Cross is urging those who are feeling well to give the gift of life by donating blood or platelets this holiday season.

US economy will return to pre-pandemic levels by second-half of 2021, experts predict

The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.

UK gears up for huge vaccination plan watched by the world

Around 800,000 doses of the vaccine were expected to be in place for the start of the immunization program on Tuesday.

Mental health officials see 'rapid increase' in need for youth services

The Holton Youth and Family Center has partnered with Christian Family Solutions and the STRONG program to connect young people with mental health services.