Diabetes drug recalled over excess levels of cancer-causing agent

A diabetes drug is facing recall because the medication contains excess levels of a cancer-causing agent, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week.

'Very troubling:' Wisconsin surpasses 3K daily cases of COVID-19

Wisconsin health officials are reminding residents that every person we see outside our household increases our risk and that of others.

2 prisoners die after contracting COVID-19 at Dodge Correctional

At least two inmates of a Wisconsin prison have died after contracting the coronavirus, a medical examiner confirmed.

DHS: Record 3,132 new COVID-19 cases for single day, 9 new deaths

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Thursday, Oct. 8 reported 3,132 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state -- a new daily record.

New England Journal of Medicine calls for US leaders to be voted out over COVID-19 handling

The New England Journal of Medicine published a scathing editorial calling for the current administration to be voted out in November over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Milwaukee County officials offer update on COVID-19

Thursday's briefing provides updates on the impact of the state’s capacity-limit order on county facilities, the Moving Milwaukee Forward Plan and the weekly epidemiology report.

California governor's office says to put on mask between bites

A confusing message released by Governor Gavin Newsom's office encourages people to wear a mask "between bites" when dining out in public, while also saying you should "minimize the number of times you take your mask off."

Tensions rise as COVID-19 cases surge in Wisconsin, Dakotas

A surge of coronavirus cases in Wisconsin and the Dakotas is forcing a scramble for hospital beds and raising political tensions, as the Upper Midwest and Plains emerge as one of the nation’s most troubling hot spots.

Regeneron asks FDA for emergency use authorization for antibody drug that treated Trump

Regeneron is seeking emergency use authorization from the FDA for its drug that was used to treat President Donald Trump while he was hospitalized with COVID-19.

COVID-19 outbreak kills 9 at Watsonville nursing facility

Skilled nursing facilities were hotspots of COVID-19 infection during the early months of the pandemic. Residents are usually elderly and have a variety of health problems that put them at greater risk of getting a serious case of the coronavirus.

Dead mink in Taylor County tests positive for COVID-19

A dead mink at a Taylor County mink farm has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.

UCSF study: COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last longer

New UCSF study finds COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last much longer than those who aren’t pregnant.

IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check

The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.

Gov. Evers activates field hospital as COVID-19 keeps surging

The pandemic is "out of control in Wisconsin." Those are the words used by Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Wisconsin DHS: 2,319 new COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths confirmed

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Wednesday, Oct. 7 reported 2,319 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state.

AP source: 2 more Titans test positive, Pats cancel practice

Sports Illustrated reported that reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore tested positive for the virus on Wednesday and was added to the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list.