Wisconsin health officials share COVID-19 vaccine details

Some of the challenges ahead include making sure that everyone gets not just the initial shot, but also the booster shot that is needed a few weeks after.

Thanksgiving could push Waukesha County to COVID-19 breaking point

Waukesha County saw nearly 6,000 cases of COVID-19 in October, with November's numbers on track to double October's, the public health officer said.

Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 7,090; deaths up record 92

The Wisconsin DHS on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 17 held a media briefing to discuss the progress and development of a COVID-19 vaccine.

FDA warns pregnant women to avoid pain relievers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sounding the alarm that pain relievers could have devastating effects on unborn babies.

New Dane Co. health order prohibits indoor gatherings of any size

Public Health Madison and Dane County issued on Tuesday, Nov. 17 an emergency order which prohibits indoor gatherings of any size.

Officials: 300 attend Washington wedding that leads to virus outbreak

Health officials are asking more than 300 attendees of a wedding near Ritzville on Nov. 7 to get tested for COVID-19 after several people tested positive.

Appeals court orders San Quentin to reduce population citing 'deliberate indifference' over virus

As a result of the transfer, more than 2,000 people living and working at San Quentin have tested positive for COVID-19 and 28 have died- making it the worst outbreak in the country. In all, 71 incarcerated people have died in state prisons of coronavirus. 

Farmer: This Thanksgiving, 'smaller (turkeys) are going to go 1st'

Farmers say buyers aren’t necessarily focused on the big birds for Thanksgiving 2020, especially with fewer guests expected around the table due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Who will be the first to get coronavirus vaccines?

Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.

Newsom considering statewide curfew as COVID-19 cases surge in California

Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday said he was considering implementing a statewide curfew as coronavirus cases in California nearly doubled in the last 10 days, the "fastest increase yet," he said.

Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving

Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.

Medical centers more prepared for 2nd wave of COVID-19, experts say

With COVID-19 cases surging again, Advocate Aurora Health experts look at the different factors surrounding the pandemic this time around.

NORAD to track Santa on Christmas Eve 2020, but with less volunteers amid pandemic

NORAD will continue its annual tradition of tracking Santa Claus’ journey around the globe as he delivers gifts on Christmas Eve — but with fewer volunteers.