9% of hospitalized coronavirus patients readmitted within 2 months of discharge: CDC report

A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that looked at hospitalized coronavirus patients found that up to 9% were readmitted within two months of discharge.

COVID-19 vaccine timeline: A look at what’s ahead for leading candidates

Pfizer and the makers of the other leading U.S. COVID-19 vaccine candidates have been cautioning for weeks that the earliest they could seek regulatory approval for wider use of their shots would be late November.

Some grocery chains reinstating limits on toilet paper, paper towels amid rising COVID-19 cases

A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”

Franklin football forced to forfeit; parents address board of health

Just a game away from a possible state championship, the Franklin Sabers were forced to forfeit a game against Oak Creek due to COVID-19 precautions.

Pfizer says early data signals COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective

Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.

Woman with Down syndrome dies from COVID-19; family says 'wear a mask'

The coronavirus claims the life of a Milwaukee woman living with Down syndrome. Months later, her family shares their grief and sorrow.

COVID-19 uptick at UWM, MU linked to Halloween-related activities

The entire second-year class of Marquette dental students was quarantined after possible exposure off-campus over the Halloween weekend. 

Fiserv commits $10M to helping small businesses amid pandemic

Fiserv has committed more than $10 million to help small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic with its Back2Business grant.

Less than 2 weeks remain to collect $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check

The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.

Stocks surge on Wall Street amid vaccine news, US election outcome

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.

Notre Dame mandates virus testing after football celebration

University of Notre Dame students are now subject to mandatory coronavirus testing and face strict penalties if they leave town before getting their test results after thousands of fans stormed the football field and threw parties to celebrate a double-overtime upset over Clemson.

HUD Secretary Ben Carson tests positive for coronavirus

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson has tested positive for coronavirus, Fox News has confirmed.

Biden unveils Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board to 'help shape' approach to coronavirus pandemic

In his first official move as president-elect, Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday announced the formation of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board which will “help shape” the incoming administration’s approach to managing the coronavirus pandemic.

2 elementary schools in Whitefish Bay temporarily switch to virtual learning

Students and staff at Cumberland and Richards Elementary Schools will transition temporarily to full virtual learning beginning Monday, Nov. 9.

UW System to lead massive surge testing effort for COVID-19 in Wisconsin

UWM and other UW System campuses are serving as locations for a six-week federal “surge testing” effort aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.

Multiple coronavirus vaccines may be available at the same time
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As the world waits for a coronavirus vaccine, UW Health is among 80 hospitals nationwide participating in the final phase of the AstraZeneca trial.

DHS: Multiple COVID-19 vaccines may be available at the same time

As the world waits for a coronavirus vaccine, UW Health is among 80 hospitals nationwide participating in the final phase of the AstraZeneca trial.