‘Deadly December’ ahead with nearly 30,000 COVID-19 deaths each day in Northern Hemisphere, IHME predicts

‘Deadly December’ ahead with nearly 30,000 COVID-19 deaths each day in Northern Hemisphere, IHME predicts

According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.

According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.

UN health agency says no COVID-19 vaccine will be endorsed before it's safe and effective

UN health agency says no COVID-19 vaccine will be endorsed before it's safe and effective

At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.

At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.

UW frat, sorority members told to quarantine due to COVID-19 case surge

UW frat, sorority members told to quarantine due to COVID-19 case surge

There are 420 fraternity and sorority members who live in these nine off-campus chapter houses and 1,500 living in chapter houses school-wide, according to a news release.

There are 420 fraternity and sorority members who live in these nine off-campus chapter houses and 1,500 living in chapter houses school-wide, according to a news release.

Wisconsin DHS: 1,498 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, 79K+ total cases

Wisconsin DHS: 1,498 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, 79K+ total cases

The number of new COVID-19 cases reported Friday surpasses the previous single-day high by more than 300, according to the DHS.

The number of new COVID-19 cases reported Friday surpasses the previous single-day high by more than 300, according to the DHS.

Will long Labor Day weekend mean another coronavirus spike?

Will long Labor Day weekend mean another coronavirus spike?

“I would rather see someone on a beach, being physically separated enough, than someone crowded in an indoor bar,” he said.

“I would rather see someone on a beach, being physically separated enough, than someone crowded in an indoor bar,” he said.

Health Dept. sees 'decline in community spread, but not statistically significant'

Health Dept. sees 'decline in community spread, but not statistically significant'

The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) released on Friday, Sept. 4 its update on Phase 4.1 of the public health and safety order called "Moving Milwaukee Forward" related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) released on Friday, Sept. 4 its update on Phase 4.1 of the public health and safety order called "Moving Milwaukee Forward" related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New DHS dashboard shows confirmed COVID-19 cases by age group

New DHS dashboard shows confirmed COVID-19 cases by age group

“This dashboard provides information younger Wisconsinites, and everyone in our state, can use to help box in this virus,” said DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm.

“This dashboard provides information younger Wisconsinites, and everyone in our state, can use to help box in this virus,” said DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm.

'Benadryl challenge' is a dangerous and deadly fad on social media: medical experts

'Benadryl challenge' is a dangerous and deadly fad on social media: medical experts

The deadly challenge coaxes participants to take several doses of the over-the-counter antihistamine drug diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to the point that the person trips out or hallucinates.

The deadly challenge coaxes participants to take several doses of the over-the-counter antihistamine drug diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to the point that the person trips out or hallucinates.

TSA screens highest number of passengers since COVID-19 pandemic low-point in April

TSA screens highest number of passengers since COVID-19 pandemic low-point in April

While passenger volume at U.S. airports increased ahead of Labor Day weekend, the numbers remain well below levels reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

While passenger volume at U.S. airports increased ahead of Labor Day weekend, the numbers remain well below levels reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus

College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus

Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.

Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.

Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, Canada's top doctor suggests

Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, Canada's top doctor suggests

People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.

People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.

Milwaukee Health Commissioner steps down for role in Washington D.C.

Milwaukee Health Commissioner steps down for role in Washington D.C.

Kowalik will be stepping down from her role on September 22nd amidst possibly the largest public health crisis of our time. 

Kowalik will be stepping down from her role on September 22nd amidst possibly the largest public health crisis of our time.