Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech claiming companies violated patents with COVID vaccine
Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.
Trump administration pushed discredited COVID-19 treatment at FDA, House panel says
A special House panel looking into the government's coronavirus response says the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing the drug hydroxychloroquine that had been discredited as a COVID-19 treatment.
Pfizer COVID shots appear 73% effective in children under 5
Only about 6% of youngsters ages 6 months through 4 years had gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive again for COVID-19 in 'rebound' case
Jill Biden first tested positive for the virus on Aug. 15, when she and her husband were vacationing in Kiawah Island, S.C.
Menomonee Falls woman turns 105
There was a very special celebration in Menomonee Falls Tuesday for Sarafina Peterson, who turned 105 years old!
MPS: Masks optional week of Aug. 19-25, CDC updates community level
Milwaukee Public Schools is shifting to a mask optional policy for all schools and sites for the week of August 19-25. This includes all district activities.
COVID vaccine clinic for kids at Jewish Community Pantry
Families can learn about COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 6 months, get vaccinated for free, and even pick up free diapers and other supplies at Giving the Basics on Thursday at the Jewish Community Pantry.
CDC orders changes after confusing COVID-19 pandemic response
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
Most people infected with COVID-19 Omicron variant didn’t know it, study says
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild' symptoms
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while vacationing in South Carolina, the White House said Tuesday. It comes weeks after the president's recovery.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
No more pandemic-era free lunches at most US schools this year
The pandemic-era meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — are ending. Here’s what you need to know heading into the school year.
Milwaukee Health Department administering Novavax COVID vaccine
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 9 the Milwaukee Health Department will have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available at all three COVID-19 clinics.
North Texas mom goes home after 370 days in the hospital with COVID-19
Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.
China resort city goes into COVID-19 lockdown stranding thousands
There were 229 confirmed cases on Friday and an additional 129 on Saturday.
Updated COVID omicron booster vaccine by fall
An updated COVID-19 shot could be available as early as September. The modified vaccine would be geared toward the omicron variant, so BA.4 and BA.5, the dominant omicron subvariants now. Health experts say it could be available just in time for the school year.
Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity worsen for 6th consecutive week
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported that the COVID-19 case burden has positivity have both worsened for a sixth consecutive week.
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
MPS mask rules; school board votes to follow CDC metric
The Milwaukee Public Schools board voted to switch to the CDC's COVID-19 Community Levels metric system when it comes to mask guidance.
COVID infections impact TSA, American and Southwest Airlines at LAX: report
COVID surge among Los Angeles International Airport staff includes cases where patients have since recovered from virus.