President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
COVID remains a global health emergency, but nearing 'inflection' point: WHO
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.
Is the COVID-19 pandemic over? WHO to vote whether to end global health emergency declaration
The decision made Friday will likely not be released or revealed until Monday.
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
China reports 60,000 COVID-related deaths since early December
The deaths were reported after complaints that China was failing to release data from its latest COVID-19 emergency.
CDC identifies possible 'safety concern' for certain people receiving COVID vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control says that a preliminary COVID-19 vaccine "safety signal" has been identified and is investigating whether the Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creates an increased risk of ischemic stroke in people 65 and older.
Florida man who bought mansion, Maserati using COVID funds sentenced to prison
Don V. Cisternino fled the U.S. for Switzerland in January 2021 and was arrested months later while trying to enter Croatia, federal prosecutors said.
COVID XBB.1.5 variant most contagious yet, doctors say
The coronavirus XBB.1.5 variant is spreading quickly across the United States. Health officials warn it's the most contagious yet.
COVID XBB.1.5 variant most contagious yet, doctors say
The coronavirus XBB.1.5 variant is spreading quickly across the United States. Health officials warn it's the most contagious yet.
Milwaukee health commissioner resigning; Kirsten Johnson departs in March
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson intends to resign her position at the beginning of March.
Milwaukee Guest House volunteer serves 150th meal to the hungry
After 150 meals served to Milwaukee men in need, volunteer Carl Johnson says he's learned "to serve a good dessert" as that "seems to cover any deficiencies in the meal."
German doctor gets over 2 years in prison for illegally issuing mask exemptions during pandemic
A regional court in the southwestern town of Weinheim confirmed Tuesday that the doctor was convicted of “issuing incorrect health certificates” to people from across Germany, most of whom she had never met or examined.
The new omicron subvariant XBB.1.5: What you must know now
The strain, known as XBB.1.5, accounts for almost 41% of confirmed COVID-19 cases right now nationwide, according to data from the CDC.
New Omicron subvariant becoming dominant COVID strain in U.S.
A new Omicron variant known as XBB.1.5 is reportedly spreading quickly nationwide as doctors say COVID-19 continues to evolve.
US to require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
Other countries have taken similar steps in an effort to keep infections from spreading beyond China’s borders.
World governments using COVID-19 tech to expand global surveillance
Now, from Beijing to Jerusalem to Hyderabad, India, and Perth, Australia, The Associated Press has found that authorities used these technologies and data to halt travel for activists and ordinary people, harass marginalized communities and link people’s health information to other surveillance and law enforcement tools.
New Miss Wisconsin 2022; previous title holder now Miss America
Kylene Spanbauer, previously Miss Harbor Cities 2022, has been crowned Miss Wisconsin 2022. Grace Stanke, the previous title holder, was named Miss America 2023 and cannot continue serving as Miss Wisconsin.
Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing a role?
Scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms. Here's some of the latest evidence.
US military personnel around the globe will no longer be required to get COVID-19 vaccine
The mandate was lifted under an $858 billion defense spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Joe Biden.
COVID's impact on mental health; Milwaukee psychologist shares his story
As we near three years since the start of the pandemic, we are learning new information about the mental toll from COVID-19.