By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Wisconsin is receiving $47 million in federal funding to help cover the costs of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency also known as FEMA announced the aid distribution on Sunday, Jan. 31. “FEMA is committed to expanding COVID-19 vaccination efforts across the country,” […]
Face Masks Save Lives
By John R. Raymond, Sr., MD President and CEO of the Medical College of Wisconsin: From a public health perspective, the decision to terminate Gov. Evers’ Emergency Order comes at a tenuous time for us, with our national vaccine rollout just beginning to ramp up, and with more contagious COVID-19 variants spreading across the globe. […]
Covid-19 Vaccine: An International Triumph
By Roland A. Pattillo, MD, FACOG (retired) The spread of viruses and bacteria is something we experience throughout our lives. From the common cold to more serious health issues like HIV/AIDS and Ebola, we fear mass transmission. In 2020, this fear became very real with COVID-19. But today, there is hope. Others of my era […]
Wisconsin’s Assembly Cancels Vote Regarding Mask Mandate Repeal
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Wisconsin is no stranger to making the news, especially when it regards the state’s politics. The state recently made headlines again after the Republican-controlled Assembly made plans to repeal the mask mandate. The mask mandate, which was issued by Gov. Tony Evers, requires Wisconsinites 5 and older to wear a mask when […]
Black Americans Are Being Vaccinated at Far Lower Rates
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two new vaccines to combat the coronavirus, the initial concern was whether African Americans would accept vaccination. The rollout of the medicine from Pfizer and Moderna featured heavy promotion. High-profile African Americans like former President Barack Obama, […]
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Dear Republicans, Please Stop Voting Against Your Own Interests
By LaKeshia N. Myers This week has been a doozy, even for the Wisconsin State Capitol. I would never have imagined that within the span of one week, my Republican colleagues would attempt such a carnivorous political rampage. On Tuesday, Assembly Republicans (at the behest of their leader) amended a bipartisan bill that would have […]
Caring for Yourself and Someone at Home With COVID-19
By Karen Stokes The COVID-19 vaccine may be available, but the pandemic isn’t over yet and there are still many questions on how to care for someone at home who tested positive with the virus. As of Jan 28, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 25,456,670 cases of COVID-19. About 80% […]
Milwaukee City Hall Bell Tolls for Those Lost to COVID-19 Pandemic
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The bell atop Milwaukee’s City Hall rang four times at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Each toll signified the number of lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic – nearly 400,000 people have lost their lives. The building was also aglow in amber light. The display was a part of the National […]
Black Coalition of National Organizations Collaborate to Address Questions on COVID-19 Vaccine
By Karen Stokes “Making it Plain, What Black America Needs to Know About COVID-19 and Vaccines,” is part of a series of virtual town hall conversations that connect a historic coalition of primarily Black led health, faith, academic, civil and social organizations with the nation’s top COVID-19 experts addressing questions and concerns as the community […]
8 Things You Need to Know About Coronavirus Vaccinations
By Matt Martinez – Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. The COVID-19 vaccine is here and could be available to the public as early as spring. After emergency use authorizations from the […]
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