Wisconsin Public Radio: Understanding the Delta Variant

By Colleen LeahyWisconsin Public RadioJune 25, 2021 The Delta variant of the coronavirus is likely to dominate in the U.S. within weeks. The Delta variant is more contagious than other versions of the virus, and may be more likely to …

First 12 year old vaccinated at UWM’s vaccine clinic

With the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommending the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for 12-15 year olds, the vaccine clinic at UWM delivered its first vaccine to a person in this age group on Thursday, May 13. …

A social approach to fighting COVID-19 misinformation

By Laura OttoUWM ResearchFebruary 8, 2021 Growing up, Amanda Simanek saw how friends and family sought out her father, an automotive mechanic, for trusted advice on car repairs. Years later, she’s tapping into trust as a way to fight misinformation in the …

Year of COVID-19: Explore the past and future of Wisconsin​

By Maddie BurakoffSpectrum News 1March 11, 2021 MILWAUKEE — A year ago, for many Americans, COVID-19 got real.What started as a faraway threat quickly started hitting close to home. As March rolled around, we saw a rapid succession of scary …