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'Immediate Action' To Stop Omicron + No Serious Injuries In Crash
The first child under 9 dies of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, Walgreens limits take home tests and Milwaukee police officers agree to vaccinate.

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Omicron In WI: 'Immediate Action' Needed To Prevent Deaths
MILWAUKEE, WI — Health officials call on Wisconsinites to "take urgent action" to prevent more hospitalizations and deaths in face of the omicron variant. Read more.
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No Serious Injuries In Massive Car Pileup In Western Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, WI — No deaths or serious injuries were reported by Wisconsin State Patrol after nearly 40 vehicles were in scattered crashes near Eau Claire. Read more.
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First Young Child Dies Of COVID-19 In Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, WI — A child younger than 9 died of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, marking the first death in children younger than 10 recorded by state health services. Read more.
Walgreens, CVS Limit At-Home COVID-19 Tests In Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, WI — Walgreens limited its over the counter COVID-19 tests due to demand ramping up, as Wisconsin struggles under a growing burden of infections. Read more.
Milwaukee Police Officers To Vaccinate After Union-City Deal
MILWAUKEE, WI — Members of the Milwaukee Police Association must get vaccinated for COVID-19 or mask up after a union and the city signed an agreement. Read more.
Worth A Read:
- Milwaukee Mayor Announces Resignation, Transfers Power
- Omicron Cases Explode In Wisconsin: See Latest CDC Data
- Listeria Concerns Spur Salad Recall In Wisconsin, 18 Others
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