Pfizer starts application for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine

Since December, Pfizer has been authorized on an emergency use basis and has delivered more than 170 million doses of the shot to people 16 and older.

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective against worrisome coronavirus variants, studies find

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.

Fraction of COVID vaccine doses ordered for Wisconsin: DHS

Demand for the vaccines in Wisconsin is softening, a spokeswoman said, noting that one in three Wisconsin residents are now fully vaccinated.

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine appears safe, 96% effective in teens 12-17

Recent data from an ongoing trial of Moderna’s vaccine in teenagers found that it was 96% effective against COVID-19, and no serious safety concerns were present, according to the company.

COVID vaccine at Regency Mall; students urged to get vaccinated

A community-based vaccine clinic at Regency Mall has the Pfizer vaccine available, which is the only vaccine approved for those under 18 years old.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 667, deaths up 14: DHS

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 667 on Thursday, May 6, for a total of 601,603, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Pfizer, BioNtech donating vaccines for Olympic athletes

Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.

Pfizer COVID vaccine to be authorized for kids 12+

The FDA is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12 and older by next week

NFL giving away Super Bowl LVI tickets to 50 fans vaccinated for COVID-19

Want a free ticket to the 2022 Super Bowl? You could snag one of 50 that the NFL is giving away for free — if you’re vaccinated against COVID-19.

US backs waiving intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines

U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai said the country will support efforts to waive intellectual property protections on COVID-19 vaccines in an effort to end the pandemic.

Moderna vaccine booster appears to neutralize South Africa, Brazil COVID-19 variants

Moderna shared data from an ongoing trial of its COVID-19 vaccine booster suggesting the shot appeared to be effective against concerning variants of the coronavirus from South Africa and Brazil.

CVS now accepting walk-in COVID-19 appointments

If you want a COVID-19 vaccine, you can walk into CVS without an appointment and request one, according to the pharmacy chain.

Canada authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 to 16

Canadian health officials said Wednesday they have become the first to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages as young as 12.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 639, deaths up 13: DHS

The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 600,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 6,800 deaths to date.

‘It’s not fair’ to become COVID-19 ‘incubator’: Bill Nye slams anti-vaxxers

Bill Nye castigated Americans who are refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, saying “it’s not fair” for them to become an “incubator for a variant” and infect others.