Wisconsin mask mandate decision looms as vaccinations gain steam

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to rule on Wisconsin's mask mandate -- before the governor's current order expires April 5. 

DHS: 588 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI, 11 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 588 Tuesday, March 30, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 576,632.

Krispy Kreme defends its offer of free doughnuts for vaccinated people

"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."

DHS: 7 new pharmacy partners to offer COVID-19 vaccinations in WI

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced seven new pharmacy partners in Wisconsin will start receiving vaccine this week.

Canada suspends use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for people under 55

Canada on Monday suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for people under age 55 following concerns it might be linked to rare blood clots.

'It's about those around you': Milwaukee woman advocates for vaccine

A Milwaukee woman is encouraging people in her community not to delay in getting the COVID-19 vaccine. She understands why they are skeptical though — she was one of them. 

DHS: 1M WI residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series

More than 1 million Wisconsin residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series -- meaning they have received both doses of the two-dose vaccines.

MLB to relax virus protocols when 85% on field vaccinated

Mask use would be dropped from dugouts and bullpens, and electronic tracing devices would be eliminated when 85% of major league players and primary field staff are vaccinated.

More than a dozen states to open vaccines to all adults

More than a dozen states will open vaccine eligibility to all adults this week in a major expansion of COVID-19 shots for tens of millions of Americans.

Biden says 90% of US adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by April 19

President Joe Biden said at least 90% of the adult U.S. population will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19 and will have access to a vaccination site within 5 miles of home.

DHS: 296 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI, 3 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 296 Monday, March 29, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 576,044.

Meijer pharmacies now providing COVID-19 vaccine at every store

Meijer has now been identified by the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program as a partner to directly receive and administer doses of the vaccine.