Facebook group connects Wisconsinites to COVID-19 vaccines

The group -- Milwaukee & Wisconsin Area Vaccine Hunters and Angels -- has ballooned to more than 9,400 members with hundreds of posts per day.

DHS: 776 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 10 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 776 Wednesday, March 24, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 573,899.

Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility. 

Wisconsin GOP leaders praise state's COVID-19 vaccination efforts

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos called on the state's business community to “step up” and return workers to offices around the Fourth of July.

Milwaukee County community vaccination efforts show promise

The goal of community clinics is to improve racial disparities among those receiving the vaccine as more confirmed cases of COVID-19 emerge as well.

Wisconsin DHS redesigns COVID-19 vaccine summary webpage

The Wisconsin DHS plans to update allocation and provider data every Tuesday and administration data daily by 2 p.m.

City of Mequon to host 12 COVID-19 vaccination clinics beginning March 31

Beginning March 31, Midland Health, a local vaccination company, will be holding a dozen COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Mequon City Hall

US: AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in vaccine trial

Results from a U.S. trial of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine may have included “outdated information” and that could mean the company provided an incomplete view of efficacy data.

Up to 600 per day from 10 ZIP codes to receive COVID vaccine

Walk-in clinics opened Monday morning at North and South Division High School, where people from those select ZIP codes along with anyone else who lives in the county and is eligible can show up and get in line to receive a shot -- no appointment or proof of eligibility necessary. 

DHS: 338 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, no new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 338 Monday, March 22, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 572,770.

Racine's RYDE Transit System to offer free bus rides for vaccinations

Racine’s RYDE Transit System offers free rides to community members going to a vaccination site or who just got vaccinated and need to return to their home or work.  

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, 79% effective in late-stage US study, company says

AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.

'Vaccinated twice,' Delafield woman celebrates 84th with family

After more than a year of separation, a Delafield mother and grandmother was able to be with her family to celebrate her 84th birthday.

Milwaukee County's ZIP code vaccination program begins Monday

Starting Monday morning, March 22, Milwaukee County's ZIP code vaccination program begins. Local officials say it's a huge step toward equal access to the vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccine clinic reunites mom, daughter after months apart

It has been an isolating year for many, especially the elderly, many of whom haven't seen family members in almost a year.