Select Pick 'n Save, Metro Markets join vaccination efforts in WI

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced certain Metro Market and Pick 'n Save stores will start to receive COVID-19 vaccine this week.

US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says

President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.

WI DHS: 324 new positive cases of COVID-19 in state; 28 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 324 Tuesday, March 2, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 564,592.

Official: Merck to help produce rival J&J's COVID-19 vaccine

Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday.

US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say

With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.

With new wave of vaccine eligibility, WI's registry website not live

On the day when thousands of Wisconsinites are eligible to get vaccinated, one place they were told they could sign up — wasn't online.

Twitter cracks down on COVID vaccine misinformation

Twitter says it has begun labeling tweets that include misleading information about COVID-19 vaccines and using a “strike system” to eventually remove accounts that repeatedly violate its rules.

Johnson & Johnson promises 100 million vaccine doses by June

Another tool in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic is on the way as Johnson & Johnson becomes the third company to gain emergency use authorization in the United States for its COVID-19 vaccine.

WI COVID-19 vaccination registry set to launch by end of March 1

A state-run COVID-19 vaccine registry touted as a one-stop-shop for people seeking vaccinations in Wisconsin was set to launch by the end of the day Monday, March 1.

DHS: 308 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; no new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 308 Monday, March 1, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 564,268.

US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.

Those with chronic conditions wait for vaccine in Wisconsin

The state has departed from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance by not prioritizing individuals with chronic health conditions as it rolls out coronavirus vaccines in Wisconsin.

COVID-19 vaccine doses stolen, 2 children wrongly vaccinated, Tennessee officials say

Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.

Some WI pharmacies vaccinating thousands, others have yet to start

As Wisconsin prepares to vaccinate educators, supply at local pharmacies is going up. However, not all pharmacies are offering the vaccine just yet.